The Bluefield High School Beavers boys wrestling team had an AMAZING day at the Region 3 Tournament! 🔥💪
We took five wrestlers to compete, and every single one of them left it all on the mat. The hard work, long practices, and dedication showed in a big way!
🏆 Tournament Results
• Ryan Dillow (285) – 6th Place, State Alternate
• Chandler Morris (132) – 6th Place, State Alternate
• Xavier Eldridge (138) – 6th Place, State Alternate
• Ty Donaldson (113) – 4th Place, STATE QUALIFIER
And your 106 lb Region 3 Champion…
👑 Shon Eldridge (106)
🥇 Region Champion
🏅 Most Outstanding Wrestler Award
Shon dominated the tournament and made history — becoming Bluefield’s first Region Champion since 2019, when Gamon Trigg won his final regional title. That’s a special moment for our program and a huge accomplishment for this young man.
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The Bluefield High School
Lady Beavers also hit the mat at the South Region Girls Tournament and showed heart, grit, and determination!
🔥 Emily Morris battled hard and finished 11th, earning a spot as a State Alternate! Her hard work and perseverance paid off, and she’s ready if her number is called.
💪 Faith Morris fought her way to an impressive 5th-place finish, punching her ticket to the State Tournament! What an accomplishment!
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Beyond proud of this group. They battled through adversity, competed with heart, and represented Bluefield with pride. This is what hard work looks like!
Next stop… HUNTINGTON. ⏳🔥




📣 Beaver–Graham Rivalry Update
The 2026 and 2027 Beaver–Graham games will officially be played at historic Mitchell Stadium. Bluefield High School and Graham High School have reached an agreement ensuring both matchups take place as scheduled.
🏈 Home/Away Designation
• Bluefield High School will serve as the home team for both games.
• Beaver fans will sit on the home side.
• Graham fans will sit on the away side.
• The teams will alternate dark and light uniforms for both seasons.
This agreement guarantees that the 100th meeting of this storied rivalry will take place at Mitchell Stadium on August 28th, 2026.
📅 Looking Ahead
Negotiations for future venues will begin after the 2027 game, shaping the next chapter of Beaver–Graham football.

📣 SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Wyoming East vs. Bluefield basketball game has been rescheduled!
🏀 New Game Day: February 26, 2026
📍 Bluefield High School
⏰ JV – 5:30 PM
⏰ Varsity – 7:30 PM
Come out and support the Beavers as they take on Wyoming East! Let’s fill the gym and bring the energy! 🔥
Go Beavers!
The Wyoming East vs. Bluefield basketball game has been rescheduled!
🏀 New Game Day: February 26, 2026
📍 Bluefield High School
⏰ JV – 5:30 PM
⏰ Varsity – 7:30 PM
Come out and support the Beavers as they take on Wyoming East! Let’s fill the gym and bring the energy! 🔥
Go Beavers!

🚨Game Day!🚨
The Beavers take on the Tug Valley Panthers today!
📅 February 21 - BHS Gym
🏀 JV – 2:00 PM
🏀 Varsity – 4:00 PM
Let’s pack the gym and support our Beavers!

🔥 Big Weekend for Bluefield Boys Wrestling! 🔥
The Bluefield High School boys wrestling team traveled to Oak Hill High School to compete in the Coalfield Invitational, and the team put together an outstanding performance on the mat!
Here are the updated records and placements:
• Shon Eldridge – 26–6 (Jr, 106 lbs) 🥉 3rd place
• Ty Donaldson – 12–7 (Jr, 113 lbs) – 5th place
• James Crist – 16–14 (So, 120 lbs) – 6th place
• Kailel Martin – 6–6 (So, 126 lbs)
• Chandler Morris – 26–3 (Jr, 132 lbs) 🥈 Runner-up
• Xavier Eldridge – 14–5 (So, 138 lbs)
• Ryan Dillow – 25–13 (Fr, 285 lbs) – 6th place
Proud of the grit, heart, and determination this group continues to show every weekend! 💪🤼♂️
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📅 Upcoming Events
🔥 Boys Regionals:
The boys will travel to Herbert Hoover High School for the Region 3 Regional Tournament on February 21st.
🔥 Girls Regionals:
The girls will head to Parkersburg South High School for the Girls Wrestling Regional Invitational
Tournament on February 22nd.
Girls competing:
• Faith Morris – 17–1 (So, 120 lbs)
• Emily Morris – 0–0 (Jr, 126 lbs)
Let’s keep the momentum rolling as we head into regionals — finish strong and represent Bluefield with pride! 🦫🔥




