Hoops madness is occuring in the final week of the 2007 calendar year, all throughout the commonwealth during the Christmas break for most high schools.
* On the girls side, in the Lady Terriers Classic in Vinton, tournament play got underway yesterday. Lord Botetourt defeated Cave Spring 39-33. In game two, Heritage fell to Northside, 47-44. Seminole District favorite, Brookville defeated Salem, 60-24. In the nightcap, Staunton River knocked off the host, William Byrd 55-30. Play resumes today with Heritage taking on Cave Spring, Willam Byrd will play Salem, Lord Botetourt takes on Northside and Brookville and Staunton River will tangle in the nightcap.
For more info on last night's game go to http://www.roanoke.com/sports/highschool/wb/144885
* Boys action takes place tonight in Altavista. The defending Region B champions will host Tunstall in tonight's nightcap after William Campbell and Region D contender, Castlewood tangle in the opener.
* Northside's annual Christmas Tournament opens today in Roanoke County. The host Vikings will play Franklin County in the nightcap. Liberty and Blacksburg open up play at 2:30. They will be followed by William Byrd and Martinsville. The dinner time tilt has Lord Botetourt playing Staunton River.
* The Heritage Pioneers look to snap their skid in the Daily Progress Tournament in Charlottesville. The Pioneers, who won the event several years ago, take on Western Albemarle today at 4:30. Monticello, Louisa County, Waynesboro and Culpepper are just some of the other teams participating in the event.
* The Danville Register and Bee Tournament will take place at Averett, today, tomorrow and Saturday. Chatham, G.W. Danville and Liberty Christian Academy are just some of the teams participating in the event.
For more information on these tournaments and more in high school sports, check out www.varsity.roanoke.com or http://www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA/Page/LNA_SportsPage&c=Page&cid=1041611506951 and of course you can always check out Virginia Preps at www.VirginiaPreps.com
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Sports Buffet podcast
In case you don't know (or have been on Mars, Neptune or Uranus) I am the author, creator, producer, writer, director, host and any other superlative you'd like to throw in of "The Sports Buffet" podcast. I always look for feedback on "The Sports Buffet". If you have thoughts (what you think of current podcasts), comments or suggestions (who are your favorite teams and what guests do you want to hear), e-mail me at TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net. Also, I am going to be creating a mailing list to update you when new podcasts are added to "The Sports Buffet"."The Sports Buffet" features high school, college and professional sports. You will be able to hear new podcasts as well as older segments from "Talking High School Sports" and other games broadcasted throughout the years on WKDE.Here are some of the segments (most of these will be related to high school sports) that you will be hearing on "The Sports Buffet"
"The Sports Buffet" is going to be taking a lot of the segements/features that were spotlighted on "Talking High School Sports". "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) continues to add previous broadcasts from "Talking High School Sports" to the pod-cast site, however we also will be developing new ones as well. In order, to do that, we are re-naming the segments are going to be featured on "The Sports Buffet". The content of the segment will pretty much be the same but the name is changing to give it a fresh start. Here is what you can expect in terms of segments on "The Sports Buffet"
* Catching Up With...... Formerly known as "Checking In" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment features updates on former high school athletes from the Lynchburg area and beyond as they continue their athletic careers in college. You will hear from the athlete, as well as current and past teammates and coaches.
* Whatever Happened to...... Formerly known as "Where Are They Now" from Talking High School Sports". This is the segment where we catch up with former high school athletes, coaches, media members, officials, athletic directors, athletic trainers and more from the Lynchburg area and beyond to find out what they are doing now. You will hear from the individual as well as people that were associated with them during their time in high school sports in the Lynchburg area and beyond.
* Teamwork..... Formerly known as "Teammates" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment test two teammates from an athletic squad to see how well they know each other. With larger teams, it may become a contest to where it would feature 3 teams of 2, similar to ESPN's "Teammates", where they are competing against one another. But, with smaller teams it will feature two participants from a team to see how well they know each other with questions that pertain to questions away from the sport, i.e. favorite movie, favorite food and so forth.
* Know Your Coach...... New segment that will see how well a player knows their coach. This is very similar to "Teammates" but will instead feature 3 athletes from a team to see how well they know their coach.
