Top 10's ?

[the___kid07]

1. Essex (continuing to beat top 10 ranked teams, defense is the real deal)
2. Riverheads (only losses to good 2a teams)
3. Colonial Beach (tough freaking kids, don't sleep on em)
4. Sussex ( elite defense but can they get their offense going?
5. Galax (someone wanna let me know about this team?)
6. William Campbell (good QB but what else?)
7. Narrows (again dont know the west so someone fill me in here?)
8. Northumberland (Palmer & other athletes will win them a playoff game but can only carry a team so far)
9. West Point (couldn't pull off a win against young talented KW.... so who is their biggest W on their resume???)
10. Westmoreland (decent nothing great, Essex shut down "supposed" top RB & WR in NND)
11. GW? (Where do y'all think they fit in?

Let's see what y'all have as your top 10???

 

[RedPrideNation_RollPride]

I would have it like this:
1:Sussex
2:Essex
3:Galax
4:Riverheads
5:Colonial Beach
6:Narrows
7:William Campbell
8: GW
9: Chilhowie
10:Northumberland

Just my opinion based off of board comments as well as film.

 

[Eaglepride89]

Essex #1 in state?!? I think Riverheads still has that until proven otherwise. And Sussex #4?! I think they’re the best team in the region and more battle tested as well.

1. Essex (continuing to beat top 10 ranked teams, defense is the real deal)
2. Riverheads (only losses to good 2a teams)
3. Colonial Beach (tough freaking kids, don't sleep on em)
4. Sussex ( elite defense but can they get their offense going?
5. Galax (someone wanna let me know about this team?)
6. William Campbell (good QB but what else?)
7. Narrows (again dont know the west so someone fill me in here?)
8. Northumberland (Palmer & other athletes will win them a playoff game but can only carry a team so far)
9. West Point (couldn't pull off a win against young talented KW.... so who is their biggest W on their resume???)
10. Westmoreland (decent nothing great, Essex shut down "supposed" top RB & WR in NND)
11. GW? (Where do y'all think they fit in?

Let's see what y'all have as your top 10???

 

[obguthr]

1 Essex
2 Galax
3 Sussex central
4 Riverheads
5 Colonial Beach
6 Chilhowie
7 Northumberland
8 Grundy
9 Narrows
10 George Wythe-Wytheville

 

[the___kid07]

Essex #1 in state?!? I think Riverheads still has that until proven otherwise. And Sussex #4?! I think they’re the best team in the region and more battle tested as well.

Let's see yours....

 

[Eaglepride89]

I can’t do a Top 10 State because I haven’t seen teams outside the region.

 

[obguthr]

1.
5. Galax (someone wanna let me know about this team?)

Coached by Mark Dixon, former all-American offensive lineman at UVA and the Miami Dolphins. They have two losses, to C2 contender Glenvar and C3 Northside. Of the games they have won, they have won by an average of 40 points. They were beating Bland 68-0 at halftime last week. Their signature wins are over George Wythe (by 37) and over C2 Fort Chiswell (by 27).

 

[the___kid07]

I can’t do a Top 10 State because I haven’t seen teams outside the region.

I'm curious to your top 5 in the region then?

 

[Xcross]

1 Essex
2 Galax
3 Sussex central
4 Riverheads
5 Colonial Beach
6 Chilhowie
7 Northumberland
8 Grundy
9 Narrows
10 George Wythe-Wytheville

#1 thru #4 in any order ! Depends on the weather and how healthy they are , Riverheads should be healthy by the semi game . If they are still in it . jmo

 

[Eaglepride89]

I'm curious to your top 5 in the region then?

1. Sussex
2. Essex
3. CB
4. N’land
5. W&L

 

[obguthr]

1. Sussex
2. Essex
3. CB
4. N’land
5. W&L

That sounds just about right. I do think Essex is better than Sussex though. Unless the Drifters pull the upset in their rematch against one of them, I think we'll see the "sex" teams settle it on the field.

 

[Eaglepride89]

That sounds just about right. I do think Essex is better than Sussex though. Unless the Drifters pull the upset in their rematch against one of them, I think we'll see the "sex" teams settle it on the field.

