Louisa/Cave Spring scrimmage

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

Two young teams went at it at the Louisa Middle School practice field with a good crowd watching, but one of those teams almost looked like veterans: the Lions. With three starting offensive linemen out (should all play next week), the starters still moved the ball nearly at will (besides some botched snaps) and scored on each 10-play series. The defense was stifling, but I don't know if they were that good or Cave Spring's offense was that bad. I'll see next week. A lot of those little things I said last week that Louisa's defense needs to work on were much improved. They held the CS first team to one legitimate first down, with a couple of others aided by penalties. CS's RB's had nowhere to run, their QB had pressure in his face every other play, and when he did get a pass off, they were nearly all incomplete. CS's defense was okay at times but was mostly hapless.

Another weapon emerged for the Lions, junior receiver Kobe Washington. With Washington on one side of the field and Marquis Lee on the other, they will be a problem for opposing defenses and will be fun to watch. They are mirror images of each other. Lee caught the 70-yard touchdown against Bird last week, and Washington caught a 50+ yard completion and 30+ yard touchdown today. With both kids at 6' 2", Louisa hasn't had a receiver duo that can go up over defenders and catch everything thrown their way like these two since... ever. LOL.

Overall Louisa was just too fast, strong and athletic for the Knights, a 5-5 team as Mike Salem posted before.

 

[mike salem]

Two young teams went at it at the Louisa Middle School practice field with a good crowd watching, but one of those teams almost looked like veterans: the Lions. With three starting offensive linemen out (should all play next week), the starters still moved the ball nearly at will (besides some botched snaps) and scored on each 10-play series. The defense was stifling, but I don't know if they were that good or Cave Spring's offense was that bad. I'll see next week. A lot of those little things I said last week that Louisa's defense needs to work on were much improved. They held the CS first team to one legitimate first down, with a couple of others aided by penalties. CS's RB's had nowhere to run, their QB had pressure in his face every other play, and when he did get a pass off, they were nearly all incomplete. CS's defense was okay at times but was mostly hapless.

Another new weapon emerged for the Lions, junior receiver Kobe Washington. With Washington on one side of the field and Marquis Lee on the other, they will be a problem for opposing defenses and will be fun to watch. They are mirror images of each other. Lee caught the 70-yard touchdown against Bird last week, and Washington caught a 50+ yard completion and 30+ yard touchdown today. With both kids at 6' 2", Louisa hasn't had a receiver duo that can go up over defenders and catch everything thrown their way like these two since... ever. LOL.

Overall Louisa was just too fast, strong and athletic for the Knights, a 5-5 team as Mike Salem posted before.

They may not be that good this year, 5-5 would be at best. That being said it sounds like Louisa looked real good and have weapons to go around.

 

[skynard1]

Two young teams went at it at the Louisa Middle School practice field with a good crowd watching, but one of those teams almost looked like veterans: the Lions. With three starting offensive linemen out (should all play next week), the starters still moved the ball nearly at will (besides some botched snaps) and scored on each 10-play series. The defense was stifling, but I don't know if they were that good or Cave Spring's offense was that bad. I'll see next week. A lot of those little things I said last week that Louisa's defense needs to work on were much improved. They held the CS first team to one legitimate first down, with a couple of others aided by penalties. CS's RB's had nowhere to run, their QB had pressure in his face every other play, and when he did get a pass off, they were nearly all incomplete. CS's defense was okay at times but was mostly hapless.

Another new weapon emerged for the Lions, junior receiver Kobe Washington. With Washington on one side of the field and Marquis Lee on the other, they will be a problem for opposing defenses and will be fun to watch. They are mirror images of each other. Lee caught the 70-yard touchdown against Bird last week, and Washington caught a 50+ yard completion and 30+ yard touchdown today. With both kids at 6' 2", Louisa hasn't had a receiver duo that can go up over defenders and catch everything thrown their way like these two since... ever. LOL.