* 12 Questions..... Formerly known as "One on One with Bob Alvis" from "Talking High School Sports". This segement takes a personality from the sporting world and gives them 12 questions that they would not hear in their normal, everday life, such as "If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 movies would you want with you?"
* Around the Area..... Formerly known as "Inside the Game" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment is designed to take a fast pace look at a sport or conference and it's most recent happenings. The segment can also be designed to take a look at a specific night. For example, a Friday night in High School Football could be covered on one edition of "Around the Area"
* On the Trainer's Table..... Formerly known as "Bumps and Bruises". This segment is designed to allow athletic trainers to talk about a prevention, rehabilitation method, or anything they feel needs to be brought to the public's attention relating to the area of athletic training.
* Away from the Game...... Was to be known as "Off the Field" on "Talking High School Sports" but never really got off the ground. Segment is designed to highlight an athlete's good deeds away from the field. For example, an athlete that may help out at a nursing home, or tutors other students, or is just a good student and is actively involved in their school, church or another organization.
* Chalk Talk..... Formerly known as "Coach's Corner" on "Talking High School Sports". This is where a coach talks about a technique, strategy, or something that will allow the public insight on the game that they coach.
* The Rulebook.... Formerly known as "Rules of the Game" on "Talking High School Sports." This is where a sports official talks about a rule of the sport they officiate. Nothing much more to say about that.
* Talking Shop..... Formerly known as "The Roundtable" on "Talking High School Sports.". This is where 3 coaches, media members, athletes or officials sit down and talk not so much strategy but more of coaching phillosphies and general sitatuions about sports.
You can go to the pod-cast of "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) and hear examples of the segments from the days of "Talking High School Sports" as well as the new segments that will be added to "The Sports Buffet"."The Sports Buffet" is a free pod-cast developed by Bob Alvis, a self described sports nut, as he looks to promote the great things in sports at all levels as well as to inform and entertain the general public. I do have one child (and another on the way) as well as working a 3rd shift job, so I apologize up front if I don't give as much coverage as I'd like to a certain team
"The Sports Buffet" is going to be taking a lot of the segements/features that were spotlighted on "Talking High School Sports". "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) continues to add previous broadcasts from "Talking High School Sports" to the pod-cast site, however we also will be developing new ones as well. In order, to do that, we are re-naming the segments are going to be featured on "The Sports Buffet". The content of the segment will pretty much be the same but the name is changing to give it a fresh start. Here is what you can expect in terms of segments on "The Sports Buffet"
* Catching Up With...... Formerly known as "Checking In" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment features updates on former high school athletes from the Lynchburg area and beyond as they continue their athletic careers in college. You will hear from the athlete, as well as current and past teammates and coaches.
* Whatever Happened to...... Formerly known as "Where Are They Now" from Talking High School Sports". This is the segment where we catch up with former high school athletes, coaches, media members, officials, athletic directors, athletic trainers and more from the Lynchburg area and beyond to find out what they are doing now. You will hear from the individual as well as people that were associated with them during their time in high school sports in the Lynchburg area and beyond.
* Teamwork..... Formerly known as "Teammates" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment test two teammates from an athletic squad to see how well they know each other. With larger teams, it may become a contest to where it would feature 3 teams of 2, similar to ESPN's "Teammates", where they are competing against one another. But, with smaller teams it will feature two participants from a team to see how well they know each other with questions that pertain to questions away from the sport, i.e. favorite movie, favorite food and so forth.
* Know Your Coach...... New segment that will see how well a player knows their coach. This is very similar to "Teammates" but will instead feature 3 athletes from a team to see how well they know their coach.
* 12 Questions..... Formerly known as "One on One with Bob Alvis" from "Talking High School Sports". This segement takes a personality from the sporting world and gives them 12 questions that they would not hear in their normal, everday life, such as "If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 movies would you want with you?"
* Around the Area..... Formerly known as "Inside the Game" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment is designed to take a fast pace look at a sport or conference and it's most recent happenings. The segment can also be designed to take a look at a specific night. For example, a Friday night in High School Football could be covered on one edition of "Around the Area"
* On the Trainer's Table..... Formerly known as "Bumps and Bruises". This segment is designed to allow athletic trainers to talk about a prevention, rehabilitation method, or anything they feel needs to be brought to the public's attention relating to the area of athletic training.
