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I think Essex will be in the mix as always and agree Sussex was fairly young they should be in the mix as well. If I remember Franklin was young as well and should be much improved. I thought WC would be better this year because they were young last year. Not sure what happened to them or how they will fair in 2020. They definitely have the athletes to make some noise in region B.Besides Riverheads and Galax, who are some other teams that we can expect to make some noise next year? Region A as a whole looks as if they could be down. I look for Sussex to be strong. What about C and D and any other teams that could surprise.
Talent drop off at GW???? Wow.... not at GWGW loses a lot and won’t compete for a Regional championship for a couple of years. They have a very talented group of 8th graders.
I believe you see a rematch next year but I hope it’s not a yawner. And I do also think you see a lot of familiar faces. Or usual suspects as you say. I believe riverheads is solid enough to be in the big game until casto steps down and maybe long after. I just see from the west side of the state that one particular team isn’t willing to pass the torch to a more”talented” group even when the numbers don’t lie.
I don’t know what it’s like out east but for the last few year riverheads has dominated that side of the bracket. I still don’t see teams like Essex complaining about their coaches. I don’t see Sussex complaining about the beating they took against a far superior TEAM. I seen teams and fans that look to build the program and hope that one day they earn the respect they work hard for.
I guess it’s just hard to sit back and watch somebody getting beat at half time 45-0 and complain about half time adjustments. Maybe I’m crazy but when that clock rolls in the second half like that my only thought would be Hoping you get all the kids on the bus safely.
Truth be told GW has nothing to hang their heads about this year. Record speaks for itself. Just can’t blame someone else when another TEAM is actually better on game day than you are. Instead of trying to find someone else to blame need to ask yourself as a parent or fan what can I do to help make it better....just a thought. Don’t impeach Harner. Some of you never have given the man a chance
That’s the way it’s always been and will always be at GW.I believe you see a rematch next year but I hope it’s not a yawner. And I do also think you see a lot of familiar faces. Or usual suspects as you say. I believe riverheads is solid enough to be in the big game until casto steps down and maybe long after. I just see from the west side of the state that one particular team isn’t willing to pass the torch to a more”talented” group even when the numbers don’t lie.
I don’t know what it’s like out east but for the last few year riverheads has dominated that side of the bracket. I still don’t see teams like Essex complaining about their coaches. I don’t see Sussex complaining about the beating they took against a far superior TEAM. I seen teams and fans that look to build the program and hope that one day they earn the respect they work hard for.
I guess it’s just hard to sit back and watch somebody getting beat at half time 45-0 and complain about half time adjustments. Maybe I’m crazy but when that clock rolls in the second half like that my only thought would be Hoping you get all the kids on the bus safely.
Truth be told GW has nothing to hang their heads about this year. Record speaks for itself. Just can’t blame someone else when another TEAM is actually better on game day than you are. Instead of trying to find someone else to blame need to ask yourself as a parent or fan what can I do to help make it better....just a thought. Don’t impeach Harner. Some of you never have given the man a chance
Ye I agree teams get trigger happy but not just against Riverheads. Most coaches dont have the patience to get 3 or 4 yds at a time. They want that home run. I truly believe if Galax never threw a pass they win.I agree with you. Establish the run, then pass. Sounds like something that might get you about 4 titles in a row. If galax would have came out running in the first few possessions like they did in the second half might have been a different ball game. Who knows? Teams get trigger happy against riverheads and can’t say I blame em. If you knew you were about to fight MIke Tyson you’d probably be thinking about swinging a haymaker too. I know it would cross my mind. Instead the first little while you’d better be thinking about bobbing and weaving...lol
As for Harner don’t necessarily believe what you hear on here. I’ve never outside of this forum ever heard a bad word about the guy. His numbers should speak volumes in wythe co. Hell im sure the other two teams around here would embrace him and be glad to have him as their coach
Heck all we heard all year is how soft he is.....the smaller back is a load in his own right, they have two different running styles. Keaton hits the whole hard and runs down hill while Denver even with size was more patient waiting on things to open up but would lower that shoulder when he had to.....both styles work pretty well in our blocking schemes.....looking foward to next yearI agree with Gladiatorfencepatrol, that would have been a 10-14 point Galax win if they had fed Brown. Now that said I am not sure they could run the lighter back repeatedly and gotten it done but Brown was a load to bring down. IMO in 1A its rare to have a back that big that has enough wiggle to be that effective at evading and with the ability to straight run over people. I will watch it again but he was impressive in person for sure.