I only have Sussex above Essex based on the fact that they beat them in a head-to-head already and I believe they played tougher competition overall compared to Essex. Like @the___kid07 stated above, Sussex and Essex both have a very solid defense but to me both offenses are the “chink in the armor”

 

[the___kid07]

I only have Sussex above Essex based on the fact that they beat them in a head-to-head already and I believe they played tougher competition overall compared to Essex. Like @the___kid07 stated above, Sussex and Essex both have a very solid defense but to me both offenses are the “chink in the armor”

I believe this Essex team is vastly improved from the one that lost to Sussex in week 1. Much more balanced team offensively and the defense has only gotten better, only let up 56 points all year and half that amount came from 3a Thomas Jefferson. Sussex has dropped 2 games since then and I don't know how much improved their offense has become with the addition of their RB, heard some rumblings that he was feuding a bit with the coaching staff. ESSEX wins a rematch IMO especially when it's gonna be in Tappahannock

 

[Eaglepride89]

I believe this Essex team is vastly improved from the one that lost to Sussex in week 1. Much more balanced team offensively and the defense has only gotten better, only let up 56 points all year and half that amount came from 3a Thomas Jefferson. Sussex has dropped 2 games since then and I don't know how much improved their offense has become with the addition of their RB, heard some rumblings that he was feuding a bit with the coaching staff. ESSEX wins a rematch IMO especially when it's gonna be in Tappahannock

Maybe so, but Essex has only been challenged once in the past 4-5 weeks and that’s CB (and they struggled against them offensively) and I can’t say their offense really improved against sub par competition but we will see. I think in a Sussex/Essex rematch, it’s still a close game.

 

[TIGER...NATION]

I can understand Essex being ranked above Sussex but CB? CB has lost to both Essex and Sussex. Sussex has lost to a 3A and a 2A school. Now I must say from what I have read on here CB will be a tough out for anyone(I hope my Tigers is on the opposite side of the bracket lol). Also we all are getting ahead of ourselves because Sussex has alot to improve on if they expect to get to CB or Essex. From a trusted source...'this is not the Sussex of old"...so it will be good if they can just survive the first round of two. As far as king of 1A...you have to go with Riverheads. I saw first hand(even though it was last yr) that the system alone can win it ALL.

 

[Eaglepride89]

I can understand Essex being ranked above Sussex but CB? CB has lost to both Essex and Sussex. Sussex has lost to a 3A and a 2A school. Now I must say from what I have read on here CB will be a tough out for anyone(I hope my Tigers is on the opposite side of the bracket lol). Also we all are getting ahead of ourselves because Sussex has alot to improve on if they expect to get to CB or Essex. From a trusted source...'this is not the Sussex of old"...so it will be good if they can just survive the first round of two. As far as king of 1A...you have to go with Riverheads. I saw first hand(even though it was last yr) that the system alone can win it ALL.

That’s where I’ll disagree (in regards to getting ahead of ourselves). This region is weak and kinda always has been. There are only 3 teams with a chance of winning the region: Essex, Sussex, and CB. 4-8 seeds are just there to fill spots, so I do expect to see all 3 of those teams in the 2nd round. I do believe CB is the darkhorse to watch out for. They almost beat Sussex and if they could’ve just scored on one offensive possession, would’ve beat Essex. I honestly believe this is the year that a team can bring the title back to the region

 

[SCHSTiger]

I believe this Essex team is vastly improved from the one that lost to Sussex in week 1. Much more balanced team offensively and the defense has only gotten better, only let up 56 points all year and half that amount came from 3a Thomas Jefferson. Sussex has dropped 2 games since then and I don't know how much improved their offense has become with the addition of their RB, heard some rumblings that he was feuding a bit with the coaching staff. ESSEX wins a rematch IMO especially when it's gonna be in Tappahannock

You heard rumblings? From what source?

Let me clear this up for you. Their is no “feud” between a Sussex player and the coaching staff. Those players respect those coaches and, unlike what I read on this board about some other programs, the Sussex staff has has complete control over the team and the program. I watched from the stands at a game earlier this year when Sussex had a scuffle with an opponent after a play. If you had seen how it was handled by the coaches you would know very clearly who is in charge.

Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A. They lost to a Greensville team that is 2a and Greensville lost to Thomas Jefferson (top dog in 3a) by 1 point. William Campbell lost to that same TJ team by quite a bit more, but clearly Greensville just had a bad night and should have blown the doors off of Sussex.

The point is that Sussex has no chance in the region A playoffs. There is simply no evidence to prove that the team has a chance.

But there is no feud! It was irresponsible to write that!

 

[TrojanFan22560]

If I were to rank the teams it would look like this:

1. Riverheads, returning champs and havent lost to any 1A teams.
2. Galax, always tough and well coached
3.. Sussex, beat Essex 8-0 first game of season, also havent lost to any 1A teams.
4. Essex, big win over 3B #1 Thomas Jefferson (Richmond)
5. William Cambell, lost to TJ Richmond
6. Colonial Beach, close losses to Essex and Sussex
7. Narrows, havent lost to a 1A
8. George Wythe, beat Chilhowie
9. Chilhowie
10. Grundy

I don't see anyone outside of the top 5 making it to the final 4. Obviously I havent seen any of the teams out west play so there could be a surprise come out of SWVA.

