Here are the top ten scoring teams in Class 4.

1. Louisa 51.28
2. Dinwiddie 50.83
3. King George 50.20
4. Kings Fork 40.83
5. Amherst 39.84
6. Salem 39.28
7. Hanover 37.00
8. EC Glass 36.66
9. Eastern View 36.00
10. Loudon County 35.33

Early picks for favorites to come out of each Region?
Region A: TJ
Region B: Luray/Buckingham
Region C: Radford/Appo
Region D: Graham

Any different opinions or sleeper picks? Anyone I'm overlooking?
I've seen all of these teams play along with the majority of top teams in each region

Huge statement win for Luray. They have to now be considered one of the favorites in Region B

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In a rematch of the 2021 State championship game, defending State champion Trinity Episcopal defeated Benedictine 21-7 before an overflow crowd at the Abbey. Freshman Davion Brown caught three passes for 44 yards with all receptions resulting in touchdowns Brown, who already has offers from Virginia Tech, South Carolina and Duke scored all three touchdowns in dramatic fashion showing off his athletic ability.

After a scoreless 1st half the Titans opened the 3rd quarter with a 13-play drive but that stalled at the Benedictine 3-yard line. Both teams struggled to move the ball until a fake punt attempt by Benedictine gave Trinity Episcopal great field position at the Cadet 38-yard line.

Two plays later, Taegan Logan connected with Brown who made the first of his three acrobatic touchdown receptions securing the ball grab while being interfered for a 7-0 lead.

The Cadets answered less than a minute later, at the start of the 4th quarter, to tie the score at 7-7. Quarterback Wes Buleza passed in the middle of the field to running back David Ngendkuriyo who broke a tackle an took it to the house.

Trinity Episcopal fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Cadets took over at the Titans 29-yard line. However, Virginia Tech commit Cam Fleming stepped in front of a pass and returned it inside the Benedictine 25-yard line.

Facing a 3rd-and-goal from the 5-yard line, Brown made another great leaping grab to give the Titans a 14-7 lead. Trinity Episcopal extended the lead to 21-7 when Brown duplicated his previous leaping catch with five minutes to go in the game.

The 1st half was devoid of any offense as both defenses dominated. The teams combined for 11 punts and 96 combined yards from scrimmage. Easton Ogle had an interception for Benedictine while senior linebacker Henry Berling seemed to be in on every tackle. UNC recruit Joel Starling and Richmond commit TJ Baldwin led the Cadets defense upfront.

Trinity Episcopal defensive end Jon Brooks provided constant pressure in the Cadets backfield and was credited with a sack.

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Cave Spring 6-foot-8 forward Dylan Saunders has committed to play his College Basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson University

As a junior, Saunders averaged 13.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest to earn VHSCA 2nd Team All-State honors for a Cave Spring program that captured its seconds Class 3 state title in three years.

The Knights out of Hackensack, New Jersey are in the Northeast Conference. On their coaching staff is Virginia native Jack Castleberry, who was among the observers watching Saunders during the live period in July at the Grassroots Finale held at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Castleberry played at Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach and has been an assistant previously at VMI as well as The Citadel.

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10. Hanover (Mechanicsville, Va.)
Record: 2-0 | Last week: NR
Virginia commit Julia Cuozzo and the Hawks started their spring season. The senior is off to a hot start in the circle and at the plate.

I saw this on another board and I thought it would be a good idea to post at the top of the board for reference when we start to think about playoff points. Copied from a C6 post by 757FridayNiteZ.


Game Points
Teams receive game points regardless if they win or lose, but earn significantly more points for winning. For example, a team will earn 26 points for beating a Class 6 team, but will only receive 14 points for losing to a Class 6 team.

Class/Winning Against/Losing Against
Class 6/26/14
Class 5/24/12
Class 4/22/10
Class 3/20/8
Class 2/18/6
Class 1/16/4

Bonus/Rider Points
Bonus points (also known as rider points) are what separate great teams from good teams. For each opponent a team beats—they’ll receive 2 bonus points for each win that opponent has during the season. For opponents a team loses to—they’ll receive only 1 bonus point for each win that opponent has during the season.

For example, if Team A beats Team B who goes 0-10 during the season, Team A will receive no bonus points at all because Team B doesn’t have any wins (0 wins x 2 points) and Team B will receive 10 points (10 wins x 1 point). And if Team A beats Team C who is 9-1, Team A will receive 18 bonus points (9 wins x 2 points) and Team C will receive 10 points (10 wins x 1 point).