🏆 🚨Championship Alert 🚨 🏆
A massive congratulations to Andy DiNovo for capturing the 50 Yard Freestyle Championship in D2 at the WVSSAC State Swim Championships!
Andy’s speed, grit, and relentless work ethic powered him to the top, and the entire Bluefield High School community is celebrating this incredible achievement.
Way to make Beaver Nation proud, Andy — you’re a champion in every sense! 💪⭐️🏊♂️




Good Luck to Andy DiNovo as he competes in the WV State Swim Meet Championships today! BHS is proud of Andy!
Go Beavers!🦫

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Kristina White on being named the 2026 Bluefield High School Service Personnel of the Year! 🏆
Kristina’s hard work and commitment to our students and staff make a difference every single day. We are grateful for the positive impact she has on our school community.
Thank you, Kristina, for all you do!

Big Game Alert! 🚨 February 17 at 7:15! The Bluefield Beavers at the James Monroe Mavericks! 🏀 🏀🏀🏀 The game will be streamed by the Greenbrier Valley Channel at the link below. The cost will be $7.99. https://www.meridix.com/instant_access/index.php?liveid=jmhs2024&recordid=275131&embedded=0

✨ Heritage Night at Bluefield High School ✨
What an incredible evening celebrating history, community, and excellence on the court. Bluefield High School was honored to host the alumni of Park Central High School for a special Heritage Night. The pride and tradition they carry is truly inspiring, and it was a privilege to recognize them. We loved the Park Central uniforms!
The night was also filled with unforgettable milestones.
💙 Bluefield’s own Jase Smith scored his 1,000th career point during our victory over Midland Trail — an amazing achievement. Congratulations, Jase! So proud!
❤️ And in true sportsmanship fashion, BHS also celebrated with Midland Trail’s Payton Bailes also reached the 1,000‑point mark this evening. Midland Trail High School should be incredibly proud of their players and coaches — a class act all the way.
From honoring the past to celebrating the future, tonight was one for the books. What a wonderful night for high school basketball and community pride. 🏀✨










🔵🟡 GAME DAY – HERITAGE NIGHT 🔵🟡
Tonight, Bluefield High School proudly honors the legacy of Park Central High School — a school whose history, pride, and impact continue to shape our community.
Join us as we celebrate the generations of students, athletes, educators, and families who built the proud tradition of Park Central. Their spirit lives on and remember that legacy.
🏀 Midland Trail Patriots vs. Bluefield Beavers
📍 Bluefield High School
📅 February 13, 2026 7:30pm
Let’s pack the gym, celebrate our shared history, and make it a special night for Park Central alumni and families.

Congratulations to Andy Dinovo for qualifying for the WV State Swimming Championships!
Andy had an outstanding performance at Regionals placing:
🥇 1st Place – 50 Freestyle
🥈 2nd Place – 100 Freestyle
This is especially meaningful as it marks the first time in many years that Bluefield High School has fielded a swim team. Andy’s hard work, dedication, and success represent a big step forward for BHS athletics, and we couldn’t be prouder of him and his accomplishment.
📸 Check out the photos of Andy with his awards and his official race times from the meet!
Way to go, Andy—best of luck at States!
Go Beavers!🦫






🔥 Outstanding Performance by Bluefield Beaver Boys Wrestling at the Coach Tim Woodward Classic! 🔥
The Bluefield Beaver boys wrestling team turned in an incredible showing at the Coach Tim Woodward Classic Tournament held at Graham High School!
💪 Team Highlights:
• 4 finalists
• 3 champions
• 2 third-place finishes
• 4th place overall as a team!
🏅 Individual Results:
• Shon Eldridge – 2-1, Runner-Up
• Ty Donaldson – 3-0, Champion
• James Crist – 3-1, 3rd Place
• Chandler Morris – 3-0, Champion
• Ryan Dillow – 3-1, 3rd Place
• Xavier Eldridge – 3-0, Champion
• Kailel Martin – 0-2, did not place but finished strong 💪
📊 Updated Records:
• Shon Eldridge (106): 24-5
• Ty Donaldson (113): 10-5
• James Crist (120): 15-11
• Kailel Martin (126): 6-4
• Chandler Morris (132): 23-2
• Xavier Eldridge (138): 12-3
• Ryan Dillow (235): 23-10
🚍 Next Up:
The boys travel to St. Albans on Saturday, February 7th to compete in the Red Dragon Tournament.
🦫Lady Beavers on the Move!
Our Lady Beaver wrestlers will also head to St. Albans on Friday, February 6th for the Lady Red Dragon Tournament!
Let’s go Beavers! Proud of all the hard work, grit, and determination shown on the mat! 🦫🤼♂️🔥