* Away from the Game...... Was to be known as "Off the Field" on "Talking High School Sports" but never really got off the ground. Segment is designed to highlight an athlete's good deeds away from the field. For example, an athlete that may help out at a nursing home, or tutors other students, or is just a good student and is actively involved in their school, church or another organization.
* Chalk Talk..... Formerly known as "Coach's Corner" on "Talking High School Sports". This is where a coach talks about a technique, strategy, or something that will allow the public insight on the game that they coach.
* The Rulebook.... Formerly known as "Rules of the Game" on "Talking High School Sports." This is where a sports official talks about a rule of the sport they officiate. Nothing much more to say about that.
* Talking Shop..... Formerly known as "The Roundtable" on "Talking High School Sports.". This is where 3 coaches, media members, athletes or officials sit down and talk not so much strategy but more of coaching phillosphies and general sitatuions about sports.
You can go to the pod-cast of "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) and hear examples of the segments from the days of "Talking High School Sports" as well as the new segments that will be added to "The Sports Buffet"."The Sports Buffet" is a free pod-cast developed by Bob Alvis, a self described sports nut, as he looks to promote the great things in sports at all levels as well as to inform and entertain the general public. I do have one child (and another on the way) as well as working a 3rd shift job, so I apologize up front if I don't give as much coverage as I'd like to a certain team
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
My thoughts from Salem at Brookville
Salem definitely came in with what I percieved to be an underdog role to Brookville on Tuesday night, but I think you have to give David Turk's squad a ton of credit. They jumped out to leads of 6-0 in Game 3 and 6-2 in Game 4 before the Bees battled back. A game like this may be exactly what Athena Aronson's squad needed headed into the State Final 4. The Bees normally don't see 4 game matches and even more rarely experience 5. The key for Brookville in the state final 4 will be to minimize their mistakes and take advantage of the other team's mistakes.
People need to realize Brookville has lost some good players but they have good players that most people don't know. Corey Toler has improved tremedously over the past couple of years. Alyssa Kidd is an extremely solid setter and like her sister Chelsea keeps teams off balance with her attacks as well as her setting. Anna Pettyjohn is not the flashiest player you'll find but often helps the Bees by gaining key points, whether it be by her serve or hits, at key times. Brittany King flies under the radar but has gotten key digs and key kills when they count. Then, look at what happened on Tuesday, Corey Toler comes out of the game for a few points due to some trouble with her ankle. Lindsay Sharman and Emilee Dunton come in with no drop off whatsoever.
Salem is always going to be Salem: solid, consistent and a team that is not going to kill themselves with bonehead plays. I think most people would think Brookville could be headed for a drop off after this season with the loss of more key hitters, but the Bees have lost talent over the past several seasons and continue to win, so I am not ready to throw dirt on them.
Alvis out
People need to realize Brookville has lost some good players but they have good players that most people don't know. Corey Toler has improved tremedously over the past couple of years. Alyssa Kidd is an extremely solid setter and like her sister Chelsea keeps teams off balance with her attacks as well as her setting. Anna Pettyjohn is not the flashiest player you'll find but often helps the Bees by gaining key points, whether it be by her serve or hits, at key times. Brittany King flies under the radar but has gotten key digs and key kills when they count. Then, look at what happened on Tuesday, Corey Toler comes out of the game for a few points due to some trouble with her ankle. Lindsay Sharman and Emilee Dunton come in with no drop off whatsoever.
Salem is always going to be Salem: solid, consistent and a team that is not going to kill themselves with bonehead plays. I think most people would think Brookville could be headed for a drop off after this season with the loss of more key hitters, but the Bees have lost talent over the past several seasons and continue to win, so I am not ready to throw dirt on them.
Alvis out
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
More cancellations
Dan River will host Altavista, Monday night at 7.
Rustburg travels to Liberty, Saturday night at 7:30.
Brookville travels to Heritage, Saturday at 5.
and as previously stated, JF hosts Bassett tommorrow
Rustburg travels to Liberty, Saturday night at 7:30.
Brookville travels to Heritage, Saturday at 5.
and as previously stated, JF hosts Bassett tommorrow
High School Cancellations
High School cancellations will definitely be coming all across the area as a rainy, soggy Friday will pelt the area. One cancellation has already been announced. Bassett at Jefferson Forest won't take place tonight. It will happen Saturday night at 7.
Stay tuned for more cancellations throughout the day.
