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Rye Cove head coach Gary Collier talks to Carter Roach-Hodge in the 2024 VHSL Class 1 State Semifinals.

Emily Ball

Virginia High’s Deion Graham look to pass during a scrimmage against Sullivan East last week.

Emily Ball

Bristol Herald Courier

THURSDAY

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

Southwest District

Virginia High at Richlands

Last meeting: Virginia High 48, Richlands 12 (Oct. 18, 2002, in Bristol, Va.)

Expect a large crowd of curious fans from across far Southwest Virginia for this 2025 season opener…Virginia High generated over 410 total yards in last year’s matchup. Powerful Alijah Burks churned for 245 yards rushing, while speedy Keshawn Smith 109. Richlands, which fell behind 35-0 at halftime, passed for 171 yards…Burks and Smith have graduated, but the Bearcats still fea

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