@BruiserZ, I understand why you would question all the hype surrounding Maury, but the reality is they are that good. I don't think anyone is handing them the championship especially their opponents. Many do believe the Commodores are the most likely team to win it and and deservedly so. Prior to the regular season they shut out Phoebus in a benefit game. Two of Maury's out of district opponents are defending state champions and the third is Wise a good team from Maryland. Their OOD opponents are a combined 19-5 with Highland Springs and Wise both being 7-1. The Commodores speed, depth, physicality, experience, and coaching are some of their finer qualities.
Kings Fork is a very good team that has played a solid schedule. They have won some very close games (2 in OT) against opponents Maury would handle easily (Nansemond River, Indian River, and Oscar Smith). No disrespect to the Bulldogs, but I do not think their offense is potent enough to match Maury's offensive output.
Warwick has a very fine team with a balanced offensive attack. They have a few athletes who match up well with Maury, but they are just not physical enough.
Green Run from Region A has some very good players and their offense is top notch. Again, the Stallions will struggle against the Commodores on the defensive side of the ball. If they can get involved in a track meet (high scoring game) they might have a small chance.
I agree with
@springer76, if Stone bridge is healthy they are both physical and athletic enough to give Maury a game. Nobody else in Region D has the athletes to match Maury.
I have personally seen most of the contenders in Region C and only a very healthy PH-Roanoke would possibly be capable of beating the Commodores.
I am not handing the Commodores the title, but it's tough to doubt one of the top three public school teams in the State of Virginia. I hope this helps sir.
