Ok folks let's hear those predictions for this weekend. No downing or arguing please. Score and winner. Can't wait. I am going to watch the Blues take on Hurley.
Predictions
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JI Burton 20
Galax 32
Fort Chiswell 37
Chilhowie 26
George Wythe 45
PH 24
Parry McCluer 46
Hurley 32
Riverheads 27
Essex 33
AltaVista 42
Central Lunenburg 22
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Galax 32
Fort Chiswell 37
Chilhowie 26
George Wythe 45
PH 24
Parry McCluer 46
Hurley 32
Riverheads 27
Essex 33
AltaVista 42
Central Lunenburg 22
Sorry I don't know why it didn't show up on my computer the first time.
Is all these legit teams gonna stop playing defense? Lots of scoring in your predictions. Not saying it couldn't happen but I doubt there will be quite that many touchdowns given up by the top tier teams. Hell the winning teams probably won't be scoring as high as predicted. Good luck to all
Yes, I'm new!!! So, now you know.... Hopefully, I will have a valid opportunity to join in on and state my "opinion" on many of these interesting threads but for now I'll refrain and continue to observe and be enlightened.. 
You must not be too familiar with Riverheads if you picked Essex to beat them. I'm being a smart a$$ I know but if you live in the BV or Rockbridge Co. area and pick against Riverheads you must have an ax to grind or you just haven't seen them. I think only Galax has a chance to play a close game with them and I wouldn't have thought that if Galax hadn't done it last year.
I agree..riverheads is head and shoulders above almost every team around...if they could throw as good as they run..it's lights out for everyone...but when you can run the ball like they do..no need to pass
To anyone giving us a pass against Essex, you obviously don't pay attention. Essex is a very good team that played a murderers row of very good out of conference competition. Also the *** clowns that throw out ridiculous scores to argue over are just about as bad. I will piss in some bodies corn flakes and say again as in the game with Stuart's Draft a couple of weeks ago, the first team to 20 wins. If Riverheads gives up 33 I would literally be shocked to death. I also do not think Essex will give up many points so look for a 20-13 RedPride win.
The GW score is close but PH won't get much more than a meaningless TD late with all due respect. Humphfrey is a stud but too much of a talent difference between these teams.
Altavista/Lunenburg is tough even looking at the earlier game. I say that one is a tossup and the team with the ball last wins.
Galax will control the game and work on depth as good teams do in the playoffs when possible.
FC should win but from the info gathered on here that are a Jekyl and Hyde team so it depends on which one shows up because Chillhowie should compete
Colonia Beach should win based on the talk through out the year on here but a turnover here or there and it's an upset in the making.
Now to the two that I think are more interesting for me.
PM/Hurley on paper seems like a very good game and one I would love to see. I can't say that I have ever looked at Hurely but I gotta go with PM pulling off a upset at the"Cliff" with a little trickeration late. I could be dead wrong and Hurley may come out and smash the Blues but I just got a feeling about this Blues team. PM in a nail biter.
Luray/Sussex is setting up to be trap game if any of the Sussex team takes on the attitude of some of the posters on here. ( I realize the one guy is a Franklin fan that talks without truly knowing). Luray will play fundamental football amd methodically wear on you until you make mistakes. If Sussex plays mistake free they win easily BUT if they turn it over or special teams play is sub par it could be an upset. Going with Luray to shock the world.
The GW score is close but PH won't get much more than a meaningless TD late with all due respect. Humphfrey is a stud but too much of a talent difference between these teams.
Altavista/Lunenburg is tough even looking at the earlier game. I say that one is a tossup and the team with the ball last wins.
Galax will control the game and work on depth as good teams do in the playoffs when possible.
FC should win but from the info gathered on here that are a Jekyl and Hyde team so it depends on which one shows up because Chillhowie should compete
Colonia Beach should win based on the talk through out the year on here but a turnover here or there and it's an upset in the making.
Now to the two that I think are more interesting for me.
PM/Hurley on paper seems like a very good game and one I would love to see. I can't say that I have ever looked at Hurely but I gotta go with PM pulling off a upset at the"Cliff" with a little trickeration late. I could be dead wrong and Hurley may come out and smash the Blues but I just got a feeling about this Blues team. PM in a nail biter.
Luray/Sussex is setting up to be trap game if any of the Sussex team takes on the attitude of some of the posters on here. ( I realize the one guy is a Franklin fan that talks without truly knowing). Luray will play fundamental football amd methodically wear on you until you make mistakes. If Sussex plays mistake free they win easily BUT if they turn it over or special teams play is sub par it could be an upset. Going with Luray to shock the world.
