Salem/Lions.
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This time of year it's all about match ups. Salem matches up with Louisa better than Glass did. It should be a good, old fashion smash mouth type of game. Both teams have physical offensive/defensive lines and both play sound defense. I wouldn't expect much passing from either team unless it's in obvious second or third and long situations. No surprise here regardless of the winner.
Smash mouth game. Louisa’s QB had 260 something yards Thursday. They did an excellent job of containing Glass’s passing attack. Louisa matches up best with Salem than any remaining team in Region D.
On a Sunday due to weather. It just didn't have that exciting state championship vibe to me. Many fans who had tickets couldn't make it.
I'm really looking forward to it. Both teams match up well defensively with the opposing offenses.
As many have mentioned on here, Salem's front 7 is VERY good. Their DT combo is easily the best that I have seen in the state and all of the LBs are extremely aggressive, fast and physical. The DEs are solid but are definitely the weaker part of the DL (which is why the Peyton Lewis injury was so important) so I am sure they will be attacked.
As many have mentioned on here, Salem's front 7 is VERY good. Their DT combo is easily the best that I have seen in the state and all of the LBs are extremely aggressive, fast and physical. The DEs are solid but are definitely the weaker part of the DL (which is why the Peyton Lewis injury was so important) so I am sure they will be attacked.
Not sure I agree with the ends being weak. They do what’s expected of them. Salem defense is assignment. It’s not flashy, it’s not heroics. It just gets the job done!! Anyone know how many rushing yards the front 7 have given up this year?
Martinsburg - 27 carries for 165 yards
William Fleming - 21 carries for 39 yards
Northside - 28 carries for 70 yards
Christiansburg - 26 carries for 47 yards
Pulaski County - 21 carries for 108 yards
Franklin County - 28 carries for 42 yards
Cave Spring - 16 carries for 5 yards
Hidden Valley - 11 carries for 17 yards
Patrick Henry - 15 carries for 11 yards
Amherst County - 26 carries for 96 yards
Totals:
219 carries
600 yards
2.73 ypc
William Fleming - 21 carries for 39 yards
Northside - 28 carries for 70 yards
Christiansburg - 26 carries for 47 yards
Pulaski County - 21 carries for 108 yards
Franklin County - 28 carries for 42 yards
Cave Spring - 16 carries for 5 yards
Hidden Valley - 11 carries for 17 yards
Patrick Henry - 15 carries for 11 yards
Amherst County - 26 carries for 96 yards
Totals:
219 carries
600 yards
2.73 ypc
It's possible. Especially since it's Louisa Co. A very good team that we haven't played every yr. Definitely see this matchup being a staple in the playoffs for many yrs.Can y'all pack your side like this?
Fans in recent yrs have not turned out for playoff games. 2019 vs Glass and Danville crowds were very small
I know I go to them all because we host and none have been very large. The largest crowd I've ever seen since at LU was Amherst vs. Louisa in 2006
Obviously yes we can. Now will we. Depends on weather. Have A safe trip, eat at Mac and Bob's on Main Street. If weather permits there will be some tailgating. Enjoy your trip. You are about to play in the best high school stadium in Virginia.
Good Salem team but not as good as when we played the Lions last, and not as good as last year. However, I've seen some good Salem teams, not great, win State Championships.
@racindan4u I simply hope Salem fans fill their stands like they did in the photo. That's all. These are still COVID times.
lol it's a 7100 person stadium, it's difficult to fill that up. if Salem had some run-of-the-mill 1500 person stadium like most schools it'd be packed to the gills even when they played winless teams they were going to beat by 50. I feel pretty confident in saying in the nearly 40 years that stadium has been standing no opposing crowd has EVER outnumbered the Salem faithful.
At the end of the day it doesn't matter how many people are in the stands. It's how the teams play on the field.
Were you asking if they were allowed to fill their stadium like they had in the past or were there restrictions and there wouldn't be much of a crowd?
@VAHSFootballFan no, I just expect a smaller crowd since it's still not normal times, but I'd love if everyone comes out. Louisa has had smaller crowds but no restrictions.
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I'll be honest with you LionsNation, some Salem fans have been spoiled by success and just take it for granted that they'll make it deep in the playoffs. The fan support has been disappointing the last few years, especially considering the recent success. The picture is from 2015 Pulaski when both teams were 9-0. I'd love to see that level of fan support again. The team deserves that much.
That may be true about being spoiled but I also think high school sports has priced themselves out of a market. $7/$8 per game or more is tough on a family especially in these times. I've always been of the opinion that $5 is the most anyone should have to pay for a high school athletic event. Children under a certain age shouldn't have to pay that. I don't know how many coaches and AD's read these posts but I know some would agree. Coaches and players especially would rather see 2000 people at a game paying $5 each than half that many paying $2 or $3 dollars more.
I can't remember how much tickets cost when I became an adult, but I'm pretty sure it was $5. That $5 from 1992 would be the equivalent of about $9-$10 today. So $7 for a regular season game is reasonable compared to COLA.
I wouldn't be surprised if Salem's #73 plays on the O line.
I've been to all the state games at LU and there have been team fans that have outnumbered Salem. Dinwiddie, Christiansburg, Amherst, Sherando, Richlands and Louisa that I recall. Brookville had a decent crowd. The other schools wouldn't compare because of distance traveled.
1MoreHokie- [I feel pretty confident in saying in the nearly 40 years that stadium has been standing no opposing crowd has EVER outnumbered the Salem faithful.]
He was referring to Salem Stadium not LU.
I doubt he plays offense unless it's absolutely necessary. Salem wants the D-line to stay fresh. So they don't get worn down by the second half. Basically what you see us what you get.