So in 2012 for the state semifinal game at 2pm at North Stafford we arrived Friday night after practice and came out and had a HORRIBLE first half. So, the next week we left Friday Morning practiced at Monticello because they were the only HS in Charlottesville to allow us to practice there, went to eat, and had a great night in the hotel for a 12pm kickoff.
Last season we left Friday morning, practiced at Monticello, went to eat, stayed in the same hotel in Charlottesville and got up early Saturday morning and traveled the rest of the way to Lynchburg.
Monticello's hospitality is one of the reasons we played them this cycle instead of similar teams as they have been very helpful during our 2 state title runs. First starting with the AD Barnes when he was there and then Mr. Pearman last year.
The bus ride an have a huge impact on a team that is why we leave early for games and just get around to hang out. When we played Amherst we left at 9am just so we can get there relax and not have to worry.