I agree , and there has been a few years where Martinsburg is not its usual self. They have still trucked the State of WV during those years many times. This could be one of those years , but they had a heck of a lot athletic physical 2nds and 3rd stringers last year . And don’t under estimate that this year the game is in Martinsburg . It makes a difference for them. I expect a close game . Would be a little surprised by a blow out .
I was at the Varina/LT game. Varina was so good that they made LT look like Carroll County and that’s no stretch! It was running clock after the first quarter.. LT won the 4A Championship.
After watching the documentary on Martinsburg last year I have nothing but respect for them. They are a program and play with a lot of pride. Will be no cake walk but I’m afraid that the Springers will be on another level this year.
Where it is won't matter! HSHS traditionally plays well at away games... Last year ALL of their toughest games were away! @ Oscar Smith, @ Page, @ Manchester, @ Colonial Forge. As of now (last year and this coming year, HS doesn't have a field to play on) so all of our games are at another site!
Running clocks don't happen until the 2nd half.
It was ugly! I wasn't there, but I was following it as it was happening! I thought LT must had been missing half of the team or something!! BUT... I have to give it Varina, they had a really good football team last year!
IMHO... The youth football feeder system play a large role in how well Martinsburg continues to dominate. Most of these kids have played together since youth football...continuity is a major key to success...Martinsburg like HSHS is not just a team but a Program i.e they reload. They will be ready to defend that 56 game winning streak. This will be a close game. Lets all hope that there will be a 2020 HS Football season!!!
Not saying you’re wrong at all. Highland Springs was down this past year but beating them isn’t like talking about it. The only two teams that could’ve beaten HS was Varina and Maury this past year. Hypothetically, South County and Smith (HS beat them in week 1) if we’re going there.. For me, Martinsburg doesn’t play the schedule for me to say that they can compete with the HS’s, Varina’s and the best teams in the 757. That’s just me even though I believe that they have a heck of a program.
Not debating the feeder system in Martinsburg because I know ZERO about it but Henrico County has one of the best! High school coaches line up to get the best of the best to come to their schools. Unfortunately, private schools are a huge competitor in Chesterfield/Hanover/Richmond/Henrico. Life Christian has about 15 D1 Power 5 kids that they’ve taken from the metro area and I haven’t even started naming the Benedictine’s, Trinity’s, Collegiate’s. @springer76 and @HooSprings are probably way more knowledgeable on just how good and competitive Henrico Rec League is!
Henrico's rec league system is probably the strongest in the area. Make no mistake, HSHS has a very strong influence in several of them here. The feeder Middle schools as well. HS's #1 middle school feeder, Fairfield was undefeated last year and there will be some very talented kids coming up into the JV system this coming year. Some might be on varsity!!! HS's JV is running a 50 game winning streak! They haven't lost a game in 5 years. HS's Varsity, in the past 6 years were 11-1, 14-1 State Champ, 14-1, State Champ, 14-1 State Champ, 15-0 State Champ, and 11-1.
I can promise you...Highland Springs is not Salem! Ask Tuscarora about Highland Springs! The Springers played their JV the entire 4th quarter of the STATE FINALS against Tusky. MB hasn’t seen ANYTHING close to as good as HSHS,and I can promise you,they haven’t seen anyone nearly this fast(I’m not talking about 3 or 4 fast kids). I’m not gonna say a blowout,but a young team facing this Springers team,may be getting a rude awakening! As I found out last year, anything can happen, but I just don’t see Highland springs losing this game. As I said...this ain’t Salem! It damn sure ain’t Sherando!
I’d like nothing more than for North Shore(TX) bring their game to RVA to play the Springers. @Hldaniel I’m quite sure would agree with me on that. The Springers welcome all takers!
Here's a look at last year's HSHS JV team... These kids are ALL Freshman and Sophomores. Our Freshman QB and WRs. Note #24 and #22 RBs, they are freshmen! The Freshman QB is right handed. The Sophomore QB is left handed.
Highland Springs is fed by an incredible group of rec league feeders,including East End,Glen Lea,Highland Springs LL,a few Varina,and Sandston. Most of these kids go through Rolf,Wilder,and Fairfield(HSHS’s main feeder and last year’s league champions). These teams all run the same systems,so it’s just plug in the best players and a hungry depth. The HSHS JV has been ridiculous (174pts in 2 games 2yrs ago) during their 50 game winning streak. They keep feeding the Varsity studs(Mekhi Becton was JV as a 10th grader). The QB(6’3-200lbs)this year,went to Benedictine as 9th & 10th grader,but grew up in the HSHS LL system. HSHS did lose 1 to LCA(Last Chance Academy),but he was dismissed from the HSHS team TWICE,so they’re really not a true threat to HSHS players leaving.
I guess you don’t realize HSHS plays 2 out of state teams again this year,just like last year. HSHS will go into this season with AT LEAST 7 Power 5 recruited players along with the speed & size to play with anyone in the state and country. The Springers were top 25 in USA TODAY until being upset in the region last year. Don’t sell these kids & coaches short. The Springers haven’t lost by more than a TD since 2012. They put JUST AS MANY players in the NFL as North did this year. I know TX football is different,but these kids & coaches don’t run from anyone.
I usually don’t compare offers,but 4-star DE,Kelvin Gilliam(‘21)holds offers from Texas,Florida,Oklahoma,Penn St,and Arizona St,among his 27 offers. Boston College offered their ‘22 WR today as well as their ‘22 DE(Rashad Putnrll). Bugg will play Slot WR,DB,and some RB. I expect him to return KOs too,but I expect ‘22 WR Quanye Veney(Pitt and BC offers) to return punts. ‘22 WR Mike Hodges already holds a VT offer. ‘21 WR Jabari Parker holds a Navy offer. We all know Harmon is a monster at DB!! Talent & speed everywhere,and can compete with anybody in the country! All last year’s youth has gained that experience,so I’m expecting a big year,but anything can happen.
Contrary to popular belief, Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia are the monsters of high school football. There was actually a good article with supporting research in 2017 that supports it. Texas football is good but people give it more credit than those three states I mentioned because of the publicity they received in a few movies and they know how to pack a stadium.
This right here kind of shows how Springer football works... These 2 D1 recruits have been playing and knowing each other since they were 5th grade!
Springer’s QB got a D2 offer today from Livingstone College in NC. It’s his first,and I expect more for the 6’3-200lb Senior.
