After plowing through the Chilhowie Warriors in Saturday’s 21-13 road playoff victory, Rye Cove moves to Friday’s Region 1D finals to face a team they previously lost to during a two-game losing streak in the second half of the regular season. The Eagles avenged their 24-12 loss to Chilhowie in mid-October with a pressure defense and rolling offense on Saturday […]
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Hawg Ready for the Turkey Bowl; Eagles, It’s Go Time
When we practice on Thanksgiving morning, good things are happening. When was the last time Gate City got to do that? I’m listening. Gobble-Gobble! Call it a philosophy or a prophecy, but we all know there is only one way and the truth and that’s the Hawg jaw. Last week there was an overwhelming number of messages forwarded to the […]
Golf Course is Closed Nov. 25-28
The Scott County Park and Golf Course will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. They re-open on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Eagles Move on in Region 1D After Crushing Holston
Friday night’s atmosphere at the “Nest” was electric for the Rye Cove War Eagles in their 61-14 wrecking of the Holston Cavaliers. The victory advances them to the Region 1D semifinals on Saturday where they face a familiar foe. In Friday’s contest, the Eagles scored each time they had possession of the pigskin and twice on special teams. With all […]
Twin Springs Falls to Chilhowie in Region 1D Quarterfinals
Twin Springs faced Chilhowie on Friday night in the quarterfinal of the Region 1D tournament in what became the Titans’ final game of the 2025 season. The Warriors advanced to play Twin Springs’ county rivals, Rye Cove, on Saturday after posting a 23-6 victory over the Titans. Both offenses boasted similar strategies, sticking to the ground for most of the […]
Gate City Blue Devils Drops 31-14 Contest to Graham
Gate City faced the defending 2024 Class 2 state football champion, Graham, on Friday night at Richlands High School’s Ernie Hicks Stadium. Due to ongoing lighting issues at their own field, the G-Men were playing their third consecutive home game at their rival’s stadium. Graham extended their winning streak to seven games, defeating the Blue Devils 31-14 in the first […]
Hawg Mighty Disappointed Again, But What’s New
The Hawg has slowly begun to lose his faith in all that is Gate City football. I’m not holding back this week when I say this might stir the pot, I’ve got a big spoon for this one. Hang on, this one might hurt some feelings. Let’s get down to business. The fact that we have begun to chalk up […]
War Eagles Hold off Titans 47-26 After Weather Delay
It was senior night at Titan Stadium on Friday, and the atmosphere was rocking as Rye Cove marched into town to face their Cumberland District and county rivals, Twin Springs. The Eagles (7-3, 4-1) received some help from the weatherman, escaping with a rewarding 47-26 district victory over the Titans (6-4, 3-2) before both teams move into the VHSL Region […]
Patrick Henry Ends Rye Cove’s Volleyball Season
Rye Cove hosted Patrick Henry last Wednesday in the Region 1D quarterfinals – their first regional appearance since 2012. The Lady Eagles battled the Rebels throughout the contest but lost the 25-21, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18 to the second seed from the Hogoheegee District. Rye Cove’s lone senior, outside hitter Jaylynn Rogers, led the offense on the night as the six-rotation […]
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