I figured Chilhowie would be right back in the thick of it in region D next year?????Unless Chilhowie’s recruitment efforts are increased in the off season we’re in for long, short season.
I figured Chilhowie would be right back in the thick of it in region D next year?????
I agree here we may compete for one if we get a few to go our way that aren't supposed to. But if the cards fall like they should 6-4 is going to be a good record for 2 years. Once that group you're talking about comes up oh boy watch out. If you're gonna beat GW do it in the next 2-3 years after that its at least 2 years of handing out beatings lol.GW loses a lot and won’t compete for a Regional championship for a couple of years. They have a very talented group of 8th graders.
i think the freshman class they have is better than the 8th grade class. just my opinion.GW loses a lot and won’t compete for a Regional championship for a couple of years. They have a very talented group of 8th graders.
I agree here we may compete for one if we get a few to go our way that aren't supposed to. But if the cards fall like they should 6-4 is going to be a good record for 2 years. Once that group you're talking about comes up oh boy watch out. If you're gonna beat GW do it in the next 2-3 years after that its at least 2 years of handing out beatings lol.
But to the teams who should compete
Essex
Sussex
Auburn
Narrows (If they build on this season they'll be good)
PH
Holston (maybe few things need to go right)
and Skillman, he will be missed he was almost automatic, he missed very few extra points in his career@MT FAN 91, how many starters will the Maroon Tide lose? I know Brown and Johnson were seniors on O but curious about the line and the defense. The freshman LB played well and will be a monster as he gains even more experience, definitely a player for the state to watch in the coming years. For Riverheads, I think on Offense its 4 (QB, Center, both TE's) and Defense its 5 (both DT's, DE, 2 DB's).
I thought you guys did a great job this year losing as many starters as you did. Hats off to you.We will definitely be in a rebuilding stage. I guess it depends on how the rest of the region shapes up.
The 9th grade team is pretty damn good lol thats why im saying over the next 2 year cause when the 7th grade is 10th the 8th is 11th and the 9th is 12th its over for 99% of teams we playi think the freshman class they have is better than the 8th grade class. just my opinion.
With PH committing to a wing type offense, do they have enough coming back from this year to carry on what they started this year. I am all in if they can stick with it and establish their identity as a smashmouth team. Teams don't like to get hit when on defense and most spread teams just don't punish the defense enough when they are on the field. That's a point our friend @mmqp has made for a few years with 1A teams. If you cant get under center at times and just run over people, you better be exceptional at what you do.
rhs srs played 3 years of varsity went 40 and 3 in 3 seasons, and 3 titles, i went back and seen if Skillman was kicker in 2016, he was not, so smiley and Armstrong have a chance to go out with winning 4 rings all 4 years what a accomplishment that would be@MT FAN 91, how many starters will the Maroon Tide lose? I know Brown and Johnson were seniors on O but curious about the line and the defense. The freshman LB played well and will be a monster as he gains even more experience, definitely a player for the state to watch in the coming years. For Riverheads, I think on Offense its 4 (QB, Center, both TE's) and Defense its 5 (both DT's, DE, 2 DB's).
Galax had the team to beat Riverheads this year. A couple plays here and there and its a different outcome.These spread teams could learn so much from Brad Bradley. His spread teams were never afraid to knock the crap out of their opponents. He also did something else that teams never attempt to do and that is to mess with the psyche of Riverheads and Coach Casto, I may not necessarily like that type of sportsmanship, but he knew how to get under Coach Casto's skin.
Most importantly, teams MUST get better at playcalling. Riverheads is just miles ahead of everyone else in that department.. I mean, dont get me wrong, they're ahead of all the teams in 1A and most if not all of 2A as it is, but their playcalling is nearly flawless by years end while everyone else is still floundering. It seems like Sussex and Galax are right on the cusp of what it takes, next year will be intriguing. The rest of 1A needs to take notes. Meanwhile Riverheads are the kings.
Any freshman that move up for the playoffs after the JV season is over dont receive rings. You have to be practicing with the varsity and dress out on Fridays in order to get a ring as a freshman.Bama: Since Riverheads routinely moves freshmen up to varsity for the playoffs, I guess I was assuming that at least some of this year's seniors were ALREADY getting their fourth rings.