FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CENTRAL 2023

[EPJr]

FOOTBALL: FIRST VHSL REGIONAL STANDINGS

It's a five-week sprint to the finish! The race for Playoff Projection Friday on November 3rd is underway with the release of the first set of regional standings in football from the Virginia High School League (VHSL) on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know!

--On State Semifinal Saturday on December 2nd, in all classes, the pairings are Region A vs. Region B and Region C vs. Region D. Hosting is determined by region champion with the highest rating between the two (A vs. B and C. vs. D).

CLASS 4, REGION B:

1) King George (5-0) 29.2
2) Eastern View (5-0) 27.2
3T) Varina (3-1) 24.5
3T) Huguenot (4-0) 24.5
5) Dinwiddie (3-3) 21.833
6) Courtland (3-2) 21.8
7) Hanover (3-2) 20.6
8T) Atlee (2-3) 20.2
8T) Henrico (2-3) 20.2
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10) Patrick Henry-A (2-4) 19.833
11T) Powhatan (2-3) 19.8
11T) Caroline (3-2) 19.8
13) Spotsylvania (2-3) 19.2
14) Monacan (1-4) 18.8
15) Mechanicsville (1-4) 16.4
16) Chancellor (1-4) 16.2
17) Richmond SFA (0-5) 14.2

CLASS 4 ELSEWHERE:

REGION 4A: 1) Phoebus, 28.0; 2) Warhill, 26.4; 3) Churchland, 22.2; 4) Hampton, 21.5
REGION 4C: 1) Tuscarora, 27.6: 2) John Champe, 25.6; 3) Loudoun Valley, 22.0; 4) Rock Ridge, 21.6
REGION 4D: 1) Jefferson Forest, 27.6; 2) Salem, 25.667; 3) Millbrook, 24.6; 4) E.C. Glass, 23.8

Posted by robwitham at 7:05 PM

 

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

Thanks for posting this. I always like your clean breakdown of the regional points standings.

 

[EPJr]

Thanks for posting this. I always like your clean breakdown of the regional points standings.

thanx but the kudos go to Rob who does all the grunt work.

 

[MaroonDude]

Will LCA going 9-0 hurt Salem? Like, instead of 10-0???

 

[EPJr]

Danny Lewis @CRF4Dan
By my count 22 of the 34 teams in the Central Region would be in with 13 having homes games that first weekend. I was doing some homework... for an article I'm pushing out tomorrow. Only one team that was in the playoffs when the first ratings were released failed to make the playoffs and that team was replaced by another. Odds are in our favor.

 

[EPJr]

#VHSL #Region4B Standings
1 King George 29.0
2 Eastern View 27.0
3 @VarinaFootball 26.6
4 @HuguenotFB 23.8
5T Courtland 22.833
@GeneralsFootbal 22.833
7 @HanoverHawksFB 22.167
8 @POWHS_Football 21.667
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9 @AtleeFootball 21.333
10 #Henrico 20.667
11 @MonacanChiefsFB 20.167
12 @PHfootballETP 19.429
13 @cavsofCHS 19.333
14 Spotsylvania 18.833
15 Chancellor 18.5

 

[EPJr]

CLASS 4, REGION B:

1) King George 29.429
2) Varina 28.333
3) Eastern View 27.143
4) Huguenot 26.333
5) Dinwiddie 24.286
6) Powhatan 24.0
7) Courtland 23.857
8) Henrico 21.857
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9) Hanover 21.429
10T) Monacan 20.571
Atlee 20.571
12) Patrick Henry 19.714
13) Caroline 19.429
14) Spotsylvania 18.857
15) Chancellor 17.714
16) Mechanicsville 16.286
17) Richmond HSA 14.857

ANALYSIS: Buckle up.

The biggest game of the season in this region is this Friday when #1 King George goes to #3 Eastern View in a battle of unbeatens. The Cyclones were once the dominant northern force in this region until a stumble at the end of the last decade, concurrent with the Foxes' rise as a program. King George, arguably, could have won the Class 4 state title last year as they gave Dinwiddie their, by far, biggest challenge in the regional final. If you are Varina, you do not, in any way, shape or form, look past Atlee. The Raiders are one of likely six teams currently outside of the top eight whose chances for the playoffs are still alive. Hanover has the best chance to return to the top side of the ledger as they host Henrico in a #9 vs #8 seed contest Friday. Back inside the top eight, Huguenot goes to Class 6 Cosby Thursday, while Dinwiddie gets Class 5 Prince George that night. The third big battle in the region is Powhatan at Monacan. The Chiefs need it more, but they both need the win. Now if Patrick Henry finds a way to beat 7-0 Thomas Dale, they immediately enter the conversation in a much stronger way, while Caroline needs a win at Colonial Heights to keep pace.

