Bluefield Va Recreation Basketball League

03/23/2026

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Jase Smith - IS ON AA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

A statement from WVSWA president Jim Workman

Bluefield boys basketball player Jase Smith has been added to the 2026 Class AA All-Tournament Team following a review of the All-Tournament voting process by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

The WVSWA, which selects the All-Tournament Team, determined that Smith's performances were not properly reflected during the voting process and that the addition was warranted. The WVSSAC concurred with the association's recommendation.

"The West Virginia Sports Writers Association is retroactively adding Bluefield boys basketball player Jase Smith to the 2026 Class AA All-Tournament Team," said Jim Workman, Executive Director of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. "It is rare that such decisions are made, but the documented nature of this error warranted the correction and it is our desire that history reflect this deserving honor for Jase Smith."

Some things just don’t sit right.

If you watched this postseason… if you were in the gym… if you felt the energy, the pressure, the moments — then you already know.

Jase Smith of the Bluefield Beavers and Ty Martin of the Graham G-Men didn’t just play… they took over.

We’re talking about players who:
🏀 Stepped up in the biggest games of the year
🏀 Led their teams deep into the postseason
🏀 Delivered night after night when it mattered most

Jase — putting up huge numbers in the postseason, controlling the tempo, making winning plays on both ends.

Ty — answering every call while hitting big shots, locking down defensively, and leading with grit and confidence his team to a State Championship….

That’s not just good basketball… that’s all-state caliber basketball.

But somehow, their names were missing.

No list can measure heart.
No vote can erase what people witnessed.
No recognition can replace the respect they’ve already earned.

Because the truth is — when the season was on the line, these two didn’t disappear…

They rose.

They carried teams.
They inspired teammates.
They represented their schools and communities the right way.

And everyone who watched knows it.

Use it as fuel, fellas. Remember this feeling.

Because players like you don’t get defined by what they didn’t receive…
You get remembered for how you respond.

And something tells me this story isn’t close to finished.

Proud of you, Jase and Ty. You deserved your respect — and you’ve already earned it.

Congratulations to Channing Disibbio and Ricky Dunford, well deserved honors
🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀and our Guy Coach Baker

03/13/2026

Finished ❤️💛☄️🏀👀

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA 🏆

THE GRAHAM G-MEN ARE YOUR VHSL STATE CHAMPIONS after a huge 65-58 victory tonight!

This one will be talked about in Graham for a long, long time.

At halftime, Ty Martin had just 6 points, but when the second half started, he completely took over the game.

🔥 Martin exploded for 18 second half points
🔥 Finished with 24 total points
🔥 Led the G-Men when it mattered the most

That’s what championship players do.

And on the sideline, a leader who has meant everything to this program.

🏀 Coach Todd Baker picks up career win #142… and it comes on the biggest stage possible the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

Just one year removed from heartbreak, the Graham G-Men fought their way back to the top and finished the job this time.

Resilience.
Leadership.
Championship heart.

And this afternoon… the trophy is coming back to the SWVA

🏆 The Graham G-Men have brought a STATE TITLE back to Southwest Virginia!

Congratulations to the players, Coach Baker, the Graham community, and the incredible G-Men fans who showed up and believed all season long.

What a moment for SWVA basketball.

03/13/2026

Today our Graham High School Varsity Basketball team takes the floor in the State Championship, and what an incredible journey it has been to get here. 🏀

This moment didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of countless early mornings, late-night practices, tough workouts, film sessions, and the commitment these young men and coaches have poured into this season. Every sprint, every drill, every sacrifice has led to this opportunity.

Behind every game we see on the court are hours of preparation, teamwork, and belief. These players have represented our school and community with pride, heart, and toughness all year long. No matter the outcome tonight, they have already given us a season to remember and a community that is incredibly proud of them.

To the players — trust your preparation, trust each other, and play the game free. Play with the joy, passion, and heart that got you here. Leave it all on the floor and enjoy every second of the moment.

Your community is behind you, cheering loud and proud.

Good luck today G-Men. Bring it home! 💙🏀💛

03/13/2026

🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀❤️💛

The NFHS Network is your home for Virginia High School Basketball!

03/10/2026

🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💛❤️

03/06/2026

🔴🟡 Game Day for the G-Men! 🟡🔴

Tonight the Graham boys take the floor in the State Semifinals, carrying the pride of our entire community with them. Every rebound, every loose ball, every possession — they’ve earned this moment.

Win or lose, these young men have represented Graham with toughness, heart, and pride all season.

Let’s pack the gym, travel loud, and let them hear us all the way from home.

Play hard. Play together. Finish the job.

GET UP!!!!!!! It's a Graham G-men GAME DAY!!!!! State semifinal matchup between Graham and Central. It's go time fellas!! Best of luck and safe travels to the Graham fam making the trip!!

03/04/2026

Pack the house
🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

Any Graham High School student interested in Fridays game at Wise-Central, at NO COST, needs to stop by the Graham High School front office to claim their ticket!!!

03/04/2026

Rematch with Central
Let’s go!!!!!!!
🏀🏀🏀🏀☄️☄️☄️☄️🔥🔥🔥🔥

03/03/2026

Wishing our G-Men the best of luck tonight in the opening round of State Tournament against Floyd County!!

Opening round of the state tournament starts tonight!! Best of luck to the G-Men as they head to Franklin County High School this evening to take on Floyd County. These two matched up last year in the state semifinals and came down to a last second shot by Markelle Ray. Tonight should be a good one!! Go G-Men!!

03/03/2026

03/01/2026

Started our Championship Sunday off with Prayer followed by an awesome day of basketball

Congratulations to all of the champions and runner ups today

That’s a wrap for our 2026 Basketball Season

Best of luck to everyone in spring sports

Thank you to
Graham High School and Graham Intermediate for use of facilities
All of our student volunteers
Sponsors and Sabrina Gilbert

Without them
This is not possible

03/01/2026

Let’s be honest.

This is recreation basketball for kids

Not the Final Four.
Not the NBA.
Not your personal redemption tour from 1998.

These are children learning the game.

And yet the loudest, most emotional people in the gym are often the adults.

Here’s the reality:

Without referees, there is no league.
No games.
No tournaments.
No scoreboard.

Officials are managing rules, safety, sportsmanship, and game flow — in real time — for minimal pay, with zero replay, while being second-guessed from the bleachers by people who wouldn’t last one quarter in stripes.

Even professional officials, with slow motion and multiple camera angles, miss calls every single game. That’s a fact. The human element is part of sports.

So if a missed double dribble in a 9-year-old game sends someone into a meltdown, that says more about the adult than the official.

Youth sports are supposed to teach:

• Respect
• Accountability
• Composure
• Perspective

If we can’t model that in the stands and as coaches leading teams then we’re failing the very lesson we claim to care about.

Disagree if you want.
But disrespect? That’s unacceptable.

To every referee who shows up, takes the criticism, and still comes back the next week so kids can play — you are appreciated more than the noise suggests.

There are many rec basketball leagues in our surrounding area. If you feel our league is not suitable for your child, by all means please choose somewhere else to play next year…………….

Last………..
To the Complainers

Somehow the loudest critics are the ones who never sign up to help.

If you’ve never volunteered…
Never coached…
Never helped clean up…
Never stayed late to lock up…

Then maybe the problem isn’t the league.

Maybe the problem is perspective.

It’s easy to sit in the stands and complain.
It’s harder to step up and serve.

This is recreation sports. Built by community. Sustained by effort. Protected by the people who actually show up.

If you want it better, join us.
If you won’t help, at least respect the ones who do.