Ironically, a former dairy farmer from Nokesville bought a home on a small private lake here in Dinwiddie a few years back. If I remember correctly he played football at Nokesville High. Based on how old that I’m guessing he is, I would guess that would have been in the mid to late 60’s.
The official name has always been Brentsville but before the school moved to its current building in the 60's it was often referred to as Nokesville.
That is junior Tyler Nix.
I think he is responsible for stealing my bacon! Seriously, he played hard and was opening holes. Junior? With the way recruiting is hitting Virginia, Brentsville better sign him real quick for next season. If you know him tell him great job and great season.
Wasn’t Patriot originally supposed to be named Kettle Run?
I believe Patriot was suppose to be Kettle Run and Fauquier jumped all over it and got it named before Prince William County.
I agree! There is talent, But it gets robbed by the private schools and DC High school sports factories. Football and Basketball especially.
Lafayette was to have a top DL last year, was to be a Senior, but left for a private school in FL. But left in mid season and didn’t play locally the rest of season. That did not work out,
Cannot agree with you more! If the talent stayed local, it supports everything in that school system and that community. The fact is when they choose to attend the “NCAA talent factories“ there is collateral loss Across the board.
If he lives in Marshall how is that Kettle Run’s zone? Isn’t that Fauquier?
his family lived in 20186 zip code called New Baltimore back in 2018. A few Neighborhoods down from us. He actually made a visit with Coach Porterfield and the team to check out KR. As expected the facility was no where up to what he was already experiencing at St. Mary’s.
With a notable exception or two, I subscribe to the belief that if you have the talent, they will find you. Those two exceptions are when the team is so bad with such a terrible talent level that even a superstar is handicapped by that situation. Or if the coaching system, and primarily the head coach, is so corrupt that he doesn’t play the best talent because of political reasons.
His sister went to Fauquier. That drive to St. Francis was a nightmare
Transferring for exposure is a weak and worn out excuse. High school coaches recruit and transfer players in to win. That is the only reason. Many people don't know this; Phoebus lost a highly talented speed demon D1 recruit to Dematha that should have been on the field when they played Magna Vista. He was recruited away following the Stags 24-20 victory over Phoebus. The Phantoms lost twice in one game. Be careful wishing for matches with the WCAC. I cannot overstate how devastating it was for the Phantoms to lose that kid. They were never the same after he left. It was even more devastating to the young man to leave Hampton for Hyattsville. You must judge the pointlessness of that kid transferring against the affect Tahj Boyd had on the landscape of NCAAF and the trajectory of Dabo Swinney's career and contracts.
I didn’t have one that’s for sure.
There were almost 700 guys in the transfer portal before noon today. I totally get the public/private debate. Would like to see the breakdown of home districts for everyone at Providence Day. But scholarships aren't as easy to come by as in years past. I wouldn't blame anyone for wanting the coaches, facilities and education if the opportunity is there to give them the best shot at getting an offer 🤷♂️. That's just the nature of the business.