Stay tuned for more cancellations throughout the day.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
People are too sensitive
In high school athletics, can the media be fair? I know there was a recent letter in the News & Advance, criticizing the paper for saying William Campbell and Altavista could become a laugher. I don't see the problem in this. When I hosted "Talking High School Sports", my goal was to promote positive coverage for high school sports more then anybody. That is still a goal of mine with "The Sports Buffet" pod-cast (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) but how can high school sports be covered fairly? Should high school sports be covered in the sports section or the community section? Sports reporting might have a word or two in there that is not approved of by fans of a certain school or team. I know it is easier to be critical of scholarship athletes or professional athletes who are earning a salary to play, but I don't think we have to write high school sports articles or cover high school sporting events with extreme kid gloves.
Alvis out.
Alvis out.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Results for The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge
Results for "The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge" will be posted this evening.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Week 2 Results of "The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge"
Week 2 of "The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge" has come to an end. Here are the records for the people who made the high school pick portion of the challenge this week.
Willie Wilson 15-2 (Former Jefferson Forest and Holy Cross Volleyball Coach)
Brandon Garrett 14-2 (Nelson County High School Boys Basketball Coach)
Billy Catron 14-3 (Randolph Henry Baseball Coach)
Will Sloan 14-3 (Former Liberty High School and Emory and Henry Basketball Player)
Stewart Grant 13-3 (Liberty High School Baseball Coach)
Mike Thompson 13-3 (Liberty High School Assistant Baseball Coach)
Warner Dyke 13-3 (Brookville High School Girls Basketball Coach)
Mark Hanks 13-3 (Pulaski County High School Boys Basketball Coach)
John Goshorn 13-4 (Liberty High School and James Madison Alum)
Zirkle Blakey 13-4 (Virginia Preps.com Editor)
Jason Kilbourne 12-4 (Altavista High School Baseball Coach)
Brad Harper 12-4 (William Campbell High School Girls Basketball Coach)
Chris Lang 12-4 (News & Advance Sportswriter)
Dave Close 11-5 (Former Rustburg High School Assistant Football Coach)
Jeff Monroe 10-6 (Liberty High School Boys Basketball Coach)
Samantha Francis 10-7 (Former Jefferson Forest High School Softball Player)
High School picks are not revealed. Coaches are not obligated to pick games that involve the schools that employ them.
Willie Wilson 15-2 (Former Jefferson Forest and Holy Cross Volleyball Coach)
Brandon Garrett 14-2 (Nelson County High School Boys Basketball Coach)
Billy Catron 14-3 (Randolph Henry Baseball Coach)
Will Sloan 14-3 (Former Liberty High School and Emory and Henry Basketball Player)
Stewart Grant 13-3 (Liberty High School Baseball Coach)
Mike Thompson 13-3 (Liberty High School Assistant Baseball Coach)
Warner Dyke 13-3 (Brookville High School Girls Basketball Coach)
Mark Hanks 13-3 (Pulaski County High School Boys Basketball Coach)
John Goshorn 13-4 (Liberty High School and James Madison Alum)
Zirkle Blakey 13-4 (Virginia Preps.com Editor)
Jason Kilbourne 12-4 (Altavista High School Baseball Coach)
Brad Harper 12-4 (William Campbell High School Girls Basketball Coach)
Chris Lang 12-4 (News & Advance Sportswriter)
Dave Close 11-5 (Former Rustburg High School Assistant Football Coach)
Jeff Monroe 10-6 (Liberty High School Boys Basketball Coach)
Samantha Francis 10-7 (Former Jefferson Forest High School Softball Player)
High School picks are not revealed. Coaches are not obligated to pick games that involve the schools that employ them.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
New Segments That Will Be Appearing in the Future on "The Sports Buffet" Pod-Cast
"The Sports Buffet" is going to be taking a lot of the segements/features that were spotlighted on "Talking High School Sports". "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) continues to add previous broadcasts from "Talking High School Sports" to the pod-cast site, however we also will be developing new ones as well. In order, to do that, we are re-naming the segments are going to be featured on "The Sports Buffet". The content of the segment will pretty much be the same but the name is changing to give it a fresh start. Here is what you can expect in terms of segments on "The Sports Buffet"
* Catching Up With...... Formerly known as "Checking In" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment features updates on former high school athletes from the Lynchburg area and beyond as they continue their athletic careers in college. You will hear from the athlete, as well as current and past teammates and coaches.