A Luray win shouldn't be classified as an UPSET. Sussex may be 10-0(reg season) but haven't played anyone like Luray has...plus Luray is 1-0 Sussex 0-0. That's why THEY PLAY THE GAME! LOL
Essex plays a killer schedule. That's my upset pick. If you don't like it then oh well. I also picked SD to beat Riverheads too. It's not personal damn it's a prediction! Yes Luray can pull it off against Sussex I believe.
I promise I don't take any of this personal. You are high or have lost your mind if you think Riverheads or Essex is giving up 30 though. Both have very good defenses. And you may have picked SD to beat RHS but come on, did you have it going to OT and being as low scoring? I don't think so. I take issue with the scores more than the pick itself. I do think it will be a good game but I see a pattern with you on here instigating. Enjoy your Blues and whatever happens we can all get on here next week and talk more junk.
I think I had SD 27-24 that was high scoring pick. Riverheads did give up 26 to Covington I'm sure Essex has a better offense than they do. I want a Riverheads win that's just my upset pick.
oldballcoach, I see your point about Covington but it was the second game of the season so I don't put much stock in it. I could use a point of reference that PM gave up 20 and didn't score against a mediocre Gap team but I realize the line play was horrible at that time and Nelson was still adjusting. See things change over the course of a year. If that game is played again, I have PM winning by two scores 28-13. I don't think there are too many teams that have as good of a defense or offense as SD in 1A so I will take my chances with the red team beings they needed extra time to get it done. I will say I don't like the week off so that is one question mark but the coaches usually have the team prepared so it should be fine.
That Covington game had two freak plays within 90 seconds of each other in which the ball just bounced right into the hands of a defender who had clear sailing to the end zone. I know the final score is what it is in any game, but if you take away those two scores, Riverheads wins that one 42-14, or an average night of business for the Big Red.
If any team can hang 30 to 35 points on Riverheads they not only will win they deserve to win. Personally I don't see that happening.Essex is a tough ball club and may very well win but i agree with RedPride it will have to be a low scoring game for them to come out on top.I am Probably going to be there Friday night since I can't follow my Blues. Giving up one great game for another.
Agreed but their D has played well all year. The O had started to find a groove and the coaching is very good. In my opinion, legacy programs that have multi-year success have some ups and downs but being there year after year does have its advantages. They will be the road team in this one but I have nothing but respect for what they have built.
Teams change and kids graduate. The Essex team of two years ago was one of the best Essex teams ever. Came within 2 of beating Altavista in the championship. This years team took its bumps early but trust me Essex is still talented and is capable of beating anyone. They had trouble finding their offensive identity early in the season with trying to break in KJ Dameron at qb when he had only been a rb his whole life. Also had a few issues up front due to injuries. But Dameron is back at his natural position of rb and in the 4 games since has put up over 800 yards. It has also allowed others to step up because you can't key on just him alone. Last week he had 258 on the ground but the other backs combined for 200. Also have a young qb who has stepped into his roll nicely and will make teams pay if they load the box. But yes you are right this isn't the Essex of 2 years ago as only a handful of contributors from that team are still around as most of this years top players including all the skill position guys are sophomores and juniors. The road to get here wasn't always smooth but that tough schedule has only made them better and they're playing their best football at the right time. Good luck to Riverheads as well. Nothing but the utmost respect for Coach Casto and the Gladiator program
True but it only takes one big play to change a game. I would like to see how PM would handle Buffalo Gap if they played today, I'm sure it would be a very different outcome. I have family in Greenville so like I said I'm pulling for the Gladiators.
Riverheads had one bounce their way too as there was a clear fumble and recovery by Covington, that the ref gave to Riverheads.. It was a much closer game than 42-14 for a neutral observer
As always, thanks for your support Keith_Stone. You just have a whole case of haterade you chugging on, lol.
I'm not sure if my reply to longtimer came across as 'hating' on anyone but unintentional if so. I had a really clear view of that fumble, as I was actually in the bleachers on the Riverheads side and looked over to a friend of mine (whose son is on the team and I was coming to see play) and we both nodded in agreement that Big Red got away with one on that play. Don't let my allegiance to R E Lee fool ya, I typically pull for all the local schools. Now that my kids are out of school, I don't go to every Lee game, I'm all over the place checking games out anymore.
And I am just pulling your chain a little. For
the most part you are very objective so its all good.
the most part you are very objective so its all good.
I actually don't remember the fumble you are referencing. Was it one in which there was a question about whether or not the whistle had blown or whether the player was down? The two that Covington directly converted into scores were more memorable because of their freakish nature (funny bounces) and the fact that they occurred so close to one another.
