Who's gonna take it and why?
Interested to hear @BoKnowsSports take as he has strongly advocated for both squads recently.
Interested to hear @BoKnowsSports take as he has strongly advocated for both squads recently.
Varina vs Huguenot
- Thread starter ThevinStealberg
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Can Huguenot OL handle Varina DL? That’s where the game will be won. Athletes all over the field at skill positions, the trenches will decide the game…
I really don’t know who pulls this thing out on Friday. The state’s best offense vs the state’s best front 7. I think Huguenot’s defense is very underrated and Varina’s offense is vastly improved. So many storylines to this game.
1. Linwood Johnson vs his former team. Linwood (statistically) has the best stats of any player in the Richmond Metro and IMO has earned the Region B Offensive Player of the Year award. 24 passing TDs, 1 interception and 11 rushing TDs. Over 2500 yards of offense for the year while splitting time with the highly touted freshman QB, CJ Scott. Linwood took a lot of criticism last year but came back and proved a lot of people wrong.
2. Athletes will be aplenty. Varina has DaMari “D1” Carter, Bull Richardson, Braylon Hood, Kaleb Wyche, TeeJay Cheatham, Myles Anderson, Jayden Walker, Devin Henderson.. Huguenot with Iveon Lewis, Mike Dabney, Markell Dabney, John John Washington, Ty Moore, Daron Thompson, Ziggy Miller, Sam Cohen… that’s over 175 D1 and D2 college offers on 1 field.
3. Huguenot’s offensive line and defensive. I seen some people say Huguenot’s offensive line isn’t physical. Terrible observation .. The stats and analytics say otherwise.. Huguenot’s scoring defense was the best of any team in 4B, only giving up 12ppg for the season. Their offense is by far top 3 in the state, putting up 49.6 ppg. You don’t be soft putting up numbers like that.
4. Varina was a poor 3rd down play call from being the 1 seed. Their offense is vastly improved and I emphasize vastly. Their running game, passing game, play calling, line play, and scheme has impressed me since that loss to Indian River. Kaleb Wyche is to Varina what Harry Dalton is to Dinwiddie. I believe Varina is the most rounded team in this region (special teams, defense, athletes on offense, and they’ve been there before). Varina’s offensive line will have to hold up. Can’t shoot themselves in the foot with penalties on Friday.
Lastly.. Special teams may be the difference. Don’t see Huguenot being able to consistently go for 2 and get the conversion if it’s a shootout.
Gimme Varina 35 Huguenot 34.
1. Linwood Johnson vs his former team. Linwood (statistically) has the best stats of any player in the Richmond Metro and IMO has earned the Region B Offensive Player of the Year award. 24 passing TDs, 1 interception and 11 rushing TDs. Over 2500 yards of offense for the year while splitting time with the highly touted freshman QB, CJ Scott. Linwood took a lot of criticism last year but came back and proved a lot of people wrong.
2. Athletes will be aplenty. Varina has DaMari “D1” Carter, Bull Richardson, Braylon Hood, Kaleb Wyche, TeeJay Cheatham, Myles Anderson, Jayden Walker, Devin Henderson.. Huguenot with Iveon Lewis, Mike Dabney, Markell Dabney, John John Washington, Ty Moore, Daron Thompson, Ziggy Miller, Sam Cohen… that’s over 175 D1 and D2 college offers on 1 field.
3. Huguenot’s offensive line and defensive. I seen some people say Huguenot’s offensive line isn’t physical. Terrible observation .. The stats and analytics say otherwise.. Huguenot’s scoring defense was the best of any team in 4B, only giving up 12ppg for the season. Their offense is by far top 3 in the state, putting up 49.6 ppg. You don’t be soft putting up numbers like that.
4. Varina was a poor 3rd down play call from being the 1 seed. Their offense is vastly improved and I emphasize vastly. Their running game, passing game, play calling, line play, and scheme has impressed me since that loss to Indian River. Kaleb Wyche is to Varina what Harry Dalton is to Dinwiddie. I believe Varina is the most rounded team in this region (special teams, defense, athletes on offense, and they’ve been there before). Varina’s offensive line will have to hold up. Can’t shoot themselves in the foot with penalties on Friday.
Lastly.. Special teams may be the difference. Don’t see Huguenot being able to consistently go for 2 and get the conversion if it’s a shootout.
Gimme Varina 35 Huguenot 34.
Honestly I don’t know really much at all about either team. I took Huguenot but from looking at both teams records it looks like it’ll be a barn burner
Excellent analysis! I know nothing about either team; my knowledge is what I see posted on here. I'm guessing Varina is bit more battle tested based on schedule as well as many of the current players having this "big game" experience before (success from the past 2-3 seasons).
How are the special teams for both squads? That's a huge x-factor that could come into play.
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Last year the deciding factor was special teams. Varina won 21-20. I’m thinking the same will happen this year. Varina normally has a really good kicker and this year they have a young lady kicking and she’s pretty good. I’ve seen Huguenot attempt a few PATs and they’ve struggled a little more.
I appreciate you boss!
Last year the deciding factor was special teams. Varina won 21-20. I’m thinking the same will happen this year. Varina normally has a really good kicker and this year they have a young lady kicking and she’s pretty good. I’ve seen Huguenot attempt a few PATs and they’ve struggled a little more.
Always look forward to your breakdowns and passion, even if they are a bit 804 biased and wishful thinking 😆
I think Varina’s wrs may give Huguenot secondary trouble, Varina also has trouble with their kicking game.
I'm thinking about it, but will definitely be in that area to watch my son's 12u team play in the holiday bowl in a few weeks.
