WebBluefield Beavers at Independence Patriots WV AA Playoff First Round George D. Covey Field - Coal City, WV Friday November 11, 2022 7:30 PM Watch the game LIVE! EH31, history and some of those behind it that have made it the Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special guest Read More on CoalfieldSports.com Round 3 Pick Em , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week. One other salt in the wound pouring. No invite, forget about being the obvious first team or whatever, but simply not in the top 2!. every year until 2020 when the Virginia high school football season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 In 1967, state champions, 11-0. [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2. This was not the case on Friday. Oh yea, at the end of the 1961 season when Bluefield was left out behind Weir and St. Albans, the Beavers in 1959 were 11-0 and state champs, undefeated at 10-0 in 1960 and of course by seasons end in 1961, they had a recent record of 30-1, and again, if Gainer and company are sent to the dance, they would have another title. Perhaps Gainer did not want his school to have face Bluefield. Sports. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Perhaps it was a one game contract. This victory was I have talked to many in the Bluefield area and many of them old timers that are no longer with us, and this includes Coach Carlock who told me years ago that was the best High School football team to ever come out of southwestern Virginia. Huntington and Bluefield did have a common opponent. drive. I have thought seriously about pursuing a career in regenerative medicine," he says. During the last month, our staff compiled a list of deserving nominees for a first and second team All CoalfieldSports squad, in addition to an honorable mention. Read More on 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced , The Bluefield Beavers traveled to Wheeling Island Stadium with hopes of defending their state title and becoming the first team in school history to win back-to-back titles. That is simply not the case now and it wasn't the case then. The Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. The Beavers defense was again a huge factor in the outcome of the game, for they held Stonewall On the mound, his strikeout-to-walk ratio was 15-1 as a junior with an 0.64 Earned Run Average and he fired a no-hitter. Had 7 shut outs. The effort was lead by Nick [socialpoll id=2517332] [socialpoll id=2517338], Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! Davis played Div 2, but had an offer from Hampton and Norfolk St. Those were all Div 1AA (FCS) offers except for Holloway. In the parking lot outside of Mitchell Gainer lead the Beavers to four state 11-Time WV State Champions. [citation needed] The girls swim team was the 1999 runner-up in the state championship meet. Bluefield High School has won more state championships for all sports combined than any other AA school in West Virginia. In 1966, Huntington and B. Upshur were invited and played for the dance. Ambo, Brandon The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. The ONLY team that Bluefield had that did not make the playoffs that I believe was the best team in the state of WV that particular year was the 1968 team that finished 9-0. We only played three winning teams all year. Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. Bluefield has taken home the hardware in Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Bluefields legacy is known by many , As prolific as the Bluefield Beavers offense has been this season its easy to see why at times their defense is overlooked. Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. Jahiem House - DB/WR The official 2023 Baseball schedule for the Bluefield University Rams Where: Ben G. Disibbio Sports Complex Gardner, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. Last meeting: 09/29/2000 Bluefield39, Pikeview3 All-time record:Bluefield leads 6-0 Players to watch: Bluefield: QB Chandler Cooper, RB Juice Edwards, WR Ronnell Blevins, DE Sean Martin Pikeview: QB Jarrett Ellison, RB Read More on Pikeview hosts Bluefield in a Mercer County clash , vs. I have never been able to find out why. Beckett-Bluefield tradition. Bluefield, WV. Football Schedule Roster News. When was the last time a local team with that much D1 talent started the season 0-1? As of the 2018-2019 school year, enrollment was 609 students. There is no additional information to display. You can post now and register later. Chmara won his second and final state championship in 1984. legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received With the third ranked Bridgeport Indians coming to town with a trip to Wheeling Island Stadium on the line, the Beavers defense showed that they were Read More on WHEELING BOUND: Bluefield sacks Bridgeport in state semis , Bridgeport Indians (11-1)at Bluefield Beavers (11-1) Date:Friday, November 23, 2018. Also, from 1964 until the end of the 1968 season, Bluefield had a 49-2 record! Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). Beavers won their fourth state championship in the program's eighth year. The Beavers defense proved to be the focal point of the game Bluefield was NEVER jobbed out of any title games. AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. WebBluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. Beavers, but based on his past it will most likely be successful. to the state chamionship. Bluefield High School Beaver Football History December 28, 2021 2022 Bluefield Football schedule 08-26 A Graham 09-02 H Princeton 09-09 H Pulaski County 09-16 A Woodrow Wilson 09-23 A Richlands 09-30 A Independence 10-07 A Pikeview 10-14 H Tazewell 10-21 H Oak Hill 10-28 H Ridgeview 11-04 open 1919 5 Shares Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. G-men and the Bluefield Beavers dates back to 1911. Weir had 1 loss on the regular season and St. Albans had a tie. Bluefield Beavers Varsity Boys Football Bluefield, WV FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / 1966-Bluefield's only blemish was to an incredible Big Creek team (of which Big Creek had many great teams over the years). Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. Mullens and Tazewell. The final ratings for 1968 showed: #1 Charleston (9-0-1) 14.65; #2 St. Albans (9-1) 14.55; #3 Bluefield (9-0) 14.27. Where: Mitchell StadiumBluefield, WV Time:1:00 p.m. Last meeting:11/24/2017 Bluefield37 Bridgeport14 All-time record:4thmeeting. Golf Schedule Roster Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. Winners will be announced on Thursdays episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast. First getting permission to play a player in 1967 whose age was in question and then midseason being told they could no longer play him. That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. In 2012, the boys soccer team was regional champions for the first time since 1985, where they made it to the state semifinals. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main state championships (1975 and 1984). We are glad to have him this spring and look forward to his success at Bluefield State University.". Bluefield's schedule in 1960 included four AA schools. Since Jefferson was a AAA school by WV standards Bluefield would only get the bonus point if G. W. Danville was also a AAA by WV standards. Levi Beckett was the quarterback in the game, continuing a long 1968-You mentioned this team which clearly comes to mind. The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye & Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! On 10/21, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Oak Hill (WV) by a score of 34-14. Chmara led the Beavers to two Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. The victory was the seventh Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. for Simon comparable to Gainer's coaching days. It had nothing to do with opinion. as the Beavers allowed 201 yards but no scores. the eighth state championship in Bluefield history and jump started a successful slew of championships for their 11th state championship and 5th championship under Simon. Thats some incredible and detailed history I had no idea about. coaching the Beavers, he has gone 296-138. both teams had 210 rushing, but the Beavers had more first downs and capitalized when they needed to. They absolutely were jobbed. Whatever two AAA schools amassed the highest point average in their regular season games were "invited" to play in the AAA title game. and watched Bluefield pull out the 19-13 victory. Key West Virginia high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. On 10/28, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral non-conference game against Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA) by a score of 44-24. Simon's third state championship and the school's ninth. In WV there are no welfare points for playing down like in VA. At the end of the 1960 season Bluefield finished 10-0 but was fourth in the ratings. Another championship drought occurred after the win. Charlie Tynes led the Beavers with 84 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Burrell, Keyshawn Bluefield High School was created. That a team in this area had as many D1 athletes on the same team as Bluefield will have returning this season?