Classification Points
The addition of classification points makes it possible for higher class teams to play lower class team's without creating a disadvantage. Historical districts are still used as a core in scheduling, which creates some districts with different class teams. If a higher class team play's a lower class team, they will automatically receive 2 points for each class jump to make up for the difference in base points. These points are now given whether a team is in your district or not.

I hear it was sold out by Monday am, should be a good one with both teams healthy and on a couple days rest.

*** Follow 2021-22 VHSL Playoff Brackets Here ***

We're down to 48 teams - 24 boys and 24 girls - remaining in the hunt for VHSL State Basketball Championships for the 2021-22 school-year. With the State Tournament commencing this evening, it's a return to the previous format, pre-Covid, where both the regional title winner and runner-up advance to the State Playoffs. So instead of just four teams in each of the six regions alive, the field is double at eight.

Can a runner-up claim the title? Certainly. GW-Danville did it on the boys side as recent 2019 and Gate City on the girls side in 2020.

Below, we offer up Predictions with Scores and a 'Fast Fact,' for each of the games involving the fellas, while also projecting who comes out on top in the quarterfinals and by the end of the tourney for the ladies.

Let's get right to it and quickly review how the Picks have done this year and in recent tourneys...


Tuesday 3/1 Region Playoff Mark: 2-2 (50%)
Hatfield's 2022 Region Playoff Total: 156-45 (77.6%)

Hatfield's 2021 Region Playoff Record: 109-24 (82%)
Hatfield's 2020 Postseason Record: 207-60 (77.5%)
Hatfield's 2019 Region Playoff Record: 139-56 (71.3%)

Hatfield’s 2021 State Playoff Record: 12-6 (67%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Finals Record: 3-3 (50%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Semis Record: 9-3 (75%)



VHSL State Quarterfinals - Friday 3/4/22:

BOYS:

Class 6:
Region D #2 Washington-Liberty (18-7) at Region C #1 Hayfield (29-0)

Hat's Hits - All five starters from last year's State Semifinalist team for the Hawks returned with Braylon Wheeler, Ashton Pratt, D.J. Holloway, Greg Jones and David King, each named 1st Team All-District. The group riding the state's longest winning streak at 29 has put up less than 50 points in a game only once (a 49-39 victory over Justice) and average 79.5 per contest.

Hat's Pick - Hayfield 78-62


Region C #2 Fairfax (20-6) at Region D #1 South Lakes (23-2)

Hat's Hits - Mike Desmond's senior-heavy Seahawks beat Washington-Liberty 56-47 in the Region 6D Final, giving the program its first regional title in 19 years. Junior guard Margad Choijilsuren (16.9 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 2.4 SPG) - the Patriot District Player of the Year and co-Occoquan Region 6C Player of the Year - leads a Lions team that prefers games to be played in the 40's and 50's rather than in the mid to upper 60's that South Lakes likes.

Hat's Pick - South Lakes 50-44


Region A #2 James River-Midlothian (18-4) at Region B #1 Patriot (25-0)

Hat's Hits - It has been a season to remember for the Pioneers under Head Coach Sherman Rivers as they are unbeaten to this point, beating a longtime thorn in their side in Potomac in a thrilling regional semifinal before taking down district rival Battlefield for the fourth time on the season to capture the Region 6B crown. They have a balanced attack, headed up by Cedar Run District Player of the Year Nasir Coleman (11.4 PPG, 3.5 APG, 1.9 SPG). James River, under first-year Head Coach Jonathan Parker-Smith, will count on its defense to confound the Pioneers like it did to one of the state favorites - Landstown - during a 51-33 victory in the regional semis that made them March-bound.

Hat's Pick - Patriot 65-56


Region B #2 Battlefield (18-6) at Region A #1 Manchester (20-5)

Hat's Hits - The Lancers are a red hot team, avenging two earlier losses to James River by beating the Rapids 66-59 for the Region 6B crown. Every opponent they've seen they have held below 60 points with a trio of All-Region selections pacing them in Jamel McDuffie (11.5 PPG, 5 APG) and Dante Kearse (12 PPG, 8 RPG) as well as 2nd Team All-Region choice Makai Byerson, a bruiser from the football team. Can the Bobcats handle their aggressive defense? Battlefield may have only one double-figure scorer on average in Maddux Tennant (12.8 PPG), but don't let that fool you. They hit the offensive backboards with 245 offensive boards on the year, 54 by Ryan Derderian.

