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Matoaca @ Dinwiddie

Navy Nation or the RVA Metro #1 team?

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BoKnowsSports

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Who yall got? Biggest game in the state of VA this week. Matoaca is loaded, but Dinwiddie owned this same team last year, EASILY.

On paper, Matoaca should be on a collision course to play Maury at Bridgeforth. Their offense (on paper) is as high powered as they come but they’ve played down to their level of competition, tremendously. Dinwiddie is hands down the better coached team in this one which may be the difference over talent. What yall think?
 
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I'm going Dinwiddie but a big part of that is just I don't believe in Matoaca. They went into the Dinwiddie game last year with chest poking out and got absolutely pounded. Also Dinwiddie's defense is very underrated. Those guys are athletic, fly to ball and look much better than last year.
 
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@GoBlue2109, I agree with you about the general defense. Last year's Dinwiddie offense was very physical and I for one miss #5 Rafael Tucker. Our running game is not nearly as physical and this causes me some concern. Last year we just simply pounded Matoaca's big d line into submission. The Generals have the weapons to do it again, but I have no clue whether Mills will choose this path at this point in the season.

@BoKnowsSports, made several great points above and I must admit the Warriors have some studs on both sides of the ball. On paper one would give Matoaca the advantage, but Coach Mills always has our young men ready for Matoaca.

Dinwiddie cannot let Matoaca strike quick and get down early. Establishing the run and short passing game is the key to success. Dalton must be a force and run the ball with authority. The Dinwiddie defense must pressure the Matoaca qb, but keep him from eluding the pocket. Might have to pick our poison.

Dinwiddie has faced some very sound teams with talent equitable (or better) than Matoaca. The Warriors have not faced a team with the talent of the Generals and have not been punched back. It will be interesting to see how Matoaca responds.

If you play trends Mills is 15-4 against the Warriors and the Generals have not lost to Matoaca since 2015.

Both teams will be playing for the unofficial Central district championship and #1 seed in their respective regions. I look forward to a very emotional and physical contest. Maintaining a cool head may be the determining factor.

Both teams have the ability to get the job done. My biased and trend based prediction is a Dinwiddie win.
 
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Their schedule for sure has been soft all across the board. They haven’t played a team the caliber of Dinwiddie since playing Stone Bridge last year. They’re going to have a lot of confidence tho but how will they react if they go down 14-0 in Dinwiddie? At home, with the best player in the state, and one of the best HC in VHSL History and an extra day of prep….. give me Dinwiddie 28-7.
 
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Here's some interesting material @BoKnowsSports and @General172011. Matoaca's OOD opponents records are a combined 9-18. Dinwiddie's is 24-3. Dinwiddie gave up 93 points ood and only 31 since. Matoaca only gave up 19 points ood and have given up 36 in district play. Per @CRF4Dan, Harry Dalton has only lost four regular season games as a QB (25-4) 2 to Maury, 1 to Glenville HS Ohio, and Thomas Dale. Three occurred last season. I like those trends as well.
 
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BleedingNavy said:
Here's some interesting material @BoKnowsSports and @General172011. Matoaca's OOD opponents records are a combined 9-18. Dinwiddie's is 24-3. Dinwiddie gave up 93 points ood and only 31 since. Matoaca only gave up 19 points ood and have given up 36 in district play. Per @CRF4Dan, Harry Dalton has only lost four regular season games as a QB (25-4) 2 to Maury, 1 to Glenville HS Ohio, and Thomas Dale. Three occurred last season. I like those trends as well.
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It should only be three, we really gave that Dale game away last year smh
 
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I was at both games when TD played Dinwiddie/Matoaca. Matoaca is fools gold. Aside from the 1st play from scrimmage for Matoaca, they did nothing offensively.

However, Dinwiddie didn't fare much better (Dale's defense has been their brightspot this year IMHO), BUT, Dinwiddie was able to get a few drives going, something Matoaca didn't do.

Matoaca is very undisciplined. It's going to cost them

Dinwiddie 28 Matoaca 14

Harry will run for 2
throw for 1

5 for Matoaca will catch 1
2 will run for 1

@General172011, its ok to give Dale their flowers when deserved. They forced 5 turnovers in that game, they took it
 
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I know I know lol we still had an opportunity to win it at the end and turn it over again before the buzzer 🥺. That game against Dale this year we were in our own way penalties & missing assignments left and right but they’ve gotten so much better since that game on both sides of the ball. Tomorrow we shall see how much better. Dinwiddie will move the ball no matter the team it’s the red zone that they tend to struggle this year. They struggled mightily in the red area against Maury Hopewell & Dale. If they improve that the red area I don’t see how this game is close
 
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If Matoaca got William Fleming in the 5C Region Championship what would be your thoughts on that? Fleming is a very good team currently at 8-1. Saw them play Salem earlier this year. They have a solid running back commited to Syracuse. I know this is a 4A page but just wanted to throw it out there
 
MrSalem1000 said:
If Matoaca got William Fleming in the 5C Region Championship what would be your thoughts on that? Fleming is a very good team currently at 8-1. Saw them play Salem earlier this year. They have a solid running back commited to Syracuse. I know this is a 4A page but just wanted to throw it out there
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One correction bro, Fleming is 9-0. MaxPreps had Franklin County over them 41-7 but it’s wrong. I like Fleming to go to the big game. They’re well coached and play disciplined football. Maury will be a huge challenge but Fleming is probably their best match up in C5 out 64 West.
 
