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2024 MaxPrep Virginia Football Rankings

VA High School Football Rankings

Last update: 9/10/2024.

1. Maury (Norfolk)1-050.6032.3+1
2. Freedom (Woodbridge)0-146.300.0-1
3. Liberty Christian (Lynchburg)1-040.6023.8--
4. Phoebus (Hampton)1-035.7029.7+4
5. Highland Springs1-129.7022.5-1
6. Trinity Episcopal (Richmond)2-025.60-8.6-1
7. Warwick (Newport News)2-025.50-18.5-1
8. Oscar Smith (Chesapeake)2-025.501.6+2
9. James Madison (Vienna)2-024.309.9--
10. Salem 1-123.8017.4-3
11. Matoaca (Chesterfield)1-022.102.0+6
12. Woodberry Forest1-021.90-3.1+2
13. Battlefield (Haymarket)2-021.70-21.4-1
14. St. Michael the Archangel (Fredericksburg)2-118.708.2-1
15. Lafayette (Williamsburg)2-017.40-26.1+4
16. Dinwiddie2-017.30-10.2-5
17. King's Fork (Suffolk)1-016.80-7.6+1
18. Benedictine (Richmond)1-116.4010.5-2
19. North Cross (Roanoke)2-113.801.5+6
20. Patriot (Nokesville)1-013.001.0+4
21. Stone Bridge (Ashburn)0-212.2022.6-6
22. Green Run (Virginia Beach)2-011.40-28.4+1
23. Sherando (Stephens City)2-011.00-11.3+32
24. Indian River (Chesapeake)2-010.70-18.8+5
25. Gainesville 2-010.10-11.5+20

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Already talking

I went to donate blood today and my phlebotomist saw my Salem hat and said you ain't winning Friday! I don't think they remembered us talking about their allegiance to Fleming and a certain star RB, on a previous visit. All I said was it was going to be a good game. I love it! I got a RADAR driver that does the same thing when it's PH week. Nothing like football rivalries.
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Giles back?

Just because they’re 4A doesn’t make them good. Giles has won 3 games each of the last two seasons and still beat Blacksburg in those seasons so in a year they lose to them what would make anyone think that they’re "back"?
The guy was asking is Giles back. I don't see anybody saying "Yes they are". Are they capable of being a decently good 1A team in region C? Judging by everybody's start, I'd say yes to that. Are they back to being a deep playoff threat, year in and year out? That would be a big fat no.

Giles back?

Giles is 1A school. Blacksburg is a 4A school. Just by a pure numbers standpoint, Giles shouldn't even be expected to schedule a 4A team, let alone beat them 3 or 4 straight years. Any other 1A schools in SW Virginia scheduling any 4A schools?
Just because they’re 4A doesn’t make them good. Giles has won 3 games each of the last two seasons and still beat Blacksburg in those seasons so in a year they lose to them what would make anyone think that they’re "back"?
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Shenandoah District Week Three......What Surprises Will Be in Store This Time?

Gap @ Clarke- Not sure if Gap is playing better than expected or caught two teams that are headed in the wrong direction but they did get those wins. Clarke has a lot of really good pieces so they are as advertised. I am hopeful that Gap is in a good tight game but I think this one could get out of hand if Clarke is what I think they are. CC by 15+

Staunton @ Central- The Storm have weapons and can house it from anywhere on the field but this isn't Rockbridge or to a much lesser degree MC. If Staunton can play without the penalties then it should be a lower scoring affair because their defense is good overall. I really feel this is a race to 20 and the slight edge has to go to Central but frankly an upset wouldn't shock me but so much.

Draft @ Rustburg- If the Cougar team that travelled to KW shows up this one can be a dog fight. I am anxious to see the outcome here but I feel Rustburg will be a smidge too much for Draft. I see it as a game in the mid 30's and a loss for the 'doah here

Waynesboro @ Broadway- Both have struggled some so it will be interesting to see who has figured the most out in these first few weeks of the season. I agree with everyone else here that a mild upset could occur but I will say Broadway finds a way to put points up and wins by 2 scores.