OTHER CLASS 4 REGIONS:

REGION 4A: 1) Phoebus 29.0; 2) Warhill 28.857; 3) Churchland 25.714; 4) Hampton 22.125
REGION 4C: 1) Tuscarora 28.571; 2) John Champe 27.143; 3) Loudoun Valley 22.0; 4) Loudoun County 21.75
REGION 4D: 1) Jefferson Forest 28.857; 2) Salem 27.143; 3) Millbrook 25.143; 4) E.C. Glass 24.429

Posted by robwitham at 8:16 PM

 

[EPJr]

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023​

FOOTBALL: VHSL REGION RANKINGS, PLAYOFF PROJECTION FRIDAY PREVIEW​

Take a deep breath! And away we go! Who's in, who's out, what's left to be done, and more in our deepest dive of the season into the Virginia High School League (VHSL) football region rankings!

(X--clinched playoff berth)
(Z--clinched #1 seed in region)

CLASS 4, REGION B:

1) X-King George 31.556 (9-0, at Chancellor (2-7) Friday)
2) X-Varina 30.000 (7-2, vs. Patrick Henry (3-6) Friday)
3) X-Huguenot 27.25 (6-2, vs. Monacan (3-6) Friday)
4) X-Dinwiddie 26.778 (6-3, at Matoaca (7-2) Friday)
5) X-Eastern View 26.556 (8-1, at Courtland (7-2) Friday)
6) X-Powhatan 25.889 (6-3, vs. Richmond School For The Arts (0-9) Friday)
7) X-Courtland 25.444 (7-2, vs. Eastern View (8-1) Friday)
8) X-Hanover 25.111 (6-3, vs. Highland Springs (8-1) Friday on RVA Sports Network)
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9) Patrick Henry 22.111 (3-6, at Varina (7-2) Friday)

ANALYSIS: In an astounding turn of events from it usually happens during Week 11 in this region, the eight-team playoff field is set. Patrick Henry, the #9 seed, is mathematically out even with a win over Varina Friday. So, the drama in Region 4B this year will be how the eight teams will be seeded after a trio of critical matchups.

First, #5 Eastern View, with a win over 7-2 #7 Courtland, could catapult to as high as the #2 seed, though, more likely to the #3 or #4 spot, even with wins by Huguenot and Dinwiddie Friday. King George simply needs a win at 2-7 Chancellor for the top spot. Varina knows all too well how hard it is to play there. The Blue Devils, with a victory over Patrick Henry, and wins by Indian River, Hermitage, and Glen Allen, would be enough to block the Cyclones for the second seed.

Courtland, however, sets their sights higher than seventh. Defeating Eastern View and a Matoaca win over Dinwiddie could send Courtland as high as fifth. Ironically, they cannot mathematically catch Eastern View even with a win. A Courtland loss opens the door for Hanover to move up if they can pull off the titanic upset over Highland Springs.

Matoaca hosting Dinwiddie is huge for both teams in their respective regions. Dinwiddie wants to be home at least one Friday. Huguenot wants one, too, but first, a win over Monacan, then see how everything shakes out.

But what we do know for sure is which eight teams will move on to November 10th, and beyond.

OTHER CLASS 4 REGIONS:

REGION 4A: 1) Phoebus 32.889, 2) Warhill 31.333, 3) Churchland 27.111, 4) Hampton 24.6
REGION 4C: 1) Tuscarora 29.778, 2) John Champe 29.222, 3) Loudoun Valley 23.889, 4) Loudoun County 23.556
REGION 4D: 1) Jefferson Forest 30.0, 2) Salem 29.556, 3) Millbrook 26.222, 4) E.C. Glass 25.889

Posted by robwitham at 7:12 PM

 

[BleedingNavy]

I ran the numbers giving EV the maximum points values and I have them at 280. With wins both Dinwiddie and Huguenot will finish higher. Huguenot 28.555 and Dinwiddie 28.50.

 

[EPJr]

TONIGHT: Our annual Playoff Projection Show as #TheFinalWord returns for a special broadcast here LIVE on Instagram at 10:30pm!

Rob Witham will have the latest regional bracket projections and will take your questions live!

 

[EPJr]

#Region4B UPDATED Projected Quarterfinal Bracket:
#8 @HanoverHawksFB at #1 King George
#7 Courtland at #2 @VarinaFootball
#6 @POWHS_Football at #3 @HuguenotFB
#5 Eastern View at #4 @GeneralsFootbal

 

[BleedingNavy]

This horribly wrong

 

[EPJr]

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CENTRAL 2023

The Road to State Championship Saturday is set in both the Virginia High School League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association! Bookmark this link to follow all the action throughout the postseason, all the way to December 9th, from the RVA Sports Network!