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So i watched sportsplug757 live show on Sunday and they previewed this game. They all said Matoaca would win and some said by 2+ TDS. So General fans if yall win make time Sunday at 7pm to show up to the instagram live show Sunday at 7pm.
 
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BoKnowsSports said:
One correction bro, Fleming is 9-0. MaxPreps had Franklin County over them 41-7 but it’s wrong. I like Fleming to go to the big game. They’re well coached and play disciplined football. Maury will be a huge challenge but Fleming is probably their best match up in C5 out 64 West.
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Fleming is a lot better than last year, but getting out of the Reg will be tough. IDK how good Matoaca is, compared to last year, but they smashed Fleming 42-3. I have no doubt Fleming can do it, but playing Richmond area competition in the playoffs will be a big step up compared to the BRD & RRD schedule they've played so far.

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I'd love to see it, but there are some big obstacles in the way. I hope they rise to the occasion, and make it all the way to JMU. I can't see anybody beating Maury, but it would be a great experience for the players and coaches just to take that road together.
 
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MrSalem1000 said:
If Matoaca got William Fleming in the 5C Region Championship what would be your thoughts on that? Fleming is a very good team currently at 8-1. Saw them play Salem earlier this year. They have a solid running back commited to Syracuse. I know this is a 4A page but just wanted to throw it out there
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I like Fleming in that matchup for the simple fact that they will slow the game down to neutralize Matoaca’s athletes. It will for sure be closer than it was last year but the way William Fleming has been taking care of business so far I believe that they can pull it off.
 
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I think Fleming will finish the regular season 10-0 tonight. Staunton River may be the best 4-5 team in the state. They’ve had so many close games this year not to their way. I don’t think they can slow down Flemings Syracuse commit. That guy is a very impressive running back
 
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mike salem said:
Fleming is a lot better than last year, but getting out of the Reg will be tough. IDK how good Matoaca is, compared to last year, but they smashed Fleming 42-3. I have no doubt Fleming can do it, but playing Richmond area competition in the playoffs will be a big step up compared to the BRD & RRD schedule they've play so far.

20248/30Hidden Valley900W1AwayRoanokeDwight Bogle StadiumNick Leftwich
20249/6Albemarle550W1HomeRoanokeFleming FieldNick Leftwich
20249/13Salem257W1AwaySalemSalem StadiumNick Leftwich
20249/20Patrick Henry Roanoke4113W1HomeRoanokeFleming FieldNick Leftwich
202410/4Halifax County490W1AwaySouth BostonTuck Dillard StadiumNick Leftwich
202410/11William Byrd2814W1AwayVintonRobert A. Patterson FieldNick Leftwich
202410/18Northside340W1HomeRoanokeFleming FieldNick Leftwich
202410/25Lord Botetourt3517W1HomeRoanokeFleming FieldNick Leftwich
202411/1Franklin County417W1AwayRocky MountCy Dillon StadiumNick Leftwich
202411/8Staunton RiverHomeRoanokeFleming Field

I'd love to see it, but there are some big obstacles in the way. I hope they rise to the occasion, and make it all the way to JMU. I can't see anybody beating Maury, but it would be a great experience for the players and coaches just to take that road together.
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5C isn’t as strong as I hyped it up to be before the season. Matoaca, Bird and Louisa all have really good teams but definitely have their struggles as well. I think it’s a huge difference in Fleming coming 3.5 hours to Chesterfield and Matoaca going 3.5 hours to Roanoke, playing in the mountains on a cold November night/afternoon.
 
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BoKnowsSports said:
5C isn’t as strong as I hyped it up to be before the season. Matoaca, Bird and Louisa all have really good teams but definitely have their struggles as well. I think it’s a huge difference in Fleming coming 3.5 hours to Chesterfield and Matoaca going 3.5 hours to Roanoke, playing in the mountains on a cold November night/afternoon.
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I think 5C is significantly better than 5D, I just think 5C is a very tight race with Matoaca, Fleming, Midlothian, Louisa, and L.C. Bird. Can't be surprised if any of those 5 come out of 5C. I think the 5C winner will be playing Maury in the state championship.
 
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Penalty filled 1st half for the Generals so far mixed in with 3 50+ yard TDs from Matoaca. 20-14 Matoaca mid 2nd I believe.

But Dinwiddie has settled in and looks to be grabbing momentum.
 
Dinwiddie gets a stop late 2nd. Matoaca basically boom or bust on offense so far. If Dinwiddie can stop the penalties I think they pull this off 2nd half.
 
Another 50 yard TD by Matoaca. This time an interception return. 26-14 Matoaca late 2nd Q. Bryce Yates making big plays.
 
AWFUL punt by Matoaca gives Dinwiddie great field position about a minute left in the 2nd. Dinwiddie ball at the about the 10 looking to score before half.
 
26-14 Matoaca half. Dinwiddie extremely sloppy and penalty filled 1st half. Matoaca outside of the big plays has been bad also.

2 good teams playing a "bad" but entertaining game to me.
 
Wild game brewing in Dinwiddie 33-30 Matoaca after being up 33-14. Let's see which team can be discipline down the stretch.
 
DINWIDDIE BLOCKED PUNT AND RECOVERY IN THE ENDZONE 37-33 DINWIDDIE. Guessing About 6-8 minutes left.
 
Matoaca with a wild tipped pass on 3rd and long set them up for a TD. 39-37 Matoaca. probably 4ish minutes left
 
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