Hat's Pick - Manchester 64-63


State Final Pick - Hayfield over Patriot


Class 5:
Region D #2 Albemarle (21-5) at Region C #1 Highland Springs (20-4)

Hat's Hits - Longtime Albemarle Coach Greg Maynard is no stranger to big games with over 500 victories in his career. One of them came in the regional semis over Potomac Falls, 65-55, where Jason Breen had a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds. Breen will be important against a Springers team chock full of multi-sport athletes from their powerhouse football team. Highland Springs also has maybe the most prolific scorer left in this Class 5 bracket in Dorian Davis, a guard who poured in 32 points in a 61-49 victory over an L.C. Bird team that was the Region 5B's top seed.

Hat's Pick - Highland Springs 62-60


Region C #2 Glen Allen (18-5) at Region D #1 Riverside (17-11)

Hat's Hits - Glen Allen's last State Tournament win came in 1948, whereas Riverside is looking for its first as the Rams fell in the quarterfinals to Patrick Henry-Roanoke in its previous appearance back in 2020. The Jaguars couldn't hold a 12-0 lead to start in its 61-54 loss to Highland Springs in the Region 5C Championship, whereas Riverside - 11-of-21 shooting from behind the arc - rolled to a 72-54 triumph over Albemarle for the Region 5D crown as Jaden Frazier and Cam Koscinski combined for 30 points with 24 of those coming on 3's.

Hat's Pick - Riverside 57-50


Region A #2 Indian River (19-5) at Region B #1 Maury (23-2; 20-2)

Hat's Hits - Maury is playing stifling defense, allowing 38 points per game. Brandon Plummer led the Commodores to a state title in 2019 and believes this team has similar potential with Eastern District Player of the Year Brian Alexander and fellow 1st Team All-District performer Cameron Jones-Hood leading a squad that makes up for what it lacks in terms of height with hard-nosed defense and hustle. Indian River, under first-year Head Coach Justin Brandt, is in the State Playoffs for the first time since 1996. The Braves will need to get more touches for 6-foot-5 jumping-jack Zion Lloyd, who had a dunk on just two field goal attempts in the Region 5A Final vs. Bayside.

Hat's Pick - Maury 50-37


Region B #2 Menchville (19-6) at Region A #1 Bayside (10-8)

Hat's Hits - It's an incredible story for Bayside to go from 7-8 and the No. 7 seed to begin the Region 5A Tournament, to capturing the crown on their way to earning the program's first State Playoff trip since 1991 when they won the second of their back-to-back Group AAA State Championships. Led by senior PG Landon Russ, the Marlins shot 51.2% inside the arc in their 60-47 victory over Indian River. Meanwhile, Menchville, under the direction of former NBA player and Christopher Newport University great Lamont Strothers, is in the State Playoffs for the first time since 1996 when they fell to Hopewell 71-66 in overtime in the quarterfinals. With ten players 6-foot-2 or taller, including 6'10" center Dallas Kendall, the Monarchs could pose problems for Bayside with its size and length.

Hat's Pick - Menchville 68-54


State Final Pick - Maury over Highland Springs


Class 4:
Region D #2 E.C. Glass (21-5) at Region C #1 Loudon County (21-6)

Hat's Hits - D.J. Best his the Hilltoppers of E.C. Glass trying to get to the State Final Four for the first time since 2015 when they fell to King's Fork. Seminole District Player of the Year Omaundre Harris keys their attack with support coming from the likes of sharp-shooter Aidan Treacy, defensive anchor Owen Dunlop and second unit sparkplug Jason Knox. Loudoun County, which erased a 13-point fourth quarter deficit in its 61-57 overtime win over Loudoun Valley for the Region 4C title, has four players with 28 made 3's or more on the campaign. That doesn't include interior terror George Mwesigwa (13.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 2.5 BPG).

Hat's Pick - Loudoun County 59-57


Region C #2 Loudoun Valley (22-5) at Region D #1 Western Albemarle (23-1)

Hat's Hits - This Loudoun Valley team isn't quite as potent as the one led by Miami swingman Jordan Miller that blitzed Jamestown to win the Class 4 State Finals in 2017. That said, Ben Hall had 15 points and 15 rebounds in their Region 4C title game loss to Loudoun County in overtime, and sophomore guard Jayden Johnson is a consistent shot-maker. They'll need them both to be on point and then some to take down a Western Albemarle squad, coached by veteran Darren Maynard, that only suffered a loss in December to Region 5D Champ Riverside. Since then, they've won 16 straight with Jefferson District Player of the Year Joshua Sime, controlling things in the painted area at 6-foot-8.

