RVA Sports Network : October 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

THE BREAKDOWN: VHSL Region Playoff Standings And Analysis For Week 10

Before we begin giving you the standings and the myriad of "what if's", a few reminders on how the Virginia High School League (VHSL) regional point system works.

1) A team receives a certain number of points for a win, and a certain number for a loss. By classification, the point totals are:

CLASS 6: 26 for a win, 14 for a loss

CLASS 5: 24 for a win, 12 for a loss

CLASS 4: 22 for a win, 10 for a loss

CLASS 3: 20 for a win, 8 for a loss

CLASS 2: 18 for a win, 6 for a loss

CLASS 1: 16 for a win, 4 for a loss

Why do the points dwindle as the school sizes get smaller? Actually, it's for the benefit of smaller schools. For example, a Class 6 school will earn 26 points for every win, no matter the classification of any opponent. If you are a Class 3 school, say, Hopewell, and you defeat Meadowbrook, a Class 6 school, you would earn 26 points, not 20, because you "played up". This is due to the continuation of the "district model" for regular season scheduling dating back to 1970. The rigid rules of the "district model" have been significantly loosened over the past decade, allowing smaller schools to play teams with similar enrollments during the regular season, and eliminating long outdated district "rival" games that were no longer competitive (i.e. Hermitage vs. John Marshall in the Colonial District).

2) Remember that all points are then divided by the number of qualifying games played by the team, creating the point average by which teams are seeded.

3) Teams also receive bonus points based on the results of teams on their schedule, whether they have played them yet or not.

--If a team you have defeated wins a game, you receive two bonus points.

--If a team you have lost to wins a game, you receive one bonus point.

--If any team on your schedule loses a game, you receive nothing.

4) The top eight teams make the playoffs in each region we cover. Regions do have the freedom to cut that number down, but it usually only happens when the entire region itself only has limited teams (see Class 1, Region B).

Teams with "*" by their name have clinched a playoff berth per our projections. This week, you will see numbers that follow a "W" and "L" in parentheses after their rating, which indicates how many points they will earn in this week's game if they win or if they lose. Don't forget, there are also points awarded based on games involving other teams on one's schedule (see explanation above).

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CLASS 6, REGION A:

1) OSCAR SMITH (8-0)* 34.75 (W=34, L=19)

2) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (6-2)* 32.0 (W=38, L=21)

3) GLEN ALLEN (7-1)* 31.75 (W=28, L=16)

4) THOMAS DALE (5-3)* 28.5 (W=34, L=19)
5) MANCHESTER (5-3)* 27.875 (W=28, L=16)

6) WESTERN BRANCH (3-5) 24.375 (W=30, L=17)

7) GRASSFIELD (2-6) 23.25 (W=32, L=18)

8) DEEP RUN (3-6) 22.889 (W=32, L=18)

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9) COSBY (3-5) 22.75 (W=36, L=20)

10) MEADOWBROOK (3-6) 22.444 (W=40, L=22)

11) LANDSTOWN (2-6) 22.125 (W=28, L=16)

ANALYSIS: Five teams know they can prepare for beyond Week 11, as they have earned their way into the postseason. Revised VHSL numbers, which omitted a win by a team defeated by Highland Springs last week, breaks the second place tie posted earlier Monday on "X" with Glen Allen. The Springers would have to lose a game for Glen Allen to retake the third seed because of better quality remaining opponents for Highland Springs. The battle here now is can Deep Run, Cosby, and/or Meadowbrook make it. Western Branch and Grassfield meet this week, and it would likely behoove the local teams to root for Western Branch. Yes, that would likely take the #6 seed out of contention, but would have Grassfield fall back to them. Deep Run finishes Thursday at a Mills Godwin team that is struggling, while Cosby has L.C. Bird and Meadowbrook finishes with Dinwiddie. Should Western Branch win, it's five teams for two berths next week in the season finales, with the Wildcats scoreboard watching.

OTHER CLASS 6 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 6A vs. 6B; 6C vs. 6D):

REGION 6B: 1) Stafford 32.875; 2) Battlefield 32.25; 3) North Stafford 31.750; 4) Patriot 31.625

REGION 6C: 1) Hayfield 32.286; 2) Lake Braddock 29.25; 3) Fairfax 27.75; 4) West Springfield/South County (tie) 25.875

REGION 6D: 1) James Madison 34.0; 2) Washington-Liberty 33.0; 3) Langley 31.25; 4) Westfield 29.875

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CLASS 5, REGION C:

1) WILLIAM FLEMING (8-0)* 31.75 (W=28, L=15)

2) MATOACA (8-0)* 30.5 (W=32, L=17)

3) MIDLOTHIAN (7-1)* 28.25 (W=40, L=21)

4) LOUISA (6-2) 26.5 (W=28, L=15)

5) HERMITAGE (5-4) 26.333 (BYE WEEK)

6) DOUGLAS FREEMAN (6-3) 25.556 (W=34, L=18)
7T) L.C. BIRD (5-3) 25.0 (W=32, L=18)

PRINCE GEORGE (4-4) 25.0 (W=40, L=21)

PH-ROANOKE (5-3) 25.0 (W=32, L=17)

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10T) MILLS GODWIN (3-5) 21.0

