Week 4 thoughts!

[VaSportsJunky]

Essex and Altavista were back to dominating teams as both teams had blow out wins following their bye weeks. Looks like they are headed on a collision course to meet in the State Semi finals as a rematch of last years State 1a semifinals.

Rye Cove has clearly entered the realm in which folks are gonna have to mention them as a State Finals contender. They should make easy work of their opponent this week.

Galax moves to 0-4 and I think its time to start hitting the panic button. They have GW coming to town and 0-5 is just a formality at this point.

GW had a big bounce back Win this week over Carroll County who came into the game riding a 3-0 record. Looking at their schedule they can potentially win out and be in the mix for the top seed for the region.

Northumberland came in with a 3-0 record vs 2a Bruton. They believed they could win as they beat Bruton last year but Bruton showed Northumberland that they are not what were last year as they jumped out to a 34-0 lead. Maybe this was just one bad game from the Indians and they will bounce back vs Prince Edwards.

Rappahannock also faced a 3-0 team in 2A Nelson County but the results were a little different than the Northumberland game. Rappahannock managed to pulloff the win 36-20 to move to 4-0 with the Chargers coming to town.

Middlesex pulled off the upset of Lancaster which makes me wonder was the winning season from the Devils a fluke. They have a big test this week when facing the Rapp Raiders, can they pull off the upset 2wks in a row?

Sneaking into the convo is Eastside who has quietly compiled a 4-0 and is flying under the radar of most teams. Can they be a player when it comes to a State title???

 

[RappriverEHS]

I’m not high on either Northumberland or Rappahannock. Essex is 4-5 touchdowns better than any team in region a.

Buffalo gap has been a big surprise in region b. Them and altavista are the two best teams in that region.

 

[TS69]

Personally I don’t think RC or region D are contenders for the big trophy. True they might get by C, but the way VHSL has everything set up someone from c or D is always going to be in the finals. Should go back to cross brackets. Essex should be the favorite based on returning roster from last year. Never rule out C teams. But I think this year will come from A or B team to win it all. If one looks at schedule Buffalo Gap has one heck of a schedule. Playing only level 2A or 3A teams. They may have the strongest schedule of any 1A team in the state. Looking at past years, they’ve been strong most of the last 10 years or so.

 

[VaSportsJunky]

I’m not high on either Northumberland or Rappahannock. Essex is 4-5 touchdowns better than any team in region a.

Buffalo gap has been a big surprise in region b. Them and altavista are the two best teams in that region.

What don't you like about Northumberland & Rappahannock?

 

[RappriverEHS]

Northumberland lost too many key pieces from last year and Rapphannock isn’t making up 50 points from last years game against Essex when they meet again this year.

 

[NNDanalyst]

Northumberland lost too many key pieces from last year and Rapphannock isn’t making up 50 points from last years game against Essex when they meet again this year.

Rappahannock had an interesting circumstance involving their game vs Essex last year. They had a period where they hadn't played a game in a month coming into the Essex game. They played Westmoreland on 9/8 and didn't play again until 10/8. Long time with no action so feel that contributed to that score. Also Rappahannock did add Kenneth Maddison back to their roster who I would say is one of the best RBs in 1A let alone the NNK. Games are won on the field and Essex has earned the right for their fans to feel how they feel! See you Oct 11th!

 

[RappriverEHS]

Should be a good game, I do think Rapp is the second best team in the region and wouldn’t be shocked if this was the regional championship matchup depending on seeding.