Bluefield Lady Beaver wrestler Faith Morris had an outstanding performance at the Her Story Maker Tournament, finishing 2nd overall! 🥈
Faith also earned the Most Outstanding Wrestler award, pushing her season record to an impressive 17–1. What a run!
Up next, our Lady Beavers will be back in action on January 30th at Liberty for the Lady Raider Rumbler.
The Beaver boys have a busy week ahead as well:
• January 29th – County Duals at Pikeview
• January 31st – Graham Invitational at Graham High School
Big matches, big opportunities—let’s keep the momentum rolling! 🦫💪

This past weekend on January 17, Bluefield High School proudly hosted the Beaver Duals, marking our first home tournament since the 2012–2013 season. The event brought together strong competition from Bluefield, Graham, Pikeview, Tazewell, Liberty, and Meadow Bridge, and it was an outstanding day of wrestling.
Bluefield battled through a series of intense, close matches, showing heart and determination throughout the day, ultimately finishing 5th overall in the duals.
Bluefield Dual Results
• Bluefield vs Meadow Bridge – Won 42–12
• Bluefield vs Tazewell – Lost 30–36
• Bluefield vs Liberty – Lost 22–48
• Bluefield vs Graham – Lost 36–42
• Bluefield vs Pikeview – Lost 36–40
Tournament Standings
1st Liberty
2nd Graham
3rd Tazewell
4th Pikeview
5th Bluefield
6th Meadow Bridge
Season Records
• Shon Eldridge: 22–4
• Ty Donaldson: 7–5
• James Crist: 12–10
• Kailel Martin: 6–2
• Chandler Morris: 20–2
• Xavier Eldridge: 9–3
• Jeremiah Wade: 5–7
• Ryan Dillow: 20–9
Adding to the excitement, Faith Morris remains undefeated at 14–0 and will compete this Friday at the Her-Story Maker Tournament at Oak Hill Middle School.
An incredible weekend for Bluefield wrestling, and the future is looking bright! 💪🤼♂️🦫










🏀 Celebrating History. Honoring Legacy. Uniting Community. 🏀
In 1969, Bluefield High School and Park Central High School became one—creating a legacy that still echoes today. 💙💛
✨ Park Central High Night ✨
We’re honoring the pride, tradition, and impact of Park Central High School as part of Heritage Night at Bluefield High School!The team will be wearing retro uniforms!
📅 February 13, 2026 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Bluefield High School
🏀 Midland Trail Patriots at Bluefield Beavers
🎉 Calling ALL Park Central alumni, families, and friends—come out, reconnect, and celebrate a school and community that helped shape generations. Let’s fill the stands and show that Bluefield Park Central pride still runs strong!

📢 Schedule Update
Tonight’s Boy's basketball game — James Monroe High at Bluefield High — has been postponed.
🗓️ New Date: Wednesday, January 21 at Bluefield High School.
Please help spread the word. Stay safe and we’ll see you tomorrow! 🏀
Tonight’s Boy's basketball game — James Monroe High at Bluefield High — has been postponed.
🗓️ New Date: Wednesday, January 21 at Bluefield High School.
Please help spread the word. Stay safe and we’ll see you tomorrow! 🏀

Beaver Nation:
The BHS Wrestling 🤼 team will be hosting its first wrestling match since 2013 on Saturday, January 17th! Come and support the Bluefield High School wrestlers!
Go Beavers! 🦫

Beaver Nation!
🏆 Bluefield High School continues to honor a legacy built on academic and athletic excellence! 🏆
The gymnasium just got a little more decorated as new banners were added to celebrate decades of outstanding athletic achievement. Bluefield has long been known for its winning tradition — with 22 state championships, 29 state runner‑up finishes, and countless individual, regional, and sectional titles across multiple sports, the Beavers have set a standard that speaks for itself.
We also proudly recognize the rich history of Park Central High School, whose legacy became part of BHS through consolidation in 1969. Their contributions continue to shape the spirit and success of Bluefield academics and athletics.
This week, we added some well‑earned hardware to reflect the hard work, dedication, and pride that define Bluefield High School. Come out and catch a glimpse at a BHS basketball game!
Go Beavers! 🦫







Bluefield Lady Beavers wrestler Faith Morris earned first place on Friday at the Danny Silman Ladies Tournament in Summerville, WV. 🏆🦫
She picked up three wins, improving her season record to an impressive 14–0.🦫⭐️
Come out and support your boys today at PikeView High School for the WILLIE MILLER
“OLD COACH” MEMORIAL DUALS! 🤼♂️🐾