Yeah you’re right bro. Think Varina’s a tad better in the special teams department but not by much. I’d trust them to make a PAT before Huguenot.
It’ll either be a close Varina win or Huguenot by a few scores. I agree with you bro.
If you can, shoot me a message bro. Would like to meet and connect. You too @Phoebus Fan.
I think Varinas regular season schedule was a lot tougher than huguenots schedule. I don't think they'll be able to run the ball on Varina I think you will have to go to their passing game, by the quarterback starting for Varina last year the coaches should know all of his weaknesses and exploit them . Varina is the best team Huguenot has faced this year without a doubt. It should be a good game for the first two quarters
I respect it and I hope you’re right. I want our Blue Devils to pull it out but Huguenot is the best team we’ve seen this year as well.
I have not seen Varina live to be fair. I just side with Huguenot bc I think they are more well balanced with a very good pass and run game.
You are the king of crazy statements…🤣🤣🤣
But after watching each team’s first playoff win i think Varina is the better overall team by a small margin. Game could go either way. As of Sunday I’ll take Varina by 3
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I got Varina by 2 TDs if ,BIG IF, the OC calls a good game. OC is the only question mark for me. Athlete for athlete they are about the same but I think Varina’s Dline is going to take Huguenot's line to the shed. Super proud of what Linwood has accomplished this year but he's not fast and Varina will be in his face all night. Huguenot won't be able to run the ball against that front also. As long as Varina prevents the big plays they should win.
Varina 26-13.
Varina 26-13.
What you think about GA at HSHS? Think GA might be slightly better but I think the moment will be too big and the Springers will just be more mentally prepared.
I’m still high on Glen Allen. I think they’re the better team. Springers have been there before and GA still hasn’t beaten HS or Varina. I like my dawg Coach Sexton and GA over the Springers.
I agree that Linwood stats are great but come on man look at Huguenots schedule. Six teams with losing records four teams on the borderline Who wins the game ? statistically Varina should win this game but anything can happen that's why you play the game that's why if I were a betting man this is why I would put my money on Varina
Can’t really get caught up looking at schedules. That was the grip for Eastern View and KG for years. Once the playoffs start none of that matters and more it’s all about Gameplanning and execution. Huguenot hasn’t trailed in a game since Powhatan. Varina hasn’t trailed in a game since IR in September. The first thing I want to see is how either team responds from the others FIRST PUNCH. It’s going to be rocking on 5, Huguenot can’t let the horn or the atmosphere affect them early. Varina as well can’t allow the atmosphere to cause them to lose their heads (taunting penalties etc) this game will come down to who is the least penalized team and who has the most turnovers. I think it’ll be very close …… give me Varina 24-22, Huguenot will score in the final minutes but fail on the 2pc an Varina will run the clock out to win. I will be in attendance with my Dinwiddie attire on hope they don’t run me outta there lmao 🤣
Huguenot beat everybody they played and made sure they punished the good teams (Manchester, Bird, Eastern View, Midlo)… Huguenot has been the best team in the 804 all year. Consistent from start to finish.
King of crazy statements is wild 😂 I’m cool with it. I do see whomever coming out of B giving yall that work in the ship. Azz whipping. Remember it, write it down, take a picture or whatever Smoky said 😈
With the exception of Region A, there is a ton of parity. I have no clue who is coming out of Region B, C, and D. I do believe Phoebus will get challenged in the semi and final. Let's hope anyway.
you’re clearly trolling. So easy to say this when you’re not the one that has to strategize and play against Phoebus. Your 804 bias is cool but we got to be realistic
Level of competition played; talent; both matchups are favorable vs Phoebus.
Phoebus only beat King George by 10 and needed a miracle against Salem last year.
This year they've only played 2 teams with a pulse, HSHS win by 16 and Warwick by 10 points but were down late in the 4th. Varina beat that same HSHS team 28-13. Phoebus isn't some world beater this year or last year. They'll have to line it up and fight like everyone else.
This year they've only played 2 teams with a pulse, HSHS win by 16 and Warwick by 10 points but were down late in the 4th. Varina beat that same HSHS team 28-13. Phoebus isn't some world beater this year or last year. They'll have to line it up and fight like everyone else.
Makes sense. I can imagine that Huguenot and Varina are the more talented team based on measurables and college offers (aka "on paper"). Hell, even on film they may look better than the Phantoms. I watched the Phoebus/Warwick game a couple weeks ago and wasn't wow'd by the physical appearance of many of the Phantoms save for a handful but what I did see was a pack of wolves in royal blue and gold uniforms. There's something to be said about the mystic and experience of the boys off Ireland Street.
I hear the level of competition piece. It's unfortunate that they are locked into such a huge middling district with only 1 chance per regular season level up the competition. I would like to think that they played a few decent to good teams during their 45 game win streak. Hopefully they'll get to play Varina or Huguenot in the coming weeks to bring the hypotheticals to reality!!!
I appreciate you acknowledging that last year they weren't world beaters yet somehow still got it done again.
Championship DNA is a real thing.
This is hilarious. Phoebus shut down an explosive King George offense and held them to two FGs only TD they had was a PR. The Salem team was one of, if not the best defenses we’ve played in the four year run. I’m sick of that play being called a miracle too it was there all game but the QB was making his 2nd or 3rd start ever so the training wheels were on. The training wheels are off this year so if that safety eyes are in the backfield it’s coming.
Now this year you bring up with the HSHS matchup but don’t mention Phoebus held them to 2 first downs the whole game and their only TD came on a muffed punt returned for TD. Then Warwick’s high powered offense legit had one good play the whole game and that was the long bomb at the end and in real championship mode Phoebus responded and won.
Sounds like a bunch of hate honestly.
