Way to early 2025 Class 2 Top 10

[Fairlawncat]

I am curious to see KWhs's Top 10 because he's more knowledgeable than me on this. Below is a pure guess based on what some teams lose and some return. I'm familiar with what teams in the West return and what Strasburg and Poquoson return, but have no idea about Draft, Woodstock, Clark, Buckingham, King William, Southampton.

1. Union
2. Strasburg
3. Thomas Jefferson-Richmond
4. Radford
5. Graham
6. Poquoson
7. Glenvar
8. Clarke
9. King William
10. Draft/Southampton/Buckingham/Gate City/Gretna/Woodstock?

 

[kwhs95fan]

1. Graham
2. Union
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. Strasburg
5. Poquoson
6. Glenvar
7. Armstrong
8. Radford
9. Gretna
10. Clarke

Solely, based on gut feeling. I didn't put too much effort into this. Kept Graham at 1 until proven otherwise. Union will be on their heels with what they return. TJ and Armstrong dropping down from class 3 definitely makes Region A much tougher. Not too sure on the Region C schools, but I know Glenvar returns their QB and Radford was fairly young this year, I believe

 

[MarlburlMan]

Radford was young but they lose most of their veteran line. Starting running back is officially transferring to Northcross. Hearing a few others may as well. QB is very overrated. Daddyball crept in with a few coaches this year. Overall unit of guys lacks a leader. Radford will not be a top 10 team next year.

 

[vt_hokies]

Graham reloads. They’re number one until someone proves otherwise. TJ coming down could be a threat.

 

[19GHS87]

1. Glenvar
2. Union
3. Graham
4. Radford
5. Strasburg.

That's all I've got....

Graham seems to get better each year as the year progresses. They return most of their line on both sides of the ball. They will lose some athletes in Chris Edwards, Blake Graham and Jamel Floyd. They will lose Omarri Hill, perhaps the best DL in 2A in the state, Yubrenal Isabelle, a first team All State Linebacker and a few other quality ball players. They will still be in the mix again, they have some young talent waiting in the wings with the names of Bradshaw, Banks, Palmer (Big names in Graham football history) and others. By the end of the season, the young talent might be enough to get them to that last game, but it will be a battle to get there.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

Thomas Jefferson and Armstrong will both be very very good. Both were young this year. Not sure what region they’ll be in, but I believe either/or will represent the eastern side of the state in the C2 championship.

 

[Gridiron1960]

1. Glenvar
2. Union
3. Graham
4. Radford
5. Strasburg.

That's all I've got....

Graham seems to get better each year as the year progresses. They return most of their line on both sides of the ball. They will lose some athletes in Chris Edwards, Blake Graham and Jamel Floyd. They will lose Omarri Hill, perhaps the best DL in 2A in the state, Yubrenal Isabelle, a first team All State Linebacker and a few other quality ball players. They will still be in the mix again, they have some young talent waiting in the wings with the names of Bradshaw, Banks, Palmer (Big names in Graham football history) and others. By the end of the season, the young talent might be enough to get them to that last game, but it will be a battle to get there.

I definitely think Graham getting back to Salem will be a task next year but not saying it can’t happen but they’ll be a lot of tough opponents to get by in order to do that. Every year they lose what most think is talent that can’t be replaced but it seems, those shoes get filled and Graham has a successful season.

 

[kwhs95fan]

Thomas Jefferson and Armstrong will both be very very good. Both were young this year. Not sure what region they’ll be in, but I believe either/or will represent the eastern side of the state in the C2 championship.

They're both in Region A

 

[Champ Cage]

Graham is number 1 until defeated...2 through 10 is a jumble. Class 2 is the deepest division!

 

[Hokie1Pokie]

GMen 1 Bluefield Beavaz 2 Union Barz 3 Martenbirgs 4 Princton 5

 

[19GHS87]

GMen 1 Bluefield Beavaz 2 Union Barz 3 Martenbirgs 4 Princton 5

No offense, but Martinsburg would roll anybody in D-2 in Virginia, Graham included.

