Rumor from 3A board regarding a transfer to JF

[mike salem]

JF loses a lot this coming year, but if the rumor on the 3A board is true, they may not drop off as severely as originally thought. Grayson Overstreet a 6'2" 205 lb RB from Staunton River, is reportedly transferring to JF this fall. He will be a Jr this coming year and his Sophomore year was extremely impressive. He rushed for over 2,000 yards and was a good receiver out of the backfield. I'm just relaying what I read on the 3A board so Idk if it's accurate. JF still has a lot of players to replace, but this 1 player could make a significant difference.

Overstreet was a major contributor and a big part of SR's turnaround last year. They were a 2-8 team in '14 & jumped to 8-5 last year, making the playoffs for the first time in several years. They played a tough schedule as their opponent's record was 94-58. Their losses were to Jefferson Forest, Northside, Lord Botetourt, William Byrd, and Magna Vista.

 

[SpartanOfYore]

JF loses a lot this coming year, but if the rumor on the 3A board is true, they may not drop off as severely as originally thought. Grayson Overstreet, RB from Staunton River, is reportedly transferring to JF this fall. He will be a Jr this coming year and his Sophomore year was extremely impressive. I'm just relaying what I read on the 3A board so Idk if it's accurate. JF still has a lot of players to replace, but this 1 player could make a significant difference.

Overstreet was a major contributor and a big part of SR's turnaround last year. They were a 2-8 team in '14 & jumped to 7-5 last year, making the playoffs for the first time in several years.

I don't know if JF had any prospects on last year's jv, but if true, Overstreet's presence would go a long way toward plugging the gaping hole in the backfield following the loss of Navy Jones. However, I'm not sure that ultimately will make much of a difference. JF loses so much, and were so suspect defensively against top teams last year, that I don't see one player - even an excellent one - bumping the Cavs up above borderline playoff team status. Would Overstreet be a factor on the defensive side of the ball?

 

[mike salem]

I don't know if JF had any prospects on last year's jv, but if true, Overstreet's presence would go a long way toward plugging the gaping hole in the backfield following the loss of Navy Jones. However, I'm not sure that ultimately will make much of a difference. JF loses so much, and were so suspect defensively against top teams last year, that I don't see one player - even an excellent one - bumping the Cavs up above borderline playoff team status. Would Overstreet be a factor on the defensive side of the ball?

As you say 1 player won't replace all of the players JF is losing to graduation. I do believe Coach Christmas has changed the mindset at JF the last 2 years and they'll probably still find themselves in the playoff mix.

Overstreet is listed at 6'2" 205 & he also plays MLB on defense.

2 years ago no one would have thought JF would go 24-2 so we'll see this year was their success because of a couple special players, a coach, or a combination of the two?

 

[southbottomU]

If true jf becoming transfer capital of SW VA. Remember that Navy Jones was a transfer. When will the recruiting charges start flying?

 

[mike salem]

If true jf becoming transfer capital of SW VA. Remember that Navy Jones was a transfer. When will the recruiting charges start flying?

For a couple of years it was Northside getting William Fleming players. Now it looks like JF is getting the RB's from Altavista and Staunton River possibly now.

 

[AdvocateOfMany434]

I work in the school at Appomattox so I hear the kids talking and usually hear stuff like this first from them. Plus, I know a travel ball (basketball) coach that has ties with some of the S.R. kids and he told me about this as well.

 

[AdvocateOfMany434]

Plus, J.F. has a defensive issue, not a offensive one. Without Overstreet, they will be solid at RB.