Overall Louisa was just too fast, strong and athletic for the Knights, a 5-5 team as Mike Salem posted before.

was at the scrimmage and saw very much what you saw except the second half in the game like format the lions made a lot of mistakes shooting theirself in the foot. the young puppies that I warned the Jefferson district about played well. most are sophmores and juniors. malik Bell, jobe whalen, big Quinton Ragland Jordan Cherry and Rayquan Jones along with a few other puppies looked good. believe me stopping a 235 pound so called qb in the Louisa single wing is almost impossible to stop. but the lions need to get those 3 starting linemen back by next week because Sherando is a big tough football team. I look for the lions to surprise some people this year and next year when the puppies grow up look out Jefferson dist. GOOD LUCK LIONS

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

was at the scrimmage and saw very much what you saw except the second half in the game like format the lions made a lot of mistakes shooting theirself in the foot.

Yeah it looked like our 4th center was really worn out by that point! Is your grandson playing?

 

[skynard1]

Yeah it looked like our 4th center was really worn out by that point! Is your grandson playing?

no just basketball. decided to concentrate on one sport!

 

[NoVaKane8]

It's going to be a long bus ride back to Winchester for the Warriors... Louisa is going to put it on Sherando and that's what it's going to be. I know there has been a lot said about both of these teams but Louisa is better than they've for a few years and Sherando is going to be solid - but they are not at the level they've been at the last few years. People can disagree - but the results next Friday night will show I know what I am talking about! Good luck to both teams next Friday and I hope both teams come out healthy!

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

C'non @NoVaKane8 do you really think that, or do you just have something against Sherando? I would like to think you're correct, but we won't know anything until kickoff.

 

[NoVaKane8]

To be honest with you LouisaDad I am a fan of the program at Sherando and think they do a great job and are always a well coached good football team. I root for Sherando and I hope they can pull out a win down in Mineral - although I am also rooting for Louisa to have a great year. But when picking games - I like to be realistic and I think Louisa has more fire power than the Warriors. I haven't decided which 1st week game I'm going to attend - but I do know I'm not going to make it all the way down to Louisa so I will be looking forward to some post-game analysis on here. I will be in Winchester Week 2 to root for the Warriors against Martinsburg. If I am correct Louisa will be taking on Courtland and I hope the Lions can come out of that game with a win. Good luck this Friday - it should be a great atmosphere!

 

[skynard1]

It's going to be a long bus ride back to Winchester for the Warriors... Louisa is going to put it on Sherando and that's what it's going to be. I know there has been a lot said about both of these teams but Louisa is better than they've for a few years and Sherando is going to be solid - but they are not at the level they've been at the last few years. People can disagree - but the results next Friday night will show I know what I am talking about! Good luck to both teams next Friday and I hope both teams come out healthy!

come on kane 8. are you feeding the frogs for the snakes? Sherando is a good program and I doubt that Louisa is going to go through them like Grant through Richmond! must be a Sherando coach or loyal fan. that's a old school trick and I doubt Fisher and the young lions fall for it! should be a good game especially if Louisa gets the starting line back!

 

[hamspear]

Skynard let's be clear here, I know for a fact, that no Sherando coach would ever be posting that kind of non sense on here. They leave those kinds of things up to me and others haha. Doubt Novakane has seen the Lions ever, and probably hasn't seen the Warriors this either. I think it's going to be a competitive game, hardly a blowout either way. Both teams have quality players and coaching. Novakane just trying to stir the pot for reason we will never know. Typical newbie stuff.

 

[skynard1]

when you been around as long as I have I have just about heard and seen it all. he didn't do a very good job of selling it! going to be a real slober knocker by two physical teams! enjoy the game!

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

Forgot to mention Louisa's starters also had a pick 6 by Devonte Shelton, and CS's starters had a scoop and score by #17 off a botched snap.

