Does anyone know why tomorrow's JV game between Graham and Pulaski County was canceled?

Syr @ Clem
KS @ Bay
WV @ TT
BYU @ Lib
Pur @ WI
Marsh @ JMU
MS ST @ AL
TXAM @ SC
MS @ LSU*
UCLA @ OR*
TX @ OSU*
KSU @ TCU*

CLE @ BAL*
PIT @ MIA*
KC @ SF*
SEA @ LAC*
NO @ AZ
TB @ CAR
IN @ TN
NYJ @ DEN

*GOW 2 pts each

IC Norcom @ Churchland
Powhatan @ LC Bird
James Monroe @ Spotsylvania
King William @ Mechanicsville
Green Run (C5) @ Salem VB (C5)
Menchville (C5) @ Bethel (C5) (Thur)
Eastern View @ King George*
Patrick Henry Ash @ Hanover*


Independence @ Loudoun Co*
Brookville @ Amherst*
Cave Spring @ Salem
GW-Danville @ Bassett
Rustburg @ EC Glass
Kettle Run @ Handley (Sat)
Liberty Beal @ Millbrook
Christiansburg (C3) @ Patrick Henry Roa (C5)
Westfield (C6) @ James Madison (C6)

*GOW 2 pts each

Ugh

Any Class 4 Region D playing tonight?

On October 7 at a HS football game in Massachusetts, history was made. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/patr...-touchdown-massachusetts-high-schools-history

Matoaca Game 5: 42-0 Win, 5-0, No highlights available.

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Remaining schedule:
10/21/22 Prince George (Class 5) 1-6
10/27/22 Meadowbrook (Class 5) 1-6
11/04/22 Thomas Dale (Class 6) 7-0

After going 2-1 on a tough road swing through the other three county schools, the Gladiators finally returned home to the friendly confines of the Coliseum and rolled over visiting Fort Defiance behind an impressive five-touchdown effort from transfer running back Jonathan Talbott, who has been the Big Red's go-to guy most of the season.

He scored twice in the first quarter, once from 14 yards and the other untouched from 62 yards in a one-play drive that followed an Indian punt. RHS added the two point conversion after each TD as the first quarter ended 16-0.

The Gladiators then broke it open in the second quarter with two more Talbott TDs, one on the ground and one on about a 25 yard pass play from quarterback Ethan Mulcahy, who also is playing his first season at Riverheads. The remaining Gladiator TD of the quarter was scored by fullback Spencer Simpson from about 10 yards out. Those second quarter scores made the halftime tally 38-0, which was good news for the fans who were more than willing to see that running clock in the second half, due to the frosty night.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors after the break as a punt snap sailed out of the end zone for a safety that made the score 40-0 in the opening minutes of the third quarter. On the ensuing free kick, Talbott scored perhaps his most impressive touchdown of the night. He hauled in the punt around midfield, bobbled it momentarily, and appeared to be swarmed over by a host of Indians. But he bounced off tacklers hard enough for you to feel it in the stands and then broke free around left end for the score. The PAT made it 48-0 at that point.

With the Gladiator second string defense taking the field the rest of the way, the Indians were finally able to get on the board as they scored all their points in the second half. But they handed Riverheads a golden scoring opportunity when they turned it over around their own 25.

I believe that Gladiator TD was scored by the back up quarterback Kendal Edwards. After the Fort scored its TDs to trim the margin to 56-20, RHS added one more when Simpson broke loose and got to the corner, then outraced the defense for an 80 yard scoring romp.

With the win, the Big Red is now 5-1 on the season. Next Wednesday they will finish out their run through the Shenandoah District teams as Staunton will travel to Greenville. That could be a good one because last we heard The Storm JVs were in a 16-14 dogfight out at Buffalo Gap, the same place where Riverheads escaped two weeks ago with a wild 46-42 win.

Next week's game with Staunton was originally going to be the RHS JVs last game of the season, but I have been told that they have added a final non-district tilt at the end of the season (at home) against Virginia Episcopal School, a private academy from the Lynchburg area. This was added to fill out the schedule since there were no JV games scheduled against some of the teams the varsity played, such as Tazewell and Lord Botetourt.

