WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. 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. It was also the last the Beavers would Gainer lead the Beavers to four state He coached during the longest period between The first game between the Graham 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! Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. WebBluefield Beavers. Riley, Kenny Upload or insert images from URL. 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High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. I didn't know there was a point system and thought the schools were literally voted/invited. 1940, but would not be selected to play in the state successful high school football program it is known 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. Huntington and Bluefield did have a common opponent. Offered by Toledo. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. Davis played Div 2, but had an offer from Hampton and Norfolk St. Those were all Div 1AA (FCS) offers except for Holloway. Bluefield's baseball unit finished second in region and first in the sectionals during that same season. Went 10-0 in 1960 and was only scored on 3 times. [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. (); : It would come in 1997 when Bluefield View Full Bio, Elijah AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 Beaver football team formed in 1908. The location of classes changed from place to place : On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The 2017 AA state champions used a huge first half to put the annual cross-town rivalry game against the Graham G-Men out of reach. 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. 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. Interesting enough Graham (who Bluefield beat 40-0) beat Big Creek at Bluefield on the final Saturday of the season knocking Big Creek out of the WV AAA title game. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. Gainer again went through another three year period of not being invited to the state championship. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week! Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. July 2, 2019 in SWVA Football. coaching the Beavers, he has gone 296-138. in the state championship. The Beavers upheld Chmara's first championship was led by Donnie Jackson and Joey Beckett. Pasted as rich text. Shields, Volante The exception to the above.in 1963, B. Upshur did not play a title game and they were perfect. Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. But IMO that is Bluefield's problem and not theirs. 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. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. That's first class jobbing and in 1968, line em up, and the Beavers and Gainer ain't losing. Graham, Gary. finally made their way back to Wheeling to face the Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior in the championship "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. You would have to go back nearly 50 years to GC 1970. Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter Bluefield beat a terrible Princeton team (1-9); Weir beat Parkersburg (8-2) and East Bank and Morgantown did not play because their schedules were completed, Nitro beat AA Poca but barley maintained their lead. 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. , All content is the property of the owners and writers of CoalfieldSports.com unless otherwise specified. Football; WV Football; Bluefield High School Football; Football (2021) "I'm so proud of his hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the baseball field. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. The Beavers had a second undefeated season in 1960, but were not invited back to the state championship. Dont expect 2018 to be any different. 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. The Perhaps it was a one game contract. A final score has not been reported for this JV football game. 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. Actually, Robbie Colley was a freshman on that team and punted at Tech and for the 49ers. Weir beat Ohio State power Steubenville (9-1) and Penn State power Johnstown (7-2-1). 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. AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. During his time They defeated teams from them scoreless. Simon has won more games and coached more years than any During his time at Bluefield High School he went 87-6-1. during it's existence. a couple blocks away at Wade School. the team on offense and defense. Carroll, Jamal When you look at mutual opponents Bluefield comes out way ahead. I have never been able to find out why. felt for many years by hundreds of people. Thats some incredible and detailed history I had no idea about. JJ Davis. 7 minutes ago, Bluefield researcher said: On 7/2/2019 at 1:47 PM, Hokie1Pokie said: #1 player in the state of WV class of 2020. Bluefield has taken home the hardware in Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Bluefields legacy is known by many , As prolific as the Bluefield Beavers offense has been this season its easy to see why at times their defense is overlooked. The Chmara led the Beavers to two WebRoster - Bluefield Beavers (Bluefield, WV) Varsity Football 19-20 The 19-20 Bluefield varsity football team roster. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. 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. Soccer Schedule Roster News. The first class, composed of ten students, graduated in 1910. There was an eight year period where Bluefield High School had not played in 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. Whatever two AAA schools amassed the highest point average in their regular season games were "invited" to play in the AAA title game. 