VHSL Football Standings: Week 11

One week left, and weather is creating a weekend filled with high school football games which will determine who is in, who is out, and where teams will begin postseason play on November 9th! Reminder that the top eight teams qualify in each region except where otherwise noted....

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REGION 6B (Top 7 qualify, #1 seed bye through first round)

1) Colonial Forge (9-0): 35.778
2) Manchester (9-0): 34.222
3) Thomas Dale (7-2): 29.667
4) Franklin County (5-4): 26.778
5) Clover Hill (5-5): 26.3
6) Cosby (4-5): 25.444
7T) Riverbend (1-8): 22.0
      James River (2-7): 22.0

ANALYSIS: Colonial Forge has clinched the #1 seed, their lead too insurmountable for Manchester due to the Lancers facing a winless team in George Wythe. Strength of schedule doomed the Lancers there. Who they face in round one is up in the air as a two-win James River team has tied one-win Riverbend, and, while the Bears hold the head-to-head matchup, it's rating points that determine who's in and who's out. Both idle Clover Hill and Cosby have a shot at a home game and the #4 seed, but Tunstall must beat Franklin County and for Cosby, they have to knock off an LC Bird team fighting for position in Region 5B.

6A TOP THREE: 1) Ocean Lakes 34.0, 2) Oscar Smith 31.667, 3) Woodside 30.7


REGION 5B:

1) Highland Springs (9-0): 30.889
2) Henrico (7-1): 29.875
3) L.C. Bird (7-2): 29.333
4) Glen Allen (7-2): 27.556
5) Varina (8-1): 27.222
6) Atlee (6-3): 27.111
7) Douglas Freeman (7-3): 25.9
8) Mills Godwin (5-4): 24.111
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9) Deep Run (4-4): 23.625

ANALYSIS: First, the Mills Godwin/Deep Run game, now Thursday, is a play-in game. The winner grabs a playoff berth, and the loser is out. Because the #8 and #9 seeds are head-to-head, it blocks both Prince George and Matoaca from making a move to #8. If the Eagles and Wildcats were playing other teams, we'd likely have a four-team race for one spot. Idle Douglas Freeman can finish no lower than seventh and can slide into the sixth seed.

The real race here is who jockeys themselves into better position. Highland Springs clinches the top seed with a victory on Saturday, but, of all things, #3 L.C. Bird could actually catch them if Varina wins, but George Wythe would have to beat Manchester or Huguenot would have to beat Monacan. Henrico cannot catch Highland Springs. The biggest battle is who gets the fourth seed, and a home game, in the first round. Glen Allen has it now, but plays 0-9 J.R. Tucker. The Jags would get 24 points for a win, but Varina would get 22 points for losing to Highland Springs. Atlee, with a win over Hanover, could still end up at #4.

5A TOP THREE: 1) Indian River 32.889; 2) Maury 30.667; 3) Salem (VB) 30.444


REGION 4B:

1) Eastern View (9-0): 29.778
2) Louisa (9-0): 29.556
3) Monacan (7-2): 29.444
4) Dinwiddie (8-1): 29.222
5) Midlothian (6-3): 28.111
6) Courtland (7-2): 25.111
7) Powhatan (5-3): 23.750
8) Huguenot (4-5): 23.0
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9) Hanover (3-6): 21.111

ANALYSIS: First, the known. Louisa clinches the #1 seed with a win over 6-3 Fluvanna. Then it gets crazy. Monacan can threaten Eastern View for #2 should both win, as the Chiefs play 4-5 Huguenot, while the Cyclones play 1-8 King George. Dinwiddie may win and still stay at #4, but a slip above them, and off they go, and there's a tiny chance Midlothian moves to #4, but only if Colonial Heights pulls the upset of the year over the Generals.

Midlothian won't finish lower than fifth. Hanover is still alive to sneak in at #8, but they must beat Atlee, Monacan must defeat Huguenot. A Mills Godwin win over Deep Run couldn't hurt.

4A TOP THREE: 1) Lafayette 32.0; 2) Lake Taylor 30.556; 3) Deep Creek 25.444


REGION 3A:

1) Phoebus (8-1): 30.667
2) Hopewell (7-1): 29.375
3) Booker T. Washington (6-3): 24.667
4) I.C. Norcom (5-4): 24.333
5) Park View-South Hill (7-2): 24.111
6) York (6-3): 23.111
7) Petersburg (6-3): 22.667
8) New Kent (6-3): 22.333
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9) Tabb (4-5): 20.778
10) Lakeland (2-7): 20.0

ANALYSIS: If Phoebus defeats Menchville, the Phantoms will take the #1 seed. Hopewell can finish no worse than #2. The big race now is at the bottom where Petersburg is trying to hold on with New Kent breathing down their neck for #7. Both seem safely in at this point.

