Springs sports have come to an end for the Hogo teams. Congratulations if you made it to the playoffs! To the underclassmen, there is always next year. Work hard and get better so I can have something worth writing about and have a site for a district to be proud of. If you're a graduating senior, enjoy college, check back in with us here at HogoOnline and do your best to contribute to your alma-mater by sparing a few bucks and coming back for a few games. You're never too old for high school sports, just ask the 232 message board members who are thirty and older!
Some good and bad news in the Hogo as far as enrollment goes. Only five schools in Region C went up in enrollment since 2007, however four of those schools were in the Hogoheegee.
School, change, 2007 to 2009
Chilhowie +17, 420 to 437
Rural Retreat +8, 339 to 347
George Wythe +5, 468 to 473
Holston +1, 311 to 312
Unfortunately one of the biggest drops in the Region C occurred at Patrick Henry high school while Northwood suffered a mild loss as well.
Patrick Henry -41, 466 to 425
Northwood -12, 341 to 329
Other Region C schools:
Auburn -39, 413 to 384
E.Mont -44, 353 to 309
Floyd -27, 630 to 603
Giles -15, 521 to 506
Glenvar +3, 634 to 637
Radford -37, 476 to 439
Bland -24, 333 to 309
Fort Chiswell -4, 528 to 524
Galax +/-0, 363 to 363
Grayson -27, 657 to 630
Narrows -13, 260 to 247
Bath County -4, 260 to 256
Covington -25, 275 to 250
Craig County -13, 228 to 215
James River -24, 495 to 471
Parry McCluer -13, 341 to 328
Hopefully these numbers will pick back up in the next cycle and our enrollments can compete with the likes of Region B, whose smallest Division 1 school is bigger than all of Region C and D's division 1 schools.
Enjoy your weekend.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Regional Softball & Baseball
A prelude to this week's Region C tournaments!
Softball
Holston (16-4)
at Grayson County
Although not much is known about the Grayson County Lady Blue Devils team, they met no challengers in their own district tournament. Grayson breezed through both rounds with a 11-0 first round win over Fort Chiswell and a 10-1 second round win over Galax. The Blue Devils are certainly a force to be reckoned with and appear to know a few things about swinging a softball bat.
Holston has had quite a season. Led in pitching by freshman and HogoOnline athlete of the year nominee, Morgan Lowe, the Cavs have made it back to the Region C tournament for the first time in the last 7 years. Last season the Cavs only won 5 games; this season they are 16-4 and survived the Hogo, perhaps the toughest softball district in Southwest Virginia.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Grayson County 11, Chilhowie 6
Holston 11, Chilhowie 0
Holston 9, Chilhowie 0
Galax
Grayson County 11, Galax 0
Grayson County 10, Galax 1
Holston 15, Galax 0
Holston 12, Galax 0
Galax
at Northwood (16-3)
The Lady Panthers capped off a tremendous regular season with a possibly even more tremendous district tournament. Northwood got revenge over near-season spoiler George Wythe, dismantled an always promising Patrick Henry squad for the regular season championship, and edged the hot Holston Cavaliers to seal the tournament deal. Led on the mound by Chelsey Cardwell, anything is possible for the Panthers. Their first round game should be a given but the Panthers cannot overlook the Maroon Tide. They are, afterall, in the Region C tournament for a reason.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Chilhowie 7, Galax 1
Galax 7, Chilhowie 3
Northwood 20, Chilhowie 5
Northwood 8, Chilhowie 0
BASEBALL
Patrick Henry (11-10-1) at
Grayson County (12-7)
One thing is for certain. The Rebels' side of the bracket is a tough road. Anytime you're on the same side as Grayson County and Glenvar, the odds are immediately stacked against you. The Rebels are playing hot, however. They knocked off season runner-up and county rival Holston, 12-5, and managed an impressive win over Chilhowie, who had not lost to a district team all year. The recent play of Jon Whitesides, Will Copenhaver, and Ronnie Groves have given PH the spark it needed to advance to the Region C playoffs after what seemed to be a lost season due to inconsistency.