FRANKLIN CO. (2-6) 21.0

ANALYSIS: You can see how the Colonels expanded their lead atop the region with a win over now 6-2 Lord Botetourt, while Matoaca defeated Petersburg, who has a losing record. William Fleming gets 2-6 Franklin County, whose mighty slim playoff hopes die if they lose to the Colonels. Meanwhile, Matoaca faces 4-4 Prince George, so, yes, a chance to draw closer to William Fleming with a week to play. Midlothian joins the top two as teams having clinched playoff bids based on our projections. If they can hand Huguenot their first loss, it would certainly solidify their hold on the #3 seed and vault them into talk for #2 should the Royals get the upset win. As expected, the hottest team in the region, Louisa, narrowly passes Hermitage for #4 after a 69-0 pasting of Fluvanna. The Lions have 2-6 Albemarle this week, while the Panthers have the bye. If Louisa slips, the next five teams below them can pounce on that #4 seed, Prince George with the best chance, followed by Douglas Freeman, who ends their regular season against a 5-3 Hanover team desperate for a win trying to clinch a postseason bid in Region 4B. L.C. Bird plays Class 6 Cosby, getting two extra bonus points for doing so. Patrick Henry-Roanoke gets 4-4 Blacksburg. So, basically, six teams are fighting for five spots. Should be fun!

OTHER CLASS 5 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 5A vs. 5B; 5C vs. 5D):

REGION 5A: 1) Green Run 31.111; 2) Frank W. Cox 29.625; 3) Salem-VB 28.5; 4) Indian River 27.375
REGION 5B: 1) Maury 31.75; 2) King's Fork 30.25; 3) Warwick 30.0; 4) Nansemond River 29.375

REGION 5D: 1) Riverbend 29.25; 2) Briar Woods 28.5; 3) Independence 26.375; 4) Riverside 22.375

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CLASS 4, REGION B:

1) DINWIDDIE (7-1)* 30.75 (W=32, L=18)

2) VARINA (6-1)* 30.714 (W=38, L=21) (nine-game schedule)

3) HUGUENOT (8-0)* 30.0 (W=38, L=20)

4) KING GEORGE (6-2)* 27.75 (W=28, L=14)
5) COURTLAND (6-2)* 26.75 (W=32, L=16)

6) EASTERN VIEW (5-3) 25.5 (W=26, L=13)

7T) POWHATAN (4-4) 23.125 (W=26, L=14)

MONACAN (4-4) 23.125 (W=26, L=14)
ATLEE (4-4) 23.125 (W=24, L=12)

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10) HANOVER (5-3) 22.375 (W=36, L=19)

11) CAROLINE (5-3) 22.25 (W=34, L=17)

12) HENRICO (3-5) 21.625 (W=26, L=13)

12) SPOTSYLVANIA (3-5) 20.625 (W=34, L=17)

13) PATRICK HENRY (2-6) 20.125 (W=28, L=14)

ANALYSIS: Where to begin? For starters, five teams have clinched postseason bids. Thus, nine teams still have mathematical hopes for the playoffs. Spotsylvania and Patrick Henry must win their remaining two games and likely get help. A Caroline win over Courtland and a Hanover loss to Douglas Freeman could help the Cavaliers vault into the top eight, while the Hawks would have to beat Highland Springs in Week 11 for any chance. However, a Hawks victory Friday could give them the #7 seed all by themselves. After falling to Powhatan, which tied them for 7th along with Atlee, Monacan now faces 1-7 James River. Atlee also has a 1-7 team to face in Mechanicsville, and Powhatan, too, faces 1-7 Clover Hill. Since Monacan and Powhatan are playing Class 5 teams, they'll receive two bonus points for playing up, something Atlee won't get. Chancellor can only play spoiler, and an upset of Eastern View would open up the race for #6.

Now, at the top. Varina has the toughest road, hosting Highland Springs, who is trying to catch Oscar Smith at the top of Class 6, Region A, and may not even with two final wins. Should Varina win, they'll move up to the top spot. If the Springers win, and both Dinwiddie and Huguenot win, it will come down to other game results involving teams on the Generals and Falcons schedule to see who would be #1 with a week to play.

OTHER CLASS 4 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 4D vs. 4A; 4C vs. 4B):

REGION 4A: 1) Phoebus 30.5; 2) Smithfield 24.5; 3) Hampton 24.333; 4) Churchland 21.875

REGION 4C: 1) John Champe 30.25; 2) Tuscarora 26.875; 3) Loudoun County 24.875; 4) Woodgrove 23.75

REGION 4D: 1) George Washington-Danville 28.125; 2) Jefferson Forest 27.125; 3) Sherando 26.667; 4) Handley 25.25

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CLASS 3, REGION A:

1) LAFAYETTE (8-0)* 26.0 (W=26, L=12)

2) I.C. NORCOM (4-4)* 22.75 (W=24, L=11)

3) HOPEWELL (4-4)* 21.625 (W=36, L=20)

4) COLONIAL HEIGHTS (3-5) 20.5 (W=24, L=11)

5) TABB (4-4) 19.125 (W=28, L=14)

6) PETERSBURG (2-6) 19.0 (W=26, L=12)

7) HERITAGE (NN) (2-7) 18.444 (W=24, L=13)

8T) YORK (3-5) 18.125 (W=36, L=17)

LAKELAND (2-6) 18.125 (W=36, L=19)

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10) NEW KENT (3-5) 17.625 (W=34, L=17)

11) LAKE TAYLOR (2-6) 17.0 (W=28, L=13)

