Football slate for 2017 shows rivals, new blood

by SAM DIXON • Sports Editor

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Union’s James Mitchell fights for yardage as J.I. Burton defenders attempt to pull him down. Burton’s Raiders host the Bears on Aug. 24 to kick off the Southwest Virginia 2017 football season.

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On Nov. 11, the School Board honored the John I. Burton High School varsity volleyball team, which were the undefeated champions of the Cumberland District’s regular season and tournament, 10-0 and 12-0 respectively. Left to right are Coach Kara Adkins, Assistant Coach Madison Bohnert, Brianna Canter, Brianna Stallard, Makayla McCurdy, Samantha Crabtree, Presley Hall, Jordan Mullins, Jordan Mooney, Jozlyn Colley, Chloe Branham and Assistant Coach Lucindy Hall. Not pictured are Jordyn Frazier and Kylee Sturgill. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO

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Fifth grader Graham Hess from Norton Elementary and Middle School reads a piece on the origin of Veterans Day to the School Board at its Monday meeting. He is showcasing a throwable microphone used in Cheryl Duncan’s reading class that amplifies student’s voices, allowing all to hear them while reading at a noise level comfortable to them. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO

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