* Whatever Happened to...... Formerly known as "Where Are They Now" from Talking High School Sports". This is the segment where we catch up with former high school athletes, coaches, media members, officials, athletic directors, athletic trainers and more from the Lynchburg area and beyond to find out what they are doing now. You will hear from the individual as well as people that were associated with them during their time in high school sports in the Lynchburg area and beyond.
* Teamwork..... Formerly known as "Teammates" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment test two teammates from an athletic squad to see how well they know each other. With larger teams, it may become a contest to where it would feature 3 teams of 2, similar to ESPN's "Teammates", where they are competing against one another. But, with smaller teams it will feature two participants from a team to see how well they know each other with questions that pertain to questions away from the sport, i.e. favorite movie, favorite food and so forth.
* Know Your Coach...... New segment that will see how well a player knows their coach. This is very similar to "Teammates" but will instead feature 3 athletes from a team to see how well they know their coach.
* 12 Questions..... Formerly known as "One on One with Bob Alvis" from "Talking High School Sports". This segement takes a personality from the sporting world and gives them 12 questions that they would not hear in their normal, everday life, such as "If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 movies would you want with you?"
* Around the Area..... Formerly known as "Inside the Game" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment is designed to take a fast pace look at a sport or conference and it's most recent happenings. The segment can also be designed to take a look at a specific night. For example, a Friday night in High School Football could be covered on one edition of "Around the Area"
* On the Trainer's Table..... Formerly known as "Bumps and Bruises". This segment is designed to allow athletic trainers to talk about a prevention, rehabilitation method, or anything they feel needs to be brought to the public's attention relating to the area of athletic training.
* Away from the Game...... Was to be known as "Off the Field" on "Talking High School Sports" but never really got off the ground. Segment is designed to highlight an athlete's good deeds away from the field. For example, an athlete that may help out at a nursing home, or tutors other students, or is just a good student and is actively involved in their school, church or another organization.
* Chalk Talk..... Formerly known as "Coach's Corner" on "Talking High School Sports". This is where a coach talks about a technique, strategy, or something that will allow the public insight on the game that they coach.
* The Rulebook.... Formerly known as "Rules of the Game" on "Talking High School Sports." This is where a sports official talks about a rule of the sport they officiate. Nothing much more to say about that.
* Talking Shop..... Formerly known as "The Roundtable" on "Talking High School Sports.". This is where 3 coaches, media members, athletes or officials sit down and talk not so much strategy but more of coaching phillosphies and general sitatuions about sports.
You can go to the pod-cast of "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) and hear examples of the segments from the days of "Talking High School Sports" as well as the new segments that will be added to "The Sports Buffet".
"The Sports Buffet" is a free pod-cast developed by Bob Alvis, a self described sports nut, as he looks to promote the great things in sports at all levels as well as to inform and entertain the general public. I do have one child (and another on the way) as well as working a 3rd shift job, so I apologize up front if I don't give as much coverage as I'd like to a certain team
* Catching Up With...... Formerly known as "Checking In" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment features updates on former high school athletes from the Lynchburg area and beyond as they continue their athletic careers in college. You will hear from the athlete, as well as current and past teammates and coaches.
* Whatever Happened to...... Formerly known as "Where Are They Now" from Talking High School Sports". This is the segment where we catch up with former high school athletes, coaches, media members, officials, athletic directors, athletic trainers and more from the Lynchburg area and beyond to find out what they are doing now. You will hear from the individual as well as people that were associated with them during their time in high school sports in the Lynchburg area and beyond.
* Teamwork..... Formerly known as "Teammates" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment test two teammates from an athletic squad to see how well they know each other. With larger teams, it may become a contest to where it would feature 3 teams of 2, similar to ESPN's "Teammates", where they are competing against one another. But, with smaller teams it will feature two participants from a team to see how well they know each other with questions that pertain to questions away from the sport, i.e. favorite movie, favorite food and so forth.
* Know Your Coach...... New segment that will see how well a player knows their coach. This is very similar to "Teammates" but will instead feature 3 athletes from a team to see how well they know their coach.