 

[MT FAN 91]

You heard rumblings? From what source?

Let me clear this up for you. Their is no “feud” between a Sussex player and the coaching staff. Those players respect those coaches and, unlike what I read on this board about some other programs, the Sussex staff has has complete control over the team and the program. I watched from the stands at a game earlier this year when Sussex had a scuffle with an opponent after a play. If you had seen how it was handled by the coaches you would know very clearly who is in charge.

Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A. They lost to a Greensville team that is 2a and Greensville lost to Thomas Jefferson (top dog in 3a) by 1 point. William Campbell lost to that same TJ team by quite a bit more, but clearly Greensville just had a bad night and should have blown the doors off of Sussex.

The point is that Sussex has no chance in the region A playoffs. There is simply no evidence to prove that the team has a chance.

But there is no feud! It was irresponsible to write that!

Most people on here have Sussex in their top 4 1A teams in the state not just their region, have not heard anyone say they didn't have a chance.

 

[Essex Trojan1]

You heard rumblings? From what source?

Let me clear this up for you. Their is no “feud” between a Sussex player and the coaching staff. Those players respect those coaches and, unlike what I read on this board about some other programs, the Sussex staff has has complete control over the team and the program. I watched from the stands at a game earlier this year when Sussex had a scuffle with an opponent after a play. If you had seen how it was handled by the coaches you would know very clearly who is in charge.

Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A. They lost to a Greensville team that is 2a and Greensville lost to Thomas Jefferson (top dog in 3a) by 1 point. William Campbell lost to that same TJ team by quite a bit more, but clearly Greensville just had a bad night and should have blown the doors off of Sussex.

The point is that Sussex has no chance in the region A playoffs. There is simply no evidence to prove that the team has a chance.

But there is no feud! It was irresponsible to write that!

“Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A.

C’mon Man!!!! All this just because some posters don’t rank your team where you think they should be?! They are opinions. It’s not that serious. Just so you know, Essex actually Played 3A #1 seed Thomas Jefferson in game 5 this year. Essex won 38-30. Essex was up 24-3 with about 8min in the 3rd and was up 38-24 with a minute and a half left in the 4th.

 

[SCHSTiger]

“Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A.

C’mon Man!!!! All this just because some posters don’t rank your team where you think they should be?! They are opinions. It’s not that serious. Just so you know, Essex actually Played 3A #1 seed Thomas Jefferson in game 5 this year. Essex won 38-30. Essex was up 24-3 with about 8min in the 3rd and was up 38-24 with a minute and a half left in the 4th.

Relax folks. I am just having fun. Sussex should not be ranked #1 at this point.

My bigger point was to address the ridiculous posted statement that there is some feud between a Sussex player and the coaching staff.

Here is what I really think. 1- Whichever team gets Colonial Beach in round 2 will have a load on their hands. 2- If we get Essex-Sussex II then we are in for a treat as Region A fans.

When the dust settles, the Region A champ will have a real shot at the title.

 

[TIGER...NATION]

You heard rumblings? From what source?

Let me clear this up for you. Their is no “feud” between a Sussex player and the coaching staff. Those players respect those coaches and, unlike what I read on this board about some other programs, the Sussex staff has has complete control over the team and the program. I watched from the stands at a game earlier this year when Sussex had a scuffle with an opponent after a play. If you had seen how it was handled by the coaches you would know very clearly who is in charge.

Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A. They lost to a Greensville team that is 2a and Greensville lost to Thomas Jefferson (top dog in 3a) by 1 point. William Campbell lost to that same TJ team by quite a bit more, but clearly Greensville just had a bad night and should have blown the doors off of Sussex.

The point is that Sussex has no chance in the region A playoffs. There is simply no evidence to prove that the team has a chance.

But there is no feud! It was irresponsible to write that!

I totally agree! Thats how rumors get started.
As far as region A, its playoff football anything can happen! Win or Lose I am still proud of my former high school! #TIGERPRIDE

 

[TIGER...NATION]

“Sussex has an nearly impossible task if they have to play the invincible teams from Essex and Colonial Beach. But I am guessing they will show up and play the game despite the insurmountable odds of winning. Sussex has only lost to one 1A team over the last 23 games going 21-2 during that stretch, but they clearly don’t have a chance in Region A.

