Heritage Pioneers defeat Graham G-Men and Concord Mountain Lions outlast Big Blue

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Heritage Pioneers defeat Graham G-Men and Concord Mountain Lions outlast Big Blue
Summary

The Graham G-Men opened their home schedule with a 21-6 loss to the Heritage Pioneers on September 5. The defeat marks a difficult start for Graham at their home venue. Meanwhile, in Athens, the Concord Mountain Lions secured a narrow 26-22 victory against the Bluefield State Big Blue. Bluefield State mounted a late-game comeback attempt, but Concord maintained its defensive composure to hold off the rally and finalize the win. These contests were part of a busy day of local gridiron action documented by regional sports coverage. Both games represent significant early-season results as teams look to establish their footing in the standings.

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  • The Heritage Pioneers defeated the Graham G-Men 21-6 in Graham's home opener.
  • Concord Mountain Lions finished with a 26-22 victory over the Bluefield State Big Blue.
  • Bluefield State attempted a second-half comeback in Athens before falling short.
  • All games were played as part of the regional Week 2 gridiron schedule.
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GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The Graham G-Men, Bluefield State Big Blue, and Concord Mountain Lions had busy days on the gridiron. The Graham G-Men fell to the Heritage Pioneers 21-6 in their home opener. Concord outlasted a Big Blue comeback in Athens to win 26-22.

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