Grayson County, although with seven losses, is still one of the premiere programs in all of Southwest Virginia. For most of the season the Blue Devils struggled to put runs on the board but had enough talent to seal twelve victories and a MED season and tournament championship. This isn't one of the Grayson County teams of this past decade but is certainly one that can win on any given night.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Chilhowie 7, Grayson County 6
Chilhowie 11, Grayson County 8
Chilhowie 2, Patrick Henry 1
Chilhowie 5, Patrick Henry 3
Patrick Henry 9, Chilhowie 6
Fort Chiswell (14-6)
at Chilhowie (16-6)
Fort Chiswell's success was no surprise this year as key standouts Hody Viars and Mark Gallimore led the Pioneers to a 14-6 season, a season and tournament runner-up spot in the MED, and a Region C berth. The Pioneers could possibly be the toughest #2 seed in the entire tournament, much to the misfortune of the Warriors. Fort Chiswell has scored more than 10 runs in over nearly half of their games including scores of 17, 19, and 21. They can certainly create runs and will require a magnificant pitching performance to be subdued.
Chilhowie overcame several close calls this regular season to garner a fourth consecutive regular season title but lost in the district tournament championship to PH. Now is not a good time for the Warriors to hit a slump and they best not overlook the Pioneers or they'll be at home after the first round like they were last year against a Bath County team most thought the Warriors would top.
Common Opponents
George Wythe
Fort Chiswell 10, George Wythe 6
Fort Chiswell 16, George Wythe 1
Chilhowie 11, George Wythe 0
Chilhowie 5, George Wythe 3
Northwood
Fort Chiswell 6, Northwood 2
Fort Chiswell 12, Northwood 2
Chilhowie 12, Northwood 3
Chilhowie 13, Northwood 4
Rural Retreat
Fort Chiswell 19, Rural Retreat 0
Fort Chiswell 17, Rural Retreat 0
Chilhowie 17, Rural Retreat 7
Chilhowie 12, Rural Retreat 2
Chilhowie 15, Rural Retreat 1
Galax
Fort Chiswell 11, Galax 1
Fort Chiswell 12, Galax 3
Fort Chiswell 4, Galax 3
Galax 5, Chilhowie 4
Grayson County
Grayson County 1, Fort Chiswell 0
Grayson County 9, Fort Chiswell 3
Chilhowie 7, Grayson County 6
Chilhowie 11, Grayson County 8
Softball
Holston (16-4)
at Grayson County
Although not much is known about the Grayson County Lady Blue Devils team, they met no challengers in their own district tournament. Grayson breezed through both rounds with a 11-0 first round win over Fort Chiswell and a 10-1 second round win over Galax. The Blue Devils are certainly a force to be reckoned with and appear to know a few things about swinging a softball bat.
Holston has had quite a season. Led in pitching by freshman and HogoOnline athlete of the year nominee, Morgan Lowe, the Cavs have made it back to the Region C tournament for the first time in the last 7 years. Last season the Cavs only won 5 games; this season they are 16-4 and survived the Hogo, perhaps the toughest softball district in Southwest Virginia.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Grayson County 11, Chilhowie 6
Holston 11, Chilhowie 0
Holston 9, Chilhowie 0
Galax
Grayson County 11, Galax 0
Grayson County 10, Galax 1
Holston 15, Galax 0
Holston 12, Galax 0
Galax
at Northwood (16-3)
The Lady Panthers capped off a tremendous regular season with a possibly even more tremendous district tournament. Northwood got revenge over near-season spoiler George Wythe, dismantled an always promising Patrick Henry squad for the regular season championship, and edged the hot Holston Cavaliers to seal the tournament deal. Led on the mound by Chelsey Cardwell, anything is possible for the Panthers. Their first round game should be a given but the Panthers cannot overlook the Maroon Tide. They are, afterall, in the Region C tournament for a reason.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Chilhowie 7, Galax 1
Galax 7, Chilhowie 3
Northwood 20, Chilhowie 5
Northwood 8, Chilhowie 0
BASEBALL
Patrick Henry (11-10-1) at
Grayson County (12-7)
One thing is for certain. The Rebels' side of the bracket is a tough road. Anytime you're on the same side as Grayson County and Glenvar, the odds are immediately stacked against you. The Rebels are playing hot, however. They knocked off season runner-up and county rival Holston, 12-5, and managed an impressive win over Chilhowie, who had not lost to a district team all year. The recent play of Jon Whitesides, Will Copenhaver, and Ronnie Groves have given PH the spark it needed to advance to the Region C playoffs after what seemed to be a lost season due to inconsistency.