 

[19GHS87]

I definitely think Graham getting back to Salem will be a task next year but not saying it can’t happen but they’ll be a lot of tough opponents to get by in order to do that. Every year they lose what most think is talent that can’t be replaced but it seems, those shoes get filled and Graham has a successful season.

Graham is a machine right now that is producing quality football players. From the middle school up, the kids are working year - round and showing up for weightlifting and conditioning. They are coached well and they preach "family". If the current group of kids from middle school on up stay with it and the coaching staff can stay together for the most part, this year's title will not be the only one to come in the next few years. If you want to beat Graham, you had better get them this upcoming year (and that won't be an easy task), because the next 3 or 4 years after that.....watch out.

 

[Amgis]

Radford was young but they lose most of their veteran line. Starting running back is officially transferring to Northcross. Hearing a few others may as well. QB is very overrated. Daddyball crept in with a few coaches this year. Overall unit of guys lacks a leader. Radford will not be a top 10 team next year.

Which running back?

 

[MarlburlMan]

Which running back?

Grubb

 

[Duke9172]

Grubb

Not a big loss imo

 

[19GHS87]

I think Union comes out of region D next season.

 

[Gridiron1960]

I think Union comes out of region D next season.

This would not be surprising! They’ve got a lot of talent coming back & they’ll be hangry to knock Graham out. Graham has some key players graduating. I’ll be interested to see who steps up to fill those shoes. Graham also has some talent returning. I’m very excited to see Gabe Lilly’s Senior year and get weekly look at the younger Nash. I heard he’s just as good as his brother. Immaturity may hamper Graham with that big class of 8th graders coming in but we’ll see. I’m curious if Graham fields a JV team. I would think they’d have the numbers next year where they didn’t this year.

 

[19GHS87]

This would not be surprising! They’ve got a lot of talent coming back & they’ll be hangry to knock Graham out. Graham has some key players graduating. I’ll be interested to see who steps up to fill those shoes. Graham also has some talent returning. I’m very excited to see Gabe Lilly’s Senior year and get weekly look at the younger Nash. I heard he’s just as good as his brother. Immaturity may hamper Graham with that big class of 8th graders coming in but we’ll see. I’m curious if Graham fields a JV team. I would think they’d have the numbers next year where they didn’t this year.

It would be great if they could field a jv team. Get some of those kids some playing time that otherwise wouldn't. They should have plenty of youth next season. They have the majority of the line returning and both QB's, but lose the center, some very good skill players and Isabelle at LB and Hill on the DL. That cast of characters will be hard to replace. I expect the lineplay to be great again, Lilly will be great. Fix and Elich will be returing at receiver. I look for Banks to get some snaps at receiver too. I think they will lose a half a step replacing the skill players with younger less experienced (but very good) players. The big hits will be losing Isabelle and Hill. Somebody will have to step up at LB. Although Williamson looks to be a dominant DL and Chaun Dowell will be no slouch, I think Graham needs another pass rusher on that D-Line. At RB, Palmer will be the main guy and he was looking good at the end of his sophomore season. I think AJ Bradshaw gets some reps in the backfield next season too, he was riddled with injury his freshman year. That kid will be special, but he is small right now and needs to put on about 20 pounds.

All that being said, I still favor Union to come out of region D, but I would not be surprised to see Graham's youngsters develop throughout the season and make another deep run come playoff time. The future looks bright for Graham for the next few years. They should be in the mix of things for the next few seasons, barring injury or something unforseen.

 

[BigWinners]

Not a big loss imo

That’s not appropriate, not a nice thing to say about a kid.


Betting against Graham in 2D (or in 2A period) is a fools errand at this point. They’re the clear favorite.

 

[Duke9172]

That’s not appropriate, not a nice thing to say about a kid.


Betting against Graham in 2D (or in 2A period) is a fools errand at this point. They’re the clear favorite.

Is Graham still playing Union in the regular season?

 

[19GHS87]

Is Graham still playing Union in the regular season?

