I know the Region A folks are getting all the love, but how competitive can Region B become during the playoffs thoughts please ?
I would like to start the conversation regarding this seasons Region B Playoffs
- Thread starter trutiger16
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Ok I will bite. If the season ended today, the current matchups are as follows:
#1 Riverheads vs #8 Rapp Co
#4 Central Lunenburg vs #5 Altavista
#3 Wm Campbell vs #6 Franklin
#2 Sussex vs #7 Surry Co
In my opinion I could see the second round looking like this (and I stress I COULD see not that I do because I still think there is movement and matchup changes before the end of the season)
#1 Riverheads vs #4 Central Lunenburg
#2 Sussex vs #6 Franklin
In all likelihood regardless of the first round, the regional final will be the chalk picks.
#1 Riverheads vs #2 Sussex
I think Franklin could upset a Wm Campbell or Central Lunenburg but I am not sure how well that young team will respond to the playoffs. The rest to me is chalk. I cant see Surry or Rapp Co pulling an upset and the other 3 play each other so the familiarity kind of spoils the drama there. Just my .02
#1 Riverheads vs #8 Rapp Co
#4 Central Lunenburg vs #5 Altavista
#3 Wm Campbell vs #6 Franklin
#2 Sussex vs #7 Surry Co
In my opinion I could see the second round looking like this (and I stress I COULD see not that I do because I still think there is movement and matchup changes before the end of the season)
#1 Riverheads vs #4 Central Lunenburg
#2 Sussex vs #6 Franklin
In all likelihood regardless of the first round, the regional final will be the chalk picks.
#1 Riverheads vs #2 Sussex
I think Franklin could upset a Wm Campbell or Central Lunenburg but I am not sure how well that young team will respond to the playoffs. The rest to me is chalk. I cant see Surry or Rapp Co pulling an upset and the other 3 play each other so the familiarity kind of spoils the drama there. Just my .02
Redpridenation are you accusing me of all people of baiting lol ! Good post man
I see a Riverheads and William Campbell final in region b but I think Sussex’s has chance to be there
I would hate to play Franklin or Surry they are rivals of Sussex and we play both during the regular season.
@trutiger16, Franklin I could see but I don't think Surry is quite there and able to be but so competitive with your Tigers. Franklin is growing up fast and will be a handful if they put it all together.
@Baseball215, WC is a good team but their record will not look like it with maybe only 1 more win during the regular season. The QB can spin it for sure but losing the WR's seem to have set them back a little. Time will tell is they can beat up on 1A competition since the 2A teams they are playing are handling them so far.
@Baseball215, WC is a good team but their record will not look like it with maybe only 1 more win during the regular season. The QB can spin it for sure but losing the WR's seem to have set them back a little. Time will tell is they can beat up on 1A competition since the 2A teams they are playing are handling them so far.
I think Sussex’s is a year away and William Campbell has a little more experience
Sussex is improving each game , i expect them to be in Staunton.
I see a lot of Red in regional final
Could be a rematch of the Veer and the Casto T. Lots of football between here and there though.
I see the Tigers making a trip to Greenville on Nov 29th. It will be a tall task for the tigers since Riverheads hasnt lost at home to a 1A opponent since 2009. But all streaks have to end sometime so anything is possible.
If so lunch on you guys right ? I would like to meet you guys if it happens
@trutiger16, I will gladly meet to break bread if this game does take place. There are still some pretty good games before that can happen.
FYI it was Sussex who ended that historical dynasty of Southampton back in 70s and 80s, it was very comparable.
Yep lunch is on me. Giovannis is a great place here in Greenville about a mile or so from the school. Would be awesome to meet up.
It will end eventually. Hope both make it to the regional championship so Sussex gets that opportunity to end their reign.
Haha to tell you the truth I dont think anybody up this way knows who he is. Hes still a mystery here.
I will meet you guys giovannias sounds good hell trutiger I don’t know who these other guys are either but hell if he is buying I be there
Sounds like a plan guys , if for some reason Riverheads ends up playing in Sussex it’s on me , I’ll take you guys to Nanny’s Barbecue , Dang I’m hungry !