Next up for Gladiator and Indian fans will be the Friday night varsity game at the Fort, which sounds like it might be a few degrees warmer. That one should be interesting as the Fort is coming off their near-upset of unbeaten Staunton last Friday.

1 point per game, 2 points for GOTW give points total for GOTW- for tie breaker. Picks made/edited after kickoff will not count. Winning picker each week will pick GOTW for following week. Good Luck!!

Essex - CB
Giles - Grayson
RH - WM
Grundy - JIB
K&Q - WP
Narrows - Covington
BG - SD
Chilhowie - RR
Northumberland - Westmoreland
Central L - Prince Edward

GOTW- GW vs Galax

Game is cancelled

This Friday October 21st is scheduled for our Homecoming. We had a school back out on us on Tuesday and we have been scrambling to find a game. Please if you know of anyone looking let us know and we will reach out.

This Friday October 21st is scheduled for our Homecoming. We had a school back out on us on Tuesday and we have been scrambling to find a game. Please if you know of anyone looking let us know and we will reach out.

My understanding: A "blindside block" is where a defender is chasing the ball carrier and an offensive player comes back from downfield to hit him. Questions:

1. What is the actual penalty? Illegal block or personal foul?
2. What are officials looking for before they throw the flag? Is it significant contact or any contact? Does the direction of the blocker matter?
3. What else is involved?
Thank you in advance.

ATW EP. 5.8 (One Streak Ends, Another Begins, Pork Chops and Unbeaten Sauce)



WEEKLY RECAP - WHO WON AND HOW

PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK -

BELLACINO'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK - GRUNDY HIGH SCHOOL

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STUMP THE CRIG - PORK CHOPS, MILK AND QUACKERS

TOP 5 - THINGS STARTING TO SETTLE IN

VHSL RATINGS RECAP

PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATIONS - A BUNCH OF GOLD LOCK PICKS THIS WEEK

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

OR

WATCH ON RUMBLE

ATW EP. 5.8 (One Streak Ends, Another Begins, Pork Chops and Unbeaten Sauce)



WEEKLY RECAP - WHO WON AND HOW

PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK -

BELLACINO'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK - GRUNDY HIGH SCHOOL

WHO SAID IT? (ANSWER ON OUR FB PAGE AND BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE PIZZA)

STUMP THE CRIG - PORK CHOPS, MILK AND QUACKERS

TOP 5 - THINGS STARTING TO SETTLE IN

VHSL RATINGS RECAP

PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATIONS - A BUNCH OF GOLD LOCK PICKS THIS WEEK

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

OR

WATCH ON RUMBLE

As discussed recently, the final five weeks of the regular season were headed for a dogfight with as many as six of the seven teams still in the running for the district title. Well with two of those five weeks in the books, things are still about as tight as ever as we legitimately have four of those six teams that could still win it if things were to fall in place for them. Better yet, when playoff time rolls around, most of those six will make the field within their particular classifications and have their chances for post-season success.

Last weekend I miraculously managed to predict all four games correctly (including Waynesboro's non-district win over Rockbridge) but it was not easy as Fort Defiance shocked everyone by keeping unbeaten Staunton out of the end zone until the fourth quarter when The Storm came to life and squeezed out a 14-12 win in the final minute of the game. Meanwhile Riverheads handled Wilson 41-21 and Stuarts Draft nipped Buffalo Gap 17-12.

So moving on to this third of those five competitive weekends, RHS and Staunton are the only teams unbeaten in district play and they will meet next Friday the 28th. But it would be presumptuous to call that the "championship" game because we have one-loss Wilson and Stuarts Draft left in the mix and each one of those is quite capable of upsetting the apple cart. And as just mentioned, Fort and Gap can play with anybody even if they each now have two district losses and are probably out of championship contention. So let's see what is in store for this, the third weekend of the final five............

BUFFALO GAP AT STAUNTON: Until their struggle at the Fort Friday, I would have likely considered this one a no-brainer Storm victory. But the Bison have a strong, balanced running game, and if Staunton comes out sluggish again, or plays the same kind of three quarters they apparently did Friday, the Bison could very easily take this one. However, Friday's win at the Fort was not the first time Staunton has come from behind, as they rallied the week before and scored three times in the final five minutes to turn back Stuarts Draft. So my guess is that this time the coaches will have addressed the team's slow starts and therefore I expect a more focused Storm team to take charge from the beginning. Look for about a three-TD win for the home team.