Hat's Pick - Western Albemarle 55-49


Region A #2 Jamestown (20-4) at Region B #1 Varina (22-1)

Hat's Hits - Two years ago as sophomores, Alphonzo Billups (VCU commit), Christian Carden and Amari Baylor led Varina to its fourth straight State Tournament trip. Though they were denied the crown in a quarterfinal loss to Green Run at Norfolk State, it proved a valuable learn lesson and experience for them as they try to complete the task this winter. To do so, containing Jamestown star guard Xavier Brown (27.7 PPG, 6.8 APG, 6.6 RPG, 2.8 SPG), who won a state title in 2019 as a freshman at Surry, is a must.

Hat's Pick - Varina 73-61


Region B #2 Henrico (17-7) at Region A #1 King's Fork (23-0)

Hat's Hits - This King's Fork team has done something that neither their 2020 or 2009 title winning groups did and that is enter the State Tournament with an undefeated record. They've done it with balance, versatility and depth as seven different players average six or more points per contest for Coach Rick Hite with Region 4A Player of the Year George Beale (23 PPG, 9 RPG) headlining the machine. First-year Henrico Head Coach Nick Leonardelli doesn't have quite the firepower of Warriors State Championship teams from 2015 and 2013 enjoyed under Vance Harmon. But the former college assistant coach has a confident junior guard in Jaden Walker (14.3 PPG, 42 3's) relishing the opportunity to halt a long win string like they did when they ended Eastern View's 20-game victory streak in the regional semis.

Hat's Pick - King's Fork 75-60

State Final Pick - Varina over Western Albemarle


Class 3:
Region D #2 Northside (22-5) at Region C #1 Spotswood (18-6)

Hat's Hits - It's a re-match of the 2018 State Tournament quarterfinals, where then unbeaten Northside handled Spotswood 72-47 before a 68-64 overtime loss to Western Albemarle in the semis. While Spotswood is coming off its seventh regional title in program history and riding a 10-game winning streak, Northside is in the State Tournament Final 8 for the eighth straight time. A couple of 1000-points scorers will be on display with Carmelo Pacheco of Spotswood and Ayrion Journiette for Northside, both legit State POY candidates.

Hat's Pick - Northside 74-73 in 2 OT's


Region C #2 Fluvanna (17-8) at Region D #1 Cave Spring (25-1)

Hat’s Hits - From the No. 7 seed in Region 3C to the State Tournament, the Flucos of Fluvanna made some history thanks to the backcourt trio of four-year starter Kobe Edmonds (17.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.9 SPG), junior Bobby Gardner (16.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 3.9 APG) and Lance Bruce (14.3 PPG, 45% 3’s). In the regional semis against Liberty Christian, Bruce put up a career-high 32 points. Jacob Gruse’s Knights of Cave Spring have not lost since getting edged 71-68 in December by Northside, who they’d later beat in the next two meetings. That included going 25-of-28 from the foul line in their 63-60 win over the Vikings for the Region 3D crown. Six-foot-8 junior Dylan Saunders scored 25 points in that victory and is one five different Cave Spring players to score in double-figures this postseason.

Hat's Pick - Cave Spring 78-64


Region A #2 Hopewell (15-8) at Region B #1 Skyline (18-7)

Hat’s Hits - It’s a brand new looking team for Coach Elvin Edmonds at Hopewell, whose squad won the Class 3 state title last year behind his son, Elvin IV (who’s now at Bucknell). After a 12-3 start, they’re just 3-5 the past eight games. What will test Skyline is the backcourt tandem of senior Tyheim Love (17.7 PPG) and sophomore Cameron Mise (19.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.9 SPG), who together have knocked down 79 3’s. Junior guard Zack Diggs was instrumental in the Hawks earning their first State Tournament berth ever as he sank a pair of free-throws with four seconds left on a night when he finished with 23 points in their 76-75 comeback win over Caroline in the Region 3B semis.

