John Marshall’s Schedule

[19GHS87]

Exactly… JM beat 3A contender Hopewell by 20, 4A Hampton by 19, 6A Westfield by 35+, 2 time 5A state champs Woodside and STAB/Highland School out of VISAA Div 1. Sounds like anywhere they play someone won’t be happy. Just gotta take it until you don’t anymore.

Got it, so they play the least competitive possible come tourney time......because it wouldn't matter if they played better competition .... wow

 

[SportsJunkie32]

Got it, so they play the least competitive possible come tourney time......because it wouldn't matter if they played better competition .... wow

 

[EPJr]

It’s disappointing to hear that they don’t even care about the 2A title when literally every other class 2 program in the state would love to be state champions.

not playing like they don't care.

 

[MCAthletics]

just fyi it’s maybe 1 or 2 teams in the state that have a chance to beat JM…and they play on the big stage throughout the season. This state tourney is just them fulfilling their obligations of being a VHSL team. If they had it their way I’m sure they’d be preparing for the Chipotle Nationals next month instead

But that is the thing… if JM wanted to opt out of the VHSL in basketball, they could. Then they play whoever they want, whenever they want, and as many games as they want with no obligation to the VHSL. It’s never made sense to me why a National caliber team would play a VHSL schedule instead of a more challenging event. Only thing I can figure is to win a state trophy?

 

[EPJr]

 

[DASWAMP11]

I say the boys beat Luray I know nothing shocking. Luray is a really good team and well coached but they can't compete with JM unfortunately, nobody can. Would love to see the upset.

I say CC wins the girls game. I expect Alainah Mckavish to have around 20-25. CC by 10.

 

[Phoebus Fan]

But that is the thing… if JM wanted to opt out of the VHSL in basketball, they could. Then they play whoever they want, whenever they want, and as many games as they want with no obligation to the VHSL. It’s never made sense to me why a National caliber team would play a VHSL schedule instead of a more challenging event. Only thing I can figure is to win a state trophy?

I’m sure it’s not as simple as you think.