RIVERHEADS AT FORT DEFIANCE: The Indians may have their two losses and may have been eliminated from the title chase, but they are still the "feel good" story of the year and Coach Rolfe, along with Staunton's Coach Bell, each deserve major praise for the competitive race we have had this season. As for this game, the Indians will certainly not back down and will be highly motivated to prove that Friday night was not a fluke. Riverheads fans will of course hope that Luke Bryant has another epic game and that Triple C is back at full strength, because they may need both of them at peak efficiency to take this one. Although RHS follows its team well on the road, this is their first game away from Greenville since the second week of the season, but I do not expect that to be a factor. I will go with the Gladiators by the same three TDs they have beaten Gap and Wilson, but just like those two wins, it may not be easy.

WILSON AT STUARTS DRAFT: If there is a down to the wire slobberknocker to be found this weekend, this is probably it. Not only is there a natural rivalry, but each one has only the one district loss and therefore they each know that another stumble will knock them out of the race. Wilson still gets Staunton later and SD still has Riverheads on the schedule, so regardless of what happens Friday, these two still have plenty to say about the way things will turn out. I am going with Wilson in this one but I am probably influenced by the fact that I have seen them play, but have not seen the Cougars. But if the Hornets can pass as effectively as they did Friday and also turn the ground game loose for a score or two, I think they will be too much for the Cougars. I go with Wilson by two scores in what will likely be a shootout.

SPOTSWOOD AT WAYNESBORO: As mentioned above, the Little Giants picked up win number one Friday, so will they end this season just like they did last year? The Blazers were on top of the Valley District until Friday's narrow loss at TA, so this one may come down to a question of whether they can overcome that disappointment as opposed to letting it get in their heads. Assuming they are still fighting for a Region 3-C playoff spot, and knowing that they came to Wilson recently and beat the Hornets by three scores, I will have to go with the visitors in this one to stop the Waynesboro win streak at one.

So there you have it........I am predicting three road wins out of the four games. Risky business for sure, but let's stay tuned to see if I am 11-0 after this weekend or maybe a dismal 7-4, or just somewhere dull and boring in the middle.....

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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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022​

POLLS: Super 12 High School Football; Super 7 Volleyball/Field Hockey​

FOOTBALL:

1) Highland Springs (8-0, was #1)
2) Varina (7-0, was #2)
3) Trinity Episcopal (7-0, was #3)
4) Thomas Dale (7-0, was #4)
5) Dinwiddie (7-0, was #5)
6) Louisa (8-0, was #8)
7) Manchester (6-1, was #9)
8) Midlothian (6-1, was #7)
9) Benedictine (5-2, was #11)
10) Thomas Jefferson (7-0, was #12)
11) Hanover (5-2, was #10)
12) Hermitage (5-3, returning)

Dropping Out: Douglas Freeman
On The Cusp: Douglas Freeman, Powhatan, Patrick Henry, L.C. Bird

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Glen Allen (was #1)
2) James River (was #2)
3) Patrick Henry (was #3)
4) Thomas Dale (was #4)
5) Maggie Walker GS (was #5)
6) Cosby (was #6)
7) Midlothian (NEW)

Dropping Out: Douglas Freeman

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Deep Run (was #1)
2) Midlothian (was #2)
3) Hanover (was #3)
4) Atlee (was #4)
5) James River (was #5)
6) Glen Allen (was #7)
7) Mills Godwin (was #6)

FIELD HOCKEY:

1) Midlothian (was #1)
2) Deep Run (was #2)
3) Cosby (was #3)
4) Atlee (was #4)
5) Mills Godwin (was #5)
6) Patrick Henry (was #6)
7) Powhatan (was #7)

Posted by robwitham at 10:30 PM

FIRST SUPER 7 POLLS: Field Hockey and Volleyball​

For the first time in three years, the Super 7 polls for high school field hockey and volleyball return!
These polls are of VHSL schools only.

