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Kidd Once Again Silence's Critics!!



So what do you have to do if your head coach Ron Kidd? Already one of the most successful coaches of this decade to go along with one state title entering this season. Yet still the sometimes hard-headed Beckley fans for some reason weren't please.

Now the answer to that first question? Well all Kidd did was go out and win another state title with a whole state full of critics and obstacles riding against him. Keep in mind this is only Ron's 8th season as the head coach and he already has won two state championships. We all know of the legendary coaches Dave Barksdale, Jerome Vanmeter, and Preach Wiseman, but never has a Woodrow team faced the adversity they went through this season.

Coach Kidd had a life altering moment before the season even started when he was diagnosed with cancer and had to sit out the majority of the season. Thankfully he recovered, but wouldn't you know as soon as he gets back he is slapped with adversity once again when two starters, who happened to be major contributors, were dismissed becuase of grades. Then we witnessed Beckley barely squeak out another sectional title against Riverside before almost being dealt a fatal blow against Greenbrier East in the regional title game over a uniform misunderstanding.

You woulda thought it couldn't get any worse than that, but then Beckley and coach Ron Kidd received the #6 seed going into the state tournament which meant, barring an upset, they would be facing murderer's row of #1, #2, #3, on their way to a title. Kidd, who had successfully battled one of the nation's most deadly diseases, accepted the challenge and lead his troops to maybe the best title out of all 16.

Back to that question, ask yourself Beckley fans: "Why don't more of us support this guy?". I for one have no answer to that. The crowds at the Armory and the state tournament were downright embarrassing to say the least. It does an injustice to this coaching staff and the kids. They deserve better. With a strong nucleus back for next year, Beckley should once again be one of the favorites to win another state title. Don't be suprised though if those same critics come out once again because some people just can't be satisfied. In my book, Ron Kidd is a winner both on and off the court and I don't think we have seen the last of the state titles under Ron Kidd.




State Championship Articles Posted!!



The state championship articles have now made their very own page on our website for your viewing whenever you want to relive this special 16th state title. Just click on the new link located on your left under "Game Photos".




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Player of The Game




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Head Coach



Ron Kidd (165-64 ; 8th year)

-2 State Title
- 7 Sectional Titles
- 7 Regional Titles
- 7 State Tourney Berth


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Steve Kidd
Brian Nabors
Gene Nabors








Coach Barksdale




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