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Question - (if both NND teams win) why do Northumberland and Lancaster have to play each other in the semis?
For years, Region and district winners were at the opposite ends of the brackets so they would not to have knock each other out? I assume location and travel are the culprits?
Also, Riverheads will destroy Lancaster - oh I'm sorry, I was thinking football, just the opposite in this sport....if incorrect, I will have no problem admitting it.
Cumberland will battle NHS for awhile, but assuming the referees are from a neutral referee association all should be good. WRAR will be there to report on the game (no more Franklin ref fiascoes please).
Yes that is the bright side, as long as both beat Region B, the local area is guaranteed a spot at VCU.
I was hoping we would have a chance to experience an all Neck party at VCU...
Yes, I was debating the other day with someone about the Final Four at VCU. I was like I am fairly sure I've watched some semis games at VCU. Must be a recent change.
Now, got to win the games, of course, ..the few West teams that I have seen in this sport have all had excellent coaches and the teams have played with focused discipline and superb fundamentals.
This is the state tourney. All 8 teams are quality. Its fun to think about the NND success...but nothing is given. The indians and devils need to play the game they've played all year. Good defense, don't take bad shots, and get some great coaching from two of the best.
At least we dont' have to travel to Bristol again this year. Thats another plus. No offense Bristol. Its a lovely place....but its a horrendous drive from here.
Good luck everyone!!!
You may be right about Eastside - I think I saw that they have a record of 23-2. They play good, smart ball passing it around well and dropping the threes at will.
Also, Eastside has got that Luke Lawson kid (#14 I think) who can dunk and ally-oop all day.
Definitely gonna be tough to whoever meets them...(at least its at VCU and not out way West).
Another thing, Eastside has played in those VCU type of gyms recently.
Be thankful for that early DC (Wizards) experience if NHS makes it. Wise.
Eastside has two guys with size. One 6'7" and the other 6'8". I think they returned the entire team from last year who lost to Essex in the state quarterfinals by 3,if I'm not mistaken.
So, did you prefer the drive to Wise the year before that? Lol. At least the drive to Bristol was all interstate and 4 lane I am sure, plus Wise is another hour farther. I am sure that is why this format is like this, this year. The East folks simply are more boisterous and complain more about coming to deep SWVA than us folks complain about going East.
Eastside has not lost to a VHSL team all season. Their 3 losses are to two 4A teams from Tennessee and a team from the Bahamas. They defeated Graham by around 25 in a benefit game early in the season. Although Graham had just come off of the football loss to end their season a few days before, but still an impressive win nonetheless.
You are correct.
You daggone right it is.I guess it must be a lot farther to drive from Richmond to Wise than it is to drive from Wise to Richmond.