 

[NoVaKane8]

Not a football coach - just a newly semi-retired 48 year old football fan who's youngest son just went off to college and is looking forward to having the opportunity to take in some Friday Night Lights this year in some different parts of the state. I was not trying to stir any pots nor feed any frogs or snakes - just offering my opinion on the game on Friday. I did not realize predicting a winner was frowned upon - so I will keep my posts PC from now on. I think it's great these two teams have decided to play each other - you have two smaller communities who rally around their programs and that's what it is all about. Win, lose, or draw - both of these teams will be better after playing each other this Friday. I believe both teams are evenly matched and it should be fun for those in attendance. I wish both teams the best of luck moving forward this season!

 

[skynard1]

that last quarter of game like conditions had me scratching my head. first half Louisa ran them off the field on offense and defense and CS looked like they had not practiced in a week. then the second half it looked like CS brought a new team. even though Louisa moved the ball some but CS really tighten up on defense and moved the ball on the Louisa defense! I don't know if Louisa took them too lightly after the successful first half or CS just played better! they will have to play like they did the first half or they might get their lunch handed to them for sure!

 

[skynard1]

Not a football coach - just a newly semi-retired 48 year old football fan who's youngest son just went off to college and is looking forward to having the opportunity to take in some Friday Night Lights this year in some different parts of the state. I was not trying to stir any pots nor feed any frogs or snakes - just offering my opinion on the game on Friday. I did not realize predicting a winner was frowned upon - so I will keep my posts PC from now on. I think it's great these two teams have decided to play each other - you have two smaller communities who rally around their programs and that's what it is all about. Win, lose, or draw - both of these teams will be better after playing each other this Friday. I believe both teams are evenly matched and it should be fun for those in attendance. I wish both teams the best of luck moving forward this season!

Well you sure are entitled to your opinion on who wins and who loses but you are really going out on a limb to say that Louisa is going to run over Sherando and you might be right but I doubt it! I wouldn't bet on it but my grandson goes to Louisa and I hope you are right! we shall see!

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

that last quarter of game like conditions had me scratching my head. first half Louisa ran them off the field on offense and defense and CS looked like they had not practiced in a week. then the second half it looked like CS brought a new team. even though Louisa moved the ball some but CS really tighten up on defense and moved the ball on the Louisa defense! I don't know if Louisa took them too lightly after the successful first half or CS just played better! they will have to play like they did the first half or they might get their lunch handed to them for sure!

I think Louisa's backup linemen were just worn down at that point. All play was just sloppy.

 

[skynard1]

did they have all those bad snaps in the first scrimmage? can't have that against a good team. first its a wasted play and you may lose the ball. also in the single wing it throws the timing off of the offensive team plays!

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

The starters had maybe three bad snaps against Bird. During yesterday's second half game situation, Louisa moved a lot of players around on defense, which is why CS had more success moving the ball.

 

[hamspear]

Nobody and I mean nobody besides a select few eastern teams will "run over " Sherando. I am not saying that Sherando can not lose this game , because anyone can lose a game under the right circumstances . And the Lions are good enough to get the win at home. But for Sherando to come down to Louisa and get Waxed and ran off the field, is not going to happen for the Lions. Hope they have one heck of a defense, and that one high safety , with single coverage on the outside like against cave spring is not going to get it done Friday. I think Louisa is going to get some yards on the ground, but it's going to take more than that to win the game

 

[hamspear]

The warriors are not that big, and who told you that the Warriors are slow?

 

[hamspear]

I am not talking smack, just stating facts. I believe Louisa is going to be a very solid up coming team this year. And they will a lot of games. I am just telling you what's not going to work, and your statement about big and slow Sherando proves to me that you have no clue what team you are talking about.

 

[hamspear]

believe what you want Hoos, I love your passion for the Lions. I have said nice things about Louisa and the opportunity for them to win . I said they have a chance. And stated things that I am certain won't work on Friday. No need for me to keep going back and forth. You won't believe a thing I say anyway. What picture are you talking about anyway?

