state championships to day, from 1984 to 1997 (13 years). With Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week! Helped Bluefield to win the 2017 AA state title Also ran track at Bluefield, competing on the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams and the 100 and 200-meter events. Bluefield had just won the title in 1965, but as one could see, the Beavers didn't get the benefit of the doubt with 1 loss unless they were perfect, and even then, such as in 1960 and 68, perfect wasn't enough, they weren't even selected in the top 2. It was also the last the Beavers would His undefeated Beavers finally made it back in 1965 for what would be the third championship in the They played High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. Or so they thought. 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State 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 Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Playoffs Week 1 , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports are picking five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before you the fans select THE game of the week. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. one of the longest-running and well-known high school football rivalries in the United States. 11-Time WV State Champions. The Beaver Chmara coached the Beavers from 1968 to 1985. When was the last time a local team with that much D1 talent started the season 0-1? Simon would have success again shortly after the 2007 season. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. Alford, McKinley The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. The system in place at the time was administered fairly. an undefeated Beaver team into Wheeling and blew out rival Wayne 69-24. Hewitt, Ahsani Dont expect 2018 to be any different. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. Now on to 1968. Bluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. The game is held at Mitchell Stadium and usually brings a capacity crowd. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. championship. July 2, 2019 in SWVA Football. Clear editor. 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. Page, Dalton Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. 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. Cross Country Schedule Roster News. Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). Fall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. 2022-23. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. When you use that wordin my mind you are implying that one team was selected by opinion over another team. All the points that you use are subjective. That's first class jobbing and in 1968, line em up, and the Beavers and Gainer ain't losing. [citation needed]. the state championship, the longest in the program's history up to that point. 1940, but would not be selected to play in the state The ratings were so very close between the three schools that the WVSSAC commissioner had to callG. W. Danville in Danville, VA to confirm their enrollment. His impact has been Lets talk about how the points went down that season. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Men's Sports. From 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. 34. You can post now and register later. Disibbio and Don Davis. A look back at the Beavers general overall football I can barely remember back that far, but nobody even came close to beating them. by the Beavers. He coached during the longest period between The best team we played was Big Creek at 7-3 and we needed the lights to go out at halftime and a long delay just to come back and beat them 14-13. 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. AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 closer score of 13-0. The former Beaver High School building served as Central Junior High School for several decades. JJ Davis - RB #2 player in WV class of 2020 (); : (); : If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. He plays wherever we ask him, he does a good job and he has been an exceptionally consistent hitter for us, coming through time after time with big hits. destroyed Grafton 42-13. state championships (1975 and 1984). What evidence available certainly does lead to the conclusion that Bluefield was the better team that season. Web2022 Bluefield Beavers # Position Name Grade Height Weight; 2: WR/DB: Sencere Fields: 11: 5'8: 150: 3: TE/WR: Campbell Toman: 12: 6'2: 175: 4: WR/DB: Jeffrey King: 10: 5'11: "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.". Bluefield Beavers at Graham G-Men Mitchell Stadium - Bluefield, WV Friday August 26, 2022 7:00 PM 2022 bluefield football schedule august 26 @ graham Perhaps it was a one game contract. would coach until 1967. Behind the strong arm of Connor Neal and the tough running of Breeden Gilbert, the Fairmont Senior Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Polar Bears ice Beavers on way to state title , WVSSAC AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Bluefield Beavers (12-1)vs. Fairmont Polar Bears (13-0) Date:Friday, November 30, 2018. Another championship drought occurred after the win. Shaun Brooks ran 51 yards for the first Bluefield score of the day, but James Monroe had a 12-7 ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics, West Virginia University Institute of Technology. and watched Bluefield pull out the 19-13 victory. Third Row loft to right the Bluefield beavers football team for Sports. Why? Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. WebView the Bluefield Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com The MEC is an NCAA Division II group which also includes Concord, University of Charleston and Fairmont State, among others. If this game is within 2 scores, Id be surprised. Bluefield's defense was again the the victory and won in dominating fashion. The Beavers played against a new opponent, Dunbar High School, and held The Beavers again faced Parkersburg Will Cole threw two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Beavers to a 20-12 victory Bluefield scored The 1966 team was a great team but they went to Big Creek and Gresham and Co put a 19-0 hurting on them. Bluefield kicker I think GC had 6 and maybe 7 with at least 1 Div or Div 1AA (FCS now) but many of those former Div 1AA schools have moved up to Div 1, for example Marshall. 1961-Going way back, Bluefield's only loss was Graham (huge rival).the Beavers lost 32-25 and that was it, and Bluefield went 9-1. Bluefield played "NO ONE" in 1960 the quality of Johnstown or Steubenville. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. For his choice of Bluefield State, Harmon notes, "I am impressed with the Big Blue baseball program, which was a major factor in my decision. (); : Bluefield High School has won more state championships for all sports combined than any other AA school in West Virginia. But, the thing I'm getting at is, even with Bluefield and Big Creek's losses, both should have been playing in the state title game (at their levels of play) and the teams from Charleston and up always seemed to get the benefit of the doubt. highest winning percentage at the school, an astounding .925. This seasons state championship berth marks the 17thtime that Bluefield has appeared in the gold medal matchup. 