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J.J. Kelly’s Alex Maine (44) slides home safely as Powell Valley catcher Gil Lusk (left) and pitcher Lucas Fannon (12) look on during Lonesome Pine District play at Shupe Field in Wise on Friday. Former Indian all-stater takes over program at J.J. Kelly
When the 2010 season begins at J.J. Kelly, there will be a bevy of new faces on the field and in the dugout. Former assistant Chad Longworth takes over as the head coach this season, after the dep...
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Lady Raiders behind schedule, but optimistic
The 2010 edition of the J.I. Burton Lady Raiders does not look much different than the 2009 team. “I’m looking for us to be very competitive with basically the same bunch of girls who ...
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New faces bring excitement to Wildcat program
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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New Pound Wildcat head baseball coach Brian Mills is approaching the 2010 season with cautious optimism. The Wildcats have a team full of youth, but also high numbers. "With a strong freshman cl...
Lady 'Cats young, quick in 2010
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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The Pound Lady Wildcats overcame a lot in 2009 and the trend continues into 2010. An injury-plagued 2009 season ended with a 5-15 overall and 1-9 Lonesome Pine District record and the graduation o...
Experience gives Salyers optimistic look at season
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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Powell Valley head coach J.W. Salyers is optimistic about what the 2010 season holds for his Vikings. The Vikings return eight starters from a 2009 team that finished 16-8 overall and 8-2 in the L...
Robbins takes helm at alma mater
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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Ray Robbins spent his high school career on a baseball field, the very same field he stands on today as head coach of the Lee High Generals. Robbins played for Lee High until he graduated in 1994...
Lady Wave looking to advance in post-season play
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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The Clintwood Lady Greenwave was one run short of school history in 2009. The team was one run away from advancing in the Lonesome Pine District tournament for the first time in the program’s hist...
Smith leads Blue Devils past Galax Maroon Tide
by COY BAYS - Sports Editor
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BRISTOL — Justin Smith is considered a shut-down defender in Region D circles, but the Castlewood senior's shooting carried the Blue Devils to a 46-44 victory Saturday over Galax in a Group A Divis...
State map points Lady Generals to Richmond
by KEVIN MAYS - Associate Sports Editor
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SALEM — The Lee High Lady Generals' page in the Virginia High School League basketball state tournament program shows the school as being located in far northern Virginia just outside of Washington...