12) GRAFTON (1-7) 15.875 (W=22, L=11)

ANALYSIS: Lafayette will be the top seed in Class 3, Region A come playoff time. The slobberknocker battles come below them. Grafton is listed as they are mathematically alive, but barely. Another loss ends their hopes. If Hopewell can beat Thomas Dale, they could take over #2 from I.C. Norcom even if they win this week. One of the most meaningful games in Week 10 not on many radars is Colonial Heights and Petersburg. The winner will likely clinch a playoff berth. The loser will be scoreboard watching, especially York and Lakeland, who can, with upsets this week, earn enough bonus points to leapfrog even the winner. Heritage is handicapped by playing a winless team this week. And then there's New Kent, playing 6-2 Smithfield this week. A victory is crucial for them to make the top eight with just one week left. Three spots taken, five spots open and nine teams in the running.

CLASS 3, REGION B:

1) KETTLE RUN (8-0)* 29.0 (W=24, L=11)

2) THOMAS JEFFERSON (8-0)* 28.75 (W=36, L=17)

3) ARMSTRONG (8-0)* 25.0 (W=36, L=17)

4) SKYLINE (5-3)* 20.5 (W=28, L=13)

5) BRENTSVILLE DISTRICT (4-4)* 19.5 (W=30, L=14)

6) CULPEPER CO. (3-5) 18.0 (W=24, L=11)

7) JAMES MONROE (2-6) 17.125 (W=26, L=12)

8) FAUQUIER (2-6) 16.625 (W=36, L=17)

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9) WARREN CO. (1-7) 16.375 (W=24, L=11)

10) MERIDIAN (2-6) 15.75 (W=22, L=10)

11) GOOCHLAND (1-7) 14.625 (W=28, L=14)

ANALYSIS: Even with a win over Thomas Jefferson in their unbeaten showdown on Cool Lane Friday night, Armstrong may end up stuck in the #3 position come next Friday night. It's all about strength of schedule. The opening win over Goochland in stunning fashion has yielded just two bonus points. That hurts. If TJ wins on the road Friday, it would lock the Wildcats into the #3 seed. It would also vault the Vikings into the top seed with a week to play. Just below them, Skyline and Brentsville District, coming off an upset loss to Fauquier, play each other to see who might clinch the #4 seed, and host a possible rematch in the region's opening round. Could Fauquier knock off top seed Kettle Run Friday? It would likely clinch a playoff berth for them. Goochland must win out, and possibly get help, but that would include a win over streaking Louisa next week.

OTHER CLASS 3 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 3A vs. 3B; 3C vs. 3D):

REGION 3C: 1) Liberty Christian 29.429; 2) Turner Ashby 27.5; 3) Alleghany 27.25; 4) Heritage-Lynchburg 26.625

REGION 3D: 1) Abingdon 24.375; 2) Lord Botetourt 24.25; 3) Magna Vista 23.125; 4) William Byrd 23.0

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CLASS 2, REGION A:

1) POQUOSON (8-0)* 26.25 (W=34, L=15)

2) BRUTON (8-0)* 24.75 (W=34, L=15)

3) SOUTHAMPTON (7-1)* 24.25 (W=20, L=8)

4) CENTRAL-LUNENBURG (5-3)* 19.75 (W=28, L=12) (nine-game schedule)

5) GREENSVILLE (4-4) 18.25 (W=24, L=10)

6) AMELIA (5-3) 17.625 (W=28, L=12)

7) NOTTOWAY (3-4) 17.571 (W=20, L=8) (nine-game schedule)

8) KING WILLIAM (2-6) 15.625 (W=24, L=10)

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9) JOHN MARSHALL (2-7) 13.889 (W=28, L=12)

10T) PRINCE EDWARD (1-7) 13.25 (W=24, L=10)

RANDOLPH-HENRY (2-6) 13.25 (W=34, L=15)

ANALYSIS: The winner between Poquoson and Bruton will, in all likelihood, clinch the #1 seed here in Region 2A. Southampton would love to leap over the loser for #2, but two weak opponents down the stretch may not allow that. #4 and #6 collide as Central-Lunenburg faces Amelia in a game that will go a long way to settling the middle of the playoff order. Nottoway has two teams outside the top eight left to play in Prince Edward and Randolph-Henry. King William gets rivals West Point this week and King & Queen Central Thursday November 7th. Randolph-Henry can get in prime position to wreck the current order if they stun 8-0 Buckingham, while John Marshall must win their finale down in Bristol to have any hope to play on.

OTHER CLASS 2 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 2A vs. 2B; 2C vs. 2D):

REGION 2B: 1) Clarke Co. 25.25; 2) Riverheads 23.889; 3T) Buckingham County and Strasburg 23.75

REGION 2C: 1) Glenvar 21.25; 2) Radford 20.444; 3) Gretna 20.375; 4) Floyd Co. 19.875

REGION 2D: 1) Graham 25.5; 2) Union 23.625; 3) Ridgeview 21.0; 4) Lebanon 20.111

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CLASS 1, REGION A:

1) RAPPAHANNOCK (8-0)* 23.75

2) ESSEX (7-1)* 20.25

3) NORTHAMPTON (6-2)* 19.625

4) WESTMORELAND (6-2)* 19.375

5) NORTHUMBERLAND (4-3)* 16.714

6) MIDDLESEX (4-3) 15.429 (nine-game schedule)

7) WEST POINT (3-5) 14.0

8) KING & QUEEN (4-4) 13.0

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9) LANCASTER (2-6) 11.875

ANALYSIS: The cleanest of our area regions, we have five teams in, Middlesex on the verge. If Lancaster doesn't stun Essex Friday night, coupled with a King & Queen Central win over Middlesex, we'd have our eight playoff teams clinched before Week 11.