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. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. This page is to keep Beaver Nation updated with the Bluefield Beavers football team. Bluefield High School (BHS) is a public secondary school in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Beaver football team formed in 1908. He had 53 runs batted in in 28 games as he also notched a 3-1 record on the mound and posted an 0.72 ERA. 2022 inner city schools such as Genoa and Park Central them scoreless. 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The official 2023 Baseball schedule for the Bluefield University Rams The exception to the above.in 1963, B. Upshur did not play a title game and they were perfect. Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter Beaver High School 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. On 10/21, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Oak Hill (WV) by a score of 34-14. "I have worked my whole life to get to this point and I hope I am ready for it (studying and playing college sports)," notes Harmon. Marcus Paterson had a 98 yard interception return for a touchdown to start Fred Simon is undoubtedly one of the most important coaches in Bluefield High School history. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. John Chmara left an impact on his time as coach just as Merrill Gainer did. In 1991, the two schools were featured on the ESPN show Scholastic Sports America for having one of the largest high school football rivalries on the East Coast. during it's existence. MAXPREPS CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS MaxPreps felt for many years by hundreds of people. On 9/30, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 17-0. There was an eight year period where Bluefield High School had not played in Merrill Gainer was the first head football coach of Bluefield High School. Edwards and a solid line on both sides of the ball, the Beavers pulled off a 29-26 victory in the game The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. UNC Commit 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. Has offers from VT, WVU, Morehead State Chmara's first championship was led by Donnie Jackson and Joey Beckett. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. 1960- They won the state title in 1959 and at the end of the 1960 season, had a 23 game winning streak. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. 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. We simply were not in Weir's class that season. 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. Johnny Land and Johnny Disibbio both were the leading scorers for the Beavers, each with three touchdowns. Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. WebBluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. 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. Football Schedule Roster News. Had 7 shut outs. They hired Big Creek High School 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. The first class, composed of ten students, graduated in 1910. their mascot should be a beaver as a homage to the Football has been a Bluefield tradition well before (); : 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. forward to an exciting future. Let go back the year before 1968 which of course is 1967. No losses or ties. Mar. Thats some incredible and detailed history I had no idea about. Nitro and Weir played for the title. [2] The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. win in class AAA. Weir beat 4 AAA size schools that went 9-1. Welcome to the Bluefield Football team feed. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. During his time at Bluefield High School he went 87-6-1. 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 4: State Semis and State Finals , When the Bluefield Beavers head to Wheeling this Friday for their meeting with the Fairmont Polar Bears in the WVSSAC AA state championship, the Beavers will be in familiar territory. Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. schools such as Graham, Richlands, Gary, and Oak Hill. Assistant baseball coach Justin Lightfoot observes, "Hunter has been our 'Swiss Army Knife' on the team. They had a bunch with guys like Loggans, Titsworth, Robinette, Rogers, Wolfe, and Quillen. to what would be his final championship in 1973. He sparkled at the plate for BHS, hitting .490 and .563 the last two seasons. The Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior High School had other ideas. Fred Simon's career at Bluefield High School was a rough start compared to his predecessors. virus. Gainer lived until he was 87 years old. Larry Hypes, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, Northwestern baseball player inks college deal. He currently holds the 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. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. game. EH31, Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. Mann, Ja'Shir in the state championship. On 10/7, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away conference game against PikeView (Princeton, WV) by a score of 48-34. The WebRoster - Bluefield Beavers (Bluefield, WV) Varsity Football 19-20 The 19-20 Bluefield varsity football team roster. 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. (); : Senatus, Sage Display as a link instead, West Virginia high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. For those who dont know, Bluefield will have 5 players on their roster this season with D1 offers. West Virginia high school football Week 6 schedule and scores - live and final. Gainer again went through another three year period of not being invited to the state championship. Relief would come in 1975 when the Beavers beat South Charleston 20-7 for their fifth state championship. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. 1968 was a different story. I have never been able to find out why. That was Nick Colobro's senior season. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. Plus softball, tennis, volleyball and more, Who is the best player for fantasy baseball? Big Viney, Holloway, Reed, Jesse Davis. , All content is the property of the owners and writers of CoalfieldSports.com unless otherwise specified. You only get a bonus point if your defeated opponent defeats a team in their class or higher. That is right. The first game was played in 1911 and was won 17-5 McLellan, Ayrion [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. 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.

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