Yes. As far as I know, Graham will play the same out of conference schedule, with the exception of George Wythe being replaced with Princeton, WV. So, Bluefield, WV, Galax, Union and Pulaski, will be the other out of conference. Hoping to see Galax dropped for a different opponent too.

 

[Hokie1Pokie]

The Barz had vote allredy 4 ringz N 2025. Anybody votin up ringzs arownd Chrismas 4 tha nex yeer ain't bin dun B4. They got2b teem 2 beet an number 1. They hit hard. N 25 when tha Barz play tha GMen sumthins got2give cuz. Itz gonna B strait up Deddazzz!

 

[Gridiron1960]

The Barz had vote allredy 4 ringz N 2025. Anybody votin up ringzs arownd Chrismas 4 tha nex yeer ain't bin dun B4. They got2b teem 2 beet a number 1. They hit hard. N 25 when tha Barz play tha GMen sumthins got2give cuz. Itz gonna B strait up Deddazzz!

Don’t they say the early bird gets the worm? If Bears voted on rings for 2025 before Christmas 2024, it might be too late for everyone else! Something’s gotta give 😂! Whomever wins in 2025 most likely getting back to it next week. Can’t wait till June-July to get ready.

 

[BigWinners]

Is Graham still playing Union in the regular season?

Yes. It’ll be played at Graham

 

[Hokie1Pokie]

Week4 is cut off 4 vote on ringz. This what got Strasville N trubble last yeer. Voted 2 late. GMen got sum time but got2 gitit dun by end of wk 4 next yeer if they gotshot at winstin salim

 

[EPJr]

Thomas Jefferson and Armstrong will both be very very good. Both were young this year. Not sure what region they’ll be in, but I believe either/or will represent the eastern side of the state in the C2 championship.

They will both join JM in Class 2 Region A - KW and Poquoson will have a lil something to say about say tho'.

 

[Fairlawncat]

Thomas Jefferson and Armstrong will both be very very good. Both were young this year. Not sure what region they’ll be in, but I believe either/or will represent the eastern side of the state in the C2 championship.

TJ or Armstrong may represent the East in Salem Class 2. I have no idea, but I know history. History says TJ has been Class 2 before and TJ just lost to Poquoson about 25 months ago in the playoffs in a game TJ was the home team (game played in Richmond but not on TJs home field if I recall) and that was a playoff game. TJ may have surpassed Poquoson and KW, but I'm not 100% sold on that.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

TJ or Armstrong may represent the East in Salem Class 2. I have no idea, but I know history. History says TJ has been Class 2 before and TJ just lost to Poquoson about 25 months ago in the playoffs in a game TJ was the home team (game played in Richmond but not on TJs home field if I recall) and that was a playoff game. TJ may have surpassed Poquoson and KW, but I'm not 100% sold on that.

25 months ago is two high school graduation classes. Don’t really mean much when you have a really good feeder program and retain your talent. Richmond City Football is pretty good right now. Tee Jay and Armstrong both lose their best players (Cherry-Tee Jay and Chavis-Armstrong) but both teams were young and have athletes everywhere, nice lines and sound coaching. Having 3-4 athletes is sometimes the difference in the lower classifications.

 

[BigWinners]

I would be shocked if either team comes in and wins a state title. Graham would love to welcome them to 2A

 

[EPJr]

25 months ago is two high school graduation classes. Don’t really mean much when you have a really good feeder program and retain your talent. Richmond City Football is pretty good right now. Tee Jay and Armstrong both lose their best players (Cherry-Tee Jay and Chavis-Armstrong) but both teams were young and have athletes everywhere, nice lines and sound coaching. Having 3-4 athletes is sometimes the difference in the lower classifications.

so they will be in the same Districts and will have probably the same or similar schedules. The difference will be how their opponents are calculated. To the math geeks, will there be much of a points difference next year?

actually they are not in the same districts; TJ is in the Colonial District and Armstrong is in the Capital District (for what that is worth)..

