The Cavaliers walked off their home field for the last time on November 28th in much the same fashion as they did last year - as Region C Champions. After winning the first Region C football title in school history in 2008, the Cavaliers went on to repeat their title in 2009 by defeating Bath County 30 - 7. The Cavaliers are now 11 - 1 and will host Region D Champion J.I. Burton in the State Semi-final game at Emory and Henry College on December 5th at 1:30 PM.

All Cavalier fans are reminded to wear their Cavalier Gear on Saturday to support the CAVS! GO BIG RED!

On Monday, Nov. 16th the Holston High School FBLA club toured the Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway. It was interesting for the students to find out how many people are involved in the day-to-day aspects of running a 160 thousand seat race track along with a 30 thousand seat drag strip. Many other festivals and events like ice skating and Speedway in Lights go on there as well. BMS tour guide, Wes Ramey described the financial impact of advertising and marketing in the sport and it was also noted that the Speedway has recently Added new jobs in a tough economy. He told the students that the August Night Race was no longer going to be the Sharpie 500, but instead will be known as the Irwin Tools Night Race. (Track officials are dropping the “500 Lap” Title to just say, “Night Race” since that is the nickname given to the event by its fans. (Sharpie and Irwin are also Sister Companies). This tour was really a great learning experience for everyone involved. FBLA members Kelsey T. and Tanner P. both enjoyed going up in (Speedway Owner) Bruton Smith’s Personal Skybox. Tanner said, “It was cool sitting in the suite.” There was actually a TV in the restroom. Kelsey G. said she knew that the dragsters used a parachute to slow them down after a 320mph run, but did learn that, “in case of an emergency, there is a sand pit at the end of the strip followed by a catch-net that can be used to stop them.”

The Holston FFA Chapter Soil Judging Team placed first in the State FFA Soil Judging Contest on Friday, November 6th. The contest was held in Maureytown Park next to Toms Brook, VA. The team had to texture soil, classify land, determine slope, uses of the land, and determine how the land should be managed. The team consisted of Joey S., Justin F., Emily D., and Andrew A. The team has the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma City, OK. in May to compete in the National Competition. Individually, Justin F. was the highest scoring individual, Joey S. placed fourth and Emily D. placed 5th in the state. Congratulations to the Holston FFA for their victory and personal success.

Congratulations to Holston's quarterback John P. for being named WJHL's Player of the Week. As the quarterback of the Cavaliers, John has been instrumental in leading the team to a 9 -1 record for the 2009 regular season and the first Region C football Championship in school history in 2008. The Player of the Week can be seen in action on November 20th as he and the Cavaliers begin defending their Region C title. Congratulations and good luck to John and the Cavaliers as they continue their outstanding season.