Hat's Pick - Hopewell 66-61


Region B #2 William Monroe (18-4) at Region A #1 Petersburg (20-3)

Hat’s Hits - Petersburg is expected to make its 14th State Final Four appearance, but first since 2012 as Ryan Massenburg’s group has been on a roll with three victories this season against rival and reigning State Champ Hopewell. Crimson Wave junior forward Christopher Fields (18.6 PPG, 11.5 RPG) has been ultra-consistent with 17 double-doubles while shooting 51.8% from the field. If there’s an area William Monroe hopes to take advantage of its shooting because the Wave shoot just 22.3% from behind the arc and 56.4% at the foul line. The Dragons rely on the quartet of junior point guard Tucker Shifflett (18.7 PPG, 4 APG), senior guard Troy Jones (15.6 PPG, 5.9 RPG), senior guard Ja’Quis Carpenter (10.7 PPG, 43% 3’s) and freshman forward Brady Lam (9.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG).

Hat's Pick - Petersburg 73-63


State Final Pick - Cave Spring over Petersburg


Class 2:

Region D #2 Virginia High (20-8) vs. Region C #1 Radford (18-4) at Roanoke College

Hat's Hits - This is Virginia High’s first trip to the State Playoffs since falling to Radford 59-42 in the quarterfinals in 2013. Bobcats Head Coach Rick Cormany recently moved into third place all-time on the VHSL’s wins list with 748 and he’s just three victories away from a seventh state title. His son, Gavin, dropped a season-high with 25 points in a win over Virginia High during December. Turning Radford over (they commit just 9.8 giveaways per contest) will be hard for the Bearcats.

Hat’s Pick - Radford 52-42


Region C #2 James River-Buchanan (20-4) at Region D #1 Union (22-5)

Hat’s Hits - Even though sharp shooter Alex Rasnick graduated and skilled forward Sean Cusano transferred out, the Bears still have aspirations of repeating as State Champs, thanks in large part to 6-foot-6 forward Bradley Bunch (26 PPG, 10 RPG), the reigning VHSCA Class 2 State Player of the Year. There’s plenty of weaponry on the other side for the Knights of James River, though, under Head Coach Ethan Humphries, a former standout player in his own right. Seniors Patrick Clevenger, Corey Easton and 1000-point scorer Jayson Easton highlight an attack that piled up 86 points on traditional Class 4 contender GW-Danville earlier this season.

Hat's Pick - James River 70-66 in OT


Region A #2 East Rockingham (23-5) vs. Region B #1 John Marshall (19-5) at Huguenot

Hat's Hits - There’s some irony to this matchup as the VHSL’s all-time leading scorer, UNC signee Tyler Nickel (35 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 4.1 APG), faces a John Marshall team coached by Ty White, the director of the Team Loaded AAU travel team that the star East Rock forward has played for on the grassroots circuit. During Nickel’s sophomore year, John Marshall ousted the Eagles, 78-44, in the State Semis. The Justices are always stacked with talent and this tourney can be a showcase of the athleticism of junior swingman Dennis Parker Jr., who’s rated as one of the Top 100 prospects nationally in the Class of 2023.

Hat's Pick - John Marshall 93-79


Region B #2 Greensville (14-2) at Region A #1 Central-Woodstock (21-7)

Hat’s Hits - - The lopsided 85-41 loss to John Marshall in the Region 2A Finals might not be indicative of Greensville’s true capabilities. A better gauge may be their 60-27 rout of Amelia County in the regional quarters, where they came up with 21 steals, six by senior forward Isaiah Stephens, and had 11 different players score with senior guard Cedric Wilkins pacing them with 13 points. Central-Woodstock will test them with outside shooting as Jacob Walters (9.5 PPG), Ashton Baker (10.8 PPG) and Ryan Barr (10 PPG) have combined to knock down 125 treys. Baker had 21 points in the 73-70 double-overtime triumph over East Rock in the Region 2B title game.

Hat's Pick - Central-Woodstock 66-57


State Final Pick - John Marshall over James River-Buchanan


Class 1:

Region D #2 Eastside (18-10) at Region C #1 Auburn (19-8)

Hat's Hits - Headed to Division II St. Thomas Aquinas in New York, guard Ethan Millirons (21.6 PPG, 67 3’s) holds numerous Auburn school records with 1777 career points and 411 career assists. On the year, the Eagles put up just over 62 points per contest, but will be hard-pressed to approach that total against an Eastside team under Patrick Damron that allowed less than 43 points per game during the Region 1D Tournament. The Spartans, who are in the State Playoffs for the sixth time in seven years, will need some scoring to emerge around their matchup problem and that’s 6-fooot-5 junior forward Eli McCoy (16.4 PPG, 10.5 RPG). Eastside edged Auburn 63-60 in OT in the 2019 quarterfinals, whereas Auburn got revenge with a 47-44 victory a year later in the quarters.