C’mon Man!!!! All this just because some posters don’t rank your team where you think they should be?! They are opinions. It’s not that serious. Just so you know, Essex actually Played 3A #1 seed Thomas Jefferson in game 5 this year. Essex won 38-30. Essex was up 24-3 with about 8min in the 3rd and was up 38-24 with a minute and a half left in the 4th.

I agree they are all opinions and the players will settle it at the end of the day. I think some posters tend to forget that this is a game of matchups and these are high school kids. Ranking are only good for home field advantage!

 

[TIGER...NATION]

I believe this Essex team is vastly improved from the one that lost to Sussex in week 1. Much more balanced team offensively and the defense has only gotten better, only let up 56 points all year and half that amount came from 3a Thomas Jefferson. Sussex has dropped 2 games since then and I don't know how much improved their offense has become with the addition of their RB, heard some rumblings that he was feuding a bit with the coaching staff. ESSEX wins a rematch IMO especially when it's gonna be in Tappahannock

We shall see! Sussex didnt give up over 20 pts last year until the State game...stats and rankings go out the window in the playoffs! Win or prepare for bball.

 

[TIGER...NATION]

Most people on here have Sussex in their top 4 1A teams in the state not just their region, have not heard anyone say they didn't have a chance.

I support and love Sussex but they are number 4 at best. I don't have physical evidence but they aren't better than the following...Riverheads(haven't lost to a 1A school in quite some time), Essex(won the head to head but that is Essex only lost), Galax(may have lost 1-2 games out West), and a toss up with William Campbell(they have a strong program). So Sussex may can fit in at the 4 or 5 spot but thats based on what I have read up here..

 

[MGF]

1. Essex (continuing to beat top 10 ranked teams, defense is the real deal)
2. Riverheads (only losses to good 2a teams)
3. Colonial Beach (tough freaking kids, don't sleep on em)
4. Sussex ( elite defense but can they get their offense going?
5. Galax (someone wanna let me know about this team?)
6. William Campbell (good QB but what else?)
7. Narrows (again dont know the west so someone fill me in here?)
8. Northumberland (Palmer & other athletes will win them a playoff game but can only carry a team so far)
9. West Point (couldn't pull off a win against young talented KW.... so who is their biggest W on their resume???)
10. Westmoreland (decent nothing great, Essex shut down "supposed" top RB & WR in NND)
11. GW? (Where do y'all think they fit in?

Let's see what y'all have as your top 10???

9. West Point (couldn't pull off a win against young talented KW.... so who is their biggest W on their resume???)

This is true. But I'm certain WP coaches will not just keep doing the same thing they've been doing on offense that has lost games. Adjustments to backfield and if key players get healthy by playoffs, WP is going to surprise people.

 

[G MASTER BLASTER W]

1. Essex (continuing to beat top 10 ranked teams, defense is the real deal)
2. Riverheads (only losses to good 2a teams)
3. Colonial Beach (tough freaking kids, don't sleep on em)
4. Sussex ( elite defense but can they get their offense going?
5. Galax (someone wanna let me know about this team?)
6. William Campbell (good QB but what else?)
7. Narrows (again dont know the west so someone fill me in here?)
8. Northumberland (Palmer & other athletes will win them a playoff game but can only carry a team so far)
9. West Point (couldn't pull off a win against young talented KW.... so who is their biggest W on their resume???)
10. Westmoreland (decent nothing great, Essex shut down "supposed" top RB & WR in NND)
11. GW? (Where do y'all think they fit in?

Let's see what y'all have as your top 10???

Galax is an extremely well coached team and they are as smash mouth as you get in 1A. I don't think their backs understand that they are allowed to run around someone so they simply run over people haha. This team will not be out coached it's that simple. As for GW they belong in the top 10 I'd say between 6-8. We've got 4 losses 3 of those to 2A teams and one to the true monster in Maroon Galax. And we beat the #1 in region D we have a good team but they do not play as a team so we've got alot of good players who do their own thing. And we could be out coached by a squirrel with one eye and a limp haha.

 

[G MASTER BLASTER W]

1-RH, they still haven't been beat at the 1A ranks so imo they are king until they do

2-Galax, Freakish coaching and kids who buy into everything he says. And it doesn't hurt they have talent to. Oh and get used to seeing this group they are loaded with underclassmen

3-Essex, We all knew this was coming Essex is due for a run. And from what I hear they are beyond talent and I believe it.

4-Sussex, One of the best defensive teams I've seen. Well coached and imo slept on way to much.

5-CB, Don't know a ton about them other than they've lost to 2 great teams and seem legit not to be slept on it appears.

6-WC, I don't know to much about this team other than they've looked good on video. And the QB they have is a baller won't be surprised to see a deep run here.

