There are three undefeated teams in Class 4 Region B. Defending State Champion Varina, King George and Dinwiddie. With three games, remaining anyone of these teams could end up with the top seed. Both Varina and Dinwiddie end their seasons with tough, high rating point games. Varina plays Highland Springs with a 42 max point value (win) and a low point value of 22 (loss). Dinwiddie plays Thomas Dale with a 44 max point value (win) and a low point value of 23 (loss). If Varina wins out, they will be the #1 seed. A Varina loss and a Dinwiddie win against Dale gives the Generals the #1 seed. Depending on rider points, a loss by both and an undefeated season could propel King George to the top. Unless something crazy happens, the above noted teams are a virtual lock for spots 1-3. The remaining five teams could land anywhere from 4-8. Everybody else in Region 4B are highly unlikely to make the playoffs. Courtland could sneak in, but would have to win all of their remaining games (Eastern View, Culpeper and King George).
The skinny on the top three teams:
Varina (7 games): 28.857 power rating this week. Opponent’s win/loss record is 23-29. Have defeated two teams with winning records. Average 43 points a game and give up 9 points a game. Remaining games include Henrico, Patrick Henry, and Highland Springs.
King George (6 games): 27.333 power rating this week, Opponents win/loss record is 15-28. Have defeated one team with a winning record. Average 54 points a game and give up 6 points a game. Remaining games include Eastern View, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, and Courtland.
Dinwiddie (7 games): 29.142 power rating this week. Opponent’s win/loss record is 24-27. Have defeated four teams with a winning record. Average 50 points a game and give up 4 points a game. Remaining games include Prince George, Meadowbrook, and Thomas Dale.
Best of the rest: (By ratings points)
Eastern View (8 games): 25.125 power rating this week. 7-1 record. Remaining games include King George and Courtland.
Hanover (7 games) 25.00 power rating this week. 5-2 record. Remaining games include Patrick Henry Ashland, Henrico, and Atlee.
Powhatan (7 games) 24.57143 power rating this week. 6-1 record. Remaining games include LC Bird, Midlothian and Cosby.
Patrick Henry (7 games) 24.42857 power rating this week. 5-2 record. Remaining games include Hanover, Varina, and Mechanicsville.
Matoaca (7 games) 23.8571 power rating this week. 4-3 record. Remaining games include Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Meadowbrook.