* 12 Questions..... Formerly known as "One on One with Bob Alvis" from "Talking High School Sports". This segement takes a personality from the sporting world and gives them 12 questions that they would not hear in their normal, everday life, such as "If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 movies would you want with you?"
* Around the Area..... Formerly known as "Inside the Game" from "Talking High School Sports". This segment is designed to take a fast pace look at a sport or conference and it's most recent happenings. The segment can also be designed to take a look at a specific night. For example, a Friday night in High School Football could be covered on one edition of "Around the Area"
* On the Trainer's Table..... Formerly known as "Bumps and Bruises". This segment is designed to allow athletic trainers to talk about a prevention, rehabilitation method, or anything they feel needs to be brought to the public's attention relating to the area of athletic training.
* Away from the Game...... Was to be known as "Off the Field" on "Talking High School Sports" but never really got off the ground. Segment is designed to highlight an athlete's good deeds away from the field. For example, an athlete that may help out at a nursing home, or tutors other students, or is just a good student and is actively involved in their school, church or another organization.
* Chalk Talk..... Formerly known as "Coach's Corner" on "Talking High School Sports". This is where a coach talks about a technique, strategy, or something that will allow the public insight on the game that they coach.
* The Rulebook.... Formerly known as "Rules of the Game" on "Talking High School Sports." This is where a sports official talks about a rule of the sport they officiate. Nothing much more to say about that.
* Talking Shop..... Formerly known as "The Roundtable" on "Talking High School Sports.". This is where 3 coaches, media members, athletes or officials sit down and talk not so much strategy but more of coaching phillosphies and general sitatuions about sports.
You can go to the pod-cast of "The Sports Buffet" (http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com) and hear examples of the segments from the days of "Talking High School Sports" as well as the new segments that will be added to "The Sports Buffet".
"The Sports Buffet" is a free pod-cast developed by Bob Alvis, a self described sports nut, as he looks to promote the great things in sports at all levels as well as to inform and entertain the general public. I do have one child (and another on the way) as well as working a 3rd shift job, so I apologize up front if I don't give as much coverage as I'd like to a certain team
The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge: High School Results Sept 14-17
The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge was expected to go to Monday but that was for the NFL Schedule, not for high school games. Several games were postponed to Saturday and Monday but here are the results of the high school portion of "The Sports Buffet's Football Challenge". Since some participants did not pick all the games (people are not obligated to pick the game that involves their school, {or if they are a media member, they do not have to pick the game that they are covering} so winning percentages will be listed in addition to record. Now, here are the standings for the week of Sept 14-17
Zirkle Blakey 14-2 .875 (Editor, Virginia Preps.com)
Stewart Grant 12-3 .800 (Assistant Football Coach and Head Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School
Brandon Garrett 12-3 .800 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Nelson County High School)
Brad Harper 11-3 .786 (Head Volleyball/Girls Basketball Coach-William Campbell High School)
Mark Hanks 11-4 .733 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Pulaski County High School)
Mike Thompson 11-4 .733 (Assistant Football/Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School)
Steve Mills 11-5 .688 (Head Volleyball Coach-Jefferson Forest High School)
Dave Close 10-5 .667 (Assistant Football Coach-Altavista High School)
Chris Lang 10-5 .667 (Sportswriter, Lynchburg News & Advance)
Jeff Monroe 10-5 .667 (Head Boys Basketball Coach/Assistant Football/Softball Coach- Liberty (Bedford) High School
Mike Cartolaro 9-6 .600 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Altavista High School)
Warner Dyke 9-6 .600 (Head Girls Basketball Coach/Golf Coach-Brookville High School)
John Goshorn 9-7 .563 (Liberty High School/JMU Alum/Huge Sports Fan)
Games upcoming this week that our "experts" will be picking
Randolph Henry at Altavista
Central Lunenberg at Appomattox
Patrick Henry at Cave Spring
Amelia at Chatham
Bassett at Christiansburg
Amherst at E.C. Glass
Giles at George Wythe
Covenant at LCA
Patrick County at Lord Botetourt
Liberty (Bedford) at Martinsville
G.W. Danville at Matocca
Salem at Northside
Riverheads at Parry McCluer
Jefferson Forest at Pulaski
Hidden Valley at Rustburg
Brookville at William Byrd
Cumberland at William Campbell
Nelson County at Wilson Memorial
Reminder, additional participants are welcomed to join the Football Challenge at any time. People may participate in the high school portion of the challenge, the college portion or the NFL portion. Participants may also choose to participate in one, two or all three of the levels involved in the challenge.
