Anything can happen any giving night but i don't see anybody beating Altavista this year . It's def one of the the strongest teams they have had in years . There oline is very strong up front very senior heavy with the Best RB in the State. Their defense is playing lights out flying around to the ball. Mixed in with all of that some series speed that can hurt you. Only Team i see giving them a good game is Essex and i think altavista is 14 points better then them. Just my opinion only but I really think it's Altavista to lose this year .
State Runs through Altavista
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Altavista does look good this year but I wouldnt be so sure to say the only team that would give them a run would be Essex. Rappahannock out of Region A is undefeated and have been quoted saying theyre looking towards Altavista seeing as theyve beaten Essex and very confident in doing it again in a few weeks. Essex is still good and while they return most of their players from last years team they dont seem to have the same "It" factor. They dont seem as hungry and focused as a group, i think theyve gotten complacent. As far as a name to know is #2 for Rappahannock who should be in the running with Stone for Altavista as the best running back in the state. I think he has 1600 yds and 30 tds at this point. We shall see who makes it out of Region A in a few weeks to face Altavista
What's been plaguing Essex most of this season has been injuries. I think they've only had a full complement of projected starters in 2 games. Their QB got hurt in the first scrimmage and missed four games before coming back on defense only in the 5th game. When it seemed like everything was going to get back to normal, K&Q forfeited resulting in 2 bye weeks in 3 weeks. Their '23 QB has only been at the position the past 2 games. On top of that a 2-team all-state defensive lineman is out for 2 more weeks. If they can ever get all the right parts back on the field the I suspect they will give any quality team a run for their money.
I agree Altavista is clearly the team to beat and I think they will win the title, but they are beatable and they can lose. Essex is not the only team that could give them problems but so could Rye Cove, a healthy George Wythe, Rapp, and maybe Buffalo Gap and Bath. I favor Altavista.
Patrick Henry Glade Spring. A team with major injuries throughout the year and a shell of what they could have been. They are now healthy. Do not be surprised if the 8th seed in 1D beats Holston.
