Phoebus and Varina winning tough rivalry games. Both showed poise and grit after facing some pressure. The Hanover victory over Freeman was big as well. Thought the Hawks were done. Sam Rogers will not let his young men quit.

kwhs95fan said:

Wow. Hard to get in a flow with that many penalties

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Nearly an hour 1st quarter. Truly, a penalty in any high school game could be called every play & most refs are more selective. If a ref wanted they could call holding all night long on every team.
Not that a lot weren’t deserved by both teams, they were. The personal fouls were terrible. I believe Tazewell had a player ejected. The refs let the game get away from them (not excusing the teams) but when refs let the game get away from them, it’s hard to get it back under control. It lead to a lot of frustration in the players and provocation that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.

I am not willing to, nor do I have the personal knowledge to debate the guys who watch a ton of games like @BoKnowsSports, @General172011, and @GoBlue2109 on who is going to win Region B. The top four teams are very sound and are capable of matching the States best teams. I prefer to look at trends and styles. After doing the math (Max/expected points) it looks like a Dinwiddie win over Matoaca will provide enough points for the Generals to edge out Varina for the top spot. I realize that's a tough get, but if you want to walk the walk you have to win pressurized games (Good job Varina and Phoebus today). With that being said I like Dinwiddie's chances at home, on grass, and with a crazy crowd.

Since 2008, Dinwiddie has been beaten once (2017 Louisa) at home after being seeded #1 in the region and have only lost at home in the playoffs four times since 2008 (2010 Phoebus 2012 Hopewell, 2017 Louisa, and 2021 PH-Ashland).

I like Huguenots talent (most complete team) Varina's defense, and King George's offense. Each have their Achilles heel. The right matchup is imperative.

Will talk more about this once everybody gets finished with the regular season next week. Good luck to all. Let's stay healthy and get ready to battle.

Highland Springs Springers
19
Final
Varina Blue Devils
28

Highland springs making too mistakes, game could be tied if it won’t for them shooting themselves in the foot so many times

Wooooooow HSHS had a chance to make it a one possession game but missed the extra point. 28-19 Varina 3 minutes left. Varina beat them but mannnnn this Springer team is real blah.(They will stomp out soft Glen Allen though)

Kenneth Harris said:

Can I get tonights Powerball numbers from you? Please? 🥺

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It was a very good game hats off to the kids; man I don’t like second guessing coaches but the difference today was coaching. Great game tho.

General172011 said:

As long as neither team have 2 6’4 200 WRs who run 4.3 I love Dinwiddie’s chances

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Iveon Lewis and D1 Carter two 4 stars bro. Throw in Kel Dabney and Myles Anderson. Both defenses are better than KG’s last year, no disrespect to KG by any means.

As long as neither team have 2 6’4 200 WRs who run 4.3 I love Dinwiddie’s chances

General172011 said:

From what I’ve seen today they don’t beat Huguenot or Dinwiddie. This game shouldn’t have been close at all. I know it’s a rivalry game but …. Nah

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Welp I said I'll hold my hot takes for later but Varina will be way too physical for Huguenot. They have the athletes but their line won't hold up against Varina’s D line. Dinwiddie(depending on Matoaca game) and Varina to me are the 2 top because they have a physical presence the other teams don't.

Dominated them defensively but it’s going to be hell to pay at practice this week with the special teams unit.

General172011 said:

From what I’ve seen today they don’t beat Huguenot or Dinwiddie. This game shouldn’t have been close at all. I know it’s a rivalry game but …. Nah

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Gotta line em up. All due respect, I personally think Dinwiddie gets the same result they got against KG last year with both teams. Both teams just have too many athletes. Billy Mills isn’t a GOAT for no reason though. Dalton vs both defenses will be fun to watch.

kwhs95fan said:

The Campbell kid from Bath is a really good player. I'm not a points guy, but Bath might get the #1 seed in Region C, regardless of next week's result

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With GW losing to Grayson I think Bath clinched the #1 seed

BoKnowsSports said:

Rivalry game brother. There’s 22 athletes on the field every play. You feel me?

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From what I’ve seen today they don’t beat Huguenot or Dinwiddie. This game shouldn’t have been close at all. I know it’s a rivalry game but …. Nah

28-13 Varina. Varina simply the more talented and physical team this year. I'll hold my hot takes for later.

GoBlue2109 said:

Varina blocked punt. All the moment with the Blue Devils. 8 minutes left.

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Nah Varina got too many DAWGS. They going dawg for dawg every team they play in the playoffs.

Devin HIM Henderson

THE V 28
That school beside WaWa 13

Watch out for the Bobcats!!

Varina blocked punt. All the moment with the Blue Devils. 8 minutes left.

General172011 said:

I’ve watch this entire game a maybe I’ve overrated Varina or maybe HS has got alot better from not getting a first down Weeks 2-3……. I’m honestly flabbergasted at the score

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Rivalry game brother. There’s 22 athletes on the field every play. You feel me?

Varina's offense is too much "Wyche go save us"

Varina 80 yard TD. Wyche made great play keeping it alive and Henderson did the rest.

Reading that there were 57 total penalties in that game, counting the declined and offsetting. Count Graham out of the running, they can't get out of their own way. A decent team will beat them soundly.

DEVIN “HIM” HENDERSON TO THE CRIB 68 YARDS… THE V 21 Airport Boyz 13.

ThevinStealberg said:

@Kenneth Harris Quick question. Does Banks put zip on his passes often? I haven't watched but maybe 3 games with him at QB1. I understand throwing the lobs up to 8 as he's 6'4" but it seems most of his passes are floaters.

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I have only seen him play in about 8 or 9 games. He has zipped a few when needed but I think he just instinct in touch to try to put the ball in the right place. Whoever missed the Salem pass got a better one today.