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1. Beaver-they just reload. WV football is a step behind VHSL IMO, and their road to success may be just a little smoother. This doesn't take away from the fact that they are the de facto most talented team in the area year in and year out. 2.Ridgeview- Finally getting used to a 2A schedule, and familiarity with each other as a team while finding their true identity. 3.Union- They may miss Mitchell, but having a healthy Bailey Turner certainly lessens the sting of a substantial loss. IF they stay healthy, they could be back in a region final game, no doubt about it. 4. Graham- To be the man, you've got to beat the man. Whoever that will be this year, as it looks to be a two or three horse race, but the big question is can they get over the hump when November comes around. 5.Richlands- They'll be back from a subpar year by Mance's standards. I'm not saying they make a deep run, but I see them winning more than four games, and they should be competitive in any losing efforts they should incur. That was not the case in some of those games last year. 6.Chilhowie- Literally almost everyone is back from a state finals run. They could beat a lot of 2A schools in the area. 7.Grundy- Don't sleep on the Wave. Their rushing attack may not be as prolific as it was last year, but with Fiser coming back, and a bad taste in their mouth from an early playoff exit, they could rattle off 8-9 wins. Their lack of a really daunting schedule is what would stop them from making any really deep runs. Plymal gets the best out of his kids, and this is the beginning of year 3 for him at the helm. We should see them continue to get better and better. 8.Galax- Galax is going to be Galax. Great coaching, and great athletes should get them to where they normally are when the leaves fall off the trees. 9.Marion- A 2A program certainly on the rise. I'm not sure how high their ceiling is, but they always have size and a little bit of speed. 10. Va. High- See Marion. Honorable mention: Tazewell, Abingdon, JSB, Hurley

Day 1 for me as an actual member instead of a spectator which I have been for around 5 years. I hope to be able to contribute worthy and credible information in my time here.

YES 1iS! We need fresh faces, fresh legs, and just overall numbers who would want to give back to the youth of our area and the sport we all love. It's a very worthy avocation that does require a level of commitment and accountability. It's a great resume booster in your professional life as well as providing you a little walking around money but, money is not the reason we do it. Reach out to us if you'd like more information and we'll see that you get the information to take the next step if you're genuinely interested in contributing to the welfare of our sport in SWVA.