and they quite possibly would finish no better than #6 in the River Ridge District. Salem played well but, looks to me like Millbrook's seeding was significantly aided by a very weak schedule.
Millbrook was #6 seed in 4A West....
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I'm glad you said it. That's exactly what I was thinking near the end of the game - that Carroll County is the only River Ridge team I'd say Millbrook could beat for certain.
I've been saying it for a few years, but I think the VHSL's rating scale system needs a radical overhaul. I don't know what changes I'd make; that can wait until the off-season!
I gave them a W against CC and question marks against Cave and Cburg. Their RB will be good but, as a sophomore he was out of his league against seniors. In their defense, not to the outcome but quality of play, it is extremely difficult to take 3+ HR bus rides and play same day.
Agreed re the bus rides. Going back to four regions next year should eliminate a lot of those, until the state semis, when one might expect trips of that length.
Or that they are just the better team, no matter our schedule.
Losing handily to Woodgrove and hanging on vs. a young Sherando team were good barometers. Playing anyone in the Bull Run certainly didn't prepare us.
Good luck to Salem going forward.
I said after the regular season. Once they played a stout defense they would get smoked and it happened. That is what happens when you only have 2 tough games all year. The pioneers were a couple plays from being 0-3 against quality competition. Until they focus on defense and play a little more demanding schedule they will be a round 2 or 3 exit.