Grayson County, although with seven losses, is still one of the premiere programs in all of Southwest Virginia. For most of the season the Blue Devils struggled to put runs on the board but had enough talent to seal twelve victories and a MED season and tournament championship. This isn't one of the Grayson County teams of this past decade but is certainly one that can win on any given night.
Common Opponents
Chilhowie
Chilhowie 7, Grayson County 6
Chilhowie 11, Grayson County 8
Chilhowie 2, Patrick Henry 1
Chilhowie 5, Patrick Henry 3
Patrick Henry 9, Chilhowie 6
Fort Chiswell (14-6)
at Chilhowie (16-6)
Fort Chiswell's success was no surprise this year as key standouts Hody Viars and Mark Gallimore led the Pioneers to a 14-6 season, a season and tournament runner-up spot in the MED, and a Region C berth. The Pioneers could possibly be the toughest #2 seed in the entire tournament, much to the misfortune of the Warriors. Fort Chiswell has scored more than 10 runs in over nearly half of their games including scores of 17, 19, and 21. They can certainly create runs and will require a magnificant pitching performance to be subdued.
Chilhowie overcame several close calls this regular season to garner a fourth consecutive regular season title but lost in the district tournament championship to PH. Now is not a good time for the Warriors to hit a slump and they best not overlook the Pioneers or they'll be at home after the first round like they were last year against a Bath County team most thought the Warriors would top.
Common Opponents
George Wythe
Fort Chiswell 10, George Wythe 6
Fort Chiswell 16, George Wythe 1
Chilhowie 11, George Wythe 0
Chilhowie 5, George Wythe 3
Northwood
Fort Chiswell 6, Northwood 2
Fort Chiswell 12, Northwood 2
Chilhowie 12, Northwood 3
Chilhowie 13, Northwood 4
Rural Retreat
Fort Chiswell 19, Rural Retreat 0
Fort Chiswell 17, Rural Retreat 0
Chilhowie 17, Rural Retreat 7
Chilhowie 12, Rural Retreat 2
Chilhowie 15, Rural Retreat 1
Galax
Fort Chiswell 11, Galax 1
Fort Chiswell 12, Galax 3
Fort Chiswell 4, Galax 3
Galax 5, Chilhowie 4
Grayson County
Grayson County 1, Fort Chiswell 0
Grayson County 9, Fort Chiswell 3
Chilhowie 7, Grayson County 6
Chilhowie 11, Grayson County 8
Boys Regional Soccer Preview
Regional Soccer Preview provided by Hogoheegee.com correspondent HogoSoccer from the Message Boards.
Three Rivers #1 Radford vs Pioneer #2 Bath County
The defending state champion Bobcats look to knock out the Chargers for the second straight season. Radford is a dominant favorite to win the Region (not lost a Single A game all season), but a feisty Bath team will try to play spoiler.
