So last year this game was a pushover primary because Bird was truly one-dimensional. Eventhough Bird doesn't pass much, they are a threat to
What is everyone's thoughts on this matchup?

So after watching Altavista in person this week I feel like the person who posted that all roads go through them were right. Ive seen Altavista, Rappahannock, and Essex in person. I had seen GW in person weeks ago thinking to be the favorite out of Region C but I have Bath County (region C champ) and Rye Cove(region D champ) meeting for the state semi. As for Region B is Altavista by a landslide. Region A I want to say will be a good matchup, I went to their game against each other earlier this year thinking this would be the teams Altavista faced and here we are. I predict that Rapp runs away with this game literally and physically with their running back Madison and the quick qb, the advantage here is the line of scrimmage, Rapp is tougher and more determined, while it was a close game the score didn't show how outmatched Essex was when they were in the previous game. I think it's a close game for a half and maybe through the 3rd qtr and then Rapp by 14-21 points. I don't think either team can keep up with Altavista this year. So I think Essex breaks out the basketball shoes this week and Rapp next week. I have Rye Cove and Atlavista in the state title game.

The Days of Gold is a book about Pulaski County’s football program from 1974-2002, from the beginning of the program to the end of Joel Hicks’ days at the helm. The book starts with brief histories about the Dublin Dukes and Pulaski Orioles, the two schools who merged to become PCHS. Those two programs had lots of success in football. Being good at football didn’t start with the Cougars, it had been going on for a while before. The book covers the history of the program from the beginning in 1974 until 2002 when Joel Hicks retired. The book extensively talks about rival schools too and their rivalries with PC such as Salem, Patrick Henry, Cave Spring, William Fleming, Northside, EC Glass and more. It also includes the following:
- process of PCHS coming into being starting back in 1967
- Every game of every season is covered extensively, with stats for all games and seasons
- every score until 2023
- every roster of those years (1974-02)
- all time series marks with opponents
- Special tributes to Lee Cook and Kevin Crouse
- Chapter dedicated to Joel Hicks and his life up to him coming to PC in 1979
- Every single team photo from 1974-2002
- Over 100 pictures, most in color
- Tributes to the Marching Band, the cheerleaders and uniforms through the years, the 63 steps, the Cougar statue that was installed in 2008, Homecoming traditions, the Powder Puff game, Friday Football Extra, the Touchdown Classic, and the Spirit of Autumn
- A final tribute to the life and legacy of Joel Hicks
- Epilogue about the program after Joel Hicks up to 2023
- A list of former Cougar players and coaches that have passed away
- A season-by-season record of Joel Hicks’ career
- every state champion at each level from 1974-2002

The book is a little over 600 pages long and over 100 pictures. Several former players were interviewed as well to get information and personal experiences. It goes in depth for players who had great careers beyond high school like Gary Clark, Todd Grantham, Shayne Graham, Brandon Anderson, Randy Dunnigan and more.

The Days of Gold is a book about Pulaski County’s football program from 1974-2002, from the beginning of the program to the end of Joel Hicks’ days at the helm. The book starts with brief histories about the Dublin Dukes and Pulaski Orioles, the two schools who merged to become PCHS. Those two programs had lots of success in football. Being good at football didn’t start with the Cougars, it had been going on for a while before. The book covers the history of the program from the beginning in 1974 until 2002 when Joel Hicks retired. The book extensively talks about rival schools too and their rivalries with PC such as Salem, Patrick Henry, Cave Spring, William Fleming, Northside, EC Glass and more. It also includes the following:
- process of PCHS coming into being starting back in 1967
- Every game of every season is covered extensively, with stats for all games and seasons
- every score until 2023
- every roster of those years (1974-02)
- all time series marks with opponents
- Special tributes to Lee Cook and Kevin Crouse
- Chapter dedicated to Joel Hicks and his life up to him coming to PC in 1979
- Every single team photo from 1974-2002
- Over 100 pictures, most in color
- Tributes to the Marching Band, the cheerleaders and uniforms through the years, the 63 steps, the Cougar statue that was installed in 2008, Homecoming traditions, the Powder Puff game, Friday Football Extra, the Touchdown Classic, and the Spirit of Autumn
- A final tribute to the life and legacy of Joel Hicks
- Epilogue about the program after Joel Hicks up to 2023
- A list of former Cougar players and coaches that have passed away
- A season-by-season record of Joel Hicks’ career
- every state champion at each level from 1974-2002

The book is a little over 600 pages long and over 100 pictures. Several former players were interviewed as well to get information and personal experiences. It goes in depth for players who had great careers beyond high school like Gary Clark, Todd Grantham, Shayne Graham, Brandon Anderson, Randy Dunnigan and more.