Hat's Pick - Auburn 47-44


Region C #2 Fort Chiswell (23-5) at Region D #1 Twin Springs (18-8)

Hat’s Hits - After losing to Eastside in the Cumberland District Tournament Finals, Twin Springs recovered to win the next meeting with the Spartans, a 35-29 defensive slugfest. Don’t let that score deceive you in regards to the shooting ability of this Titans team, however. Connor Lane (18 PPG) and Bradley Owens (17 PPG) both are 1000-point scorers with Owens having drawn 32 of their 40 charges taken. Fort Chiswell pulled one of the surprises of this postseason when it ousted reigning State Champ Parry McCluer, 54-45 in the regional semis. Siler Watson, who scored 28 points in that triumph, is the straw that stirs the drink with a pair of triple-doubles to this credit this year.

Hat's Pick - Twin Springs 60-58


Region A #2 Washington & Lee (15-7) at Region B #1 Altavista (17-6)

Hat's Hits - For the second consecutive year, Casey Johnson’s Colonels are in the State Tournament after claiming a regional title. Junior forward Stuart Hunt, who earned Dogwood District and Region 1B Player of the Year honors, is six points away from 1000 for his career. Altavista will have to contend with a Washington & Lee team that can function in a higher or lower scoring game, as seen by winning with 56 vs. West Point and 75 against Essex this postseason. They need All-Northern Neck District performers Brandon Washington and Darius Harris to produce in a big way for them.

Hat's Pick - Altavista 56-49


Region B #2 Buffalo Gap (18-6) at Region A #1 Lancaster (23-1)

Hat's Hits - What a season it has been for Dwayne Pinn's Red Devils, who have an opportunity to finish with a better winning percentage than their 2018 or 2012 state title winning teams. Freshman guard Troy Henderson (19.5 PPG, 82 3's), the Region 1A and Northern Neck District Player of the Year, has been one of best bucket getters at the Class 1 level and gets help from a host of players, specifically his brother in junior Tyson Henderson (18.5 PPG) and Darius Smith (12 PPG). Junior guard Bennett Bowers exploded for 36 points in a December win over Luray for Buffalo Gap, which is making its first State Tournament appearance since 1994 and will need to play its best defensive game of the season to slow down the speedy Red Devils.

Hat's Pick - Lancaster 69-53


State Final Pick - Lancaster over Auburn



GIRLS:

Class 6:
Region D #2 Langley (19-5) at Region C #1 James Robinson (26-2)
Hat's Pick - James Robinson

Region C #2 Thomas Edison (24-4) at Region D #1 James Madison (24-2)
Hat's Pick - James Madison in OT

Region A #2 James River-Midlothian (20-3) at Region B #1 Osbourn Park (24-1)
Hat's Pick - Osbourn Park

Region B #2 Woodbridge (18-7) at Region A #1 Thomas Dale (19-4)
Hat's Pick - Thomas Dale

State Final Pick - Osbourn Park over Madison in OT


Class 5:
Region D #2 Briar Woods (16-8) at Region C #1 Glen Allen (22-2)
Hat's Pick - Glen Allen

Region C #2 Highland Springs (16-5) at Region D #1 Woodgrove (27-0)
Hat's Pick - Woodgrove

Region A #2 Kempsville (18-6) at Region B #1 Menchville (20-3)
Hat's Pick - Kempsville in OT

Region B #2 Norview (18-6; 17-5) at Region A #1 Princess Anne (18-1)
Hat's Pick - Princess Anne

State Final Pick - Princess Anne over Woodgrove


Class 4:
Region D #2 E.C. Glass (22-4) at Region C #1 Millbrook (23-2)
Hat's Pick - Millbrook

Region C #2 Sherando (20-6) at Region D #1 Pulaski County (23-3)
Hat's Pick - Pulaski County

Region A #2 Manor (22-5; 19-5) at Region B #1 Eastern View (20-2)
Hat's Pick - Eastern View

Region B #2 Powhatan (17-8) at Region A #1 King's Fork (21-3)
Hat's Pick - King's Fork

State Final Pick - King's Fork over Pulaski County


Class 3:
Region D #2 Staunton River (25-1) at Region C #1 Spotswood (17-7)
Hat's Pick - Staunton River in OT

Region C #2 Fort Defiance (20-4) at Region D #1 Carroll County (22-1)
Hat's Pick - Carroll County

Region A #2 New Kent (15-8) at Region B #1 Meridian (22-1)
Hat's Pick - Meridian

Region B #2 Brentsville District (17-4) at Region A #1 Lakeland (14-6)
Hat's Pick - Lakeland

