Good point! Even without Jones,Henrico has shown to be a very good team. Taking care of business this Friday is key,and staying as healthy as possible. These “road warriors” will be ready to play at home or on the road thanks to this great coaching staff!!!
Thank you Matt. Good info. I know Maury has a great RB to keep the IR defense honest to both the run and pass,like Highland Springs does. Idk about Maury’s defense,but we’ll see. Let’s hope for some good games this weekend.
Thank you much appreciated, we coaches at HSHS are just trying to make a difference in our community on East End of RVA.....BUILDING CHAMPIONS WITH CHARACTER IN CLASSROOM AND ON FIELD OF PLAY!!
That's what I respect most about the coaching staff at HSHS. The "fans" do all the talking but the coaches, players(people actually apart of the program) are humble and want to build character in young men that will last a lifetime. Much respect to the coaching staff and best of luck in the playoffs.
3 757 REGION Champions in D5 have suffered the same fate 3 yrs in a row. 3 different teams! 3 757 teams have suffered the same result to HS in the regular season. I invite OS,OL,LT,Phs,or anyone else that wants to play,put Highland Springs on their schedule! I’m quite sure the home & home would be worth the gate. Just give them a call! They plastered Woodside again this year,and I believe they WILL beat IR(District Champions) again for the state semi. Winning the state will be 6 straight over the 757,and 6 straight won IN the 757(3x in Hampton).
Maury will need to get pressure on him with 5 of the front 7. Maury will have to keep possession of the ball with a good run/pass mix,avoid stupid penalties,and avoid turnovers. If IR can control the LOS,The IR QB will pick them apart. The good things is....with either team’s ability to throw,neither has to change their offense if they fall behind. If the game is Saturday,the field will be wet too.
Don't forget, A Jones led Henrico was beaten by HSHS 40-6! Their only loss....
IR has a very talented secondary also with speed and ball skills. If IR gets to the game the matchup will be intriguing. A lot of talent of both sidelines.
No one said they weren’t talented. It’s been said that it’s the weakest part of their defense,and it is! They may be fast with talented ball skills,but they’re not as good as the front 7. It’s not a D1 secondary like up front,but that doesn’t mean they’re not good. Idk about Maury,but HSHS is gonna throw 3 or 4 D1 WRs at them,so their front 7 will be key.
I've watched Indian River a couple of times and their secondary is full of All-District selections on all level. Not predicting a winner but I think it's safe to say that Indian River will be able to match up better with Springs then any other team in playoffs. I am impressed by the play of their secondary, Brooks and James can straight out fly. I believe Spruill is an emerging star and Demetri Payne is All-District selection. I really love what Springs has been able to accomplish and they deserve all of the praise that they are getting. River is a very worthy group also and it will be the game of the year!
They’ve only faced ONE good QB all year,and he only played 1quarter. So,how do you know they’re good. Maury “May” test them,and Highland Springs SURELY will. IR will need to defend the pass with 7 which will take away from their run defense. 4 DBs are NOT enough.
Considering they returned the ENTIRE offensive and defensive lines from last year’s State Finals team(they were all Sophomores),I’m quite sure they’ll have time to get the ball to their skill players. IMHO,THIS TEAM is better than the Dortch led team BECAUSE of the line play. They returned 18 starters from that team last year,replacing the 4 that left with Ali Jennings(WVU commit)among 3 D1 transfers.
ForksUp, I think that there is a chance that HooSprings is either Springer76 or else his double. They both speak (write) almost exactly alike.
Honestly, I don't know who "HooSprings" is!!! He/she sounds just like one of my friends, but I asked him and he said, "it's not me"! So, I have no idea... HooSprings, hit me up, let's talk Springer Ball!! (moosecat2@verizon.net). Happy Thanksgiving to all!ForksUp, I think that there is a chance that HooSprings is either Springer76 or else his double. They both speak (write) almost exactly alike.
Not hardly. See things from different angles & perspectives,like knowing that one of the skill players took an official visit to Notre Dame last Saturday. Do you realize that HS won the title last year WITHOUT their best corner. Now he’s back and they added another D1 transfer corner. So HS only got better and more experienced.ForksUp, I think that there is a chance that HooSprings is either Springer76 or else his double. They both speak (write) almost exactly alike.
I actually like the dialogue Springer brings to the board, his confidence is respectable. But the other guy is a clown. Yes HSHS is a great team with a lot of pieces, but like any other team they have to strap it up and execute with ALL those Hall of Fame ready players! NOBODY is taking anything away from HSHS but the teams left are here for a reason and these games WILL be a test, I can't wait to see who comes out on top! In my humble opinion of course.ForksUp, I think that there is a chance that HooSprings is either Springer76 or else his double. They both speak (write) almost exactly alike.
Clown?!?! Stating facts is a clown?! You poor thing! You say everyone has earned the right to be here,but maybe it’s because of fortunate bracketing. HSHS has been the CLEAR #1 team all year,and have proven it. I’m sorry if the star studded players hurt your feelings,but this talent is developed within this great coaching staff,and kids choosing to play for a winner. I can be humble or I can be confident. If you want to call a little cockiness “clowning”,oh well!
IR hadn’t faced a good QB all year,except 1qtr,and they got exposed. Facing double wings & read options all year don’t help you prepare for a good spread QB,and it ended their season. Now Maury gets to head up 64W to face the Springers.
I too got my first glimpse of IR at OS and really thought IR OL and DL would make a difference. Maury can throw, should be a great matchup next Saturday. That's why they strap it up and play right?!
They scrimmaged before the season started with HSHS winning rather easily. Fact is....NS is the only team to score more than once on the HSHS STARTING defense. Their RB is exceptional! The NS defense got taken apart,but it was JUST A SCRIMMAGE.
No one said there was no reason to even show up. I agree that all the teams are good,but HSHS is on another level. I DID finally find a weakness in yesterday’s game. OVERCONFIDENCE! It led to multiple lapses in intensity and discipline(minor penalties and missed assignments in the first 3 minutes of the game). After that...it was lights out,but that’s the second time that’s happened this year,and if it happens in the next 2 weeks,it could be a dog fight. Someone still has to find a way to score on that defense for 4 qtrs,because HSHS is GONNA score,so it’s gonna take 30+ points to beat HSHS. Don’t see it happening,but we’ll see! Strap’m up boys...come on up 64W Maury! Springers will be waiting!
Ha Yes, He's been better with it though, hoping it'll be a trend. All the players and stats and what sounds good is irrelevent at this time. Execute and avoid mental mistakes. These are kids you can't predict perfection.
Coach J made a comment in the news paper review and he is exactly right! "We absolutely need to play better if it wants to join Hampton and Phoebus as the only schools to win 4 consecutive State Championships." "The mental errors early on, we can't afford those at any point. We've got to make sure we eliminate those."