CLASS 4: (State Semifinals are A vs. B, C vs. D):

REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Hanover at #1 King George, 7pm
Game 2: #5 Eastern View at #4 Dinwiddie, time TBA
Game 3: #7 Courtland at #2 Varina, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Powhatan at #3 Huguenot, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#4 Dinwiddie at #1 King George
#3 Huguenot at #2 Varina

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Jamestown at #1 Phoebus, 7pm
Game 2: #5 Smithfield at #4 Hampton, time TBA
Game 3: #7 Manor at #2 Warhill, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Gloucester at #3 Churchland, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
Smithfield or Hampton at #1 Phoebus
#3 Churchland at #2 Warhill

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION C:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #1 Tuscarora BYE
Game 2: #5 Woodgrove at #4 Loudoun County, 7pm
Game 3: #2 John Champe BYE
Game 4: #6 Broad Run at #3 Loudoun Valley, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#4 Loudoun County at #1 Tuscarora, time TBA
#3 Loudoun Valley at #2 John Champe, time TBA

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION D:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Liberty at #1 Salem , 7pm
Game 2: #5 John Handley at #4 Millbrook, time TBA
Game 3: #7 GW-Danville at #2 Jefferson Forest, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Sherando at #3 E.C. Glass, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#5 John Handley at #1 Salem
#3 E.C. Glass at #2 Jefferson Forest

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

Posted by robwitham at 1:54 PM

 

[southbottomU]

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023​

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CENTRAL 2023​

The Road to State Championship Saturday is set in both the Virginia High School League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association! Bookmark this link to follow all the action throughout the postseason, all the way to December 9th, from the RVA Sports Network!

CLASS 4: (State Semifinals are A vs. B, C vs. D):

REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Hanover at #1 King George, 7pm
Game 2: #5 Eastern View at #4 Dinwiddie, time TBA
Game 3: #7 Courtland at #2 Varina, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Powhatan at #3 Huguenot, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Jamestown at #1 Phoebus, 7pm
Game 2: #5 Smithfield at #4 Hampton, time TBA
Game 3: #7 Manor at #2 Warhill, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Gloucester at #3 Churchland, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION C:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #1 Tuscarora BYE
Game 2: #5 Woodgrove at #4 Loudoun County, 7pm
Game 3: #2 John Champe BYE
Game 4: #6 Broad Run at #3 Loudoun Valley, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
Game 2 winner at #1 Tuscarora
Game 4 winner at #2 John Champe

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION D:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 10):
Game 1: #8 Liberty at #1 Salem (Lyn), 7pm
Game 2: #5 John Handley at #4 Millbrook, time TBA
Game 3: #7 GW-Danville at #2 Jefferson Forest, 7pm
Game 4: #6 Sherando at #3 E.C. Glass, 7pm

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

Posted by robwitham at 1:54 PM

What/who the hell is Salem (Lyn)?

 

[EPJr]

he got a little craz craz
trying to do all of this
this morning

 

[EPJr]

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CENTRAL 2023

The Road to State Championship Saturday is set in both the Virginia High School League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association! Bookmark this link to follow all the action throughout the postseason, all the way to December 9th, from the RVA Sports Network!

CLASS 4: (State Semifinals are A vs. B, C vs. D):

REGION B:
SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#4 Dinwiddie at #1 King George
#3 Huguenot at #2 Varina

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION A:
SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#4 Hampton at #1 Phoebus
#3 Churchland at #2 Warhill

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION C:
SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#4 Loudoun County at #1 Tuscarora, time TBA
#3 Loudoun Valley at #2 John Champe, time TBA

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

*****
REGION D:
SEMIFINALS (Friday November 17):
#5 John Handley at #1 Salem
#3 E.C. Glass at #2 Jefferson Forest

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday/Saturday November 24/25):
Semifinal Winners, time TBA

Posted by robwitham at 1:54 PM

 

[EPJr]

VHSL CLASS 4: (State Semifinals are A vs. B, C vs. D)

REGION 4A: #2 Warhill at at #1 Phoebus, date and time TBA
REGION 4B: #2 Varina at #1 King George, Saturday November 25 1pm
REGION 4C: #2 John Champe at #1 Tuscarora, date and time TBA
REGION 4D: #3 E.C. Glass at #1 Salem, date and time TBA

Posted by robwitham at 7:05 PM

 

[EPJr]

 

[EPJr]