OTHER CLASS 1 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 1A vs. 1B; 1C vs. 1D):

REGION 1B: 1) Altavista 24.5; 2) Brunswick 19.5; 3) Buffalo Gap 17.778; 4) Sussex Central 15.375

REGION 1C: 1) Bath Co. 21.143; 2) George Wythe-W 20.889; 3) Grayson County 17.714; 4) Narrows 16.857

REGION 1D: 1) Rye Cove 23.25; 2) Holston 20.375; 3) Eastside 20.25; 4) Honaker 18.625

Sunday, October 27, 2024

SUPER 12 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL: WEEK TEN

1) MATOACA (8-0, was #1, vs. Prince George Friday)

2) HUGUENOT (8-0, was #2, at #10 Midlothian Friday)

3) VARINA (6-1, was #3, vs. #4 Highland Springs Saturday)

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (6-2, was #4, at #3 Varina Saturday)

5) DINWIDDIE (7-1, was #5, vs. Meadowbrook Thursday)

6) GLEN ALLEN (7-1, was #7, vs. J.R. Tucker Friday)

7) THOMAS JEFFERSON (8-0, was #7, at #8 Armstrong Friday)

8) ARMSTRONG (8-0, was #8, vs. #7 Thomas Jefferson Friday)

9) LOUISA (6-2, was #11, at Albemarle Friday)

10) MIDLOTHIAN (7-1, was #12, vs. #2 Huguenot Friday)

11) BENEDICTINE (6-3, was #10, vs. Trinity Episcopal Saturday)

12) THOMAS DALE (5-3, returns, at Hopewell Friday)

DROPPING OUT: L.C. Bird (was #9)

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GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK:

Henrico at Patrick Henry, Thursday, 7pm
Collegiate at St. Christopher's, Friday, 6:30pm

#7 Thomas Jefferson at #8 Armstrong, Friday, 7pm

L.C. Bird at Cosby, Friday, 7pm

Douglas Freeman at Hanover, Friday, 7pm

#12 Thomas Dale at Hopewell, Friday, 7pm
Caroline at Courtland, Friday, 7pm

West Point at King William, Friday, 7pm

#4 Highland Springs at #3 Varina, Saturday, 1pm

Trinity Episcopal at #11 Benedictine, Saturday, 1pm

THE WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

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WEEK NINE:

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24:

Varina 47, Atlee 13
Matoaca 49, Petersburg 6

Randolph-Henry 46, Amelia 27
Poquoson 28, New Kent 0

Spotsylvania 27, James Monroe 14
Smithfield 31, Warhill 21
Bruton 9, York 6
Nandua 36, Arcadia 28

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25:

Armstrong 46, John Marshall 0
Trinity Episcopal at Catholic, CANCELED
Henrico 41, Hanover 28
Highland Springs 27, Hermitage 7

King William 21, Mechanicsville 17

Thomas Dale 21, Patrick Henry 7

Glen Allen 66, Deep Run 0

Douglas Freeman 45, Mills Godwin 7

Thomas Jefferson 56, J.R. Tucker 0
Manchester 16, L.C. Bird 7

Huguenot 39, Cosby 0

Midlothian 35, James River 14

Clover Hill 39, Richmond School For The Arts 6

Powhatan 52, Monacan 28

Hopewell 56, Meadowbrook 0

Dinwiddie 55, Prince George 7

Colonial Heights 22, Caroline 21
Orange 47, Goochland 13
Louisa 69, Fluvanna 0
King & Queen Central 34, Charles City 20
Albemarle 48, Charlottesville 20

Courtland 40, Chancellor 6

Culpeper 35, Rocktown 14

King George 42, Eastern View 40

Buckingham 47, Prince Edward 0
West Point 68, Mathews 0
Franklin 20, Sussex Central 18
Southampton 57, Surry 6
Essex 65, Colonial Beach 0
Rappahannock 47, Lancaster 16
Westmoreland 36, Northumberland 14
Northampton 39, Snow Hill (MD) 14
Tabb 21, Grafton 12
Greensville 36, Windsor 12
William Fleming 35, Lord Botetourt 17
William Byrd 17, Franklin County 10
Patrick Henry-Roanoke 41, Christiansburg 7
Staunton River 10, Northside 7
Lafayette 58, Jamestown 0
Ocean Lakes 24, Landstown 7
Nansemond River 35, Grassfield 21
Oscar Smith 27, King's Fork 12
Indian River 34, Western Branch 14
North Stafford 28, Massaponax 14
Riverbend 35, Stafford 14
Thomas Jefferson S&T 41, Manassas Park 8
Granby 7, I.C. Norcom 6
Churchland 40, Lake Taylor 34
Heritage (NN) 21, Gloucester 14
Hickory 45, Lakeland 8
Maury 83, Norview 6
Monticello 54, Western Albemarle 14
Kettle Run 47, Warren County 0
Skyline 27, Meridian 15
Fauquier 40, Brentsville District 38
GW-Danville 56, Halifax 9
Mecklenburg County 51, Tunstall 8
Salem 68, Cave Spring 0
Manor 34, Booker T. Washington 24
East Rockingham 31, William Monroe 21
Liberty Christian 45, E.C. Glass 6
Magna Vista 45, Bassett 0
Blacksburg 28, Hidden Valley 7
Central Woodstock 43, Luray 20
Clarke County 7, Strasburg 6
Madison County 68, Page County 13
Gretna 38, Nelson County 6
Altavista 57, Parry McCluer 0
Appomattox 50, William Campbell 8
Potomac (MD) 30, Fairmont Heights (MD) 0