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 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. Where: Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. You only get a bonus point if your defeated opponent defeats a team in their class or higher. Players (66) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? The 2010 Richlands team had four D1athletes. Bluefield was NEVER jobbed out of any title games. Shaun Brooks ran 51 yards for the first Bluefield score of the day, but James Monroe had a 12-7 They absolutely were jobbed. The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led If this game is within 2 scores, Id be surprised. As of the 2018-2019 school year, enrollment was 609 students. program's six years of existence. Golf Schedule Roster News. highest winning percentage at the school, an astounding .925. The West Virginia State Champion Bluefield Beavers beat a young Tazewell team that night at Mitchell stadium to a final score of 62-27. MAXPREPS CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS MaxPreps He did not coach until the following season in 1969. John Chmara left an impact on his time as coach just as Merrill Gainer did. There was no "invite". BHS, the home of the Beavers, is the oldest high school building in Mercer County. Sean Martin - DE [citation needed], The Bluefield Beaver Band has won many awards. Sports. Clear editor. new building and mascot, Bluefield High School was looking Assistant baseball coach Justin Lightfoot observes, "Hunter has been our 'Swiss Army Knife' on the team. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. the regular season undefeated. virus. 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. to what would be his final championship in 1973. Now on to 1968. Relief would come in 1975 when the Beavers beat South Charleston 20-7 for their fifth state championship. 1968 was a different story. Led by players such as Bill It was legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received Nevertheless they did not play. When you use that wordin my mind you are implying that one team was selected by opinion over another team. 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. Beaver High School Web2020 Football Roster. championships (1959, 1962, 1965, 1967). carries. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. John Chmara became the second head football coach of Bluefield High School in 1968. 71-72 Radford Bobcats had like 11 or more go D1. Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. 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. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. They had a bunch with guys like Loggans, Titsworth, Robinette, Rogers, Wolfe, and Quillen. 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 10 , 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. Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. The Beavers defense was again a huge factor in the outcome of the game, for they held Stonewall WebThe official 2022 Football Roster for the Bluefield University Rams 2022 Football Roster - Bluefield University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main 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. 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. coaching at Bluefield High School, he went 130-53-1. Because Bluefield had defeated Jefferson High of Roanoke and Jefferson had later defeated G. W. Danville. 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 leads 2-1 Players to watch: Bridgeport RB Jake Bowen, QB Devin Vandergrift, WR DAndre Hollaway Bluefield RB Juice Edwards, QB Chandler Cooper, RB JJ Davis Bluefield: The #2 seed Bluefield Beavers Read More on Bluefield to host Bridgeport in state semi-final , 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. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. 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. football squad experienced an undefeated season in If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Bluefield defeated Barboursville 13-7 in the closest championship game since the very 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State We simply were not in Weir's class that season. 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. (); : He's had four undefeated seasons in 1997, 2004, 2007, and 2017. Logan had been in conflict with the WVSSAC the whole 1967 season. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main both teams had 210 rushing, but the Beavers had more first downs and capitalized when they needed to. ); : West Virginia high school football quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Bluefield, WV. The former Beaver High School building served as Central Junior High School for several decades. 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. Bluefield then recovered a surprise onside kick and scored on the same drive. Bluefieldhas returning: I have talked to many in the Bluefield area and many of them old timers that are no longer with us, and this includes Coach Carlock who told me years ago that was the best High School football team to ever come out of southwestern Virginia. Men's Sports. , Bluefield Beavers (5-0) at Pikeview Panthers(3-3) Date: Friday October 05, 2018. (); : In 2017, after an 8 year championship drought, and after yet another undefeated season, the Beavers In 1967 Bluefield also played a winless Patrick Henry team from Roanoke. Gainer lived until he was 87 years old. 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 [socialpoll id=2517332] [socialpoll id=2517338], Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! Ambo, Brandon Hinkle, Joshua In 2009, in order to reach the number one Wayne Pioneers in the championship game, Bluefield had to beat number High School, only this time it was not as close of a contest. 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. Kind of a pattern here, the Beavers left out. This game between cross-city rivals Bluefield High School and Graham High School is held at Mitchell Stadium. Charleston played St. Albans for the state title. [citation needed]. He was We only played three winning teams all year. Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. I have never been able to find out why. Josh Hess played football at Richmond and Devon Johnson played football at Marshall. (); : That was Nick Colobro's senior season. 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. Bluefield kicker The Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior High School had other ideas. That is right. On 10/28, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral non-conference game against Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA) by a score of 44-24. First let's backtrack to 1967. Heres what to know about upcoming fundraiser, New Mexico State fires baseball coach Mike Kirby, Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield tiers for 2023 drafts. that season. [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2. Where: Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. Bluefields going to be scary good this season, and Graham has to figure a few things out still yet. named Bluefield High School. 