State Final Pick - Carroll County over Meridian


Class 2:
Region D #2 Gate City (17-12) vs. Region C #1 Radford (15-6) at Roanoke College
Hat's Pick - Gate City

Region C #2 Alleghany (17-7) at Region D #1 Central-Wise (23-5)
Hat's Pick - Central-Wise

Region A #2 Brunswick (17-7) at Region B #1 Luray (24-2)
Hat's Pick - Luray

Region B #2 Clarke County (17-9) vs. Region A #1 John Marshall (16-6) at Huguenot
Hat's Pick - John Marshall

State Final Pick - Central-Wise over Luray


Class 1:
Region D #2 Grundy (17-9) at Region C #1 Parry McCluer (25-1)
Hat's Pick - Parry McCluer

Region C #2 Auburn (20-6) at Region D #1 Honaker (24-3)
Hat's Pick - Honaker

Region A #2 Rappahannock (15-7) at Region B #1 Rappahannock County (15-11)
Hat's Pick - Rappahannock

Region B #2 Buffalo Gap (14-11) at Region A #1 West Point (19-2)
Hat's Pick - West Point

State Final Pick - Honaker over West Point

good luck TJ up in Region 3B next year - kick much butt

This is a MUST for die-hard basketball fans, college coaches and those that enjoy learning about the history of the VirginiaPreps.com Basketball Classic - the longest running showcase in the Commonwealth now in its 13th year. The event returns after a brief hiatus in 2021 due to COVID-19.

There are two sessions with games scheduled for Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, followed by another series of six games on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach.

Check out the Event Booklet at the link below, which includes rosters for every team in Session 1 as well as past scores from the event, records, MVP recipients and much more!


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STREAMING LINKS + TEAM RECORDS:

Douglas Freeman (9-1) vs. Great Bridge (4-4)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gam2bb6bc2615


Peninsula Catholic (12-4) vs. Hargrave Military Academy (3-4)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gam9822f61f53


Thomas Edison (3-3) vs. Oscar Smith (4-1)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gam81137e457d


Hayfield (7-0) vs. Landstown (7-2)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gamce8a00a376



Miller School (6-1) vs. Maury (10-0; 7-0)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gameab1208381


Massanutten Military Academy (9-4) vs. Combine Academy, NC (20-3)

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/green-run-high-school-virginia-beach-va/gam536fadeab5

You could almost tell from the opening tip tonight that the Blues were still seething over their loss at Riverheads last Thursday and were determined to exact their revenge. They opened the game with a quick 9-0 spurt and got the crowd revved up, and although Riverheads had its chances to get back in the game, it was pretty much an All-Blues night as they won 59-44.

Once again it was the Hamilton/Mitchell show as each had several highlight reel plays, including a classic alley-oop that nearly tore the roof off the building. That occurred late in the first half and as the game progressed, things got more and more intense in the gym as both the PM fans and team seemed determine to see if Riverheads really bleeds red.

To be quite frank, the officials had trouble maintaining control of this one, and when that happens, both sides feel as if they are not getting the calls they deserve. To give a few examples, PM fans were calling on more than one occasion for intentional fouls to be called on the Gladiators and Big Red fans were incensed late in the game when they were positive that the officials missed a goal-tending violation against Hamilton. Things got so rowdy at one point that a trio of Buena Vista's finest made sure that everyone knew they were in attendance.

Speaking of the Blues 6'11" center, although he did play 200% better than he had at Riverheads on Thursday, he did ironically give the Gladiators their best opportunity to get back in the game. Midway through the third quarter, with PM leading by about 8-10, he was called for a foul and then hit with a technical for protesting the call. Those were his second and third fouls which sent him to the bench for a while.

Instead of the Gladiators being able to use that turn of events to their advantage, Mitchell instinctively took over and made a few athletic moves to build the PM lead back up. I did not hear any scores for PM, but I would not be surprised if he led the scoring tonight instead of Hamilton. The Blues also got more out of their supporting cast tonight, as Snider and one or two others had better games than they had at RHS.

Leading the Big Red scoring was Bennett Dunlap with 14, over half of which were scored in the final three minutes of the game. Levi Byer (AKA "Stretch") who is a full foot shorter than Hamilton but certainly did not back down from him, added 9 to the Gladiator cause, and as a pleasant surprise, junior guard Carter Mooneyham had an all-around good game and finished with 7 points. The Gladiators have four players averaging in double figures so far this young season, so on nights when he or someone else can add to that production, it makes the Big Red that much more balanced.