#1 Mountain Empire Galax vs #2 Hogoheegee Rural Retreat
Galax lost to aforementioned Radford in the state finals last year. This years squad is not as good as lasts, but still a very talented team. Rural Retreat, coming off a heartbreaking loss to George Wythe, have talent as well. Hoping to prevent a repeat of the state championship, Rural Retreat will play its best game, however, Galax will not look past this challenging match.
#1 Pioneer James River vs #2 Three Rivers Giles
This might be the only game where the home side will not be favored. Giles has a talented team, and may very well be on their way to a state appearance. Usually the Pioneer teams play spoiler because they go under the radar. Giles is lead by Virginia Tech football signee Cody Journell, who looks to lead Giles past the home standing Knights.
#1 Hogoheegee George Wythe vs #2 Mountain Empire Fort Chiswell
This is by far the most interesting matchup of the first round. This cross county derby match might find a darkhorse in the region tourney. George Wythe beat FC 6-2, but tied them 1-1 the second time around. George Wythe is playing well, but is coming off a hard fought district game against Rural Retreat. Fort Chiswell, comes in on a sour note. A 9-0 loss to Galax may have hurt the Pioneers' morale, but they will certainly get hype for a long awaited regional appearance.
Three Rivers #1 Radford vs Pioneer #2 Bath County
The defending state champion Bobcats look to knock out the Chargers for the second straight season. Radford is a dominant favorite to win the Region (not lost a Single A game all season), but a feisty Bath team will try to play spoiler.
#1 Mountain Empire Galax vs #2 Hogoheegee Rural Retreat
Galax lost to aforementioned Radford in the state finals last year. This years squad is not as good as lasts, but still a very talented team. Rural Retreat, coming off a heartbreaking loss to George Wythe, have talent as well. Hoping to prevent a repeat of the state championship, Rural Retreat will play its best game, however, Galax will not look past this challenging match.
#1 Pioneer James River vs #2 Three Rivers Giles
This might be the only game where the home side will not be favored. Giles has a talented team, and may very well be on their way to a state appearance. Usually the Pioneer teams play spoiler because they go under the radar. Giles is lead by Virginia Tech football signee Cody Journell, who looks to lead Giles past the home standing Knights.
#1 Hogoheegee George Wythe vs #2 Mountain Empire Fort Chiswell
This is by far the most interesting matchup of the first round. This cross county derby match might find a darkhorse in the region tourney. George Wythe beat FC 6-2, but tied them 1-1 the second time around. George Wythe is playing well, but is coming off a hard fought district game against Rural Retreat. Fort Chiswell, comes in on a sour note. A 9-0 loss to Galax may have hurt the Pioneers' morale, but they will certainly get hype for a long awaited regional appearance.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Men's Alumni Basketball Tournament in the works
What it is?
Ready for this title?
The First Annual HogoOnline Men's Hogoheegee Alumni Basketball Tournament of Tournaments.
Put that on a T-shirt!
When it is?
TBA. Not between September and February. Either August 2009 or March 2010.
Where it is?
Somewhere with two gyms.
What it cost?
TBD. There will be a registration fee per team to pay for concessions, venue, officials, jerseys, and trophies.
Who can play?
Anyone who played in high school can play on their respective alumni team in their respective age groups which have yet to be determined.
How can I help organize?
Contact me. hogo_sportz@yahoo.com
I want to organize my own team...
Contact me. hogo_sportz@yahoo.com
NOTE: I want this to be a fairly organized event. In my head, I see three age classifications by graduation date. 80's and up, 90's, 2000's. You have to have played for the team you represent. There can be multiple teams from the same school in one graduation bracket. If you want to play and no one has contacted you to be on a team, contact ME. You will get to play. I think....
Also, old guys, bring your own oxygen. I will not withstand lawsuits for fainting in the lane and being trucked, breaking a femur from landing funny, or straining a groin from stretching before the game. Each of you will sign a consent form saying that HogoOnline is not responsible for you being out of shape :).
Start training, start finding some dudes. I'll start finding a place and a date.
Deal? Deal.
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