GALAX, Va. - Galax is coming off a state semi-final appearance in 2018 where they fell to Chilhowie. Coach Mark Dixon's Maroon Tide will open 2019 with 5 starters returning on each side of the ball, with their strength coming in the trenches. Galax said that sour ending to last season fueled their offseason work, and has them ready to roll in 2019. Again it comes back to having a great off-season with a lot at stake because you didn't get over the mountain," Dixon said. Galax opens at Class 2 state power Glenvar to open the season.