Is that your final answer Luray won't win Friday night you would be better off picking Essex because that is a real possibility Essex has a better chance at beating riverhead than Luray beating Sussex.
Yes sir, that's my upset special. Luray may certainly get beat but I just have a feeling about this game.
As for Essex beating Riverheads, I gave a fair assessment of what I think will happen and I wouldn't be but so surprised to see Essex win. I would be willing to gamble big that it won't be by a blowout if Riverheads does lose though. Make the trip to G-vile so you get to see the fireworks show and all. It's the best entertainment you will find for under 10 bucks.
As for Essex beating Riverheads, I gave a fair assessment of what I think will happen and I wouldn't be but so surprised to see Essex win. I would be willing to gamble big that it won't be by a blowout if Riverheads does lose though. Make the trip to G-vile so you get to see the fireworks show and all. It's the best entertainment you will find for under 10 bucks.
Don't sleep on the Bulldogs of Luray.
They get put through the ringer every year. Very battle tested. Luray played 5 teams this year who made the playoffs. One, SD is undefeated and the #1 seed in 2A. One, is a 9-1 squad who's only loss is an OT loss to the #1 seed in 2A. Of the 5 playoff teams Luray faced in the regular season..all 5 are still playing.
Sussex is very strong. Undefeated. Played 6 teams in regular season. Of those 6 only 1 team advanced passed the first round and they beat one of the other playoff squads that Sussex had played.
Don't sleep on any team from the Shenandoah. Since 2010 we've had at least one team in the semis every year and 4 teams in Salem .
They get put through the ringer every year. Very battle tested. Luray played 5 teams this year who made the playoffs. One, SD is undefeated and the #1 seed in 2A. One, is a 9-1 squad who's only loss is an OT loss to the #1 seed in 2A. Of the 5 playoff teams Luray faced in the regular season..all 5 are still playing.
Sussex is very strong. Undefeated. Played 6 teams in regular season. Of those 6 only 1 team advanced passed the first round and they beat one of the other playoff squads that Sussex had played.
Don't sleep on any team from the Shenandoah. Since 2010 we've had at least one team in the semis every year and 4 teams in Salem .
I would be surprised if Luray even scored let alone win the game but who knows that's why we play the game anything can happen good luck to both teams
Who from Sussex was talking? What attitude did we show other than the utmost respect? It was only Franklin talking and probably bc of the respect we have for each other. We are taking Luray very seriously...you dont think we were at that Northumberland game last Friday? We saw 1st hand them upsetting a good...a fast Northumberland team. Luray is faster than folks think and physical plus they are very well coached...Sussex is down after losing Hill but they are still a really good team. Please dont think for one second that the coaches and kids arent gonna be prepared. One thing about about Sussex is this...it doesnt matter how big you are...we are gonna hit you frequently. Luray better have their equipment strapped all the way up!! Im not predicting a win but I'm predicting some hitting. The one thing Northumberland didnt have is that physical play...Sussex isnt just speed...we grow up with this mindset passed down through the years that if you are not a hitter then you're soft. You can ask Sel2. When camp starts if your mind isnt ready for it...you quit. The hardest Ive ever been hit was in practice. If Luray isnt ready which i believe they will be BUT if they arent they will quit.
Can Luray beat us? Hell yes...but it wont be easy. Thank you for this post...its the chip our kids needed. Im gonna take it to them as if the whole world is against them tonight.
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Sussex and Colonial Beach will take care of business tonight IMO. I'll take the road team in the other two east games.
Dtayl6, I realize you have been nothing but respectful but the Franklin guy and a couple others just like to stir stuff up. I stated if the players took on the attitude of some of the posters as there a couple more that just think athleticism wins then it could be an upset. Nothing personal at all in my statement directed at you or several other Far East posters or teams. It will be settled on the field tonight and we can come back and argue tomorrow about it, lol. At this point, any team can get beat as everyone left is good in their own rights. Good luck tonight and eight more teams in 1A will start basketball after this week, hopefully the red team is not one of them.
Gonna go out on a limb and predict that 4 teams from the east and 4 from the west will win tonight
On a serious note, I beleive all the games are toss ups except GW and Galax. I think GW, Galax, Riverheads, Essex, Vista, Lunenberg, Sussex all have what it takes to get to Salem. I do not see CB or CC there, but since they play each other, one will survive till next week
oh nothing personal was taken Sussex just has a bad reputation and im noticing its not the Sussex folks talking its other people. I totally agree if we fall asleep we are in trouble but i wouldnt call it an upset because Luray is good.
I stand behind my words sussex is the truth and im from franklin that should tell yawl something