Elite Teams:
GW
Martinsville
Don't have to say nothing else. These two teams win. The seniors from both teams have been to states for the past 3-4 years.
Next level down from elite:
Halifax. James Smith Jr. & Zion Bailey lead this team. I think they make noise in the 5a playoffs especially after seeing Henrico and Highland Springs play a couple weeks ago. Halifax is defensive oriented and has already beaten the Dawgs this year and GW could be next. I don't have them as elite (loses to Franklin Co and Person are ahhhhhh
) but they still are one of the toughest teams in the state, blue collar, that can make some noise. Coach Williams has himself a darn good team in South Boston.
Team that can beat any of those 3 teams on any given night:
Franklin County. GW always struggled when they go to Rocky Mount. FC has beaten Heritage, Glass, Halifax, Fleming and PH. Very solid resume going into 6a conference
Sleeper:
Bassett. Wouldn't be surprised to see them sneak into the 4a playoffs this year. Have a much easier road than GW.
Most improved:
Patrick County. These guys have a lot of heart. They've had some tough times in Stuart but they come into the Dog House and give the 2 time defending state champs a scare. They're doing the right things to get that program back in order.
Most disappointing:
Tunstall. They have talent but just can't seem to put it together. Maybe time for new direction of that program, at least I hope so. IMO, this Tunstall team should've at least won 7-10 games this year.
Magna Vista. The talent is just not there. The guys are playing hard and that's all you can ask for.
GW
Martinsville
Don't have to say nothing else. These two teams win. The seniors from both teams have been to states for the past 3-4 years.
Next level down from elite:
Halifax. James Smith Jr. & Zion Bailey lead this team. I think they make noise in the 5a playoffs especially after seeing Henrico and Highland Springs play a couple weeks ago. Halifax is defensive oriented and has already beaten the Dawgs this year and GW could be next. I don't have them as elite (loses to Franklin Co and Person are ahhhhhh
) but they still are one of the toughest teams in the state, blue collar, that can make some noise. Coach Williams has himself a darn good team in South Boston.Team that can beat any of those 3 teams on any given night:
Franklin County. GW always struggled when they go to Rocky Mount. FC has beaten Heritage, Glass, Halifax, Fleming and PH. Very solid resume going into 6a conference
Sleeper:
Bassett. Wouldn't be surprised to see them sneak into the 4a playoffs this year. Have a much easier road than GW.
Most improved:
Patrick County. These guys have a lot of heart. They've had some tough times in Stuart but they come into the Dog House and give the 2 time defending state champs a scare. They're doing the right things to get that program back in order.
Most disappointing:
Tunstall. They have talent but just can't seem to put it together. Maybe time for new direction of that program, at least I hope so. IMO, this Tunstall team should've at least won 7-10 games this year.
Magna Vista. The talent is just not there. The guys are playing hard and that's all you can ask for.
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