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26:

Norfolk Academy 28 Collegiate 20

North Cross 24, St. Christopher's 6

Woodberry Forest 31, Benedictine 14

Friday, October 25, 2024

ODAC BATTLE OF THE UNBEATENS: Bridgewater (3-0, 5-1) at #24 Randolph-Macon (3-0, 5-1)

The race for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference football championship heats up Saturday in the Center of The Universe!

It's Homecoming Weekend in Ashland as the 24th-ranked Yellow Jackets battle the Bridgewater Eagles, as two of the three unbeaten teams in ODAC play collide! The winner is guaranteed a share of the conference lead, and, should Guilford defeat Washington & Lee, would grab first place for themselves!

Our LIVE coverage on the Randolph-Macon Sports Network begins with The Pregame Show, featuring "The Final Word Before Kick" with Yellow Jacket head coach Pedro Arruza, at 12:30pm!

The Hall of Fame Voice of The Yellow Jackets Marty Wilson, and Rob Witham, will bring you all the action, LIVE, at the link below!

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Richmonder Profile: Armstrong Wildcats Football

CLICK HERE to read our profile on the journey of Armstrong Wildcats football, the players who believed a program resurrection was possible, and the coach who has been there for it all.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

THE BREAKDOWN: VHSL Football Region Standings and Analysis For Week 9

And away we go! Before we begin giving you the standings and the myriad of "what if's", a few reminders on how the Virginia High School League (VHSL) regional point system works.

1) A team receives a certain number of points for a win, and a certain number for a loss. By classification, the point totals are:

CLASS 6: 26 for a win, 14 for a loss

CLASS 5: 24 for a win, 12 for a loss

CLASS 4: 22 for a win, 10 for a loss

CLASS 3: 20 for a win, 8 for a loss

CLASS 2: 18 for a win, 6 for a loss

CLASS 1: 16 for a win, 4 for a loss

2) Remember that all points are then divided by the number of qualifying games played by the team, creating the point average by which teams are seeded.

3) Teams also receive bonus points based on the results of teams on their schedule, whether they have played them yet or not.

--If a team you have defeated wins a game, you receive two bonus points.

--If a team you have lost to wins a game, you receive one bonus point.

--If any team on your schedule loses a game, you receive nothing.

And, finally, we should begin to be able to officially clinch teams into playoff berths next week.

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CLASS 6, REGION A:

1) OSCAR SMITH (7-0) 33.143

2) GLEN ALLEN (6-1) 31.0

3) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (5-2) 29.429

4) THOMAS DALE (4-3) 27.857
5) MANCHESTER (4-3) 25.714

6) WESTERN BRANCH (3-4) 24.571

7) DEEP RUN (3-5) 22.875

8) GRASSFIELD (2-5) 22.857

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9) MEADOWBROOK (3-5) 22.375

10) COSBY (3-4) 22.143

11) LANDSTOWN (2-5) 22.0

ANALYSIS: Oscar Smith can all but clinch the #1 seed with a victory at home this Friday against 7-0 King's Fork. Their final two games are against teams under .500 in Hickory and Western Branch. Glen Allen's final three opponents are all currently under .500 (Deep Run, J.R. Tucker, Mills Godwin). With a win Friday, the Tigers get an extra 14 points for defeating a 7-0 team, while Glen Allen would only garner six bonus points by defeating Deep Run, who is in a dogfight to earn a postseason bid. The bottom five teams in the region are all within a point of each other. Only two will advance. Both the Wildcats and Meadowbrook have the disadvantage of already playing eight games, while the rest have seven. In the middle, Highland Springs could certainly catch Glen Allen if the Jaguars slip. The Springers' final three opponents all currently have five wins, 15 combined. Glen Allen's opponents have a combined seven currently. Thomas Dale certainly has the inside track on the fourth seed. A Manchester win over L.C. Bird Friday provides hope for the Lancers to overtake the Knights.

OTHER CLASS 6 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 6A vs. 6B; 6C vs. 6D):

REGION 6B: 1) Stafford 34.0; 2) Battlefield 31.714; 3) North Stafford 31.286; 4) Patriot 30.857

REGION 6C: 1) Hayfield 31.143; 2) Lake Braddock 27.714; 3) West Springfield 26.286; 4) Fairfax 26.143

REGION 6D: 1) James Madison 33.714; 2) Washington-Liberty 32.286; 3) Langley 30.75; 4) George Marshall 28.5

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CLASS 5, REGION C:

