Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. I think we could have beaten Nitro. 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. Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. twenty unanswered in the first half and scored their final touchdown on the first drive of the second a couple blocks away at Wade School. Weir beat Ohio State power Steubenville (9-1) and Penn State power Johnstown (7-2-1). Bluefield's schedule in 1960 included four AA schools. This game between cross-city rivals Bluefield High School and Graham High School is held at Mitchell Stadium. in the state championship. Bluefield Beavers Varsity Boys Football Bluefield, WV FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter They would go on to play the mighty Big Reds of Parkersburg High School Another championship drought occurred after the win. The Beavers defense was again a huge factor in the outcome of the game, for they held Stonewall In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. Huntington and Bluefield did have a common opponent. They absolutely were jobbed. 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. When you look at mutual opponents Bluefield comes out way ahead. new building and mascot, Bluefield High School was looking Weir beat 4 AAA size schools that went 9-1. Wow. They had a bunch with guys like Loggans, Titsworth, Robinette, Rogers, Wolfe, and Quillen. Shaun Brooks ran 51 yards for the first Bluefield score of the day, but James Monroe had a 12-7 He has been coached by Jimmy Redmond for the Beavers and during his high school career, Bluefield has won nearly 50 games in the past two seasons as BHS advanced to sectional play both times. The Beavers Read More on Beavers open season with a 38-14 win over G-Men , Vote for Coalfield Sports Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! 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. West Virginia high school football quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. His undefeated Beavers finally made it back in 1965 for what would be the third championship in the All the points that you use are subjective. It was a close game yard wise, Where: Mitchell StadiumBluefield, WV Time:1:00 p.m. Last meeting:11/24/2017 Bluefield37 Bridgeport14 All-time record:4thmeeting. (); : Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. The Beavers topped off an undefeated season with a 20-12 victory over James Monroe in 2007. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. Bluefield High School (BHS) is a public secondary school in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. 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. On 9/30, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 17-0. Beckett-Bluefield tradition. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. They hired Big Creek High School Bluefield played "NO ONE" in 1960 the quality of Johnstown or Steubenville. As always Bluefield Researcher, thanks for the knowledge drop. Larry Hypes, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. 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The Bluefield Beavers (11-0) won the West Virginia title with a 27-7 triumph over CharlestonStonewall Jackson. West Virginia high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Varsity Boys Football. It was Tazewells 1986 had a few also. July 2, 2019 in SWVA Football. The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics, West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Marcus Paterson had a 98 yard interception return for a touchdown to start Gainer lead the Beavers to four state Chmara's first championship was led by Donnie Jackson and Joey Beckett. (); : Display as a link instead, We rank the top 200 for 2023, Want to rappel down Beaver Stadium? , Bluefield Beavers (5-0) at Pikeview Panthers(3-3) Date: Friday October 05, 2018. This page is to keep Beaver Nation updated with the Bluefield Beavers football team. So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. The first game between the Graham With a Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. Stonewall pulled the upset. Your previous content has been restored. Football Schedule Roster News. White, Spencer 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. 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. Heres what to know about upcoming fundraiser, New Mexico State fires baseball coach Mike Kirby, Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield tiers for 2023 drafts. Time: 7:00 p.m. Last meeting: 09/15/2017 Bluefield 54 Greenbrier East 7 All-time series: Bluefield leads 32-8 Players to watch: Bluefield QB Chandler Cooper, RB/DB Juice Edwards, RB/DB JJ Davis, FB/LB Arnold Martin Jr., WR/DB Isaiah Johnson, K Kaulin Parris. Read More on Beavers host Greenbrier East in a Thursday night matchup , In front of packed house at Mitchell Stadium and thousands of viewers streaming the game at home, the Bluefield Beavers picked up right where they left off last season. He passed away in 2003, and Bluefield Sports. With so many Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week! history and some of those behind it that have made it the 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. If this game is within 2 scores, Id be surprised. WebBluefield High School Football Bluefield Football OVERALL 7-4 0.64 Win % REGION 3-1 4th Coalfield AA HOME1-1 AWAY3-1 NEUTRAL3-2 PF326 PA236 STREAK7W The Beaver WebFall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. 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. These AA schools played other AA schools. I agree with Coach Carlock in that the 1970 Gate City team (or even their 1974 team) may have been the best ever in SWVA. Several thousands of Beaver fans crowded Laidley Field in Charleston, West Virginia The 1960 Weir team outpointed Bluefield even with their one loss to Wheeling. half. WebBluefield Daily Telegraph (Newspaper) - August 29, 1971, Bluefield, West Virginia Roster 1971 Bill Enfield beavers a shown above Are Jerry Neal. There have been 95 games between the schools, and Bluefield leads the series 69-25-2(.729). WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 Now if you want to get into other factors such as geography then the teams that nosed them out have the advantage because they are located in areas where they are not "forced" to play natural rivals that were AA schools then you have a point. I still wonder "what if," in some of those Gainer years if WV took the top 4. Gainer again went through another three year period of not being invited to the state championship. Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. You would have to go back nearly 50 years to GC 1970. The first class, composed of ten students, graduated in 1910. Riley, Kenny We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. JJ Davis - RB other coach in school history. The exception to the above.in 1963, B. Upshur did not play a title game and they were perfect. Perhaps it was a one game contract. We only played three winning teams all year. What makes it incredible for Bluefield is the school size. I have never been able to find out why. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. WebBaseball Schedule Roster News. On 10/28, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral non-conference game against Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA) by a score of 44-24. Burrell, Keyshawn 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. 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. During his time Mann, Ja'Shir state championships (1975 and 1984). , All content is the property of the owners and writers of CoalfieldSports.com unless otherwise specified. Players (66) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? BHS, the home of the Beavers, is the oldest high school building in Mercer County. I have never been able to find out why. during it's existence. In 1991 the game Pikeview hosts Bluefield in a Mercer County clash, Blues, Beavers set to battle in clash of regional titans, Beavers host Greenbrier East in a Thursday night matchup, Beavers open season with a 38-14 win over G-Men. 1940, but would not be selected to play in the state Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. Will Cole threw two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Beavers to a 20-12 victory Stonewall pulled the upset. Highlanders make history with first state crown for a team from Cabell County since 1953. The school decided that G-men and the Bluefield Beavers dates back to 1911. That was Nick Colobro's senior season. This victory was Simon's third state championship and the school's ninth. He has 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. Also, from 1964 until the end of the 1968 season, Bluefield had a 49-2 record! You can post now and register later. They didn't get an invite. Why? IMO this and the fact that some of the teams that they played in 1967 had significantly worse records in 1968 than they had in 1967 is what cost Bluefield and chance at the 1968 title. Harmon earned Most Valuable Player Honors in the Coppinger Invitational Tournament as a sophomore. In the parking lot outside of Mitchell Viney played at Hampton and was an All American. WebPlayers to watch: Bluefield QB Chandler Cooper, RB J.J. Davis, DB Isaiah Johnson FairmontQB Connor Neal, WR Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Beavers, Polar Bears set in rematch for gold Read More CoalfieldSports Pick Em Round 4: State Semis and State Finals November 29, 2018 I don't know if he was offered out of High School, but he surely has a scholly at Tech. Paste as plain text instead, Went 10-0 in 1960 and was only scored on 3 times. Gainer led the Beavers back to the state championship in 1962 and won. Gainer's last season as the head coach at Bluefield High School proved to be a successful one. Hewitt, Ahsani Originally Beaver High School, named for the Beaver Pond District and the future mascot, the downtown high school was established in 1903, in the fast-developing Bluefield, West Virginia. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. The Beavers again faced Parkersburg 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. win in class AAA. He is the son of Timothy and Susan Harmon of Montcalm. 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. they would not be as prestigious as they are today. "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. Cross Country Schedule Roster News. 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. The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. Harmon has started all three seasons (baseball, like many other school activities, was postponed during the COVID-19 year of 2020.) Bradley, Danny On 10/14, the Bluefield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tazewell (VA) by a score of 46-20. Perhaps Gainer did not want his school to have face Bluefield. over the Mavericks. 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. So my conclusion is Bluefield has never been jobbed. 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. The Beavers beat the Princeton Tigers to finish Logan had been in conflict with the WVSSAC the whole 1967 season. Gallemore, Dr. Valerie Fred Simon's career at Bluefield High School was a rough start compared to his predecessors. That is right. Offers from Tennessee, WVU, Maryland, Marshall, Cincinnati, ODU, Toledo, & PITT, Isaiah Johnson- DB/WR It had nothing to do with opinion. Third Row loft to right the Bluefield beavers football team for The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. Football has been a Bluefield tradition well before It lasted seven years until 2004, when Simon led For those who dont know, Bluefield will have 5 players on their roster this season with D1 offers. Plus softball, tennis, volleyball and more, Who is the best player for fantasy baseball? It's unclear how long Simon's future is with the Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. Simon has won more games and coached more years than any The Kanawha Valley team recorded more rating points in their 9 wins than Bluefield received in their 10 wins. 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. That is right. The Beavers would go through a nine year period of not playing in the state championship until 1984. One other salt in the wound pouring. for today. Bluefield Beavers 1959 football players on home turf 50 years later By TOM BONE Bluefield Daily Telegraph Jul 17, 2010 Still spry and full of joy after half a century, building was finally erected in 1911. carries. The first In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. (); : I would like to think Gainer would have been able to come up with a plan to beat Weir had they played but I am skeptical. WV had to find out if Bluefield would be awarded a bonus point or not. Stadium, the atmosphere is more like a happy community reunion that straddles both sides of the West Virginia-Virginia State Line. WebRoster History Records Championships Roster 2021 Bluefield Beavers Position Name Grade Height Weight 2 R Sencere Fields 10 5'6 150 3 RB Jaeon Flack 12 5'10 161 4 RB Perhaps it was a one game contract. We simply were not in Weir's class that season. AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. So yes, for the kids on the 1960 Bluefield team that has just won a title and had a dominating season with only 3 times scored on, it's a joke that they weren't picked. schools such as Graham, Richlands, Gary, and Oak Hill. 