To summarize, the Blues evened the score and got the point across that they are indeed the state champs until dethroned, and they did it on pure intensity and adrenaline. It was one of those games where you just left the gym feeling glad that no one got hurt. For the Big Red, the best thing they can do is put this one in the rear view mirror and focus on their first Shenandoah District game, which will be Thursday when they travel to Fort Defiance.

All was not lost for Riverheads fans tonight as the JV boys remained unbeaten with a 46-30 victory over the Baby Blues. Patrick Buchanan verified that the bank was open in BV on a Tuesday night as he canned a three off the window to open the scoring and the Junior G'men led wire-to-wire, knocking down another handful of triples along the way.

While the two boys teams were involved in these hard-fought battles, the Lady Gladiators were home tonight to East Rockingham. As of this midnight report, I have not heard or read anything about how that turned out, but hopefully it was good news for them as they will open their Shenandoah season at home Thursday against the Lady Indians.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022​

HOOPS: First Top 10 High School Polls of 2022-2023 Season​

With nearly three weeks of action complete and "Holiday Tournament Central" beginning Friday night, let's take a look at the first RVA Sports Network Top 10 High School Basketball Polls of the 2022-23 season!


BOYS:

1) John Marshall
2) Manchester
3) Varina
4) L.C. Bird
5) James River
6) Hopewell
7) Highland Springs
8) Mills Godwin
9) Trinity Episcopal
10) St. Christopher's

On The Cusp: Hermitage, Benedictine, Hanover, Cosby


GIRLS:

1) James River
2) Manchester
3) Thomas Dale
4) Glen Allen
5) Highland Springs
6) Monacan
7) Cosby
8) L.C. Bird
9) Hermitage
10) Mechanicsville

On The Cusp: John Marshall, Mills Godwin, Steward, Hopewell, Louisa





Posted by robwitham at 1:01 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022​

HOOPS: First Top 10 High School Polls of 2022-2023 Season​

With nearly three weeks of action complete and "Holiday Tournament Central" beginning Friday night, let's take a look at the first RVA Sports Network Top 10 High School Basketball Polls of the 2022-23 season!


BOYS:

1) John Marshall
2) Manchester
3) Varina
4) L.C. Bird
5) James River
6) Hopewell
7) Highland Springs
8) Mills Godwin
9) Trinity Episcopal
10) St. Christopher's

On The Cusp: Hermitage, Benedictine, Hanover, Cosby


GIRLS:

1) James River
2) Manchester
3) Thomas Dale
4) Glen Allen
5) Highland Springs
6) Monacan
7) Cosby
8) L.C. Bird
9) Hermitage
10) Mechanicsville

On The Cusp: John Marshall, Mills Godwin, Steward, Hopewell, Louisa



Posted by robwitham at 1:01 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022​

HOOPS: First Top 10 High School Polls of 2022-2023 Season​

With nearly three weeks of action complete and "Holiday Tournament Central" beginning Friday night, let's take a look at the first RVA Sports Network Top 10 High School Basketball Polls of the 2022-23 season!


BOYS:

1) John Marshall
2) Manchester
3) Varina
4) L.C. Bird
5) James River
6) Hopewell
7) Highland Springs
8) Mills Godwin
9) Trinity Episcopal
10) St. Christopher's

On The Cusp: Hermitage, Benedictine, Hanover, Cosby


GIRLS:

1) James River
2) Manchester
3) Thomas Dale
4) Glen Allen
5) Highland Springs
6) Monacan
7) Cosby
8) L.C. Bird
9) Hermitage
10) Mechanicsville

On The Cusp: John Marshall, Mills Godwin, Steward, Hopewell, Louisa





Posted by robwitham at 1:01 PM
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12:40 PM – Kellam (3-7*) vs. Bethel (5-3*)
2:20 PM – Oscar Smith (7-2*) vs. Henrico (9-1*)
4:00 PM – Cape Henry (7-3*) vs. Fairfax (8-2*)
5:40 PM – Norview (12-1*) vs. South County (11-0*)
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Saturday, January 25, 2020 Matchups at Churchland High School:

11:00 AM – Great Bridge vs. Steward School
12:40 PM – Churchland vs. Osbourn Park
2:20 PM – Nansemond River vs. Western Albemarle
4:00 PM – Lake Taylor vs. Varina
5:40 PM – Menchville vs. North Stafford
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