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looking at the updated 3a rankings are there any teams that have been slept on that can pull off the big upsets and make the run to semis/final? Teams that will be playing there best football now in upcoming weeks. My final 4 is Phoebus/JM - Brookville/ SR. Can’t see any sleepers but I’m sure there will be 1.
 
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looking at the updated 3a rankings are there any teams that have been slept on that can pull off the big upsets and make the run to semis/final? Teams that will be playing there best football now in upcoming weeks. My final 4 is Phoebus/JM - Brookville/ SR. Can’t see any sleepers but I’m sure there will be 1.
Can't speak on your other picks but Heritage will win region C. No other team in the region is even close to being able to beat them. Their offense is very efficient because they have a strong run game (44 points per game) and their defense is only giving up 12 points per game. Brookville would be the only team that might challenge them but even so, Heritage would win by at least 2 touchdowns as they did in the regular season.
 
looking at the updated 3a rankings are there any teams that have been slept on that can pull off the big upsets and make the run to semis/final? Teams that will be playing there best football now in upcoming weeks. My final 4 is Phoebus/JM - Brookville/ SR. Can’t see any sleepers but I’m sure there will be 1.
Heritage might be a sleeper to make it to the semi's. Lol
 
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looking at the updated 3a rankings are there any teams that have been slept on that can pull off the big upsets and make the run to semis/final? Teams that will be playing there best football now in upcoming weeks. My final 4 is Phoebus/JM - Brookville/ SR. Can’t see any sleepers but I’m sure there will be 1.
James Monroe is not good. I don't even consider them a sleeper. BUT as weak as the region they are in they might just slide into the final 4.
 
Just for clarification, I am NOT a Heritage fan. Just someone who has been around high school football for a long time that recognizes a team with championship qualities.

As far as sleepers, I'm going to say TJ to make it out of Region B. I know they're in first place but traditionally speaking, they haven't been very good. I think this is the year that they at least win their region.
 
Apparently 3A should just playing now and get ready for basketball. Why should the rest of 3A show up since Heritage is going to win it all anyway?
 
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Just for clarification, I am NOT a Heritage fan. Just someone who has been around high school football for a long time that recognizes a team with championship qualities.

As far as sleepers, I'm going to say TJ to make it out of Region B. I know they're in first place but traditionally speaking, they haven't been very good. I think this is the year that they at least win their region.
Looks like TJ vs JM for that region but who knows since it’s so weak
 
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That's a great question oldsport74. It is a good idea to get ready for basketball season though. Mark my word, they will run through 3A west without any major problems. Phoebus will put up a fight but with same results. Heritage already getting sized up for the rings. Pioneer's on a mission.
 
Heritage already getting sizedupfor the rings. Pioneer'son a mission.wow. Really. Pioneer 4life..you willing to take that all the way to the bank. Big words.. Not going to happen, keep sleeping.. Or wake up and smell the coffee..
 
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I can agree Heritage runs through 3C and that Heritage is good. I've seen them this year. But from there I'd put on the brakes. Staunton River is very good and has quality wins to show it. Heritage has quality wins but also took a loss. My confidence of Heritage beating SR is not high. I think it will be a great game but I pick SR. Phoebus I don't know much about other than they are strong year after year so I would hold off on that ring order
 
That's a great question oldsport74. It is a good idea to get ready for basketball season though. Mark my word, they will run through 3A west without any major problems. Phoebus will put up a fight but with same results. Heritage already getting sized up for the rings. Pioneer's on a mission.
Staunton River will roll you guys
 
SR is just not athletic enough, we will beat SR by at least 14+. I question if they even get out of 3D. I feel Brookville will be our stiffest competition until the state championship game.
 
That's a great question oldsport74. It is a good idea to get ready for basketball season though. Mark my word, they will run through 3A west without any major problems. Phoebus will put up a fight but with same results. Heritage already getting sized up for the rings. Pioneer's on a mission.

Lol. Good luck is all I will say. This Phoebus team is nothing like the last two 3A saw. Best QB since Tajh Boyd with 5 good WRs who have all done damage this year and 3 good D1 caliber running backs and a defense that gives up 6 ppg. Go ahead and get sized up for the rings but make sure you don't put the order in lol.
 
SR is just not athletic enough, we will beat SR by at least 14+. I question if they even get out of 3D. I feel Brookville will be our stiffest competition until the state championship game.
SR offense gonna be too physical for Heritage defense. With that said. Weather could be the deciding factor. If it's really cold and windy or raining, which it very well could be, that may make for a long day for the more "athletic" team. Time will tell.
 
Phoebus fan..... heritage is on a mission and you guys are just going to be in the way....we going to do what Blacksburg did last year.
 