 

[hamspear]

Lol, nice
metheny reference! I have seen your team, you haven't seen mine. I actually think the Lions are going to be a challenge at home against the Warriors. and we have some injuries also, so anything can happen. the defense will be the difference I think. That is where we are pretty good, but we all have made mistakes on here. I think it's gonna be like a 35-21 game, that's if you guys can run the ball better than I think. if not 35 -7

 

[hamspear]

we will find out on Friday, can't wait for fisher to go for it on 4th down and 8 at his own 25. Fully expect it

 

[Snookasuperstar]

we will find out on Friday, can't wait for fisher to go for it on 4th down and 8 at his own 25. Fully expect it

Does sherando have a line backer committed to Penn state?

 

[Snookasuperstar]

Lol, nice
metheny reference! I have seen your team, you haven't seen mine. I actually think the Lions are going to be a challenge at home against the Warriors. and we have some injuries also, so anything can happen. the defense will be the difference I think. That is where we are pretty good, but we all have made mistakes on here. I think it's gonna be like a 35-21 game, that's if you guys can run the ball better than I think. if not 35 -7

I agree if Louisa cannot run the ball. Still think lions have a good season though regardless how season goes.

 

[hamspear]

Yes he has been offered by penn state and many other colleges. He has not committed yet.

 

[Snookasuperstar]

Yes he has been offered by penn state and many other colleges. He has not committed yet.

Well good luck to him, I doubt there is anyone in our area that has a player of that caliber.

 

[hamspear]

So Hoos posts all this trash talking threats towards Sherando and how Louisa is going to beat Sherando and then deletes it, gone. What a joke and total cowardly move to delete your comments. What kind of man doesn't stand by his comments? hoosfan5

 

[Snookasuperstar]

Typical.

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

Yep, very cowardly of me to delete the posts after you read them. You know what I said, and I meant all of it.

 

[hamspear]

yes very cowardly , stop talking , you are embarrassment to your community. Go hide behind your delete button!! Haha

 

[hamspear]

Ask Rod Johnson, and I will quote. " if your going to make a comment or a prediction, sign your name to it". Stand behind it Hoos. That's why nothing you say is meaningful. I realize you might need this kind of banter to pump yourself up, but it means absolutely nothing to the players or the coaches. Enjoy the game , win or lose.

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

The embarrassment is the level of football your area plays.

 

[hamspear]

Thank you!

 

[Snookasuperstar]

The embarrassment is the level of football your area plays.

Ummm whoa right there..tell me how good has the Jefferson really been the last few seasons?I don't think there is one player in the district who has even sniffed an offer from a D-one school. The Indians won our district last season and lost to a 5-5 team. My school has been awful, orange not much better, not has albemarle been real good and everyone else has been ok teams but nothing to beat chest about.

 

[Snookasuperstar]

Look the best football is in the east for division 4 and its not even as close as some have said that the east has just been real top heavy. I would guess every district in the west has a district of not one gurantee win, but many gurantee wins. The Seminole could be most solid from top to bottom imo.

 

[hamspear]

I'm with you Snooka, also if he is talking about " my area" I consider my area to include these teams. briar woods, Tuscarora , stone bridge , broad run,Woodgrove, clarke county , and Sherando, all within 30 minutes of each other. Think my area is doing pretty good. Haha

 

[Snookasuperstar]

I'm with you Snooka, also if he is talking about " my area" I consider my area to include these teams. briar woods, Tuscarora , stone bridge , broad run,Woodgrove, clarke county , and Sherando, all within 30 minutes of each other. Think my area is doing pretty good. Haha

Yeah alot of good football in that area, yes some bad teams, but alot that have been in more than one state championship game.

 

[hamspear]

Yes, I don't disagree that it's going to be tough for Sherando to win down in Louisa Friday night for many reasons. But the whole area thing lol, pulease. Plenty of real strong football up here