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Graham does start a couple of 9th graders this year that will fill in well next year after a off season in weight room. The younger Kastner kid #54 is going to step up along with the Dalton kid both will grow and become solid players on the line. The one I heard just turned 14 so he has a lot of filling out to do. Cousin scored behind him in last weeks game.

I'm not a pro at this, watched a few Graham games this year and made it to the Galax game. After talking to a few people and seeing a little video of Martinsville they looked to be comparable to the Galax team Graham played this year. Taking nothing away from either team just looking for a comparable team that's all.

The Gmen are a lean fast bunch. They have performed well against bigger lines this year and have contained well on defense. Looked at maxpreps roster on martinsville. Didn't show any huge kids. Had one big kid that helped average I guess. Grahams line is quick off the ball on both sides. Should be a good game. Looks like martinsville a is most like Galax. Which was no problem for Graham.

What the trend? Someone commented on two statements with opinions? That's familiar with a team

Graham is truly one of the fastest teams I've been around. They are fast at almost every position. So many of their athletes play other sports and are good in those too. They have two 6'2 225 lb Allstate soccer players playing line that are in exceptional shape along with basketball, baseball players as lineman alone. The boys are in shape. I believe the multiple sports have got them ahead of other teams in the area. Most of palmers players play multiple sports and stay in great shape.

Graham is probably slightly better that those stats reflect. They sub every opportunity they get. I would guess if you looked through the points allowed, the bulk was scored against the JV team. Palmer seems to hold back from running up scores. He allows the other kids to play which will continue to improve his program.