Byrd would have beat Staunton River by atleast 2 touchdowns if Basham had played.
I won't argue that, could be true. Byrd is good and Basham is a game changer. My point was about pioneer and others confidence and overlooking the strength of their opponents . Heritage is good but Pioneer would pick them to beat the Hokies by 2+ TDs if they were on the schedule
 
I won't argue that, could be true. Byrd is good and Basham is a game changer. My point was about pioneer and others confidence and overlooking the strength of their opponents . Heritage is good but Pioneer would pick them to beat the Hokies by 2+ TDs if they were on the schedule
I don’t much about Heritage, but if they can play disciplined defense against Staunton River they should be able to win by a few scores.
 
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I think you said something similar about Heritage beating EC Glass and I think the Botetourt and Byrd people said the same about Staunton River.
Man, pioneer4life is a big time heritage homer. He has an issue with SR. He's mad that Overstreet has outshined his boy Davis. Oh and at the beginning of the season he called for Heritage to go undefeated and for SR to go 6-4. He had them losing to JF,LB, WB, and PH. That makes him 0 for 4 in my book. Fixing to be 0 for 5 after this Friday night.
 
Naw boys I just keep it real. Not saying SR is a bad team, just saying they can not compete with heritage. I knew SR was probably going to beat all teams listed above but just hoped they lost. I just can not cheer for them because chucky has been running his mouth from day one. Its all in fun...I really do believe SR has no chance to beat Heritage though. I know all I need to know about Phoebus, they lost last year to Blacksburg, so obviously not world beaters. I know Phoebus had a great team in the "past" but this is not a history thread. We talking about this year. See you guys in December.
 
I have to lean to toward any team with recent playoff participation, especially when they have been competitive in the playoffs. I would take an MV or Hopewell over any supposed surprise team.

Sorry DSH, I don't give TJ a chance of making it far.
 
I have to lean to toward any team with recent playoff participation, especially when they have been competitive in the playoffs. I would take an MV or Hopewell over any supposed surprise team.

Sorry DSH, I don't give TJ a chance of making it far.
I don’t know my friend. They have some very questionable games but IMO they’ve played a pretty solid schedule in the second half of the season.
 
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Ahh buddy, you are on the GW, Varina, TJ, train. (Stick with GW and Varina, that way you won't be disappointed!).

Just teasing. I just don't have much faith in any team that makes the playoffs for the first time in..., like forever.
 
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BTW, it looks like your Rams did ok in their recent scrimmage? I don't guess you went?
Oh yeah I went. My Rams got beat bad by Liberty. My boys will be fine. I'm passing on the VCU game Friday to see my Varina boys play Springs. They're hyped up about it and I love seeing young men enthused about playing sports and doing positive things. I'm happy for the kids and Coach Stu Brown. Really really really good man, plus he's from my neck of the woods.
 
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You are just getting old. I remember when you would walk through molten lava to get to a Rams game. Now look at you. Giving your tickets away. ''Tis 'tis, you have lost your way in life, my friend.

Your dad back in town and going with you?
 
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You are just getting old. I remember when you would walk through molten lava to get to a Rams game. Now look at you. Giving your tickets away. ''Tis 'tis, you have lost your way in life, my friend.

Your dad back in town and going with you?
Yessssir! He’ll be there. He’s giving up his VCU ticket too. He actually convinced me to go to the Varina/Springs game. Sad thing is DP, VCU plays UVA on the 17th, the same day of round 2 of the playoffs. If my Danville boys happen to play Salem or Glass, somebody will be getting free VCU/UVA tickets. They are going for 200$ on StubHub :eek::oops::confused:;)
 
That would be a nice dilemma to have.

I've told my family and friends, get married or die on a football Friday, or Saturday, and I'll see you on Sunday. And I'm serious.
 
Naw boys I just keep it real. Not saying SR is a bad team, just saying they can not compete with heritage. I knew SR was probably going to beat all teams listed above but just hoped they lost. I just can not cheer for them because chucky has been running his mouth from day one. Its all in fun...I really do believe SR has no chance to beat Heritage though. I know all I need to know about Phoebus, they lost last year to Blacksburg, so obviously not world beaters. I know Phoebus had a great team in the "past" but this is not a history thread. We talking about this year. See you guys in December.
C'mon @Pioneer 4life I like reading your posts because they are entertaining but now you just sound crazy. You said you know all you need to know about Phoebus based on what happened last year but then you say it's not a history thread and you're talking about this year. Which is it? Last year or this year?
 
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VolNation you right. It doesn't make sense but they disrespecting my squad. Just let me be...I was trying to get in a dig on Phoebus not winning states in a while and you stole my moment. Lol.
 
I know all I need to know about Phoebus, they lost last year to Blacksburg, so obviously not world beaters. I know Phoebus had a great team in the "past" but this is not a history thread. We talking about this year. See you guys in December.

You're confusing. You say it's not a history thread and we're talking about this year and say all you need to know is about Phoebus losing LAST year. Phoebus lost that game due to terrible QB play and trust me they have a lot better QB this year. This team is nothing like last year's team.

and after a google search yall lost to Blacksburg too...wtf???
 
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