1) WILLIAM FLEMING (7-0) 30.0

2) MATOACA (7-0) 29.714

3) MIDLOTHIAN (6-1) 27.714

4) HERMITAGE (5-3) 26.25

5) LOUISA (5-2) 25.286

6) PRINCE GEORGE (4-3) 25.143
7) L.C. BIRD (5-2) 25.0

8) DOUGLAS FREEMAN (5-3) 24.75

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9) PH-ROANOKE (4-3) 23.143

10) MILLS GODWIN (3-4) 21.286

11) FRANKLIN CO. (2-5) 20.714

ANALYSIS: The Colonels of William Fleming have a slight advantage, but only one team left on the schedule with a winning record: 6-1 Lord Botetourt this Friday. Lord Botetourt is currently atop Region 3D, trying to fend off Abingdon. Matoaca, after this week's game with Petersburg, get Prince George, then Dinwiddie. If both teams run the table to 10-0, game results in Week 11 of the team's season opponents could determine everything. Could Midlothian catch either team should they slip? Technically, yes. But the Trojans' schedule is heavy down the stretch. After the Coal Bowl this week at James River, Midlothian gets unbeaten Huguenot at home, then a trip to L.C. Bird November 8th. The Hermitage hold on the #4 seed is by a thread, with a trip to Highland Springs Friday, then a bye week before the Cat Bowl with J.R. Tucker, who, at 1-6, won't give the Panthers many bonus points. Waiting to pounce are the red-hot Lions of Louisa, who have won five straight after an 0-2 start, but their last three opponents currently have a combined five wins (Fluvanna, Albemarle, Goochland). Could Prince George shock the Central Region and beat either Dinwiddie this week or Matoaca next week? Add to it the rivalry showdown with Hopewell November 8th, and the Royals have the opportunity to climb into the top four. But, if they lose all three, they may not make the playoff field. If Mills Godwin wants a playoff berth, Friday's game at Douglas Freeman is almost a must-win. Franklin County would likely have to beat both William Byrd this week, and the Colonels next week, to be in playoff contention come Week 11.

OTHER CLASS 5 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 5A vs. 5B; 5C vs. 5D):

REGION 5A: 1) Green Run 31.0; 2) Salem (VB) 28.857; 3) Frank W. Cox 28.0; 4) Kempsville 25.714
REGION 5B: 1) Maury 31.143; 2) King's Fork 30.571; 3) Warwick 28.5; 4) Nansemond River 28.0

REGION 5D: 1) Briar Woods 27.429; 2) Riverbend 26.857; 3) Independence 25.571; 4) Lightridge and Riverside (TIED) 21.286

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CLASS 4, REGION B:

1) VARINA (5-1)* 30.0

2) DINWIDDIE (6-1) 29.0

3) HUGUENOT (7-0) 28.857

4) KING GEORGE (5-2) 26.429
5) EASTERN VIEW (5-2) 26.0

6) COURTLAND (5-2) 25.429

7T) ATLEE (4-3) 23.714

MONACAN (4-3) 23.714

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9) HANOVER (5-2) 23.286

10) CAROLINE (5-2) 22.571

11) POWHATAN (3-4) 21.714

12) PATRICK HENRY (2-5) 19.857

13T) HENRICO (2-5) 19.571

SPOTSYLVANIA (2-5) 19.571

ANALYSIS: First, note the asterisk next to Varina's record. That reminds you that the Blue Devils will only play nine regular season games after, first, losing the game scheduled September 6th with Freedom-Woodbridge when that program, decimated by the loss of their head coach and the transfer of multiple players, canceled all non-district games, then, thinking they had found an opponent to replace them, only to cancel as well. So, we'll divide Varina's final point total by nine, not ten, on Playoff Projection Friday Night on November 8th. The Blue Devils' final three opponents have a combined eleven wins (Atlee, Highland Springs, Patrick Henry), while Dinwiddie's have fourteen (Prince George, Meadowbrook, Matoaca), and Huguenot's have thirteen (Cosby, Midlothian, Monacan). Varina gets four bonus points for playing their biggest rival, Highland Springs, who are in Class 6. Dinwiddie will earn eight for playing two Class 5 teams and one Class 6. Huguenot will earn six for playing a Class 6 school (Cosby) and a Class 5 (Midlothian). So, as of now, Dinwiddie can count on an extra 36 points, Huguenot 32, and Varina 26. Advantage Generals. Friday night's King George/Eastern View game is huge, for obvious reasons. A Cyclones win positions them for the #4 seed, though a November 8th battle with Courtland looms, while the Foxes could draw closer to #4 with a win, but their final two games are against sub. 500 teams. And, we always talk about how tough Region 4B is, well, just look at #9 and #10. Hanover and Caroline are a combined 10-4, but are out of the playoffs had the season ended this past week. The Hawks can eliminate Henrico with a road win Friday, then have Douglas Freeman for Senior Night and a trip to Highland Springs. The winner of Monacan/Powhatan Friday is in good position with two weeks left, the loser will be on the edge of elimination. Both Caroline and their opponent Colonial Heights (Region 3A below) need wins Friday when they battle. Patrick Henry and Henrico must win out and get help, but they play each other Halloween Night in Ashland, so one of them won't get the chance for a 3-0 sweep to complete the regular season.

