General172011 said:

Dinwiddie has: Maury, @ Dale, Matoaca
Huguenot has: @ Powhatan, Manchester, @ Bird
Varina has: Glen Allen, I don’t see anyone else challenging them until 2nd round of the playoffs

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Thanks. I’m going to line schedule up and try to make that Huguenot Bird game for sure.

General172011 said:

I know but what I saw Friday doesn’t bode well for there championship aspirations this season. I think they’ll get better no doubt but I don’t think they win that game at all

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Hard to really judge them going against the two best teams in the state back to back. They looked terrible yes but those two teams will do that all year to people.

Meridian
Monacan
Maury
Hermitage
Hanover
Powhatan
Poquoson
Thomas Dale
Manchester
Woodside
Matoaca
Thomas Jefferson
Hopewell
Eastern View

John Handley
Jefferson Forest
Mecklenburg Co.
Loudon Valley
Orange County
North Stafford
William Fleming
Franklin County
Rustburg
Colonial Forge
Graham

BoKnowsSports said:

Dinwiddie is arguably the best C4 team in the state. It’s unfortunate that even though they are an 804 team but suffer from the Metro bias. I think a lot of people are underestimating how good they are. They’re top 3 in the whole area code and may not be 3 or 2.

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I think people are more so hyping Maury instead of downing Dinwiddie. As you've pointed out maybe the Springers are a little down instead of Maury being that "up". Dinwiddie was actually winning at the half last year and most people believe this years team is better so that bodes well for Dinwiddie. I would be extremely happy with the upset but I know it's gonna take an out of body experience from Dalton and an extremely disciplined defense has to show up.

I have no idea what to make of Region C. Tuscarora lost to what looks like a bad Independence team, but they crushed Loudoun County who beat Woodgrove. John Champe has a win over what looks to be a good Briar Woods team but they barely squeaked by Lightridge who Sherando outgained by like 250 yards in the second half despite missing a top RB. I know the perils of applying the transitive property to football teams but I'm not convinced any of them are top 10 teams. I'll still give Tuscarora the benefit of the doubt for now.

1. Phoebus
2. Dinwiddie
3. Varina
4. Huguenot
5. Salem
6. Sherando
7. Jefferson Forest
8. G.W. Danville
9. Tuscarora
10. Handley

Thanks!

Meridian
Monacan
Maury
Hermitage
Mills Godwin
Powhatan
Poquoson
Thomas Dale
Manchester (C6)
Bethel
Matoaca
IC Norcom
Hopewell*
Eastern View*

John Handley
Jefferson Forest
Mecklenburg Co
Loudoun Valley
Orange Co
Briar Woods
William Fleming
Franklin Co
Rustburg
Colonial Forge
Graham

That would be a tall order for CH to finish in the top 3 especially this year! The central district is loaded and I am loving it! I feel like 5th would be a win for them. I will say if CH can let Bostic play QB the entire game pretty much like they did against Nottoway they can be competitive. I guess we are gonna find out Friday if the boys are ready to step up.

@General172011, If I have learned one thing over the years its to trust your knowledge of the game and judgement regarding talent. No reason to stop now. You heading to Norfolk on Friday?

I know but what I saw Friday doesn’t bode well for there championship aspirations this season. I think they’ll get better no doubt but I don’t think they win that game at all

Culpeper Co
Monacan
Maury
Hermitage
Hanover
Powhatan
Poquoson
Thomas Dale
Manchester
Bethel
Matoaca
Thomas Jefferson
Hopewell*
Brooke Point

John Handley
Heritage
Central Lunenburg
Loudoun Valley
Orange Co
Briar Woods
William Fleming
Franklin Co
Rustburg
Patriot
Graham

EPJr said:

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

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Huguenot is very underrated!

