George Thwaites

Reporter at Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Walking through this wicked world, searching for light in the darkness of insanity

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A constant of springtime: Coppinger schedule changes

2 weeks ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

BLUEFIELD — As is customary, the weather and assorted springtime scheduling conflicts have resulted in changes being made to the orginial Coppinger Invitational basetball tournament schedule. On Monday, Graham was scheduled to play Christiansburg at Bowen at 5:30 p.m. (see story below)kAm~? E2A E@52J H:== 36 2 d A]>] 4=2D9 36EH66? (@@5C@H (:=D@? 2?5 q=F67:6=5 2E q@H6? u:6=5 H9:=6 2E d A]> :? !C:?46E@?[ vC292> H:== A=2J E96 %:86CD 2E wF??:4FEE u:6=5]k^AmkAm~? (65?6D52J[ pAC:= h[ 24E:@? C6EFC?D E@ q@H6?
West Virginia girls regional play begins next week

2 months ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

A redesigned bracket for determining berths in the WVSSAC state tournament in Charleston will be put to the test next week when regional play gets under way for local teams. The Class A, Region 3 tournament tips off on Friday, Feb. 28 when No. 8 Richwood travels to No. 1 Greenbrier West; No. 5 Greater Beckley Christian goes to No. 4 Mt. View; No. 7 Meadow Bridge plays at No. 2 Webster County and No. 6 Montcalm travels to No. 3 River View.
Patrick Bailey got 200th coaching win doing what he wanted to do exactly where he wanted to do it

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | George Thwaites

NARROWS, Va. — Giles County contains two Ragsdale Fields. But there is only one Patteson Gymnasium. More accurately, only one William B. Patteson, Jr. Gymnasium, as Narrows High School boys varsity head coach Patrick Bailey will point out to anyone who attempts to abbreviate the official name of the home venue within which he has coached for nine seasons. “You know how it is.
Patrick Bailey got 200th coaching win doing what he wanted to do exactly where he wanted to do it

2 months ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

NARROWS, Va. — Giles County contains two Ragsdale Fields. But there is only one Patteson Gymnasium. More accurately, only one William B. Patteson, Jr. Gymnasium, as Narrows High School boys varsity head coach Patrick Bailey will point out to anyone who attempts to abbreviate the official name of the home venue within which he has coached for nine seasons. kAm“*@F <?@H 9@H :E :D] x =:<6 E@ 5@ H92E6G6C x 42? 5@ E@ <66A 9:D ?2>6 2=:G6 H96?
Princeton head football coach Keith Taylor steps down following premature reports of his resignation

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | George Thwaites

PRINCETON — Princeton Senior High School head football coach Keith Taylor is still living the dream. He’s just going to be living it while doing something other than coaching the Tigers. Taylor, who mobilized the program to an explosive and unprecedented 24-3 record over two seasons, officially resigned from the post on Friday morning. “It’s true. I resigned this morning,” said Taylor, who’d served as an assistant coach under Wes Eddy and Chris Pedigo prior to taking the reins in 2023.
Princeton head football coach Keith Taylor steps down following premature reports of his resignation

2 months ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

PRINCETON — Princeton Senior High School head football coach Keith Taylor is still living the dream. He’s just going to be living it while doing something other than coaching the Tigers. Taylor, who mobilized the program to an explosive and unprecedented 24-3 record over two seasons, officially resigned from the post on Friday morning. kAm“xE’D ECF6] x C6D:8?65 E9:D >@C?:?8[” D2:5 %2J=@C[ H9@’5 D6CG65 2D 2? 2DD:DE2?E 4@249 F?56C (6D t55J 2?5 r9C:D !65:8@ AC:@C E@ E2<:?8 E96 C6:?D :? a_ab] “x’5 366?
Graham's Chris Edwards

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | George Thwaites

Feb. 11—BLUEFIELD, Va. — Chris Edwards, a veteran of Graham's 2024 state football championship, officially signed with a Division I college on Monday in an signing ceremony at Graham High School. Edwards, a gifted all-state athlete who started at cornerback for the G-Men while providing both rushing and pass-catching capabilities to the offense at slotback, became the second area athlete in as many weeks to officialize his commitment with Morehead State.
Graham's Chris Edwards

2 months ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Chris Edwards, a veteran of Graham's 2024 state football championship, officially signed with a Division I college on Monday in an signing ceremony at Graham High School. Edwards, a gifted all-state athlete who started at cornerback for the G-Men while providing both rushing and pass-catching capabilities to the offense at slotback, became the second area athlete in as many weeks to officialize his commitment with Morehead State.
James Monroe High School FootballGeorge thwaites, Sports writer

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | George Thwaites

Feb. 6—LINDSIDE — James Monroe head football coach John Mustain has been head coach of the Mavericks program for nine seasons but has deep roots in Monroe County. He's coached he's coached multiple sports and been around it since long before the Lindside program absorbed the sports traditions of both Peterstown and Union high schools. Mustain is not one who is keen on the idea of ranking any of his athletes from one year to the next. There are too many variables to consider.
James Monroe High School FootballGeorge thwaites, Sports writer

2 months ago | bdtonline.com | George Thwaites

LINDSIDE — James Monroe head football coach John Mustain has been head coach of the Mavericks program for nine seasons but has deep roots in Monroe County. He’s coached he’s coached multiple sports and been around it since long before the Lindside program absorbed the sports traditions of both Peterstown and Union high schools. Mustain is not one who is keen on the idea of ranking any of his athletes from one year to the next. There are too many variables to consider.