Zirkle Blakey 14-2 .875 (Editor, Virginia Preps.com)
Stewart Grant 12-3 .800 (Assistant Football Coach and Head Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School
Brandon Garrett 12-3 .800 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Nelson County High School)
Brad Harper 11-3 .786 (Head Volleyball/Girls Basketball Coach-William Campbell High School)
Mark Hanks 11-4 .733 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Pulaski County High School)
Mike Thompson 11-4 .733 (Assistant Football/Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School)
Steve Mills 11-5 .688 (Head Volleyball Coach-Jefferson Forest High School)
Dave Close 10-5 .667 (Assistant Football Coach-Altavista High School)
Chris Lang 10-5 .667 (Sportswriter, Lynchburg News & Advance)
Jeff Monroe 10-5 .667 (Head Boys Basketball Coach/Assistant Football/Softball Coach- Liberty (Bedford) High School
Mike Cartolaro 9-6 .600 (Head Boys Basketball Coach-Altavista High School)
Warner Dyke 9-6 .600 (Head Girls Basketball Coach/Golf Coach-Brookville High School)
John Goshorn 9-7 .563 (Liberty High School/JMU Alum/Huge Sports Fan)
Games upcoming this week that our "experts" will be picking
Randolph Henry at Altavista
Central Lunenberg at Appomattox
Patrick Henry at Cave Spring
Amelia at Chatham
Bassett at Christiansburg
Amherst at E.C. Glass
Giles at George Wythe
Covenant at LCA
Patrick County at Lord Botetourt
Liberty (Bedford) at Martinsville
G.W. Danville at Matocca
Salem at Northside
Riverheads at Parry McCluer
Jefferson Forest at Pulaski
Hidden Valley at Rustburg
Brookville at William Byrd
Cumberland at William Campbell
Nelson County at Wilson Memorial
Reminder, additional participants are welcomed to join the Football Challenge at any time. People may participate in the high school portion of the challenge, the college portion or the NFL portion. Participants may also choose to participate in one, two or all three of the levels involved in the challenge.
Friday, September 14, 2007
The Sports Buffet: Talking High School Sports with Bob Alvis
The Sports Buffet: Talking High School Sports with Bob Alvis has arrived. This blog is dedicated to high school sports with the main focus being in the Central Virginia area. This blog will focus more on the positive attributes of the athletes and teams in the Central Virginia area. You can check out interviews from "Talking High School Sports", which was formerly broadcasted on AM 1000, WKDE (http://www.kdcountry.com/), at http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com/. This blog is not going to be intended to "fire up" any individual (player or coach) or team or school. This will reflect my opinion, predictions will be mine alone, when they are made and so forth.
Finally, "The Football Challenge" has begun. Each week, a group of individuals will pick high school football games in the Central Virginia area. This is done for entertainment only and winners are being picked. Here is a list of participants.
Mike Cartolaro-Head Boys Basketball Coach-Altavista High School
Warner Dyke-Head Golf Coach & Head Girls Basketball Coach-Brookville High School
Mark Hanks-Head Boys Basketball Coach-Pulaski County High School
Dave Close-Assistant Football Coach-Altavista High School
Jeff Monroe-Head Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Football Coach-Liberty High School
Brad Harper-Head Girls Basketball Coach-William Campbell High School
Mike Thompson-Assistant Football and Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School
Zirkle Blakey-Editor of Virginia Preps.com
Finally, "The Football Challenge" has begun. Each week, a group of individuals will pick high school football games in the Central Virginia area. This is done for entertainment only and winners are being picked. Here is a list of participants.
Mike Cartolaro-Head Boys Basketball Coach-Altavista High School
Warner Dyke-Head Golf Coach & Head Girls Basketball Coach-Brookville High School
Mark Hanks-Head Boys Basketball Coach-Pulaski County High School
Dave Close-Assistant Football Coach-Altavista High School
Jeff Monroe-Head Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Football Coach-Liberty High School
Brad Harper-Head Girls Basketball Coach-William Campbell High School
Mike Thompson-Assistant Football and Baseball Coach-Liberty (Bedford) High School
Zirkle Blakey-Editor of Virginia Preps.com
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