OTHER CLASS 4 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 4D vs. 4A; 4C vs. 4B):

REGION 4A: 1) Phoebus 29.143; 2) Hampton 24.0; 3) Smithfield 23.429; 4) Churchland 20.714

REGION 4C: 1) John Champe 30.0; 2) Tuscarora 27.143; 3) Loudoun County 23.75; 4) Woodgrove 22.857

REGION 4D: 1) George Washington-Danville 27.714; 2) Jefferson Forest 26.0; 3) Sherando 25.875; 4) Handley 25.286

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CLASS 3, REGION A:

1) LAFAYETTE (7-0) 25.714

2) I.C. NORCOM (4-3) 22.143

3) HOPEWELL (3-4) 19.286

4) COLONIAL HEIGHTS (2-5) 18.286

5) PETERSBURG (2-5) 18.143

6T) YORK (3-4) 18.0

TABB (3-4) 18.0

8) LAKELAND (2-5) 17.714

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9) NEW KENT (3-4) 17.286

10) HERITAGE (1-7) 17.125

11) LAKE TAYLOR (2-5) 16.571

12) GRAFTON (1-6) 15.857

ANALYSIS: New Kent's win over York was huge in their hopes to climb into the top eight. They could turn the region upside down by handing Region 2A leader Poquoson their first loss this week. Less than three points separate the #3 seed and the #11 position. I.C. Norcom could make the race for the region's top seed a two-team race if they beat 7-0 Granby. Lafayette wins the #1 seed by winning out, and have the inside track should they lose their finale against fellow unbeaten Poquoson on November 8th. Hopewell and Petersburg have good strength of schedules moving forward. Week 9 will help shake this out a little bit. And what has happened to Lake Taylor?

CLASS 3, REGION B:

1) KETTLE RUN (7-0) 29.143

2) THOMAS JEFFERSON (7-0) 28.857

3) ARMSTRONG (7-0) 24.571

4) BRENTSVILLE DISTRICT (4-3) 20.571

5) SKYLINE (4-3) 19.571

6) JAMES MONROE (2-5) 17.429

7) CULPEPER (2-5) 16.857

8) MERIDIAN (2-5) 15.857

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9) WARREN CO. (1-6) 15.714

10) FAUQUIER (1-6) 14.429

11) GOOCHLAND (1-6) 14.0

ANALYSIS: Here, it is all about strength of schedule. So, nothing is set in stone. Kettle Run's final three opponents have a combined six wins. Thomas Jefferson's have ten, while Armstrong's have nine. Armstrong must beat TJ head to head on Friday November 1st for any chance at a top two seed. Kettle Run will get no bonus points for playing up. Armstrong will get two, Thomas Jefferson four. If both the Vikings and Kettle Run win out, TJ has a slight advantage for the top seed. It, again, could come down to Week 11 results regarding both teams' opponents. Goochland isn't out yet, as an upset win over Orange Friday could catapult them near that #8 seed.

OTHER CLASS 3 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 3A vs. 3B; 3C vs. 3D):

REGION 3C: 1) Liberty Christian 28.333; 2) Turner Ashby 27.143; 3) Alleghany 26.571; 4) Heritage-Lynchburg 26.286

REGION 3D: 1) Lord Botetourt 23.714; 2) Abingdon 22.286; 3) William Byrd 22.143; 4) Magna Vista 21.571

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CLASS 2, REGION A:

1) POQUOSON (7-0) 25.714

2T) BRUTON (7-0) 23.429

SOUTHAMPTON (6-1) 23.429

4) CENTRAL-LUNENBURG (5-2) 20.0

5) AMELIA (5-2) 18.0

6) GREENSVILLE (3-4) 17.571

7) NOTTOWAY (3-4) 16.857

8) KING WILLIAM (1-6) 14.0

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9) JOHN MARSHALL (2-6) 13.25

10) PRINCE EDWARD (1-6) 12.857

ANALYSIS: The Justices aren't out of it yet, but they're down to two games left. King William could really create some separation with a win at Mechanicsville, a Class 4 school, this week (four bonus points), before their tradition rivalries with West Point and King & Queen Central. A showdown awaits between the #4 and #5 seeds on Halloween Night.

OTHER CLASS 2 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 2A vs. 2B; 2C vs. 2D):

REGION 2B: 1) Strasburg 24.571; 2) Riverheads 24.5; 3) Clarke County 23.714; 4) Buckingham County 22.667

REGION 2C: 1) Glenvar 21.0; 2) Floyd County 20.714; 3) Radford 18.625; 4) Gretna 18.286

REGION 2D: 1) Graham 25.429; 2) Union 22.375; 3) Ridgeview 20.5; 4) Lebanon 20.375

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CLASS 1, REGION A:

1) RAPPAHANNOCK (7-0) 23.143

2) ESSEX (6-1) 19.857

3) NORTHAMPTON (5-2) 18.571

4) WESTMORELAND (5-2) 17.571

5) NORTHUMBERLAND (4-2) 17.5

6) MIDDLESEX (4-3) 14.857

7) WEST POINT (2-5) 12.857

8) KING & QUEEN (3-4) 12.286

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9) LANCASTER (2-5) 11.571

ANALYSIS: With the head-to-head win over Essex, Rappahannock would have to collapse down the stretch to lose the #1 seed. The current #4 and #5 seeds go head to head this Friday night.

OTHER CLASS 1 REGIONS (State Semifinals: 1A vs. 1B; 1C vs. 1D):

REGION 1B: 1) Altavista 23.143; 2) Brunswick 18.75; 3) Buffalo Gap 17.625; 4) Sussex Central 15.857

REGION 1C: 1) Bath Co. 20.333; 2) George Wythe-W 20.0; 3T) Parry McCluer and Grayson Co. 17.143

REGION 1D: 1) Rye Cove 22.571; 2) Eastside 18.714; 3) Holston 18.0; 4) Honaker 17.286

Sunday, October 20, 2024

RVA SPORTS NETWORK SUPER 12 POLL: WEEK 9

THIS WEEK:

--In-depth analysis of the newest VHSL and VISAA playoff standings with just three weeks remaining!

