Still early in the season but there are some surprises good & bad in 1A Football
The biggest surprise of 1A is the fact that defending State Champs Galax is now 0-3 and has only scored 7 points this season. They have Radford up next which could potentially put them at 0-4....Not saying they are any danger as far as playoffs but they certainly look like they may be on the ropes. Any reason for their struggle?
Rye Cove moves to 3-0 & seems to be the new player when it comes to State Championship contender.
Northumberland is off to a 3-0 and has been flying under the radar but they still have that QB so he will give them a shot vs anyone. They will face a stingy Bruton team who has yet to give up any points in 3 games.
Rappahannock is also another team that has been flying under the radar who looks to make a name for themselves at 3-0. They held a Westmoreland team to 7 points which is impressive considering the 3 star WR Westmoreland has on their roster. They face a Nelson County team who also is 3-0, this could be their 1st real test.
After losing to Essex in the opening game of the season, Sussex has won 2 in row. Looks like they have turned things around but the only question is, will they be able to handle Altavista come playoff time.
George Wythe has dropped 2 in a row with Carroll County on the clock. They are sitting at 1-2 and staring 1-3 right in the face, some of their fans are not worried while others are worried about potential homefield when it comes to playoffs. They certainly will be battletested by the end of the season but will this brutal schedule leave them limping into the playoffs?
Essex & Altavista who imo are the top teams to win the 1A championship this year both had a bye week. Essex is at home this week vs Franklin while Altavista has Prince Edwards. I expect both teams to make quick work of their opponents in a blow out fashion.
The biggest surprise of 1A is the fact that defending State Champs Galax is now 0-3 and has only scored 7 points this season. They have Radford up next which could potentially put them at 0-4....Not saying they are any danger as far as playoffs but they certainly look like they may be on the ropes. Any reason for their struggle?
Rye Cove moves to 3-0 & seems to be the new player when it comes to State Championship contender.
Northumberland is off to a 3-0 and has been flying under the radar but they still have that QB so he will give them a shot vs anyone. They will face a stingy Bruton team who has yet to give up any points in 3 games.
Rappahannock is also another team that has been flying under the radar who looks to make a name for themselves at 3-0. They held a Westmoreland team to 7 points which is impressive considering the 3 star WR Westmoreland has on their roster. They face a Nelson County team who also is 3-0, this could be their 1st real test.
After losing to Essex in the opening game of the season, Sussex has won 2 in row. Looks like they have turned things around but the only question is, will they be able to handle Altavista come playoff time.
George Wythe has dropped 2 in a row with Carroll County on the clock. They are sitting at 1-2 and staring 1-3 right in the face, some of their fans are not worried while others are worried about potential homefield when it comes to playoffs. They certainly will be battletested by the end of the season but will this brutal schedule leave them limping into the playoffs?
Essex & Altavista who imo are the top teams to win the 1A championship this year both had a bye week. Essex is at home this week vs Franklin while Altavista has Prince Edwards. I expect both teams to make quick work of their opponents in a blow out fashion.
