Let's take a look at the teams and their year to date:
TJ - Having their best season in decades. Offense is rolling, Defense is not great, but they have enough weapons to score points. RB and QB are the real deal. They seem to be playing with confidence and want a shootout type game. This week vs. William Campbell will be a test. A loss will hurt as William Campbell is only a 1A school. Right now, the favorite to come out of the region.
Spotsy - started out hot with some lesser opponents, but that is what they need to build from. Their offense is can be very tricky and they have improved on defense. Will be a tough out in this region. Coach Jack is building something. JV team is really good, so they will be a mainstay
JM - Nowhere near the JM of old, but they have played a tough schedule and have had some glimpses of powerful JM. Really struggles with consistency. Offense/QB play has been issue for couple of years, now defense does not have same talent as last few years. If they can put it together, they can win region, but they are so up and down. Lack of typical JM toughness.
Warren - new head coach, solid year for the Cats. Tough, physical brand of football. new district with all 3As helps them get wins and confidence. Can make it to the region final, need good matchups. Played Kettle Run tough, so they can play with anyone in region.
Skyline - Can put up points and that should always be noted. Once again, will need some good matchups to advance. Never really seem to pull away from anyone and has lost against every good/solid team they have played.
Culpeper - well coached team that was hitting their stride until lost to Brentsville. Reinvented themselves after QB went down. Offense is limited, but they know who they are and keep things close. Defense is playing well and they have a couple of athletes who can make plays in the pass game. A team to watch if they can get some more balance offensively.
Armstrong - seems to be moving in the right direction. Still not strong, but they always have athletes who can make some plays. Playing bigger Richmond area schools prepares them for 3A playoffs.
Brentsville - tough kids. New coach, but kids have bought in. They lost a lot, so the talent is definitely not there, but as you can see, they've been in every game the past few weeks and know what they do and who they are. kept it close with Kettle Run. Will be a tricky 1st round matchup.
