Bearcat Bob

I am not much on wagering....too many variables in sports, especially H.S. BUT, I am open to suggestions. VHS has the athletes, the facilities and the support to be good year in-year out. Just need the right person to lead the program. I think Crist is the right person. However, it seems that in the past, parents have had too much influence in the program. If that hasn't ended, we will be an "also ran".

Bearcats looking strong...but everybody in 2A is playing for second place behind Bruton.

Thank you for your service. Merry Christmas to all!

Save this post...VHS will be BETTER next season than this year and advance further in the playoffs.

To my recollection Region D and C were always matched in the State quarters, as were A and B. If I had to hazard a guess (one of pure speculation) I would say that almost every year, a team from Region B got knocked out in the Region semi's or state quarters that would have PROBABLY won Region D. I know there is no way to prove this. Under this new system, it appears that the better teams will make the final 4, or at least have the chance. I try to attend the State tourney every year or at least part of it. There just seem to be more teams that pass the "eye" test from Region A and B. And this comes from a died in the wool SWVA/Region D born and bred die hard. That is not to say a Region D team can not and has not been able to compete. I think we will see in this new format if my "eye test" was 20-20 or if I need lasik! All the above is also not accounting for Radford from old Region C (with the occasional James River or Parry Mclure thrown in).

So, under the old format, GC won one title out of seven trips. Not trying to start an argument here but I think the old system penalized schools from stronger basketball Regions while GENERALLY rewarding Region D. The 2 Region D teams (Reg Champ and runner up) usually di not have nearly as tough a road to Richmond as did the other regions. Not saying there haven't been some good teams come out of Region D but looks like the 2 Reg. D reps under the old system didn't fare well when they faced teams outside the Region. I think the new format will give a better indication of where the basketball talent lies year in and year out. (And I guess I should clarify, I was talking about Boys basketball)

Thanks Great State.

What happened on the x-pt last weekend? Heard the kicker made the first one but had to re-kick because of a penalty or something. Was it Giles in regulation or Brunswick in OT?

Prior to the current format, somebody from Region D had to make it to Richmond, I think. They haven't done so well after getting there.

I was in Richmond a few years ago attending the state championship semis and finals. Castlewood was playing a Region B team. The scuttlebutt from the Castlewood folks was that their team was really good and had an awfully good chance of winning it all. I decided to hang around and see how the boys from my backyard would do. I couldn't get out of the parking garage anyway. Nothing against Castlewood but they were not in the same league as the team they played. It was pretty ugly until garbage time when they were able to cut into the lead a little. If I recall correctly, the team they played did go on to win it all, but there was a BIG gap in the talent level. You are probably right, Radford is about the only consistent threat from down this way.

Radford is always tough it seems. Aren't they 1A?

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I truly believe VHS has the potential to be similar to Fredericksburg's James Monroe High School. JM is a powerhouse year after year. City school with really good facilities, loads of athletes, decent financial support. I think what has held VHS back in the past is not having a solid coach in place to lead the program. I hope (believe) Crist is the answer. Given all that, I think VHS has a good 7-8 win regular season next year and continues the growth.

I was living in Harrisonburg back in 1998 and went to the "A" championship game between Powell Valley/Madison County. It was PACKED! I don't think they could have stuffed another body in the stadium. I am sure the VHSL doesn't care where you are from as long as you fill the venue.

I have been pleasantly surprised with VHS' strong 3-0 start. Very athletic team. New coach seems to have hit the ground running.

Me and a couple of old Bearcats made it to the game...just now thawing out. Had nice convo with several Giles fans. Was impressed with the field conditions. Great job by the field crew. Hope the VHSL lets y'all take that Train horn with you next week and Giles wins number 4...

