Richlands Blue Tornado fan-run update account. 5x state champs. Comments/beliefs do not necessarily match those of Richlands High School.
#TheStormIsComing
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Richlands 2024 Varsity football schedule:
8/17 - Princeton (scrimmage)
8/22 - Grundy (benefit)
8/30 - at Gate City
9/6 - Union
9/13 - Tazewell
9/20 - at Abingdon
9/27 - Lebanon
10/4 - at Ridgeview
10/18 - at Virginia
10/25 - Galax
11/1 - Marion
11/8 - at Graham
#GoBlue
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I don’t know how to even begin to out this into words...but we lost one of the greatest Blues to ever grace this earth tonight.
Former Richlands,
@HerdFB
and
@Panthers
great Devon Johnson has passed away far too early.
Please pray for this town.
Say hey to
#CT32
for us. 💔
Hey
@j_mitch82
, can’t say enough about how amazing it’s been watching your career progress from a raw freshman to a 4-star, D1 prospect. Looking forward to your future (hopefully with VT 😉). Oh, and THANK GOD WE NEVER PLAY YOU AGAIN. Go get a ring.
#respect
GROUND OUT!!!!!
FINAL!!!!!!!
STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!
RICHLANDS 1
MADISON CO. 0
THEY DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIRD STATE TITLE AND FIRST SINCE 1995!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with a Richlands family and
@RichlandsHigh
that right now knows a pain that should never be felt.
Their name will be kept for their privacy, but please hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight.
Rest In Peace.
I'm not sure what time
@bluedevilslive
will be getting back into GC.....but I'm willing to bet there's gonna be a massive party down there. Just don't burn the place to the ground!
#SWVApride
TWO AT THE END!!!!!
HE DID IT!!!!!
YOUR CLASS 2 STATE CHAMPION AT 195: LUKE MARTIN!!!!!
BLUES MAKE SCHOOL HISTORY WITH TWO CHAMPIONS THIS SEASON!!!!!
#His20ry
#BluesWrestling
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We also want to congratulate
@McclungMac
on a fantastic career. Go get yourself a record, and more importantly a ring, tonight. Thank you for repping our area the way you have. Good luck tonight!!
#SWVApride
RECORD. SET.
@McclungMac
is now the all-time leading scorer in the HISTORY OF THE VHSL!!! Congrats, Mac! Now go finish this and get that ring!
@bluedevilslive
#SWVApride
We can’t say enough about Coach
@FredPhillips24
and what he brought to Blue Tornado basketball. From bringing back the
#HouseofHustle
atmosphere, to countless wins, and being the ONLY coach in our history to win a playoff game.
Thank you, Coach! Good luck in the next chapter.
This is so cool!!!! So happy for Landon that he got to have his dad there for his final home game. Moments like this are why we love sports. It’s about so much more than what happens between the lines.
Thank you for your service, Sgt. Blanton!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
TOUCHING: Gate City High School's Landon Blanton was surprised on Friday when his dad, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Blanton, returned from his service in the military to walk on the field with his son during Parents' Night.
Congratulations to
@McclungMac
on breaking Iverson's record. That's just insane. And Richlands plays a small role (not a good one) in that record falling.
#SWVApride
Please keep the family of Rick Compton in your thoughts tonight. He passed away suddenly this afternoon. He is the father of current Blue No. 55 David Compton and former Blue
@RC_cola55
.
Stay strong boys. We’re behind you.
FINAL!!!!!!!
WE’RE HEADED BACK TO THE ‘SHIP!!!!!!!
RICHLANDS 2
@PageCountyHS
0
@mackenzieosbor4
WITH 13 🔥’s!!!!
Her final strikeout was her 300th strikeout of the season!!!!!
Revenge, Pt 1!!!!
Richlands vs
@madisonpride
tomorrow at 9am in a rematch from the 2017 title!!!
With today’s announcement, the 2019-2020 season is over.
We are heartbroken for our seniors who will miss out on spring sports, prom, and graduation.
We are so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for four years of amazing memories.
Until next year...
#GoBlue
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🚨🚨🚨MANCE UPDATE🚨🚨🚨
Edith Brown (WGTH) asked the question, “Will you be coaching here next year?”
Coach Mance, “That’s the plan.”
Coach Mance appears to be returning, looking for win number 200 as we host
@bluedevilslive
in August!!!
Tonight’s uniform will carry a special meaning, as we carry Devon’s number on our helmets.
Tonight is a special night.
Time to get it done for 44.
#RockheadForever
#Thunder18
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In regards to the lost within our extended Blue Tornado family we'll be showing solidarity with
#44
helmet stickers. Our sincerest condolences go out to the friends and family of our very own Devon Johnson.
#BlueWhiteBlue
#UniformReveal
#Thunder18
HAMM HIT BALDWIN!!!!!! BLUES WIN!!!! BLUES WIN!!!!!! BLUES WIN!!!!!!!
WE WILL PLAY FOR A STATE TITLE TOMORROW!!!!!!!
OH MY GOD!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!
RICHLANDS 2
@LHSsoftball6
1
#BlueTornadoSoftball
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FINAL!!!!!!!!
Richlands 1
@bluedevilslive
0
BLUES BOYS SOCCER ADVANCE THE THEIR FIRST EVER REGIONAL TITLE GAME AND THEIR FIRSR EVER STATE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE!!!!!!!
We forgot to mention this Friday night, but
@BandyIsaiah
is now in the
@VHSL_
record book!!
Bandy hit 5 FG’s in Friday nights loss, tying the all-time VA record for FGM in a game!
Congrats Isaiah!!!
#GoBlue
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FINAL!!!!
Richlands 31
@AbingdonHigh
21
CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH GREG MANCE ON CAREER WIN NUMBER 200!!!!!!!
Blues move to 1-2 and travel to Bluefield to take on the Beavers next Friday at 7:30pm.
#L19htning
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#200Club
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roane County football team, school, and community this morning.
Football is supposed to be fun, not tragic.
RIP Alex Miller.
Our thoughts are with everyone in Big Stone Gap, and those who formerly played with Officer Chandler in Powell Valley’s final season.
Senseless tragedy and a young mans life cut short far too soon.
REST IN PEACE: Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael D. Chandler was shot Saturday morning and later died from his injuries at the hospital. Today was his 29th birthday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers.
Today the John Battle community lost a great teacher, coach, son, husband, and father. Thoughts and prayers to all who were blessed to know him. RIP Jon Odum, you’ll be dearly missed.
#battlestrong
#RollTide
As we ring in 2020, let’s look back at one of the best decades in Richlands football:
94 wins
5 SWD Titles
2 Region IV Titles
2 State Runner-Ups
10 Playoff Berths
17 playoff wins
2 undefeated regular seasons
10-0 vs. Tazewell
1 Mr. 200
#The276Standard
#RichlandsFootball
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