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Not to contradict you but one or two first downs in the first half is not really moving the ball well.

I never said they would win state again. I only shared the article because I saw it posted on Virginia Preps. Personally, every defending state champion regardless of the sport or division should be aiming to repeat. I hope none of the teams have injuries and all the players stay healthy, I would not want anyone to suffer an injury that prevents him from playing. I agree Union will be a tough opponent as will Bluefield for the GMen.

Always excited for the Twin Valley-Hurley game

August 29 Ridgeview at J. I. Burton Why? Not just because I am a Ridgeview guy, but because it opens the season in all of the commonwealth. High school football can't get here soon enough y'all.

The good thing about all of it is that every team is undefeated before the season begins. High school football is so unpredictable, everything has influence on the game of the week. QB and his girlfriend break up right before the game, head not in the game, could change a lot; the almighty flu bug strikes the entire offensive line, no blocking tonight; bad grades and grouchy teachers, just don't feel like playing; I'm pissed at the coach, I'll show him just how bad I can be. Too many variables to predict, but Graham is going to be very hard to beat, but Bluefield is back to being Bluefield and I think they win by two TD's. Radford will be strong, but beatable. Appo is always Appo. You never can overlook Union or Richlands, their history is hard to overlook.

2A Graham VS Beaver, Richlands, Union Richlands vs Union, Radford Union vs Ridgeview

Yes. Their 2020 team has the potential to be the best AA team this side of 1974 Gate City. That’s their ceiling. Their floor is probably a close win in the state title game.

#20 for the John battle Trojans... Scored 9 touchdowns last year in a split running back spotwith 100 tackles from his linebacker spot.. This year the back field is his and him and the Scarborough kid could be one of the best linebacker duos in the mountain 7

Agree but they will still be talented...lucky for Radford he took a job 10 miles away instead of one where they would have had to move

Appo will be good enough to win it this year as will Graham and Radford. But I think I'm making the call now, in the year of 2020, it's 2016 all over again for Appo. They are going to be dominate.

Appomattox will be like the Appomattox of ‘15 and ‘17 this season.

Graham's in pretty good shape as a program if the discussion is whether or not they win the title. That's a pretty good place to be. Also, I'm hearing Isaac is going to start on the offensive line. I believe Graham is going to be very, very good from tackle to tackle, but they will have little depth and will need to stay healthy, even though they lost 3 of 5 on the OL, they are going to be nearly as good. At WR, I think they are better, even with Lester moving to QB. Turner is going to be deadly, even at 150 lbs, he's going to cause problems. Justice is a freakish athlete and Dales doesn't drop passes. The WR's are going to be very good and the QB will be equally as good at the position of QB compared to Cam in my opinion. Cam was solid, but Lester is actually more accurate with the pass. On the OL, don't be surprised if Ray gets much more touches out of the backfield, and don't be surprised if Reed is starting at guard. Reed, Booker and Ray are all capable and good at RB, but only 1 kid can get the ball, and with Graham having little depth on the OL, Reed and sometimes, even Booker, will be playing up front on offense. Same for Kastner and Edwards on the offensive side. Graham's offensive line is going to be an offensive line with lots of guys rotating, even from linebacker to guard or center, or from RB one play to guard the next play. Graham will have about 7-8 playing from tackle to tackle at some point or another. I think Graham and Bluefield is going to be a close game. Graham has to many athletes and to good of a defense to be blown out or even beat by 17-20 points. The feel coming into the game I think by many is the question, "how well will Graham's offensive line do against Bluefield's defense." I personally feel that an equal question is, "how is Bluefield's offensive line going to block Grahams front 7." I think Graham gets pressure and we find a Bluefield offensive line having trouble keeping Graham's front 7 from blowing up plays.

In Radford’s defense , they moved the ball well early on Graham but fumbled the ball away . Once on a nice run on Prioleau. Graham has way more talent than most of the teams they play , especially at the skill positions. But the right game plan executed by a mentally and physically tough team could beat them. You never know what will happen. I don’t think it’s a guarantee that Bluefield will beat them , Bluefield lost a large group of seniors. They’re transitioning themselves. But teams like Richlands, Union and even Tazewell could pull the upset if they protect the ball and bring some toughness. Games aren’t won during 7 on 7’s. A great defensive game plan with kids that play their area of the field , don’t over pursue , tackle well and rip at the ball can beat talent any day

They'll have a much better Appomattox to beat this year IMO.

It’s OK, everyone is wrong sometimes.

The truth is, a lot of kids in SWVA are just plain old lazy. They don't play sports or work. They've learned from those older than them that they can do nothing and the Government will send them a check every month for doing nothing. Lots of folks live that way and don't see anything wrong with it...they don't try to find a job because they don't want a job. It's becoming hereditary.

How dare they? I'm glad that no team I would support would do something like that.

And of course, Jordan Stout entered the portal from VT & committed to Penn State

Longest regular season trip....11/1 Hart County, KY travels to Grayson County...six and a half hour trip...397 miles.

Still the only one i see worthy of a D1 is Lester! Meadows is only getting interest because of his size! Martin will eat his lunch! Kastner and Edwards good lb’s the rest are window dressing! Average at best! Booker slow and can’t hold on to the ball. Dude you are a dreamer! Hold on to it tight