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Galax has a "freight train" with Tucker.  He was the difference maker and the train to Salem went through him.    I think Union can relate to this with Clements last week.  But as we seemingly know,  one week's win doesn't always translate to a win the following week.  
Congrats to the Tigers for a great season.
Congrats to the Galax MAROON TIDE as they travel to Salem.
 

I will say Honaker had as explosive of an offense that I have seen in quite a while.  Although Galax’s line wore on the big boys up front and Tucker was just punishing people today.

I won’t speak to how good Honaker is but Galax plays a legit schedule and is as battle tested as anyone can be coming into the playoffs every year.  Tons of respect to them for going into hostile territory and handling their business. 

I was coming here to say the same thing!!!

Honaker has a explosive offense and can fly . Great season although I wonder if the Honaker coach believes if Galax belonged now? 

Honaker has a explosive offense and can fly . Great season although I wonder if the Honaker coach believes if Galax belonged now? 

Let’s go Galax!! Continue the Cinderella story! 

Little Salem can do a 7-6 game if the opponent wants, or it can do 57-50. It morphs into whatever is necessary. Typical Galax. 

Scuttlebutt is Honaker coach stated on a podcast that he felt really good about the matchup as he didn’t think Galax should be there!   He may very well win but wow big statement about  a perennial team in the semis - Bold move Cotton let’s see how that works out for him. 

Being a Richlands fan, I'm trying my best to say Go Gmen. I'm practicing but everytimw I say it somehow leaves a raunchy taste in my mouth.  Something I'll never get use to, but GO GMEN.  I want to see a game between Graham and Riverheads in the championship.  True, different styles, both tough as nails with good coaching staffs, but should be a great game.  Oh, BTW, I'll keep that vile taste in my mouth for that game and repeat GO GMEN, GO GMEN, GO GMEN!!! Yuk, Yuk Yuk, spit, spit. LOL

Scuttlebutt is Honaker coach stated on a podcast that he felt really good about the matchup as he didn’t think Galax should be there!   He may very well win but wow big statement about  a perennial team in the semis - Bold move Cotton let’s see how that works out for him. 

Whoa...I don't think any team makes it to the state semis undeserving. Even if you thought it, why say it? Lol That just gives fuel to the Maroon Tide to want to prove they deserve to be there. 

Pretty sure he said something similar when Fort Chiswell beat Galax 35-34 during the regular season and faced Galax in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Galax beat FC in the rematch 40-0. 

Scuttlebutt is Honaker coach stated on a podcast that he felt really good about the matchup as he didn’t think Galax should be there!   He may very well win but wow big statement about  a perennial team in the semis - Bold move Cotton let’s see how that works out for him. 

Don't know enough about Galax, but Honaker has some Richlands transfers that have played tough 2A schools and will know how to handle pressure.  My wife graduated Honaker, still loves the orange and black, so happy wife, happy life, I'm going with Honaker by 14 points.  It may not go this way, but as long as I perdict it this way, I can enjoy my supper with a smile on my face and a happy wife in the house. Lol

The more they get the ball into Ashworths hands the better the outcome of the game is.

The more they get the ball into Ashworths hands the better the outcome of the game is.

AJ Ashworth is not only the best player on the team, he’s the hardest working, most selfless, dedicated player as well. So was his older brother Ian and their cousin Cade. God that has to be a luxury for a head coach when a kid like that takes the young-uns under his wing. 

Lol Galax has been so one dimensional all year they would probably have to call a time out and reassess  if they saw less than 9 in the box. 

Lol Galax has been so one dimensional all year they would probably have to call a time out and reassess  if they saw less than 9 in the box. 

I'm not sure "quality 1A teams" are comparable to Radford, Glenvar, and Graham.  Yes, they lost all 3 of those games, but not sure if beating Rye Cove, PH, and Holston are comparable.  The one that stands out to me is giving up 51 points to Narrows; which Galax did gave up 56 to Radford....but once again Narrows doesn't quite compare to Radford.  The game might be close till halftime or mid 3rd, but in the end I think Galax ground pounds the ball and pulls away.  Galax=take snap, hand to RB, get down hill.  HHS=get good shotgun snap while blocking a nose, all OL make a good block without holding, QB make the right read (probably under pressure), make a good throw, catch and secure the ball, get up field; that's a lot in 1 play.  I know they've done it all season and done it well.  However, this isnt a normal game and normal circumstances.  Galax by 2 TDs. 

Galax only has 1 single a loss to Grayson County, which was in the regular season. They beat Grayson County in the second round of the playoffs. The other 3 losses come to Region 2C champ Radford, 2C runner up Glenvar, and 2D champ Graham. They should be taken seriously. 

Heckuva ball game. Congrats to Galax....Go put some Maroon in the State Championship boys!
We left too many opportunities out there today. Some were done in by our own doing...Some Galax slammed the window on us. 
Really going to miss seeing Tandom Smith suit up for us....Kid has been an absolute joy to watch these last four years. 
 
On to basketball....as unfortunate as it is that football season for us has come to an end, I've never been more excited about GW hoops. 

I think Honaker has been consistently better — but it’s hard to ignore what Galax has done the last half of the season and into the playoffs. They’re hot at the perfect time. Gonna be one helluva football game. 

Galax=Little Salem. A winner.