There were sooo many good teams in 4a. Best football in the state was played in 4a last year. It won’t be like that again for a while. Can you imagine if Lake Taylor wasn’t down last year??? WOW!
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I know it's early, but it doesn't seem to be the same as last year. Last summer we all pretty much had the same top ten list, just in varying orders. That doesn't appear to be the case for this upcoming season.There were sooo many good teams in 4a. Best football in the state was played in 4a last year. It won’t be like that again for a while. Can you imagine if Lake Taylor wasn’t down last year??? WOW!
I understandwhat your saying but for years in 4A the best 2 teams always met in the semifinals. In the late 2000 the Salem Amherst game was the best 2 teams only way you could honestly get the best 2 teams in championship game would be to play 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 in semi.Two best teams played in the state championship and I feel like it's a disrespect to Louisa's remarkable season to call any team, the second best. Louisa went on the road and beat Monacan (beat Bird and Manchester), Dinwiddie (beat Salem at Salem and ran away with everyone on their schedule) and then beats the best defensive team in 4a. Two best teams played for all of the marbles. Everything else is just subjective Monday Morning QB talk.
I hear you. But there is no perfect answer. You know how it would go, the year they tried your formula, the best two teams would be 1 & 4!I understandwhat your saying but for years in 4A the best 2 teams always met in the semifinals. In the late 2000 the Salem Amherst game was the best 2 teams only way you could honestly get the best 2 teams in championship game would be to play 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 in semi.
According to CalPreps:
According to VHSL-Reference:
1. Salem
2. Louisa
3. Dinwiddie
4. Blacksburg
5. Monacan
6. Lafayette
7. King's Fork
8. Sherando
9. Eastern View
10. Deep Creek
11. Millbrook
12. Amherst
13. EC Glass
http://www.vhsl-reference.com/ratingsmainpage_gy.cfm?GY=2017&DIVISION=4
I lean towards the VHSL-Reference's top 10, but I'd shuffle the last few a little bit.
Well, without a comprehensive examination and evaluation, Sherando looks like they may be my top team. Hammy has told us a lot about the team in the last year. Lots of talent that starts with Entsminger, their future all state QB.I agree with @hamspear. Lets start talking about who has what for this upcoming season.
@mbonape1, I agree with you totally about how sound Class 4 was last season; however, there may be more parity this season throughout Class 4.
After getting back on top can Louisa keep it rolling? With the loss of their top stars can Salem, Blacksburg, Dinwiddie, Lafayette and Monacan be able to stay in the mix? Is LT and Courtland set to make another run? Will perennial powers EV and Sherando with some sound returning players and very good qbs make the long run? And yes, DSH will GW Danville and Amherst find a defense to go with their explosive offense?
Even with the loss of a some good players I look for Glass, Deep Creek, and Kings Fork to be major players.
Let start the debate!
If Salem plays for a 4th straight State title it will have to do it without any proven playmakers.It’ll be the same old same old. Sherando, Widdie and EV, Lafayette (maybe Creek & LT having some say-so) with D being the deepest. I think Salem, Glass, GW and Blacksburg/JF/ Amherst(depends on the new coach at BB) will be the teams to be teams to beat in D in that order. Will more than likely be another who from the East will play Salem for the championship.
Thats a good question. They lost their starting qb, two defensive studs in Erwin and Burden plus some interior lineman. 18 seniors lost out if 38 on the roster.I’m interested to know what Lafayette will look like. They have continuously been there every year in the past few years. They run silent all the time.
I don’t doubt it. They’ve done it before. They bring back a good portion of those linemen and bring back their QB. 9-1/8-2 regular season (depends on how Amherst and B.B. looks, Widdie on the road early). Could go 10-0...My dark horse for D will be Glass. They have a defense and capable playmakers. The rest of the teams in D are a huge question mark.If Salem plays for a 4th straight State title it will have to do it without any proven playmakers.
Courtland is the hot ticket in the Fredie burg area as they were picked as the team to watch out for next year. This selection is soley based on re turning talent and the team overall potential. The Cougars and EV will either be 9-1 or 10-0 with the game at Courtland being the game of the year and deciding factor for the Fredericksburg. With the loss of Hunter, #1 reciever, top LB and top O-lineman they will be hard pressed to be as dominate as ladt yrar. However with thier soft schedule, depending on Courtland game they will be 9-1 or run the table. As far ad JM, they are on a backwards track and will be down, but thier division is very week, so should get into playoffs. If the Courtland offense plays up to thier potential and a young but very big and talented D-line plays to thier exoected potential then the Cougars are going to be one tough nut to crack.
May I ask how? Why so much optimism?Courtland is the hot ticket in the Fredie burg area as they were picked as the team to watch out for next year. This selection is soley based on re turning talent and the team overall potential. The Cougars and EV will either be 9-1 or 10-0 with the game at Courtland being the game of the year and deciding factor for the Fredericksburg. With the loss of Hunter, #1 reciever, top LB and top O-lineman they will be hard pressed to be as dominate as ladt yrar. However with thier soft schedule, depending on Courtland game they will be 9-1 or run the table. As far ad JM, they are on a backwards track and will be down, but thier division is very week, so should get into playoffs. If the Courtland offense plays up to thier potential and a young but very big and talented D-line plays to thier exoected potential then the Cougars are going to be one tough nut to crack.
You saying you guys gonna beat Eastern View too?Yes will beat Louisa at home.
ill believe it when it comes from someone that isn't a Courtland fanYou saying you guys gonna beat Eastern View too?
41-7 to Louisa and 55-13 to Eastern View with all starters out by halftime for EVI just don’t see the optimism. Didn’t Courtland get blown out by Louisa and EV? They did play Stafford tough but still wasn’t close to a win. Shunticlair is that you?
Salem doesn't have any multi headed monsters. We opt for mules instead
I agree Southy.. Salem's success will depend who steps up to be consistent playmakers to make a run this year. While the mules should be strong on both sides of the line, Gladden will need a few more capable receivers than just Close to make some catches and provide a deep threat so to speak. Some good rbs moving up from JV but not sure they will have a pounding, grind it out runner like Owen, Ramsey or Hale. Those dudes were a tough out!If Salem plays for a 4th straight State title it will have to do it without any proven playmakers.