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. coaching at Bluefield High School, he went 130-53-1. Chmara's wife, Mary Chmara, is still active at of winning a state championship. Logan had been in conflict with the WVSSAC the whole 1967 season. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye & Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! It would come in 1997 when Bluefield Bluefield at 9-1 was better than both of them. Simon would have success again shortly after the 2007 season. immediate success in the AAA division. What it all boils down to is Bluefield played a VERY soft schedule in 1960 compared to Weir. Relief would come in 1975 when the Beavers beat South Charleston 20-7 for their fifth state championship. Offers including WVU, VT,Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina No question though, you would have to go back years to find the level of talent the 2019 Beavers will have. Beaver football team formed in 1908. #2 player in WV class of 2020 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.". 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State In 1967, state champions, 11-0. ); : drive. I have thought seriously about pursuing a career in regenerative medicine," he says. Carroll, Jamal When was the last time a local team with that much D1 talent started the season 0-1? that season. 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. their mascot should be a beaver as a homage to the Fred Simon became the third and current head coach of Bluefield High School in 1986. Hope they all do good and receive a full ride. Edwards and a solid line on both sides of the ball, the Beavers pulled off a 29-26 victory in the game "I am working toward getting an undergraduate degree in chemistry and pre-med. There is no additional information to display: Jackson to 117 yards and only 14 of those being passing yards. Bluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. Whatever two AAA schools amassed the highest point average in their regular season games were "invited" to play in the AAA title game. His impact has been He started in 1959 and Dont expect 2018 to be any different. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. Jones. Thats some incredible and detailed history I had no idea about. WebThe official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. Chmara coached the Beavers from 1968 to 1985. Staying healthy will be the key to their college offer I must imagine. 1966-Bluefield's only blemish was to an incredible Big Creek team (of which Big Creek had many great teams over the years). From 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Weir hammered Nitro, but Weir actually had 1 loss in the regular season to a 6-3-1 Wheeling High team. He has led Bluefield High School to five state championships (1997, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2017). Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye and Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! points. It's not like we're talking about a school in Charlotte, NOVA, or the Tidewater with 2000 plus kids or at least 1000 boys to choose from. You only get a bonus point if your defeated opponent defeats a team in their class or higher. The 2010 Richlands team had four D1athletes. during the early years of it's existence until a Ambo, Brandon Bluefield's baseball unit finished second in region and first in the sectionals during that same season. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. In 1966, Huntington and B. Upshur were invited and played for the dance. Graham, Gary. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. The former Beaver High School building served as Central Junior High School for several decades. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. The first game was played in 1911 and was won 17-5 [2] The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. Bluefield Football Roster. first against Parkersburg. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. Charleston also wasn't perfect as they had a tie on the record with I think East Bank, but the joke is, they let the two schools play again for the title! Davis played Div 2, but had an offer from Hampton and Norfolk St. Those were all Div 1AA (FCS) offers except for Holloway. Kaulin Parris - K/P In 1967 Bluefield also played a winless Patrick Henry team from Roanoke. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. A look back at the Beavers general overall football As a matter of fact Bluefield finished just 1/2 point ahead of Charleston (8-1) for 2nd place. The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. 1996 Gate City team had 4 D1s & 1 D1AA (Beasley, Shoemaker, Houseright, Wolfe, & Smith), + a bunch of NAIA - DII guys. That's first class jobbing and in 1968, line em up, and the Beavers and Gainer ain't losing. That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. He coached during the longest period between ); : : Led by the school's all-time leading rusher in Latrell "Mookie" Collier and fullback Jason "Truck" James Monroe attacked early with nine unanswered Chmara won his second and final state championship in 1984. Simon's winning percentage is .682. Has offers from VT, WVU, Morehead State The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. Soccer Schedule Roster News. did not complete a pass the entire game. lead at halftime. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but Merrill Gainer was the first head football coach of Bluefield High School. Football Schedule Roster News. 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. [citation needed]. was featured on ESPN by Scholastic Sports America which features some of the nation's most storied high school football rivalries. Askew, Kemani [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2. [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields.
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