REGION 3B:

1) Spotsylvania (6-3): 23.0
2) Culpeper Co. (5-4): 22.778
3) Thomas Jefferson (5-4): 21.667
4) Brentsville District (5-5): 19.6
5) John Marshall (3-6): 18.556
6) James Monroe (2-7): 17.556
7) Skyline (2-7): 16.556
8) William Monroe (3-6): 16.333
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9T) Armstrong (1-8): 16.0
      George Wythe (0-9): 16.0

ANALYSIS: Thomas Jefferson is in, and should host a first round game. John Marshall, with a win over Thomas Jefferson, would possibly move past Brentsville, whose regular season is done. Yes, Armstrong or George Wythe, even if they lose, could move past William Monroe, who plays Culpeper, into the top eight, but Culpeper must win.

REGION 2A:

1) Amelia (9-0): 25.111
2) Goochland (9-0): 24.750 (one game non-VHSL)
3) Poquoson (7-2): 24.444
4) King William (7-1): 23.143 (one game non-VHSL)
5) Greensville (5-4): 18.556
6) Nottoway (5-4): 18.333
7) Arcadia (5-4): 16.778
8) Brunswick (3-6): 16.333
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9) Nandua (3-7): 15.3
10) Bluestone (3-7): 15.1

ANALYSIS: It's a Saturday showdown between Amelia and Goochland and, even if Poquoson beats York, the winner between the Raiders and Bulldogs will likely grab the #1 seed. King William won't finish lower than fourth.

2B TOP THREE: 1) East Rockingham 27.111; 2) Central-Woodstock 23.556; 3) Luray 22.556


REGION 1A:
ANALYSIS: Rappahannock and Franklin are tied for first, Essex is in fifth, half a point behind West Point for the fourth seed (and a first round home game), with Northampton just behind them in sixth by less than four-tenths of a point. If Essex beats Rappahannock and Clarke County beats West Point, a Trojans home game is definitely possible.

Week 11 Football Changes, Latest #Big12Poll

With the threat of thunderstorm activity on Friday, some football games are being moved up from Friday to Thursday in the final week of the regular season. Also, check out the latest NBC12/RVA Sports Network High School Football #Big12Poll, released Monday evening!

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NOW THURSDAY:

George Wythe at #2 Manchester, 7pm
#3 Henrico at Armstrong, 7pm
Meadowbrook at #5 Hopewell, 7pm
#6 Dinwiddie at Colonial Heights, 7pm
Huguenot at #8 Monacan, 7pm
#11 L.C. Bird at Cosby, 7:30pm
Mills Godwin at Deep Run, 7pm
Glen Allen at J.R. Tucker, 7pm
Hanover at Atlee, 7pm
Matoaca at Petersburg, 7pm
Midlothian at James River, 7pm
King and Queen at King William, 7pm
Orange at Powhatan, 7:30pm

NOW SATURDAY:

#1 Highland Springs at Varina, 3pm
#10 Goochland at Amelia, 5pm
Prince George at #7 Thomas Dale, 7pm

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NBC12/RVA SPORTS NETWORK BIG 12 POLL:

1) Highland Springs
2) Manchester
3) Henrico
4) Varina
5) Hopewell
6) Dinwiddie
7) Thomas Dale
8T) Louisa
      Monacan
10) Goochland
11) L.C. Bird
12) Glen Allen

Dropping Out: Amelia

WEEK 10 FOOTBALL!

FINALS:

#1 Highland Springs 51, Patrick Henry 0
#2 Manchester 70, Hermitage 0
#9 Hopewell 7, #3 Dinwiddie 0
#4 Henrico 61, Lee-Davis 6
#5 Varina 35, Atlee 0
Midlothian 24, #6 Monacan 20
#7 Thomas Dale 30, Granby 10
#8 L.C. Bird 33, George Wythe 14
#10 Louisa 48, Charlottesville 12
#12 Amelia 46, Nottoway 0
Glen Allen 34, Deep Run 14
Mills Godwin 23, Douglas Freeman 20
Clover Hill 16, Huguenot 0
Powhatan 21, Albemarle 20 (OT)
Norfolk Academy 36, Collegiate 35
Benedictine 34, Avalon 27
Petersburg 22, Meadowbrook 0
James River 12, Cosby 6 (OT)
Appomattox 24, Colonial Heights 0

VHSL Football Region Standings: Week 10

Two weeks left, games being moved around again, it's a wild stretch to the finish! Here are the latest official standings. Note that all regions bring their top eight except where noted:

REGION 6B (Top 7 In, #1 Seed with bye in Round 1):

1) Colonial Forge (8-0): 34.750
2) Manchester (8-0): 34.000
3) Thomas Dale (6-2): 29.250
4) Cosby (4-4): 25.750
5) Franklin County (4-4): 25.000
6) Clover Hill (4-5): 24.667
7) Riverbend (1-7): 21.500
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8) James River (1-7): 20.125

NOTES: Manchester is stuck at #2 should Colonial Forge win out due to strength of schedule. Thomas Dale has virtually locked the #3 seed. The intrigue now is whether Cosby holds onto #4 and whether James River can find a win to threaten Riverbend.