 

[Fairlawncat]

25 months ago is two high school graduation classes. Don’t really mean much when you have a really good feeder program and retain your talent. Richmond City Football is pretty good right now. Tee Jay and Armstrong both lose their best players (Cherry-Tee Jay and Chavis-Armstrong) but both teams were young and have athletes everywhere, nice lines and sound coaching. Having 3-4 athletes is sometimes the difference in the lower classifications.

I'll tell you what it does mean....it means enough that I'm not picking or convinced TJ has surpassed Poquoson, because TJ isn't the only team last year that was young and has improved. So was/is Poquoson.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

Let’s bump this thread back up to the top. I know there’s a lot of talented teams out West and Graham is the man until somebody knocks them off. Got a chance to see Armstrong and they may have the biggest line in all of public school ball in Virginia. Got quite a few transfers from State C4 Runner Up, Varina, and a couple from Henrico. Thomas Jefferson has quite a few D1 prospects, but Armstrong is going to be very tough in C2.

 

[EPJr]

Let’s bump this thread back up to the top. I know there’s a lot of talented teams out West and Graham is the man until somebody knocks them off. Got a chance to see Armstrong and they may have the biggest line in all of public school ball in Virginia. Got quite a few transfers from State C4 Runner Up, Varina, and a couple from Henrico. Thomas Jefferson has quite a few D1 prospects, but Armstrong is going to be very tough in C2.

we will not know too much until the regional because both schools like to play up.

 

[kwhs95fan]

Let’s bump this thread back up to the top. I know there’s a lot of talented teams out West and Graham is the man until somebody knocks them off. Got a chance to see Armstrong and they may have the biggest line in all of public school ball in Virginia. Got quite a few transfers from State C4 Runner Up, Varina, and a couple from Henrico. Thomas Jefferson has quite a few D1 prospects, but Armstrong is going to be very tough in C2.

What kinda size do they have? Are they muscular big or sloppy big? I know Poquoson has a really good lineman too, who has gotten D1 interest. Im sure they'll be in the mix in Region A, as usual.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

What kinda size do they have? Are they muscular big or sloppy big? I know Poquoson has a really good lineman too, who has gotten D1 interest. Im sure they'll be in the mix in Region A, as usual.

Big boys that can move bro. I would personally rather see Varina play them rather than Atlee but I get not playing a C2.

 

[kwhs95fan]

Big boys that can move bro. I would personally rather see Varina play them rather than Atlee but I get not playing a C2.

Armstrong might be the team to beat in Region A this year, and possibly the Eastern half of the state

 

[BoKnowsSports]

Armstrong might be the team to beat in Region A this year, and possibly the Eastern half of the state

Tee Jay, Armstrong and Poquoson are the top 3 IMO. Can never count out King William. Tee Jay is playing very difficult schedule and is my favorite right now.

 

[kwhs95fan]

Tee Jay, Armstrong and Poquoson are the top 3 IMO. Can never count out King William. Tee Jay is playing very difficult schedule and is my favorite right now.

KW has a tough schedule themselves, including Armstrong and Essex, among others. They return 3 OL, but must replace some skill guys. They do have K'sean Hill back and he should be the full time QB this year, and is a true dual threat, and can take it the distance on any play.

 

[KW23]

Is Gretna top 10 this season? Wasn't sure what all they had returning from last season. I saw them beat Radford in playoffs and they definitely had athletes there play calling was just not good that game.

 

[19GHS87]

With Radford losing their QB to transfer, I'm not sure where to place them. I'd say, possibly still top 10, but more towards the bottom.
Top Tier - Graham, Union, Glenvar, Poquoson, TJ, Armstrong

Next Tier - Clarke, Central-Woodstock, King William, Strasburg, Lebanon, Tazewell, Gate City. Ridgeview.

Somebody else might step up and be in the mix. Can't wait to see how the season goes. Graham's line is looking like they are in good physical condition - been working very hard in the off-season. Will probably average around 270 to 280 lbs. Around 6'2" to 6'5". Some good looking young athletes coming up.