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

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MN
SMU
IL
Hou
VT
BC
KS
Lib
KSU
MI
AUB
TN

BAL
SF
PIT
NYJ
HOU
MIA
NO
GB
AZ
IN
CLE
TB

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

CBS 6/910 THE FAN HIGH SCHOOL COACHES POLL
WEEK 4 - 2024
RECORD PTS LW
1-DINWIDDIE (12) 2-0 196 (1)
2-THOMAS DALE (4) 1-1 182 (3)
3-MATOACA (4) 2-0 161 (4)
4-VARINA 1-1 122 (5)
5-HIGHLAND SPRINGS 1-2 119 (2)
6-HUGUENOT 2-0 101 (7)
7-GLEN ALLEN 3-0 74 (9)
8-L.C. BIRD 2-1 67 (8 )
9-BENEDICTINE (1) 2-1 33 (10)
10-TRINITY EPISCOPAL 2-1 29 (9)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
THOMAS JEFFERSON (23),
MANCHESTER (17),
DOUGLAS FREEMAN (15),
HERMITAGE (5),
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (5),
ARMSTRONG (2),
HANOVER (2)

Meridian
Monacan
Maury
Hermitage
Hanover
Powhatan
Poquoson
Glen Allen
Manchester
Woodside
Matoaca
Thomas Jefferson
Hopewell
Eastern View

John Handley
Jefferson Forest
Central Lunenburg
Broad Run
Orange Co
Briar Woods
William Fleming
Franklin Co
Brookville
Colonial Forge
Graham

General172011 said:

Dinwiddie has: Maury, @ Dale, Matoaca
Huguenot has: @ Powhatan, Manchester, @ Bird
Varina has: Glen Allen, I don’t see anyone else challenging them until 2nd round of the playoffs

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I know you have thought things through. Are you discounting Highland Springs big man? The Varina vs. Springs game is always a war.

CrushBlock said:

Pretty much exactly what I was seeing too. I like foot to foot splits on 30 dives if you have a weight room trained o line, other than that, I see the value of 3 foot splits. Thats where the angles are created for undersized o linemen. Downside to larger splits is if you have quick linebackers and slow offensive linemen, you give the linebacker more space to possibly stop the run.

Would you let a pulling guard cheat in or is that too much of a que for the defense for you?

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Great stuff @Shabutie and @CrushBlock. I think you have hit on concerns not just in Salem, but throughout hs football. The lineman across the board are either really undersized and athletic or huge and slow. No in between. I was asking a few years ago about the kids not being fundamentally sound regarding technique at many positions and I was told by a dang good coach that due to the lack of depth and most kids playing both ways they just don't have time to teach the things they used to.

Keep it coming fellows. Have enjoyed this post.

Phoebus Fan said:

Region A is really that bad. Not even an honorable mention team lol.

Region B is going to be a dog fight. Fans: What are the big games for Dinwiddie, Huguenot, and Varina coming up? Would love to check each of the 3 out in their district play.

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Dinwiddie has: Maury, @ Dale, Matoaca
Huguenot has: @ Powhatan, Manchester, @ Bird
Varina has: Glen Allen, I don’t see anyone else challenging them until 2nd round of the playoffs

86CulpGrad said:

Tuscarora? I saw they lost to Independence. Isn't that a "bad" loss or am I incorrect?

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Definitely a bad loss

Fairlawncat said:

Oh I agree. I think Matoaca would beat Fleming this year, but closer in score. The point I'm making about Fleming is the coach. That's what is different for Fleming who has had talent for years. They now have a guy that knows how to use that talent and the point I was making is that Fleming is on a steep incline. It's only the 2nd year for Leftwich and that's scary considering what they were.

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Well @Fairlawncat, I think you are correct. Fleming has a good shot at beating Matoaca and the rest of Region C and D. The talent and contrast in schemes will be fun to watch. It eerily reminds me of the 2016 Dinwiddie vs. Salem State final. Same type of schemes and talent which led to one of the best, if not the best game I have ever watched. Good posts sir.

Meridian
Monacan
Maury
Hermitage
Hanover
Powhatan
Poquoson
Thomas Dale
Manchester
Bethel
Matoaca
Thomas Jefferson R
Hopewell*
Brooke Point*

John Handley*
Jefferson Forest*
Central Lunenburg
Loudoun Valley
Orange Co
N Stafford
William Fleming
Franklin Co
Rustburg
Colonial Forge
Graham