Spotswood @ Wilson- Wilson played TA better than some expected while Spotswood played a very good Rustburg team closer than the score showed. This one will be tighter than our Valley district brethren will be comfortable with. Wilson has something going on there with a solid coaching staff but I fee Spotswood will win this on by 8+ in a race to 21.

Riverheads @ Fort- Fort has not looked in sync so far and a big part of that is the missing RB, while Riverheads got untracked against a slightly overmatched Tazewell team in the second half. What does this say about this week, not a lot because the Taxewell QB didnt run nearly as frequently as Miller does for Fort. Fort played decently in their first game against a TA team that ran Power primarily after the first quarter so the Gladiators may find tough sledding with the run game. That all said this should be a good ball game and I would be surprised if either are able to get a huge lead. As a homer I will go with the Gladiators 21-14 but this is the year that Fort has pointed to for 3 years so they have their best chance so far

Good luck and safe travels to all
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Week 3 Pick'em

1 point per pick, GOTW worth 2. Picks are due by Friday @ 7pm. If games are Thursday, it is your responsibility to pick game b4 game time. If games are earlier than Thursday the game will not count. No score predictions needed.

Prince Edward Co. @ Nelson Co.
Middlesex @ Windsor
Chatham @ Martinsville
Floyd Co. @ Blacksburg
James River @ Parry McCluer
Virginia @ Radford
Gate City @ Abingdon
Christiansburg @ William Byrd

GOTW
Glenvar @ Cave Spring
Prince Edward Co. @ Nelson Co.
Middlesex @ Windsor
Chatham
@ Martinsville
Floyd Co. @ Blacksburg
James River @ Parry McCluer
Virginia @ Radford
Gate City @ Abingdon
Christiansburg @ William Byrd

GOTW
Glenvar @
Cav e Spring

If Varina Loses...

Also, @CRF4Dan, confirmed by Folsom, Varina’s AD, GAMETIME is now 6pm on Friday.

If it’s not raining, it’s going to be a big turnout. Varina won’t let you purchase tickets after a certain time so get them now if you’re planning on coming.
I don't even see rain anywhere in the forecast till about Sunday. I did see Varina Athletics updated the time on Twitter, I'll be there for sure... you can count on it. I haven't seen either team this season yet so anxious to get a look at both.
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Pick em Week 3

Patrick Henry Ash @ Glen Allen
Atlee @ Godwin Mills
Courtland @ N Stafford
Caroline @ Spotsylvania
Maury (C5) @ Highland Springs (C6)
Massaponax (C5) @ Louisa (C5)
Menchville (C5) @ Bethel (C5) (Thur)
Hopewell (C3) @ Lake Taylor (C3)
Manchester @ Powhatan*
Hermitage @ Varina*

William Fleming @ Salem*
GW Danville @ EC Glass*
Loudoun Co @ Tuscarora
Briar Woods @ Broad Run
John Handley @ Kettle Run
Millbrook @ Brentsville District
Floyd Co @ Blacksburg
Christiansburg (C3) @ William Byrd (C3)
Stuart's Draft (C2) @ Rustburg (C3)
Glenvar (C2) @ Cave Spring (C3)

Shenandoah District Week Three......What Surprises Will Be in Store This Time?

Should be some good games this week.
Gap, should be close, but going with the Bison.
Central, I went back and forth on this one, either one winning, no surprise.
Draft, same as above but I think this is just a really good Draft team who squeaks out an upset.
Waynesboro, I am going with the mild upset here.
Wilson, again going with the mild upset.
Riverheads, by a lot. I know Fort has played two really good teams but they have a ton of seniors who just got blown out, if not careful it could unravel at the Fort.
Respectable but I would be shocked if the Shenandoah goes 5-0 this week out of district. I think all of the Shenandoah teams would be underdogs by Vegas in their games this week. Not saying it can't happen but would just be shocked.

Clarke by 14-21
Central by 6
Rustburg by 14-21
Waynesboro by 1 (that's my big upset pick)
Spotswood by 10
Riverheads by 21
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