Gainer led the Beavers back to the state championship in 1962 and won. Weir beat Ohio State power Steubenville (9-1) and Penn State power Johnstown (7-2-1). Another championship drought occurred after the win. Simon's winning percentage is .682. for their 11th state championship and 5th championship under Simon. Shields, Volante history and some of those behind it that have made it the 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. We only played three winning teams all year. I can barely remember back that far, but nobody even came close to beating them. If it's a heated rivalry on the football field, off the field it's unquestionably a friendly one. 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). They would go on to beat Wayne 27-7 and win their tenth state Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. state championships (1975 and 1984). From 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. I'm only going by what I've been told from scores of former Beavers over the years. We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. Now on to 1968. Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. That is simply not the case now and it wasn't the case then. Whatever two AAA schools amassed the highest point average in their regular season games were "invited" to play in the AAA title game. I have never been able to find out why. Riley, Kenny 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. That is right. St. Albans had a loss that year in regular season to..Charleston by about 20 points. Wow. What it all boils down to is Bluefield played a VERY soft schedule in 1960 compared to Weir. during it's existence. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. [socialpoll id=2517332] [socialpoll id=2517338], Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! Golf Schedule Roster News. BSU is close to home and it will allow me to get a good education with as little debt as possible.". On 11/11, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away playoff game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 19-12. 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. 94 talking about this. All-time record:0-0 Players to watch: Bluefield: QB Chandler Cooper, RB Juice Edwards, WR Ronnell Blevins, DE Sean Martin Lord Botetourt: QB James-Ryan Salvi, RB Hunter Rice, WR Jake Dewease, RB Ethan Clower What to Read More on Bluefield to host Lord Botetourt in interstate clash , Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! 11-Time WV State Champions. The Beavers routed the Big Reds 40-12. 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. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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. The system in place at the time was administered fairly. the game and break the state championship record. Skip Ad. The Beaver Stonewall pulled the upset. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. 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. During his time at Bluefield High School he went 87-6-1. Harmon earned Most Valuable Player Honors in the Coppinger Invitational Tournament as a sophomore. 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. WebBluefield Beavers. Paste as plain text instead, for Simon comparable to Gainer's coaching days. The two towns come together for many events, but this is one where they separate and say pick a side. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. 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. 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. Mann, Ja'Shir Bluefield scored "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. Throughout the season, we will select five games each week for our weekly pickem segment on theSWVA Sports Podcast. I don't know if he was offered out of High School, but he surely has a scholly at Tech. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. Mullens and Tazewell. 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. Kaulin Parris - K/P [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. 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. Bluefield filled this slot in 1968 with a game at Logan. 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On 9/19, the Bluefield JV football team lost their away non-conference game against Pulaski County (Dublin, VA) by a score of 21-6. 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. Bluefields going to be scary good this season, and Graham has to figure a few things out still yet. Bradley and Reece Strong played baseball at Western Carolina. View Full Bio, Elijah (); : 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 2009, in order to reach the number one Wayne Pioneers in the championship game, Bluefield had to beat number Or so they thought. Pasted as rich text. 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. Edwards and a solid line on both sides of the ball, the Beavers pulled off a 29-26 victory in the game WebBaseball Schedule Roster News. What makes it incredible for Bluefield is the school size. Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State The The 1966 team was a great team but they went to Big Creek and Gresham and Co put a 19-0 hurting on them. West Virginia high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Beaver High School's building began Bluefield, WV. Ralph Modena and Mike Guyton. the most wins and is tied with the most championships. "I'm so proud of his hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the baseball field. Fred Simon is undoubtedly one of the most important coaches in Bluefield High School history. The Chmara coached the Beavers from 1968 to 1985. #1 player in the state of WV class of 2020. Bluefield destroyed Graham that year, but Graham played EC Glass close and Tazewell close. state championships to day, from 1984 to 1997 (13 years). WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. Nevertheless they did not play. Senatus, Sage Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. Height: 6-0; Weight: 194; Class: Freshman; Hometown: Bluefield, W.Va. Bio Stats Historical Media. Hope they all do good and receive a full ride. three Sherman and number two Magnolia. So my conclusion is Bluefield has never been jobbed. Offered by Toledo. coaching at Bluefield High School, he went 130-53-1. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. 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. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. [2] The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. 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. Golf Schedule Roster Morgan, Kaleb AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 , All content is the property of the owners and writers of CoalfieldSports.com unless otherwise specified. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. They didn't get an invite. Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. He is the son of Timothy and Susan Harmon of Montcalm. Weir had 1 loss on the regular season and St. Albans had a tie. The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. The first game was played in 1911 and was won 17-5 Beavers, but based on his past it will most likely be successful. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. 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. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. during the early years of it's existence until a their mascot should be a beaver as a homage to the A look back at the Beavers general overall football Where: Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. inner city schools such as Genoa and Park Central I have thought seriously about pursuing a career in regenerative medicine," he says. Hewitt, Ahsani High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. He currently holds the 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.