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    Eastside's Lexi Nixon makes a set for the Lady Spartans in Tuesday's Cumberland District semifinal match with Thomas Walker. Eastside, Rye Cove advance to Cumberland volleyball championship
    November 1, 2026
    Two familiar foes took Cumberland District volleyball wins Tuesday with Eastside beating Thomas Walker 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-23) and Rye Cove...

    Eastside, Union girls, Central’s Wallin, Fletcher, Lady Spartans’...
    November 1, 2026
    Area teams and individuals had strong performances in regional cross country meets Wednesday at Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol. The Eastside girls won their third straight...
    Rylie Slone bumps the ball to the front line for Central in the Lady Warriors Mountain 7 semifinal match against Abingdon on Tuesday.  Ridgeview, Abingdon pick up wins in Mountain 7 volleyball semifinals
    November 1, 2026
    ABINGDON - Ridgeview and Abingdon picked up wins in the Mountain 7 District volleyball tournament semifinals Tuesday. For the second time in a...

    Union's Kynlee Johnson (4) attempts a kill against Central's Aubrey Moore in Monday's Mountain 7 tournament match.  Warriors defeat Union in Mountain 7 tourney opener behind Moore's...
    November 1, 2026
    NORTON – A rotation change paid big dividends for Central Monday as the Warriors claimed a 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 19-25, 25-13) victory over Union in...

    The Lee High offense, left, and Central defensive lines ready for the next play during Friday's Mountain 7 District contest. Generals defeat Central in key Mountain 7 contest
    October 27, 2026
    BEN HUR, Va. — Lee used a balanced rushing attack and took advantage of Central's miscues to sneak away with a 14-13 win Friday at Five Star...

    Ridgeview's Xander Wallace (1) looks to clear the way for the Wolfpack's Landon Yates in Friday's game at Abingdon.  Wolfpack sets tone early in Mountain 7 win over Abingdon
    October 27, 2026
    ABINGDON – Ridgeview coach Kent Grant was an All-America defensive player at UVA Wise. He smiled a little when learning that his  defense held...

    Ridgeview's Kinsley Yates (10) sends the ball over the net in Thursday's match with the John Battle Lady Trojans. 

ASHLEY HILL PHOTO AROUND THE AREA
    October 27, 2026
    FOOTBALL J.I. Burton 50, Castlewood 13The Raiders did all the talking they needed to do in the first half Friday with a big Cumberland District win...

    Union's Kynlee Johnson (4) goes up for the kill in Tuesday's Mountain 7 District match with Lee. Bears outlast Generals, inch closer to regional bid
    October 23, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – Union sent its seniors out with a five-set Mountain 7 volleyball victory (25-20, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-12) over visiting Lee in...

    Eastside's Lexi Nixon makes a set for the Lady Spartans in Tuesday's Cumberland District match against J.I. Burton.  Lady Spartans clinch Cumberland volleyball crown
    October 23, 2026
    COEBURN – The Eastside trophy case is full of Cumberland District volleyball championship trophies. The case will get a little more crowded after...

    Coeburn's Sawyer Phillips will compete in the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Finals in Milwaukee this weekend. She is one of five competitors seeking the national title.  Phillips to compete for national pitch, hit and run title
    October 23, 2026
    Sawyer Phillips is doing it again.For the second time in three years, the 10-year-old is competing in the 2026 MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Finals at the...

    Fence Line Picker Central at Lee highlights slate of high school...
    October 23, 2026
    Central’s Warriors have been the surprise team of not only the region but the state and Kevin Saunders’ squad delivered me another defeat with their record-setting win over...
    AROUND THE AREA
    October 23, 2026
    Union, Eastside girls take district cross country titlesMountain 7 District championships Riley Spain placed eighth, while Avery Hamilton was 13th and Abigail Roberts...
    The Central Warriors celebrate the team's first victory over Abingdon in the program's history.  Elkins leads Central’s historic win over Abingdon
    October 20, 2026
    NORTON - Homecoming night will be one to remember for Central football.The Warriors put together a historic performance Friday night, defeating...

    Eastside's Rocky Bone (10) runs past a Twin Springs defender in Friday's Cumberland District game at Carl McConnell Stadium in Coeburn.  Eastside dominates Twin Springs to maintain district lead
    October 20, 2026
    COEBURN – Eastside started quick and did not let up Friday on the way to a big Cumberland District football win. The Spartans led 21-7 at halftime...

    Burton's Alex Colley (4) finds big running room on the outside in the Raiders win over Bland County at Norton.  Burton cruises past Bland County in homecoming win
    October 20, 2026
    NORTON, Va. — Burton used a strong first-half performance to cruise to a 42-12 homecoming win over the Bland County Bears Friday at Lawson-Fitchko...

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