FIELD HOCKEY:
1) Midlothian
2) Deep Run
3) Cosby
4) Glen Allen
5) Atlee
6) Mills Godwin
7) Patrick Henry

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Glen Allen
2) James River
3) Patrick Henry
4) Thomas Dale
5) Maggie Walker GS
6) Cosby
7) Douglas Freeman

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Deep Run
2) Hanover
3) James River
4) Midlothian
5) Mills Godwin
6) Glen Allen
7) Atlee

FIRST SUPER 7 POLLS: Field Hockey and Volleyball​

For the first time in three years, the Super 7 polls for high school field hockey and volleyball return!
These polls are of VHSL schools only.

FIELD HOCKEY:
1) Midlothian
2) Deep Run
3) Cosby
4) Glen Allen
5) Atlee
6) Mills Godwin
7) Patrick Henry

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Glen Allen
2) James River
3) Patrick Henry
4) Thomas Dale
5) Maggie Walker GS
6) Cosby
7) Douglas Freeman

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Deep Run
2) Hanover
3) James River
4) Midlothian
5) Mills Godwin
6) Glen Allen
7) Atlee

FIRST SUPER 7 POLLS: Field Hockey and Volleyball​

For the first time in three years, the Super 7 polls for high school field hockey and volleyball return!
These polls are of VHSL schools only.

FIELD HOCKEY:
1) Midlothian
2) Deep Run
3) Cosby
4) Glen Allen
5) Atlee
6) Mills Godwin
7) Patrick Henry

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Glen Allen
2) James River
3) Patrick Henry
4) Thomas Dale
5) Maggie Walker GS
6) Cosby
7) Douglas Freeman

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Deep Run
2) Hanover
3) James River
4) Midlothian
5) Mills Godwin
6) Glen Allen
7) Atlee

FIRST SUPER 7 POLLS: Field Hockey and Volleyball​

For the first time in three years, the Super 7 polls for high school field hockey and volleyball return!
These polls are of VHSL schools only.

FIELD HOCKEY:
1) Midlothian
2) Deep Run
3) Cosby
4) Glen Allen
5) Atlee
6) Mills Godwin
7) Patrick Henry

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Glen Allen
2) James River
3) Patrick Henry
4) Thomas Dale
5) Maggie Walker GS
6) Cosby
7) Douglas Freeman

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

1) Deep Run
2) Hanover
3) James River
4) Midlothian
5) Mills Godwin
6) Glen Allen
7) Atlee

Congratulations to GoBlue2109 for winning this week's Pick em!

GoBlue2109 18
one man 17
m-squared 17
gladiators01 16
ClarkeFan83 16
Amgis 16
Champ Cage 16
mike salem 15
Gunz41 15
Jsoleksy 15
Scalvinscaliwag 15
CavsGrad 15
FoxesPride 14
Ampipe_High 14
Lineheart 14
edwinanderson2nd 14
SFUWO 14
tylerrossfc10 13
EPJr 13
salemfan32 13
BoKnowsSports 12
OCBoy 11
Bfootball08 11


edwinanderson2nd 142
Champ Cage 142
mike salem 141
ClarkeFan83 141
Bfootball08 140
Lineheart 140
one man 140
gladiators01 139
salemfan32 137
Gunz41 137
Ampipe_High 136
OCBoy 135
BoKnowsSports 135
SFUWO 134
FoxesPride 133
Amgis 131
CavsGrad 126
GoBlue2109 125
tylerrossfc10 123
Scalvinscaliwag 122
m-squared 119
EPJr 97

im wondering if the make up of this game is really going to affect the points totals and for whom it would benefit most.

Congratulations to COUNTRY-CLUB-JOE for winning this week's Pick em!

-COUNTRY-CLUB-JOE- 20
tylerrossfc10 18
Gunz41 18
Ampipe_High 18
FoxesPride 18
mike salem 17
Scalvinscaliwag 17
Champ Cage 17
SFUWO 16
ClarkeFan83 15


Champ Cage 127
FoxesPride 122
ClarkeFan83 115
Gunz41 111
SFUWO 110
Ampipe_High 110
tylerrossfc10 108
Scalvinscaliwag 104
mike salem 102
m-squared 95
COUNTRY-CLUB-JOE 74