6A TOP THREE: 1) Ocean Lakes (9-0, 33.556); 2) Oscar Smith (7-1, 31.000) 3) Woodside (7-2, 30.222)

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REGION 5B:

1) Highland Springs (8-0): 30.500
2) Henrico (6-1): 29.714
3) L.C. Bird (6-2): 28.875
4) Atlee (6-2): 27.500
5) Glen Allen (6-2): 26.250
6) Douglas Freeman (7-2): 26.111
7) Varina (7-1): 25.500
8) Deep Run (4-3): 23.571
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9) Prince George (4-4): 22.125
10) Mills Godwin (4-4): 21.625
11) Matoaca (2-6): 20.875

NOTES: The Springers in the drivers seat for top seed with two more wins, Varina jumps back into the race for a home game at the fourth seed with a win against Atlee this week on our Game of The Week. Deep Run needs a win against Glen Allen to solidify the #8 seed, but they won't clinch it yet. Mills Godwin needs a win over Douglas Freeman to jump back into the race, but won't be out if they don't, especially if Glen Allen beats Deep Run. Prince George has a late-surging Matoaca this week, that won't be easy.

5A TOP THREE: 1) Indian River (8-0, 31.250); 2) Maury (8-1, 29.667); 3) Salem (6-2, 28.500)

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REGION 4B:

1) Monacan (7-1): 29.750
2T) Dinwiddie (8-0): 29.500
2T) Louisa (8-0): 29.500
2T) Eastern View (8-0): 29.500
5) Midlothian (5-3): 26.500
6) Courtland (6-2): 25.000
7) Huguenot (4-4): 22.875
8) Powhatan (4-3): 21.714
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9) Chancellor (4-5): 20.889
10) Hanover (2-6): 20.250
11) Patrick Henry (2-5): 19.000

NOTES: Wow! A one-loss Monacan team has the strength of schedule to significantly threaten to disrupt the top of the region. They play a five win Midlothian team Thursday, while Dinwiddie has a six-win Hopewell, Louisa plays winless Charlottesville, and Eastern View's strength of schedule is down overall because of playing in the Battlefield District. It will go down to the wire should Monacan and Dinwiddie both win Thursday. Monacan finishes with 4-4 Huguenot, Dinwiddie with 2-5 Colonial Heights. Chancellor finishes their season Thursday with Spotsylvania, and a win will go a long way in their quest to catch Powhatan, who face 4-4 Albemarle Thursday.

4A TOP THREE: 1) Lafayette (7-0, 30.0); 2) Lake Taylor (7-1, 29.625); 3T) Deep Creek and Heritage (5-3, 24.250)

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REGION 3A:

1) Phoebus (6-1): 28.714
2) Hopewell (6-1): 27.143
3) Booker T. Washington (6-3): 24.111
4) York (6-2): 23.250
5) I.C. Norcom (5-4): 23.222
6) Park View-South Hill (6-2): 22.625
7) Petersburg (5-3): 22.000
8) New Kent (5-3): 20.625
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9T) Tabb (3-5): 20.125
       Lakeland (2-6): 20.125
11) Colonial Heights (2-5): 18.000

NOTES: Hopewell takes a hit in their hopes of grabbing the number one seed, but a win at Dinwiddie puts them right back in the hunt. The Blue Devils seem safe to lock at the least the second seed. Petersburg is fighting for a home game but must win and get help in order to move up two positions with just two games to go. New Kent is achingly close to the top eight, as strength of schedule hurts their hopes.

REGION 3B:

1) Culpeper County (5-3): 22.750
2) Spotsylvania (5-3): 21.875
3) Thomas Jefferson (4-4): 20.000
4) Brentsville District (4-5): 18.778
5) John Marshall (2-6): 17.500
6) James Monroe (2-6): 17.000
7) Skyline (2-6): 16.375
8) Armstrong (1-6): 16.000
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9) William Monroe (2-6): 15.250
10) George Wythe (0-8): 15.000

NOTES: The Vikings look good for a home game in round one, though chances to move up are lessening. The rest of the region can be turned upside down with an upset or two.