The Days of Gold is a book about Pulaski County’s football program from 1974-2002, from the beginning of the program to the end of Joel Hicks’ days at the helm. The book starts with brief histories about the Dublin Dukes and Pulaski Orioles, the two schools who merged to become PCHS. Those two programs had lots of success in football. Being good at football didn’t start with the Cougars, it had been going on for a while before. The book covers the history of the program from the beginning in 1974 until 2002 when Joel Hicks retired. The book extensively talks about rival schools too and their rivalries with PC such as Salem, Patrick Henry, Cave Spring, William Fleming, Northside, EC Glass and more. It also includes the following:
- process of PCHS coming into being starting back in 1967
- Every game of every season is covered extensively, with stats for all games and seasons
- every score until 2023
- every roster of those years (1974-02)
- all time series marks with opponents
- Special tributes to Lee Cook and Kevin Crouse
- Chapter dedicated to Joel Hicks and his life up to him coming to PC in 1979
- Every single team photo from 1974-2002
- Over 100 pictures, most in color
- Tributes to the Marching Band, the cheerleaders and uniforms through the years, the 63 steps, the Cougar statue that was installed in 2008, Homecoming traditions, the Powder Puff game, Friday Football Extra, the Touchdown Classic, and the Spirit of Autumn
- A final tribute to the life and legacy of Joel Hicks
- Epilogue about the program after Joel Hicks up to 2023
- A list of former Cougar players and coaches that have passed away
- A season-by-season record of Joel Hicks’ career
- every state champion at each level from 1974-2002

The book is a little over 600 pages long and over 100 pictures. Several former players were interviewed as well to get information and personal experiences. It goes in depth for players who had great careers beyond high school like Gary Clark, Todd Grantham, Shayne Graham, Brandon Anderson, Randy Dunnigan and more.

The Days of Gold is a book about Pulaski County’s football program from 1974-2002, from the beginning of the program to the end of Joel Hicks’ days at the helm. The book starts with brief histories about the Dublin Dukes and Pulaski Orioles, the two schools who merged to become PCHS. Those two programs had lots of success in football. Being good at football didn’t start with the Cougars, it had been going on for a while before. The book covers the history of the program from the beginning in 1974 until 2002 when Joel Hicks retired. The book extensively talks about rival schools too and their rivalries with PC such as Salem, Patrick Henry, Cave Spring, William Fleming, Northside, EC Glass and more. It also includes the following:
- process of PCHS coming into being starting back in 1967
- Every game of every season is covered extensively, with stats for all games and seasons
- every score until 2023
- every roster of those years (1974-02)
- all time series marks with opponents
- Special tributes to Lee Cook and Kevin Crouse
- Chapter dedicated to Joel Hicks and his life up to him coming to PC in 1979
- Every single team photo from 1974-2002
- Over 100 pictures, most in color
- Tributes to the Marching Band, the cheerleaders and uniforms through the years, the 63 steps, the Cougar statue that was installed in 2008, Homecoming traditions, the Powder Puff game, Friday Football Extra, the Touchdown Classic, and the Spirit of Autumn
- A final tribute to the life and legacy of Joel Hicks
- Epilogue about the program after Joel Hicks up to 2023
- A list of former Cougar players and coaches that have passed away
- A season-by-season record of Joel Hicks’ career
- every state champion at each level from 1974-2002

The book is a little over 600 pages long and over 100 pictures. Several former players were interviewed as well to get information and personal experiences. It goes in depth for players who had great careers beyond high school like Gary Clark, Todd Grantham, Shayne Graham, Brandon Anderson, Randy Dunnigan and more.

