First off congratulations to those still playing and thank you to those that played and are done until August.
Region A- King & Queen hosting West Point
In the little bit I have been able to watch of both teams, this could be interesting. The QB from K&Q is very good and there is a young group around him that play like a more seasoned group. West Point seems to be young in places as well with maybe a little kore experience on their lines. That’s said I look for a good game with K&Q edging out the Pointers. No rain to deal with this time so maybe we will see both teams on full display.
Region B- Riverheads hosting Central Lunenburg
Really no shock that either are here to play for the region title. Riverheads is coming off of convincing win over Altavista and look to continue the march to state play. Central has been low key dismantling teams with their explosive offense and defense on display last week in their victory over William Campbell. Everyone in the state knows what Riverheads does so no need to beat that dead horse anymore. Central is rather unique, I have seen some spread option, pure spread and double wing. I personally think they are more effective out of the wing but they have a few athletes that can make the spread work too. Of note is #13 as he is about as fast as you will see in pads. I apologize for not knowing his name as listening to the audio from the press box on their Facebook stream is difficult. I see a closer than most expect first half with the Gladiators able to wear down a very good Central team to pull away in the second half.
Region C- Galax hosting Narrows
This could end up being a real war. Galax is as battle tested as any team in 1A and have won those battles. Narrows arguably had a slightly easier schedule but won those games in convincing fashion. You don’t shut out everyone on your schedule and not be legit. That all said I am going to be that guy and say that if Galax comes out flat at all, this Narrows team will thump them. I look for a relatively low scoring game as I think real estate will be at a premium. Turnovers are even more critical than usual and even though I picked Galax in my “pool”, the Green Wave have enough to get by them this year.
Region D- Holston hosting JI Burton
Holston has a QB that is electric and have handled their business all year. JI Burton came out in the rain and laid an egg against a depleted Chilhowie squad to open the season. I like Holston on offense but I am not sold on their defense against better teams. JI Burton has what I believe is enough of both to pull this off and come away with the win.
If I am correct then Riverheads will travel to K&Q while Narrows will travel to JI Burton. This should be an interesting week for sure
Region A- King & Queen hosting West Point
In the little bit I have been able to watch of both teams, this could be interesting. The QB from K&Q is very good and there is a young group around him that play like a more seasoned group. West Point seems to be young in places as well with maybe a little kore experience on their lines. That’s said I look for a good game with K&Q edging out the Pointers. No rain to deal with this time so maybe we will see both teams on full display.
Region B- Riverheads hosting Central Lunenburg
Really no shock that either are here to play for the region title. Riverheads is coming off of convincing win over Altavista and look to continue the march to state play. Central has been low key dismantling teams with their explosive offense and defense on display last week in their victory over William Campbell. Everyone in the state knows what Riverheads does so no need to beat that dead horse anymore. Central is rather unique, I have seen some spread option, pure spread and double wing. I personally think they are more effective out of the wing but they have a few athletes that can make the spread work too. Of note is #13 as he is about as fast as you will see in pads. I apologize for not knowing his name as listening to the audio from the press box on their Facebook stream is difficult. I see a closer than most expect first half with the Gladiators able to wear down a very good Central team to pull away in the second half.
Region C- Galax hosting Narrows
This could end up being a real war. Galax is as battle tested as any team in 1A and have won those battles. Narrows arguably had a slightly easier schedule but won those games in convincing fashion. You don’t shut out everyone on your schedule and not be legit. That all said I am going to be that guy and say that if Galax comes out flat at all, this Narrows team will thump them. I look for a relatively low scoring game as I think real estate will be at a premium. Turnovers are even more critical than usual and even though I picked Galax in my “pool”, the Green Wave have enough to get by them this year.
Region D- Holston hosting JI Burton
Holston has a QB that is electric and have handled their business all year. JI Burton came out in the rain and laid an egg against a depleted Chilhowie squad to open the season. I like Holston on offense but I am not sold on their defense against better teams. JI Burton has what I believe is enough of both to pull this off and come away with the win.
If I am correct then Riverheads will travel to K&Q while Narrows will travel to JI Burton. This should be an interesting week for sure