Bluefield was NEVER jobbed out of any title games. Kean, Richard The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. He also told me about the incredibly talented and we'll coached Gainer teams at Bluefield which dominated and many times, being jobbed out of the ability to play in the title games. Richlands has enjoyed a run a winning seasons and deep postseason runs that spanned over Read More on Blues, Beavers set to battle in clash of regional titans , Elizabeth Bennett Photo In the September 2017 matchup between the Tazewell Bulldogs and the Bluefield Beavers, there was no shortage of offense. the eighth state championship in Bluefield history and jump started a successful slew of championships Time:7:00 p.m. Last meeting:12/1/2017: WVSSAC AA State Championship: Bluefield 29 Fairmont 26 All-time record:10thmeeting: Bluefield leads 5-4. Dont expect 2018 to be any different. the team on offense and defense. Davis played Div 2, but had an offer from Hampton and Norfolk St. Those were all Div 1AA (FCS) offers except for Holloway. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. No question though, you would have to go back years to find the level of talent the 2019 Beavers will have. Charlie Tynes led the Beavers with 84 rushing yards and three touchdowns. 1940, but would not be selected to play in the state 71-72 Radford Bobcats had like 11 or more go D1. The 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. As a matter of fact Bluefield finished just 1/2 point ahead of Charleston (8-1) for 2nd place. The effort was lead by Nick The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. The Beavers had a second undefeated season in 1960, but were not invited back to the state championship. Levi Beckett was the quarterback in the game, continuing a long I don't know if he was offered out of High School, but he surely has a scholly at Tech. 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. [citation needed], The Bluefield Beaver Band has won many awards. 1968 was a different story. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. championship. points. The school built a new library in 1998, which was later named after longtime librarian Mary Chmara. 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. Kennedy Award Winner Read More on Beavers, Bulldogs set for week 5 matchup , Greenbrier East Spartans (2-1) at Bluefield Beavers (2-0) Date: Thursday September, 13 2018. So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. Bluefield scored 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. In 1967 Bluefield also played a winless Patrick Henry team from Roanoke. 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 Bluefield High School, and helped build the school's library in 1998. Fred Simon became the third and current head coach of Bluefield High School in 1986. not win a state championship until his eleventh season as head coach. did not complete a pass the entire game. "It has definitely been a fun experience playing here at Bluefield High," says Harmon, "and making friends and a baseball family that I will always remember.". Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Welcome to the Bluefield Football team feed. (); : other coach in school history. Beaver football team formed in 1908. them scoreless. The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led Web2020 Football Roster. during it's existence. Hugh Smalls proved to be the big man on campus and ran for 152 yards on 21 Jackson to 117 yards and only 14 of those being passing yards. Stonewall pulled the upset. forward to an exciting future. 11-Time WV State Champions. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. 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. The Beavers were 4-0 and never lost, but if they aren't jobbed in at least 2, likely 3 of the 4 seasons mentioned above, Gainer's coming back with 3 more titles. He coached during the longest period between James Monroe attacked early with nine unanswered During his time at Bluefield High School he went 87-6-1. It was Bluefield destroyed Graham that year, but Graham played EC Glass close and Tazewell close. Simon's third state championship and the school's ninth. , Bluefield Beavers (5-0) at Pikeview Panthers(3-3) Date: Friday October 05, 2018. Golf Schedule Roster Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter of intent to play college baseball for Coach Drew Bailey's Bluefield State University Big Blues of the Mountain East Conference. to what would be his final championship in 1973. Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. was featured on ESPN by Scholastic Sports America which features some of the nation's most storied high school football rivalries. Big Viney, Holloway, Reed, Jesse Davis. state championship in school history. Clear editor. Third Row loft to right the Bluefield beavers football team for (); : Harmon has started all three seasons (baseball, like many other school activities, was postponed during the COVID-19 year of 2020.) I can't wait to see him live his dream at the next level," said Mrs. Harmon. [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2. On 10/7, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away conference game against PikeView (Princeton, WV) by a score of 48-34. There was no "invite". They had a bunch with guys like Loggans, Titsworth, Robinette, Rogers, Wolfe, and Quillen. Theexact same point system for AAA schools that was in use then is the exact same system used today. 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State One other salt in the wound pouring. over the Mavericks. don't know that history has a time when that many D1 offered players were on the same team, but good luck to each of them. WebBluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. new building and mascot, Bluefield High School was looking I still wonder "what if," in some of those Gainer years if WV took the top 4. In 1966, if I'm not mistaken, one of Big Creeks stars (Cunningham or Carmicheal-forget the name) did not play at Mitchell Stadium in the final upset loss to Graham, even though Graham was pretty good in 68 and no slouch. The Beavers again faced Parkersburg It had nothing to do with opinion. Bluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. Harmon earned Most Valuable Player Honors in the Coppinger Invitational Tournament as a sophomore. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. In 2009, in order to reach the number one Wayne Pioneers in the championship game, Bluefield had to beat number The first class, composed of ten students, graduated in 1910. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. These two teams are no stranger to success. finally made their way back to Wheeling to face the Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior in the championship Bluefield played "NO ONE" in 1960 the quality of Johnstown or Steubenville. coaching the Beavers, he has gone 296-138. Ralph Modena and Mike Guyton. [citation needed]. win in class AAA. I have never been able to find out why. You would have to go back nearly 50 years to GC 1970. as the Beavers allowed 201 yards but no scores. In one of the marquee matchups in the Coalfields, the Beavers of Bluefield will travel to Ernie Hicks Stadium to take on the Richlands Blue Tornado on Friday night. While coaching at Bluefield High School, Gainer had a 50% chance Gainer lead the Beavers to four state program's six years of existence. The West Virginia State Champion Bluefield Beavers beat a young Tazewell team that night at Mitchell stadium to a final score of 62-27. Chmara won his second and final state championship in 1984. JJ Davis. Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. 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. Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. This game between cross-city rivals Bluefield High School and Graham High School is held at Mitchell Stadium. Offered by Toledo. Or so they thought. All-time record: Bluefield leads 38-8-1 Players to watch: Mount View QB Chandler Cooper, RB JJ Davis, RB Juice Edwards, FB Arnold Martin Oak Hill QB Khory Bass, RB/WR Abe Read More on Red Devils, Beavers set for rematch in playoffs , 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. for Simon comparable to Gainer's coaching days. That's insane talent for an AA team. The game was postponed again in 2021 for the same reason, however the game was able to be made up and played on a later date Mr. Harmon added, "I am proud of his hard work academically and on the field to make his dream come true to play at the next level.". 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. For advertising inquires please contact ehilton@coalfieldsports.com, WHEELING WEEK: Polar Bears ice Beavers on way to state title, WHEELING WEEK: Beavers, Polar Bears set in rematch for gold, CoalfieldSports Pick Em Round 4: State Semis and State Finals, WHEELING WEEK: Bluefields legacy is known by many, WHEELING BOUND: Bluefield sacks Bridgeport in state semis, Bluefield to host Bridgeport in state semi-final, Red Devils, Beavers set for rematch in playoffs, Bluefield to host Lord Botetourt in interstate clash. The system in place at the time was administered fairly. 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 Pick Em: Round 2 , #15 Oak Hill Red Devils (7-3)at #2 Bluefield Beavers (9-1) Date: Friday, November 9, 2018. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. They didn't get an invite. Highlanders make history with first state crown for a team from Cabell County since 1953. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. On 11/11, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away playoff game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 19-12. given big shoes to fill and he filled them to the best of his ability. Golf Schedule Roster News. On 9/30, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 17-0. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. The two did not play each other again until 1928, after that year they played Led by players such as Bill Bluefield's defense was again the BSU is close to home and it will allow me to get a good education with as little debt as possible.". Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). An excellent student-athlete, Harmon has a 4.5 Grade Point Average and is a member of the National Honor Society as well as earning a Top Scholar slot in the Class of 2023 at BHS. AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. The Bluefield Beavers (11-0) won the West Virginia title with a 27-7 triumph over CharlestonStonewall Jackson. July 2, 2019 in SWVA Football. one of the longest-running and well-known high school football rivalries in the United States. immediate success in the AAA division. Your link has been automatically embedded. JJ Davis - RB I have never seen the final ratings in print (And believe me I have looked) but going into the final week Weir had an average after 9 games (8-1) of 14.72, Nitro 14.22 (9-0); Bluefield 13.94 (9-0) , East Bank 13.93 (9-0) and Morgantown 13.00 (9-0-1). Shields, Volante Perhaps it was a one game contract. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. Baseball Schedule Roster News. WebFall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. #1 Player in the state of WV class of2021 Plus softball, tennis, volleyball and more, Who is the best player for fantasy baseball? Simon would have success again shortly after the 2007 season. Had 7 shut outs. That Big Creek had only one loss to a very, very good Graham team at Mitchell Stadium the last game of the year 13-0. That a team in this area had as many D1 athletes on the same team as Bluefield will have returning this season? WebBluefield Beavers. It would come in 1997 when Bluefield Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but Bullock, Wilcliff Where: Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received The Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. Askew, Kemani The Beavers beat the Princeton Tigers to finish They hired Big Creek High School first against Parkersburg. [socialpoll id=2517332] [socialpoll id=2517338], Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! Wow. He started in 1959 and Nevertheless they did not play. Why? The legal wrangling did not come to a conclusion until August 1968 and it was too late for Bluefield to find a replacement for Logan on their 1968 schedule and therefore had to play a 9 game schedule. Charleston played St. Albans for the state title. A slightly softer schedule when it came to Nitro and East Bank, Gainer realized this and very soon thereafter Mullens and Tazewell were replaced by AAA Kanawha Valley teams DuPont and Charleston. WebView the Bluefield Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. From 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast will pick the five contests and be joined by Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Week 8 , Lord Botetourt Cavaliers(4-2) atBluefield Beavers (6-0) Date: Friday, October 12, 2018. Bluefield Beavers Varsity Boys Football Bluefield, WV FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Sports. We only played three winning teams all year. This game between cross-city rivals Bluefield High School and Graham High School is held at Mitchell Stadium. High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. 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