The Days of Gold is a book about Pulaski County’s football program from 1974-2002, from the beginning of the program to the end of Joel Hicks’ days at the helm. The book starts with brief histories about the Dublin Dukes and Pulaski Orioles, the two schools who merged to become PCHS. Those two programs had lots of success in football. Being good at football didn’t start with the Cougars, it had been going on for a while before. The book covers the history of the program from the beginning in 1974 until 2002 when Joel Hicks retired. The book extensively talks about rival schools too and their rivalries with PC such as Salem, Patrick Henry, Cave Spring, William Fleming, Northside, EC Glass and more. It also includes the following:
- process of PCHS coming into being starting back in 1967
- Every game of every season is covered extensively, with stats for all games and seasons
- every score until 2023
- every roster of those years (1974-02)
- all time series marks with opponents
- Special tributes to Lee Cook and Kevin Crouse
- Chapter dedicated to Joel Hicks and his life up to him coming to PC in 1979
- Every single team photo from 1974-2002
- Over 100 pictures, most in color
- Tributes to the Marching Band, the cheerleaders and uniforms through the years, the 63 steps, the Cougar statue that was installed in 2008, Homecoming traditions, the Powder Puff game, Friday Football Extra, the Touchdown Classic, and the Spirit of Autumn
- A final tribute to the life and legacy of Joel Hicks
- Epilogue about the program after Joel Hicks up to 2023
- A list of former Cougar players and coaches that have passed away
- A season-by-season record of Joel Hicks’ career
- every state champion at each level from 1974-2002

The book is a little over 600 pages long and over 100 pictures. Several former players were interviewed as well to get information and personal experiences. It goes in depth for players who had great careers beyond high school like Gary Clark, Todd Grantham, Shayne Graham, Brandon Anderson, Randy Dunnigan and more.

Your Pick?

Sherando is at home. Salem D looks like it might be clicking. Salem O looks Vanilla. Sherando's JV only lost one game. Salem brought up all JV. Spartan vs Warrior. Who will recover from the triptophine dream?!?!?!?!?!

Gobble Gobble.

I predict (as a homer) Sparty 35 Warriors 21. Salem Score late to ICE it. It looks ICEY for the weather, too.

Does anybody know if the VHSL passes are accepted at the State Semifinal and State final games?

Thanks in advance.

Who are you picking?

Region 1c winner or 1d winner?

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Any Thoughts? I wanted to ask Fairlawn what you think after seeing Radford play both teams?

Anyone feel free to chime in..

Who's gonna take it and why?

Interested to hear @BoKnowsSports take as he has strongly advocated for both squads recently.

The Armstrong vs. Kettle Run game location has been changed to: Liberty High School / 6300 Independence Avenue / Bealeton, VA. Tickets:
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I wonder if this victory was enjoyable for coach Overton and his team? How fun was it for Edison? How much fun will it be for Fairfax, knowing they’ll probably be playing a playoff game in name only?

Hayfield will probably go on and win a state title. But rest assured it’ll be tainted…having an asterisk. The Hayfield AD going on a “sabbatical” says it all.

But I hope all involved with Hayfield enjoy the state title. Most everyone knows how you got it, not earned it.

A few years ago St. Frances Academy in Baltimore took the same route. They were eventually kicked out of their conference. Of course they are a private school.

Hayfield is public, so that probably won’t happen. But their future opponents can elect not to play them. Either that or deliberately slow the game down.

Either way, Hayfield’s state title will be tainted, as well as their program, as long as those who were responsible for creating this mess remain at the school and/or the school district.

Nothing’s proven? Perception is everything and right now Hayfield doesn’t have a good look.

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S/o to Huguenot and Armstrong on two very good seasons. They were two of the worst teams in the state just two years ago and had a combined 21-3 record this year. Neither are my team, but I am a huge supporter of RPS schools and love to see the city kids succeed. Even bigger congratulations to the Tee Jay Vikings on getting to the Regional Final. Going to be a great game between them and Kettle Run.

After the 4th Quarter meltdown by the Spartans last time these two faced in The Cove, can Eastside hang with Rye Cove throughout the whole 48 minutes this time? Will Rye Cove put up another large point spread win? I think this one will be much closer than the last time around. Both teams are playing excellent football right now. It will be a battle of grit and determination this week.

Who would host if KW pulls off the upset over Poquoson