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REGION 2A:

1) Amelia (7-0): 24.857
2) Poquoson (7-1): 24.375
3) Goochland (8-0): 24.000
4) King William (6-1): 21.333
5) Nottoway (5-3): 18.000
6) Greensville (4-4): 17.500
7) Brunswick (3-5): 17.000
8) Arcadia (5-4): 16.556
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9) Nandua (3-6): 15.111
10) Bluestone (2-7): 14.222
11) Prince Edward (3-5): 14.000

NOTES: The Raiders and Bulldogs seem on a collision course to play for the top seed on November 2nd, while King William is very close to clinching a home game in the first round.

2B TOP THREE: 1) East Rockingham (8-0, 26.0); 2) Central-Woodstock (8-0, 24.0); 3) Luray (6-2, 21.625)

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In Region 1A, Essex is 6th, less than a tenth of a point behind #5 Northampton, but just over two points behind #4 West Point with two games to go. The playoffs are almost clinched for the Trojans, but a home game in the first round may be tough to earn.

WEEK 10 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGES

Here's a list of the Week 10 football changes due to rain moving in on Friday:

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THURSDAY:

SPECIAL GAME OF THE WEEK: Collegiate (3-4) at Norfolk Academy, 6:15pm, pregame at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater (102.9 FM/1430 AM), click HERE to listen live online!

Patrick Henry (2-5) at #1 Highland Springs (8-0), 7pm (Live Tweet Coverage: @henricosports)
#9 Hopewell (6-1) at #3 Dinwiddie (8-0), 7pm
Midlothian (5-3) at #6 Monacan (7-1), 7pm
#7 Thomas Dale (6-2) at Granby, 7:30pm, Powhatan Field, Norfolk
George Wythe (0-8) at #8 L.C. Bird (6-2), 7pm
#10 Louisa (8-0) at Charlottesville (0-8), 7pm
Collegiate (3-4) at Norfolk Academy, 6:15pm
Huguenot (4-4) at Clover Hill (4-5), 7:30pm
Prince George (4-4) at Matoaca (2-6), 7pm
Colonial Heights (2-5) at Appomattox (6-1), 7pm
Powhatan (4-3) at Albemarle, 7:30pm
Spotsylvania (5-3) at Chancellor (4-5), 7pm

SATURDAY:

Prince Edward (3-5) at Goochland (7-0), 2pm

MONDAY:

York at New Kent, 6:30pm

New NBC12/RVA Sports Network High School Football "Big 12 Poll"

The top is, as usual, unchanged, but more movement in the latter half of our latest poll as voted on by media members of the organizations presenting the poll.

Get the latest high school football news tonight, 6-7pm only on "In The Red Zone" with Rob Witham on 102.9 FM The Mater and online by clicking here!

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1) Highland Springs (8-0, was #1, vs. Patrick Henry

2) Manchester (8-0, was #2, at Hermitage)

3) Dinwiddie (8-0, was #3, vs. #9 Hopewell)

4) Henrico (6-1, was #4, at Lee-Davis)

5) Varina (7-1, was #5, vs. Atlee)

6) Monacan (7-1, was #8, vs. Midlothian)

7) Thomas Dale (6-2, was #10, at Granby, Norfolk)

8) L.C. Bird (6-2, was #7, vs. George Wythe)

9) Hopewell (6-1, was #6, at #3 Dinwiddie)

10) Louisa (8-0, was #9, at Charlottesville)

11) Goochland (7-0, was #11, vs Bluestone Monday, vs Prince Edward Friday)

12) Amelia (7-0, NEW, at Nottoway Friday, at Randolph-Henry Monday 10/29)

Dropping Out: Atlee (6-2)

Also Receiving Votes: Glen Allen (6-2), Atlee (6-2)

WEEK 9 FOOTBALL

FINALS:

Collegiate 52, Fork Union 22
Woodberry Forest 40, Benedictine 30
#1 Highland Springs 44, #12 Atlee 0
#2 Manchester 51, Clover Hill 21
#3 Dinwiddie 56, Petersburg 20
#4 Henrico 41, Hanover 28
#5 Varina 72, Lee-Davis 33
#10 Thomas Dale 49, #6 Hopewell 42 (2 OT)
#8 Monacan 19, #7 L.C. Bird 14
#9 Louisa 36, Orange 12
#11 Goochland 41, Randolph-Henry 0
Patrick Henry 13, Armstrong 8
Midlothian 26, Cosby 7
Powhatan 53, Monticello 21
Glen Allen 21, Mills Godwin 7
Prince George 28, Colonial Heights 7
Douglas Freeman 37, Hermitage 0
Thomas Jefferson 21, J.R. Tucker 14
Powhatan 53, Monticello 21
New Kent 23, Smithfield 22
Matoaca 48, Meadowbrook 7
Deep Run 28, John Marshall 8
Chancellor 58, Caroline 27