Why not ask a neutral fan? Of course Springer is gonna agree with you, we all would if it was our team. I saw HS play 4 times last year, I saw Salem 4 times, Dinwiddie 4, Louisa 3, Monacan once, and Blacksburg on YouTube.
Before I go into my spill I will say that 4a was head and shoulders better than 5a. Region B had 4 undefeated teams alone, Region A was down but had 2 very good teams in King’s Fork (who beat Oscar Smith) and Lafayette who had the best defense I saw all year. Region D had Salem and Blacksburg who I told Mike Salem whoever won that game would be in the State Championship. 5a did not have that depth outside of Stone Bridge, Herm and Highland Springs.
After watching all those teams play (I PUT MY NAME ON THIS), Salem and Louisa would’ve both beaten Springs by at least 2 scores, easily. Both teams were wayyy too disciplined for Highland Springs or Hermitage.
The next 3 teams in line are Monacan, Blacksburg and Dinwiddie. They’d either beat them or the game would’ve been so close, they’d have everyone in 5a’s respect...
Nothing more disrespectful than people not giving 4a its respect. From top to bottom, it’s the best Class in Virginia football.