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[Springers1976]

From what I saw in 2 scrimmages this past summer, I knew this was going to be a banner year for the Springers. I said it and caught a lot of trash talk because of it, but...
1st game: Hermitage, hard fought game where HS had a few unlucky bounces, Herm stole that game at Highland Springs HS that we all thought HSHS should have won.
9 games later sitting at 9-1, SpringerNation is feeling pretty good thinking that if we bring our "A" game, nobody will beat us in the playoffs which we secured the #1 seed!
Now after going 5-0 in the playoffs beating Meadowbrook, Lee Davis, Hermitage (redemption game), Indian River and Stone Bridge, we are 14-1 with the D-5 State Championship Trophy safe a secure at Highland Springs High School, we are feeling damn good about this "banner year" and with all but 2 offensive linemen coming back and the majority of the defense coming back, we are looking forward to next year already. With some other under the radar offensive weapons lerking in the shadows of Greg Dortch, DJ Anderson, K'Von Wallace and DeShawn Young graduated.
You never know? Could they be a contender again? Could they repeat? Can they beat Bird or Hermitage? We'll have to wait and see!
I can't wait until High School Football 2016! Go Springers!
Congratulations on this 2015 5A STATE CHAMPION "Banner bearing" year!

 

[DinwiddieProud]

I'm going to post the link to the Times Dispatch article by Paul Woody later today. That story about what the team did for Brandon Lambert is the essence of what high school sports is supposed to be all about. But what Brandon told Coach Johnson from his hospital bed transcends even that.

If someone else has the time, please post the article or link. I've got to leave now.

Congrats to my good friend Springer 76. And to the Springer Nation.

 

[Springers1976]

I'm going to post the link to the Times Dispatch article by Paul Woody later today. That story about what the team did for Brandon Lambert is the essence of what high school sports is supposed to be all about. But what Brandon told Coach Johnson from his hospital bed transcends even that.

If someone else has the time, please post the article or link. I've got to leave now.

Congrats to my good friend Springer 76. And to the Springer Nation.

This is what Coach Johnson and his players are all about. Not only are these kids great athletes and students. They are wonderful human beings. I love all of these boys and all of the coaches there! Great job and a HUGE congratulations!

http://www.richmond.com/sports/high...cle_0cafbd4b-74f9-5110-98b8-a2ccab756e79.html

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

From what I saw in 2 scrimmages this past summer, I knew this was going to be a banner year for the Springers. I said it and caught a lot of trash talk because of it, but...
1st game: Hermitage, hard fought game where HS had a few unlucky bounces, Herm stole that game at Highland Springs HS that we all thought HSHS should have won.
9 games later sitting at 9-1, SpringerNation is feeling pretty good thinking that if we bring our "A" game, nobody will beat us in the playoffs which we secured the #1 seed!
Now after going 5-0 in the playoffs beating Meadowbrook, Lee Davis, Hermitage (redemption game), Indian River and Stone Bridge, we are 14-1 with the D-5 State Championship Trophy safe a secure at Highland Springs High School, we are feeling damn good about this "banner year" and with all but 2 offensive linemen coming back and the majority of the defense coming back, we are looking forward to next year already. With some other under the radar offensive weapons lerking in the shadows of Greg Dortch, DJ Anderson, K'Von Wallace and DeShawn Young graduated.
You never know? Could they be a contender again? Could they repeat? Can they beat Bird or Hermitage? We'll have to wait and see!
I can't wait until High School Football 2016! Go Springers!
Congratulations on this 2015 5A STATE CHAMPION "Banner bearing" year!

When I saw them play Atlee I knew how the Springers season would end. Well deserved victory. That was one of one the better, most complete teams I've ever seen. Congrats!

 

[Virginiahssports]

I believe they could have won 6A as well

 

[GilliamRatings]

Yeah, the Springers were better than anybody this year. That first week loss to Hermitage disguised just how good they were. I just could feel this coming on. I'm really happy for them. They were the best team in the state to never win a title, but that monkey is off of their back. I suppose it's been passed on to Hermitage, now.

 

[m-squared]

Congratulations Springers! First state title - enjoy it, celebrate it, always remember it, and work hard to successfully defend it next year! Have a good one!

 

[kw85]

Congrats, Springers

 

[catchtds]

Congratulations to the Springers, they have always been in the playoffs but never able to get over the hump, I remember a thread either last year or the year before talking about their playoff success or lack thereof. Great job and enjoy that STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

[Springers1976]

Look for the Springers to be a contender again next year. The O and D lines were the key to our success this year and losing only 1 player on the offensive and defensive lines and plenty of talent coming and already in place after this years seniors are gone. (This years team was extremely deep!) After evaluating what's left after the seniors are gone + the most talented on jv..... I look for another banner year!!! Repeat, dunno..., but a real contender!!