I don’t know too many on here but fencepatrol is a solid guy for sure. Red18 doesn’t post on here as much lately but he is straight up football knowledgeable as well. We might be surprised who is who if we all were to meet up, lol
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if we meeting at giovannis we want the mystery man there XCROSS, with 4 or 5 of us we can pitch in and buy him something to eat
if we meeting up let us know when and where and we can see who is who on here
I like these picks lol. But I haven't seen WC or Central play but they are known to turn it up a notch in the playoffs. Playing higher divisions during the regular may give them an edge... I agree with @Baseball215 Sussex may be a year a way. Since I'm from Sussex I really hope they can make a run for it this yr and next! Either way I'm proud to see the young cubs grow each week. #TigerPride
If my ole tractor will start ? I will chip in on that lunch date . I really would like to match a face to a poster. For health reasons I have not been able to watch some of the games this season , but I am feeling better and once I get a new battery in my ride I plan on not missing another game . Big Red needs the gas we put on the fire ! Go Big Red !!!!!!!!
I think a better strategy for you would be to tell the Little Woman (assuming there is a "Mrs." X Cross) that you are taking her out for a night on the town. Then go to the restaurant and sit close enough to the other guys so that you can hear everything they say (including talking about you of course) without them knowing who you are. You can therefore manage to put faces to names but still keep your identity secret.
On a serious note guys, you might want to keep in mind that the date you are talking about (Friday the 29th) is the same day that UVa and Virginia Tech play one another. That is generally on national TV but they don't announce the time until the week before. In a perfect world, it would be a 12 noon game, thereby allowing for you guys to see the game, still make it to dinner, and then of course still to RHS. A 3:30 game would work for most folks, meaning you could do lunch, but it would not make for a very convenient dinner. A 7:00 or so game would be the worst because the PA announcer would constantly give the score and ruin the chances for anybody who might want to DVR it and watch from the beginning when they get home.
I never have figured out why that game is always Friday instead of Saturday but it has been for years.
On a serious note guys, you might want to keep in mind that the date you are talking about (Friday the 29th) is the same day that UVa and Virginia Tech play one another. That is generally on national TV but they don't announce the time until the week before. In a perfect world, it would be a 12 noon game, thereby allowing for you guys to see the game, still make it to dinner, and then of course still to RHS. A 3:30 game would work for most folks, meaning you could do lunch, but it would not make for a very convenient dinner. A 7:00 or so game would be the worst because the PA announcer would constantly give the score and ruin the chances for anybody who might want to DVR it and watch from the beginning when they get home.
I never have figured out why that game is always Friday instead of Saturday but it has been for years.
Remember during my travels I’ve been stopping by Riverheads high school , spreading That Sussex County Peanut Dust near the Cow pasture in front of the school , actually I will stop by today coming from Lexington ( MoJo man )
@TIGER...NATION, you are right that playing up helps WC, CL and Altavista. The thing is they usually win a couple of those so I am not as confident as I was last year in them. I agree they are capable and shouldn't be overlooked. Unless this Tigers team is using smoke and mirrors to get to their record and power points, I would give them the edge if I had to make a pick today. The matchup WC has this week with a resurgent Nelson and next week with Appo will tell who they are. IMO they need to win against Nelson and show well against a very good Appo to convince me they are threats in the region.
Man I’m all in on stopping you guys man lol whatever it takes .
It could be this year. Like someone else mentioned, it will come to an end at some point. I don't want it to until my youngest goes through but that's just being greedy since he is 7, lol.
Understandable..good points! I really hope this Sussex team is legit but honestly most Alumni have seen them at homecoming. No disrespect but the team that they played wasn't a good measuring stick. From what I hear(hometown friend who doesn't miss a game), this Tiger's team is back to playing smash mouth football.
I cant lie, I am hopeful the Gladiators win out and host your Tigers. A game with WC, CL or Altavista is not quite as appealing to me only because we have faced them in the past couple of years. Split Veer versus Casto T would be a good matchup for sure.
The one key attribute this team has developed since last year is the ability to join you in a bar fight , yes they will hit you and will not back down all important factors WHEN we see the Riverheads next month. Sussex offensively is the best I’ve seen since 2016, but they haven’t peaked which is good news. Jefferson is starting to do something’s I have not seen since that 2016 squad. Not saying the Tigers will conquer the Gladiators but if they do not Riverheads will face a physical challenge from the Tigers ! If you go back to my pre season post were I named specific key players who must elevate their play they all have responded as expected. Ricky Swarn is a rising presence who is ready to be a force down the stretch for the Tigers on Defense. The Tigers must be ready to leave Staunton battered and bruised but with a win many sacrifices must be made to get the job done , we have done it before.
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