Essex v JM - #1 in 1A to take on #1 in 3A (according to Gilliam Ratings)

[uvacavs1]

Does anyone think that Essex can knock off perennial 3A powerhouse James Monroe at Fredericksburg's Maury Stadium? Maury Stadium is one of my favorite places to enjoy high school sports.

Essex #1 in 1A (Va Preps and Gilliam's Ratings) v JM - #3 and #1 in 3A (Va Preps and Gilliam's Ratings)

Will rain help or hurt the Trojans compared to JM? One thing is for sure, it will hurt what would be a rocking crowd ready for some excitement and speed, speed, speed. Will game be moved if downpour starts Thursday?

4A Dinwiddie dropped 48 on JM with speed (their only loss), so JM does have a weakness that maybe Essex can exploit??? JM is better this year than they were last season but Essex maybe even better as well, if you can believe it...

If Essex wins turnover battle, they may be able to pull it off.

Gilliam says JM wins this game against Essex 72% of the time. He puts the score at JM 34-24. Other thoughts?

Great job to Matt - Check his great info on all 6 classes out if desired - gilliamratings.com. Thanks for your
dedication to high school sports!

I'm sure that W&L hopes Essex can knock them off....lol.

 

[pawfan]

I'm sure that W&L hopes Essex can knock them off....lol

Why is that? I had always read on this board that W&L and Essex were big rivals? Are they rivals?

 

[Essex Trojan1]

I think he was getting at the fact that D.J Weldon transferred to JM from W&L. Weldon was pretty much W&L's best player.

 

[pawfan]

Again, not knowing much about the area, why did the player in question transfer?

 

[Essex Trojan1]

Not sure why he transferred. Maybe his parents just relocated to the Fredericksburg area. Not sure. But he has had a really good year with JM so far. I think it was just a joke uvacav was making. I'm pretty sure W&L players hated to see him move but I don't think they hoping he fails.

 

[Twobyfour]

Is this game at Maury Stadium at 7?

 

[Twobyfour]

Is this game at Maury Stadium at 7?

 

[kwhs95fan]

This game isn't being played tonight.

 

[EHSMDC1]

As of RIGHT NOW, the game is set for tomorrow evening at 7pm at Maury Stadium. A reevaluation will be done at noon tomorrow. Both team want to and need to get this game in. There are a couple of possibilities discussed if it is rescheduled. Will let everyone know tomorrow

 

[uvacavs1]

Ha yes I was mainly making a joke. I don't know any details whatsoever about the transfer but I would pull for Essex if I was from W&L. That's just how I look at it.

1) Your top player left for JM (yes hope he does well and is, but that doesn't mean you want him to beat your rival with JM and not with Eagles).
2) W&L is now 2A and it really doesn't matter if Essex wins against JM in regards to classifications and seeding.
3) There are no district titles anymore, not officially. But in the Neck, we still kinda count them which I like. This is not a NND game v JM.
4) Better for W&L if Essex wins, rider points.
5) Looks great for Neck area and smaller classifications in general. Many say 1As are no good compared to the higher leagues.

I am sure some fans would rather JM win. Hey, if we can't win, no one should kind of mentality. To each his own....

 

[OCBoy]

Again, not knowing much about the area, why did the player in question transfer?

James Monroe has several transfers on its team