Poquoson's defense rises to the occasion to hold the Cavalier offense in check.


CENTRAL GARAGE- The defending champion King William Cavaliers came into the Class 2 Region A championship having ousted the opponent for 2 consecutive years. To achieve the 3rd one would it be a charm or was the opponent going to flip the script? Poquoson was determined to make sure it wasn't going to be a third.

King William had won the toss and put their explosive offense on the field. The Bull Islanders forced a 3 and out early and had the chance to get on top themselves. Sophomore quarterback Eli Tyndall would find tight end Ryan Burke putting the ball into Cavalier territory. On the next 3rd down, Poquoson felt comfortable to go to the air again from the Cavs 35 yard line but Tre Robinson would get the interception killing thoughts of points.

The defenses would run the 1st quarter but a shanked punt late in the 1st helped get the Cavaliers a short field. Kaleb Shelton would find daylight and tried to power in for the score. The ball would come loose prior to the goal line and the runner's momentum pushed the fumbled ball out of bounds.....on the other side of the pylon. This would result in a touchback and the ball awarded to the Bull Islanders.


After the teams traded several 3 and outs, Poquoson having theirs decided to punt with about 2:00 minutes remaining before the half. The snap would sail over the reach of the punter Josh Mitchell and the ball would be corralled at the Poquoson 14 with 1:51 remaining in the half. King William would not be denied this time as Shelton would go in from 3 yards out and Cameron LeBaron nailed the point after to make it 7-0 King WIlliam with 40 seconds remaining and that would be the score at the half.


King William would be glad to be up 7-0 but the points missed out they would later yearn for. With the ball first, Poquoson came out like their offensive woes never existed. The Bull Islanders would move the ball down the field and the ball would go into the hands of Chase Bullard who would go in from 9 yards out. Ethan Little nodded things up 7-7 with 8:47 left in the 3rd.

The Cavaliers were feeling the pressure to answer back despite the defense of the Bull Islanders stepping up. Fake punt with Monta Roane would convert a 4th and long. The drive would later stall and Poquoson would get it back. They would run the option and Tyndall's pitch would go astray and King William would recover. The drive would lead to a field goal attempt that would hit the left upright.


Poquoson ran much different after halftime.


Going into the 4th, Poquoson would go 3 and out and King William was having a promising drive getting into Bull Islanders territory. However, on 3rd down Shelton would be surrounded in the backfield and the ball would be fumbled to Poquoson. A few plays later and Tyndall would find Ryen Ellis at the goal line for the touchdown pass with only 5:53 left to play.

King William would have to punt but the defense would give the ball at their own 35 with 2:36 left. Shelton would have his pass intercepted by a one handed grab by Khaleo Smith with 2:19 left to play. King William would not give up.

It was appearing that King William was going to have the ball one more time and with about 1:24 left to play. Facing a 4th and 4, Poquoson would go play action and would hit Bullard in the middle of the field to ice the game.


Chase Bullard's big time catch punched the ticket to the state semi-finals for the Bull Islanders.

Poquoson (9-4) will face Central Woodstock(11-2) who won 34-7 over Strasburg.That state semi-final will be next Saturday.

POQUOSON 0 0 7 7 - 14
KING WILLIAM 0 7 0 0 - 7

KW-Shelton 3 yard run (LeBaron kick)
P- Bullard 9 yard (Little kick)
P- Ellis 21 yard pass from Tyndall (LeBaron Kick)

Guys, I just saw where the Butterball turkeys have had an emergency recall.

Central is back to back Region B Champs. They came out the more hungry team. They wanted more. Strasburg played the worst game of the season for them. Turnovers, dumb penalties. Central's experience in this situation was huge tonight. Out coached the Rams all night.

Good luck to the Falcons in the state semi finals next week.

Greetings from Green Run High on this 50-degree Friday night in November after Thanksgiving. It's #2 seed Kempsville (11-1) at top-seeded Green Run (12-0) in a re-match of last year's Region 5A Championship.

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Below, it's our mini preview of the game...

CLASS 5

Region A

#2 Kempsville (11-1) at #1 Green Run (12-0)

Note – Excluding a forfeit win in the spring of 2020-21, Kempsville has not beaten Green Run on the field since 2012, marking 11 consecutive losses on the field. One of those bitter defeats for the Chiefs came in last year’s Region 5A Final, where they saw a 17-7 third quarter lead evaporate in a 21-17 loss, despite out-gaining the high-octane Stallions 343-258 on the night. If the Kempsville defense can clamp down on Green Run QB Kevin White (4123 total yards, 55 TD’s accounted for), the Beach District Offensive Player of the Year, and keep the Stallions passing game in check, they will have a great chance to taste their first regional title since 1983.

Matt Hatfield – Green Run 21-20
Coach Ed Young – Green Run 18-16

Any links for a live stream or radio broadcast for this game?

Central defeated Luray to get the rematch. Central played good defense much of the night. Strasburg defeated Draft soundly by only allowing 47 yards total to draft. 28 yards on 16 carries for draft. Strasburg defense pitched another shutout. This game is shaping up to be a hard hitting battle to get to State.

Upset alert?

Suggestions for pregame meal around 3:30 on Saturday?

I just read that If you can't make Glenvar/Appomattox game you can watch it live on Facebook streaming on Salem Spartans Live Facebook page

CLASS 1 PLAYOFFS

Grundy vs. Patrick Henry Glade Spring
King & Queen Central vs. Essex
Lunenburg Central vs. Riverheads
George Wythe vs. Grayson Co

CLASS 2 PLAYOFFS

Central Woodstock vs. Strasburg
Glenvar vs. Appomattox Co
Poquoson vs. King William
Ridgeview vs. Graham

CLASS 3 PLAYOFFS

Christiansburg vs. Lord Botetourt
Heritage Lynchburg vs. Liberty Christian
Lake Taylor vs. Phoebus
Warren Co vs. Brentsville District

CLASS 4 PLAYOFFS

Kettle Run vs. Loudoun Co
King George vs. Dinwiddie
King's Fork vs. Warwick
Salem vs. EC Glass

CLASS 5 PLAYOFFS

LC Bird vs. Highland Springs
Kempsville vs. Green Run
Mountain View vs. Stone Bridge
Nansemond River vs. Maury

CLASS 6 PLAYOFFS

Centreville vs. James Madison
Manchester vs. Western Branch
Patriot vs. Freedom
South Co vs. Fairfax

Both teams play a decent schedule with few of the same opponents. KW has had Poquoson’s number when playing at home. Does Poquoson have the team to knock off reigning region A champs or does KW run away with the game?

Personally I think it will be a close first half, then KW’s size and athleticism takes over in the second half and blows it open late in the 3rd.
KW doesn’t do anything special, they run the ball off tackle and up the middle. If Tre Robinson is up to speed by the line of scrimmage, good luck bringing him down. They throw the ball usually only if they have too, and not great. They play lights out defense, they fly to the ball, gang tackle, and force turnover. They’re not as flashy as 2021 but they are still very good. If your going to hurt KW you need a proficient passing attack, get to the outside, and have great special teams.

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It appears that you will not be able to watch the Glass vs Salem game on NFHS network. They have the camera at the Glass field not City Stadium.

Appomattox & Glenvar is tonight correct?

Since region B is doing things different this year what are the tie breakers? Do district champs get seeded higher then everyone else is seeded with power points?