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    Colton Elkins, with ball, breaks through the Eastside defense and heads down field for a big gain in Friday's game at Central's Tommy McAmis Field.  Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be believable. A football coach returns to the area...

    Lineman Bryan Culbertson (53) scores a touchdown from Unaka from the fullback position in Friday's action.  Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and Burton never let off the gas in a 52-6 win over...

    Central sweeps Rye Cove in non-district volleyball clash
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON — Wise Central picked up a straight-set victory Thursday night, defeating Rye Cove 25–15, 25–11, 25–19 in a non-district volleyball matchup.While the Lady Warriors...
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Eli Pleasant carries the ball down field for Union in the Bears game with the Lee High Generals.  Bears set tone early in win as Harless era begins
    September 1, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP — Union wasted no time Thursday in taking control of its season-opening football game. Mixing up a variety of looks, with a no-huddle...

    Ridgeview's Logan Justice (54) and Braylon Moore (23) celebrate a turnover in the Wolfpack's season-opening game at Southern Gap.  Wolfpack rolls to gridiron win over Southern Gap
    September 1, 2026
    A 28-point second quarter led Ridgeview to a 48-8 blowout football win in the season opener for the Wolfpack. The nondistrict win for the Pack gave...

    Central's Drew Damron (10) gets up in the air for a kill attempt during pool play in the Sunset Slush Summer Slam.   Lady Warriors win Summer Slam tourney at Virginia High
    September 1, 2026
    Central overcame diversity and stayed unbeaten Saturday by winning the Sunset Slush Summer Slam at Virginia High in Bristol. The Lady Warriors...

    Raiders edge out Union in five-set volleyball thriller
    August 28, 2026
    NORTON – UVA Wise commit Pressley Hall recorded 22 kills, 15 digs, four blocks and a service ace to lead John I Burton to a 3-2 (20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-11, 17-15)...
    Back on the Fence: Winning picks for the season kickoff
    August 28, 2026
    Football Time! It’s Back! Folks the long wait is over as the Fence Line Picker is back to give you all the winners throughout the 2026 campaign. I’m as good as it gets and...
    Union leads local schools at Mountain 7 golf match
    August 28, 2026
    JONESVILLE – Union finished fifth in Tuesday’s Mountain 7 District golf match at Cedar Hill Country Club near Jonesville. The Bears, led by Erick Brooks’ 81, finished with...
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Drew Damron (23) makes a kill attempt for Central against Southern Gap in Tuesday's nondistrict action.  Lady Warriors roll to big win in season opener
    August 28, 2026
    NORTON – The Central Lady Warriors opened their volleyball season in midseason form Tuesday with a 25-10, 25-19, 25-10 nondistrict win over the...

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Central's Aiden Phillips follows his blocking down the sideline to pick up big yards in Friday's preseason game with Thomas Walker.  Warriors gain preseason win over Thomas Walker
    August 24, 2026
    NORTON – Central focused on the positives to take a 21-12 over the Thomas Walker Pioneers Friday in a preseason benefit football game at Central’s...

    Burton's Mark Miller (10) finds some big running room against John Battle in Friday's preseason jamboree.  Rain-shortened Jamboree sees strong starts for Burton and Union
    August 24, 2026
    NORTON — Burton and Union both turned in strong performances Friday night at the annual J.I. Burton Jamboree before severe weather brought the...

    Ridgeview's Braxton Deel (2) gets past the Lebanon defense for a big gain in Thursday's preseason game at Lebanon.  Wolfpack tunes up for regular season with impressive outing against...
    August 24, 2026
    LEBANON — Ridgeview overcame some first-drive mistakes Thursday to take a solid preseason football win before the start of the regular...

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Eastside senior Keldan Hamilton excels both on the field and in the classroom.  Hamilton takes the extra steps to be strong on the field and in the...
    August 21, 2026
    COEBURN — Keldan Hamilton excels on the football field. That’s pretty common knowledge to anyone who follows high school football in Southwest...

    J.I. Burton's Alex Colley breaks to the outside in Friday's preseason game at Central.  Raiders edge Warriors 14-7 in defensive preseason battle
    August 18, 2026
    NORTON — Nearly 12 years after Burton and Central last met in a regular-season football game, the two schools located less than five miles from...

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