--We'll join Bob Black and Sean Robertson LIVE on 106.1 FM ESPN Richmond on Thursday at 5pm!

--Get updated field hockey and volleyball playoff race information on our Twitter ("X") feed at @TheRVASportsNet !

--The Week 9 High School Football Scoreboard will be live beginning Thursday evening! Continuous updates on games Thursday and Friday night across our Twitter network!

--Join Rob and Marty for the battle for the top of the ODAC Football standings as #23 Randolph-Macon (3-0, 5-1) takes on Bridgewater (3-0, 5-1) at Homecoming 2024, LIVE Saturday beginning at 12:30pm by CLICKING HERE!

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1) MATOACA (7-0, was #1, vs. Petersburg Thursday)

2) HUGUENOT (7-0, was #2, vs. Cosby Friday)

3) VARINA (5-1, was #3, at Atlee Thursday)

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (5-2, was #4, vs. Hermitage Friday)

5) DINWIDDIE (6-1, was #5, vs. Prince George Friday)

6) GLEN ALLEN (6-1, was #7, at Deep Run Friday)

7) THOMAS JEFFERSON (7-0, was #8, at J.R. Tucker Friday)

8) ARMSTRONG (7-0, was #9, at John Marshall Friday, Hovey Field)

9) L.C. BIRD (5-2, was #6, at Manchester Friday)

10) BENEDICTINE (6-2, was #10, at Woodberry Forest Saturday)

11) LOUISA (5-2, was #11, vs. Fluvanna Friday, 7:30pm)

12) MIDLOTHIAN (6-1, NEW, at James River Friday)

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GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK:

#3 Varina at Atlee, Thursday, 7pm
Hanover at Henrico, Friday, 7pm
Hermitage at Highland Springs, Friday, 7pm
Patrick Henry at Thomas Dale, Friday, 7pm
L.C. Bird at Manchester, Friday, 7pm

Colonial Heights at Caroline, Friday, 7pm
Trinity Episcopal at Catholic, Friday, 7pm
Mills Godwin at Douglas Freeman, Friday, 7pm

Meadowbrook at Hopewell, Friday, 7pm

Fluvanna at Louisa, Friday, 7:30pm

Eastern View at King George, Friday, 7pm

Benedictine at Woodberry Forest, Saturday, 2pm

Saturday, October 19, 2024

THE WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

TALK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WITH BOB BLACK AND SEAN ROBERTSON ON "THE SPORTS HUDDLE", THURSDAY AT 5PM ONLY ON 106.1 FM, ESPN RICHMOND!

WEEK EIGHT:

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17:

Varina 28, Hanover 13
Cosby 22, James River 14
New Kent 14, York 9
Brunswick 33, Franklin 6

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18:

Woodberry Forest 28, Collegiate 7

Armstrong 34, Atlee 7

Henrico 22, Mechanicsville 0

Highland Springs 41, Potomac 0

Thomas Jefferson 36, Deep Run 14

Glen Allen 23, Hermitage 16

Douglas Freeman 50, J.R. Tucker 12

Northampton 45, John Marshall 6
Huguenot 41, L.C. Bird 14

Manchester 39, Clover Hill 0
Midlothian 35, Powhatan 23

Monacan 43, Richmond School For The Arts 28
Thomas Dale 42, Meadowbrook 21

Matoaca 42, Hopewell 9

Dinwiddie 56, Petersburg 12

Prince George 21, Colonial Heights 18
Western Albemarle 45, Goochland 14
King George 47, Caroline 2

Louisa 49, Charlottesville 14
Essex 40, Northumberland 8
Middlesex 66. Charles City 28
West Point 15, King & Queen Central 14
Rappahannock 42, Colonial Beach 8
Courtland 36, James Monroe 13

Chancellor 22, Culpeper 8

Eastern View 27, Spotsylvania 7
Lafayette 48, Tabb 9

Monticello 47, Albemarle 13
Central-Lunenburg 42, Nottoway 14

Randolph-Henry 42, Prince Edward 32
Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 48, Fuqua 15
Bruton 53, Arcadia 0
Southampton 54, Greensville 24

Surry 42, Windsor 12

Poquoson 34, Smithfield 31 (F/4 OT)

Kettle Run 44, Sherando 20
Meridian 41, Manassas Park 0
Skyline 42, Liberty-Bealeton 6

Stuarts Draft 62, Waynesboro 21

Strasburg 42, Luray 0
William Fleming 34, Northside 0

Franklin County 10, Staunton River 0

PH-Roanoke 49, Cave Spring 7
Broadway 42, William Monroe 0
James Wood 34, Fauquier 33
Halifax 53, Tunstall 0
Clarke County 48, Page County 13
Stafford 26, North Stafford 22
Oscar Smith 41, Deep Creek 0
Grassfield 28, Hickory 17
Western Branch 48, Great Bridge 19
Warhill 30, Grafton 20
Orange 28, Fluvanna 21

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19:

Trinity Episcopal 14, St. Christopher's 10
Benedictine 62, Life Christian Academy 0

Westmoreland 43, Lancaster 0