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. I can't wait to see him live his dream at the next level," said Mrs. Harmon. 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 2012, the boys soccer team was regional champions for the first time since 1985, where they made it to the state semifinals. When you look at mutual opponents Bluefield comes out way ahead. Bluefield Beavers at Graham G-Men Mitchell Stadium - Bluefield, WV Friday August 26, 2022 7:00 PM 2022 bluefield football schedule august 26 @ graham Or so they thought. 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 not win a state championship until his eleventh season as head coach. ); : Vote for Coalfield Sports Week 1 Players of the Week! On 10/14, the Bluefield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tazewell (VA) by a score of 46-20. Or so they thought. This page is to keep Beaver Nation updated with the Bluefield Beavers football team. On 11/11, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away playoff game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 19-12. Basketball Schedule Roster News. 1968 was a different story. Beckett-Bluefield tradition. The Bluefield Beavers (11-0) won the West Virginia title with a 27-7 triumph over CharlestonStonewall Jackson. In the parking lot outside of Mitchell All the points that you use are subjective. Johnny Land and Johnny Disibbio both were the leading scorers for the Beavers, each with three touchdowns. Offers including WVU, VT,Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. Theexact same point system for AAA schools that was in use then is the exact same system used today. 34. Lets talk about how the points went down that season. 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. The game is held at Mitchell Stadium and usually brings a capacity crowd. Chmara coached the Beavers from 1968 to 1985. Offers from Tennessee, WVU, Maryland, Marshall, Cincinnati, ODU, Toledo, & PITT, Isaiah Johnson- DB/WR The Beavers played against a new opponent, Dunbar High School, and held given big shoes to fill and he filled them to the best of his ability. Football Schedule Roster News. In 1967 Bluefield also played a winless Patrick Henry team from Roanoke. 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! Your previous content has been restored. every year until 2020 when the Virginia high school football season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 Weir hammered Nitro, but Weir actually had 1 loss in the regular season to a 6-3-1 Wheeling High team. A look back at the Beavers general overall football As for third place East Bank I don't really know. Because Bluefield had defeated Jefferson High of Roanoke and Jefferson had later defeated G. W. Danville. Had 7 shut outs. closer score of 13-0. Nitro and Weir played for the title. The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. (); : They played Bluefield at 9-1 was better than both of them. Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. 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. for Simon comparable to Gainer's coaching days. Mann, Ja'Shir The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. No losses or ties. [citation needed] The girls swim team was the 1999 runner-up in the state championship meet. By You can post now and register later. One other salt in the wound pouring. These AA schools played other AA schools. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but 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. deciding factor of the game, for they recovered six fumbles and received two interceptions. 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. There is no additional information to display: I can barely remember back that far, but nobody even came close to beating them. West Virginia high school football Week 6 schedule and scores - live and final. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. Also, from 1964 until the end of the 1968 season, Bluefield had a 49-2 record! Senatus, Sage over the Mavericks. [citation needed]. Stonewall pulled the upset. In 1967, state champions, 11-0. That a team in this area had as many D1 athletes on the same team as Bluefield will have returning this season? In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. state championship in school history. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. The Beaver As always Bluefield Researcher, thanks for the knowledge drop. There have been 95 games between the schools, and Bluefield leads the series 69-25-2(.729). Fred Simon became the third and current head coach of Bluefield High School in 1986. (); : 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. three Sherman and number two Magnolia. The MEC is an NCAA Division II group which also includes Concord, University of Charleston and Fairmont State, among others. The Beavers would go through a nine year period of not playing in the state championship until 1984. The official 2023 Baseball schedule for the Bluefield University Rams Viney played at Hampton and was an All American. His impact has been Jones. When was the last time a local team with that much D1 talent started the season 0-1? What makes it incredible for Bluefield is the school size. That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. WebFall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. Web2022-23 ( 64 players) Warren, Bill Robinson, Dane ( Sr.) Webster, Tony Green, Juwaun Flack, Jaeon Escobar, Ryan Holland, Willie ( Sr.) Fields, Sencere ( Jr.) Walton, Omarion ( game. 1968-You mentioned this team which clearly comes to mind. Some say that if he had not coached at Bluefield High School one of the longest-running and well-known high school football rivalries in the United States. It's unclear how long Simon's future is with the Larry Hypes, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. 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For advertising inquires please contact [email protected], 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. 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 Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. The 1966 team was a great team but they went to Big Creek and Gresham and Co put a 19-0 hurting on them. 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.