7-Narrows, 1 loss to Giles who imo could be around deep into November maybe December. The wave hasn't seen this level of success in quite some time. Let's see how they handle the pressure and some real competition at 1A. They have a test this week against PM who is better than they've shown so we will see.

8-GW, We've crapped the bed all year so... Good group but it's alot of me ball and no heart.

9-Chilhowie, This team is damn good and they are young where it counts. They beat GW everywhere but the scoreboard and should've done that if they hadn't stalled. Imo this is your region D champion and if the ball bounces right maybe your representative from the West. Anything can happen under those lights.

10-this spot belongs to well idk. There are a few teams I could see here. Grundy, Covington, WP, hell maybe even PM. Any of these teams could turn it on when it counts. Folks Galax was 6-4 and won it all BB was 5-5 and won it all so you never know...

Best of luck to any team fortunate enough to make it to the second season

 

[CallMeCoach19]

I totally agree! Thats how rumors get started.
As far as region A, its playoff football anything can happen! Win or Lose I am still proud of my former high school! #TIGERPRIDE

To be fair. You can write this about any program, and it is true. There is ALWAYS a "feud" between a player and coaches somewhere on the roster. It may not be anything major, but it happens every season in every sport. Everyone just has to manage their ego. (Coaches included)

 

[SCHSTiger]

To be fair. You can write this about any program, and it is true. There is ALWAYS a "feud" between a player and coaches somewhere on the roster. It may not be anything major, but it happens every season in every sport. Everyone just has to manage their ego. (Coaches included)

I respectfully disagree with that. By definition a feud is something major. Every team doesn’t have them. A disgruntled player? Yes. A coach that is upset or disappointed with a player for some reason? Yes. All teams will have those issues. But a feud is a different story altogether. It was a bad choice of words in the original post and it also singled out a player...it was baseless and sloppy post.

 

[CallMeCoach19]

On that last point I do agree.

 

[TIGER...NATION]

I respectfully disagree with that. By definition a feud is something major. Every team doesn’t have them. A disgruntled player? Yes. A coach that is upset or disappointed with a player for some reason? Yes. All teams will have those issues. But a feud is a different story altogether. It was a bad choice of words in the original post and it also singled out a player...it was baseless and sloppy post.

I agree..it is never right to single out a player! Great post!

 

[meatchop08]

Galax is an extremely well coached team and they are as smash mouth as you get in 1A. I don't think their backs understand that they are allowed to run around someone so they simply run over people haha. This team will not be out coached it's that simple. As for GW they belong in the top 10 I'd say between 6-8. We've got 4 losses 3 of those to 2A teams and one to the true monster in Maroon Galax. And we beat the #1 in region D we have a good team but they do not play as a team so we've got alot of good players who do their own thing. And we could be out coached by a squirrel with one eye and a limp haha.

I agree with you 100% about the coaching. There has not been a lot of talk about it but Galax already had/has one of the best Head Coaches in all of 1A football and maybe other divisions as well. The fact he (Dixon) went out and was able to add (2) pretty darn good coaches with a wealth of experience in Turner & Allen in my opinion took this program to a whole different level. If ANY game comes down to coaching Galax will win it IMO. They will not be out coached by any team they will face and will be very well prepared for any team that is for sure.. This is a very young team and IMO the COACHING STAFF has made a tremendous difference in how those kids have come together and developed this year. They play fast, physical and angry football. If they continue to focus on one game at a time as they are being coached and continue to grow/develop as they have this season the sky is the limit.

 

[G MASTER BLASTER W]

I agree with you 100% about the coaching. There has not been a lot of talk about it but Galax already had/has one of the best Head Coaches in all of 1A football and maybe other divisions as well. The fact he (Dixon) went out and was able to add (2) pretty darn good coaches with a wealth of experience in Turner & Allen in my opinion took this program to a whole different level. If ANY game comes down to coaching Galax will win it IMO. They will not be out coached by any team they will face and will be very well prepared for any team that is for sure.. This is a very young team and IMO the COACHING STAFF has made a tremendous difference in how those kids have come together and developed this year. They play fast, physical and angry football. If they continue to focus on one game at a time as they are being coached and continue to grow/develop as they have this season the sky is the limit.

Yeah Galax is in the elite category when it comes to coaching and the kids buy into everything they are taught. They play with so much aggression that if you aren't ready they simply overwhelm you. 1 TD lead can turn into 7 or 8 really quickly against them. And if they have a lead good luck catching up cause Dixon is a MASTER OF clock management and ball control. There are very few coaches in the state that want to be playing Galax and have the game come down to who makes better decisions.