Congratulations to all who have received post season recognition. VHS' Justin Brown was named Conference 40 Offensive Player of the Year. http://www.timesnews.net/article/9070554/burney-brown-head-vhsca-all-conference-40-football-lineup First Team Offense C — Sam Martin, Sr., John Battle OL — Austin Reed, Sr., Central OL — Austin Falin, Jr., Union OL — Jordan Lambert, Sr., Virginia High OL — Nick Mann, Jr., Gate City TE — Zack Barker, Sr., Union WR —Michael Collier, Sr., Gate City WR —Josh Matney, Sr., John Battle WR —Austin Miles, Sr., Virginia High RB — Justin Brown, Sr., Virginia High RB — Ray Avery, Sr., Lee High RB — Carter Harlow, Sr,, John Battle RB — Jake McCray, Sr., Union RB — Mekyah Davis, Sr., Union QB — Houston Sage, Jr., Lee High PK — Trevor Owens, Sr., Lebanon UT — Logan Collins, Sr., Central First Team Defense DE — Carter Harlow, Sr., John Battle DE — Zack Barker, Sr., Union DL — Ryan Osborne, Sr., Central DL — Michael Obuekwe, Sr., Virginia High DL — Corey Bledsoe, Sr., Lee High LB — Justus Blaylock, Sr., John Battle LB — Jake McCray, Sr., Union LB — Robert Fonseca, Sr., Union LB — Logan Rasnic, Fr., Gate City DB — Josh Matney, Sr., John Battle DB — Dez Burney, Sr., Union DB — Brandon Baskette, Sr., Gate City DB — Will Stamper, So., Lebanon DB — Aaron Fee, Sr., Lee High PU — Gray Mumpower, Sr., Virginia High KR — Caleb Herron, Jr., Gate City Second Team Offense C — Ethan Sampson, Sr., Union C — Chase Cluesman, Jr., Lee High OL — Dalton Cress, Jr., Central OL — Chase Hileman, Sr., John Battle OL — Avery Rhoton, Sr., Gate City OL — Corey Bledsoe, Sr., Lee High OL — Patrick Allen, So., Lee High TE — Evan Helton, Sr., Lebanon WR — Levi Cox, Sr., John Battle WR — Jay Gavin, So., Union WR — Dez Burney, Sr., Union WR — Justin Gilliam, Jr., Lee High WR — Chandler Davis, Sr., Virginia High RB — Evan Baker, Jr., Gate City RB — Brandon Hubbard, Sr., Union RB — Brent Rasnake, Jr., Lebanon QB — Tanner Hall, Jr., Union PK — Brandon Simon, Sr., Union UT — Cody Haynes, Jr., Lee High Second Team Defense DE — Cole Dickenson, Sr., Central DE — Brandon Minton, Jr., Gate City DL — Josh McCall, Sr., Lee High DL — Rusty Vaughn, Sr., Gate City DL — Tyler Cantrell, Sr., Central DL — Mark Weisbarth, Sr., Lebanon LB — Justin Stoots, Sr., John Battle LB — Brandon Hubbard, Sr., Union LB — Cameron Johnson, Sr., Union LB — Nathan Aistrop, Jr., Lee High LB — Chris Fleenor, Jr., Lee High LB — Logan Quillen, Sr., Gate City DB — Levi Cox, Sr., John Battle DB — Austin Jessee, Jr., Union DB — Matthew Hess, Jr., Lee High DB — Ben Sexton, Jr., Lebanon PU — Trevor Owens, Sr., Lebanon KR — Dez Burney, Sr., Union Honorable Mention Central — Logan Collins, Tyler Cantrell, Jacob Jessee, Roman Williams, Damon Kilgore, Tyler Robinson, Christian Masters. John Battle — Logan Honaker, Wesley Blaylock,, Garrett Burke, Matthew Chapman, Michael Musser. Gate City — Keener Burke, Hunter Collier, Lex Reed, Wesley Byrd, Robbie Hicks, Tanner McMurray, Neth Gardner, Weston Lane, Trevor Lunsford, Hunter Jones, Michael Livesay, Hunter Grizzle, James Jenkins, Dustin White, Austin Hensley. Lebanon — Ben Sexton, Brent Rasnake, Charlie Fields, Nick Agri, Matt Hurd, Peyton Watson, Austin White, Tyler Belcher. Lee High — Jordan Hoskins, Ray Avery, Brandon Dillman, Matt Moore, Payton Robinette, Aaron Rowe, D.J. Lawson, Josh Calton. Union — Malic Thompson, Ethan McFarland, Noah Davis, Casey Marcum, Tray Etienne, Raashaun Noaks, Nick Horton. Virginia High — Michael Obuekwe, Gray Mumpower, Kobe Clisby, Jeremiah Foster, Derrick Lee, Nathan Jordan, Chandler Daniels, Austin Daniels, Jordan Lambert, Austin Kiser, Chris Stine, Sam Dennis.

You two go to the same MIDDLE SCHOOL?

That is what I meant by the "finest" player. He is a great person and was a heckuva player. Nothing but respect for him and his whole family. P.S.: "...so you can SUGGEST what you want but it doesn't mean I have to listen". Does too!

For future reference, I suggest that you not accuse us of something that DID NOT HAPPEN. And guess what else? You don't like to read my posts? There is no law saying you have to, Dude! That goes for anyone else who doesn't like a poster who defends his alma mater from scurrilous accusations. And to the genius that is hokiebird7...all but four teams in each classification are playing basketball. And unless you are Charlie Mullins (the finest football player to come out of Giles, IMHO), I suggest that you mind your own business.

And still not one single example to prove VHS is "whining" about losing a football game. So when that stops, I'll stop. You guys don't always get your way. I refuse to back down when someone purposely lies about my alma mater. So either put up or shut up, as the saying goes...

I gathered that....is it weather related, grass loss, sitting on swampland or what? Never mind..I went to Va preps, read the replies and looked at the pics.

What is the issue with Haysi's field? Never been there myself so I have no clue what all the ruckus is about.

And you still cannot show one single post in which anyone from VHS was whining or insulting to R-lands. You admit you have thin skin. That's okay, we all have our faults. But don't say we are whining about losing a game. Didn't and hasn't happened. "Dude" you can say it all you want but that don't make it true. Prove me wrong mon ami! You cannot so GIVE IT A REST. You are in the same boat as we are...playing basketball.

If you can show me ONE post where anybody from VHS was whining about losing to R-lands I'll gladly apologize and shut up. All the posts where complimentary to Richlands following the game and since. The Richlands people were set off by one, ambiguous comment by a poster who said he felt VHS would have done better v. Giles. Nothing demeaning or antagonistic there, just an opinion. But what it has revealed is that there are a bunch of pretty thin-skinned people up in R-lands. Now there have been some comments directed recently at R-lands fans on here...but nothing about the team, players or the game. So prove me wrong...this isn't Obama-speak where you can just repeat a lie often enough and people assume it is the truth...go ahead, I dare you! Hokiebird7...you are way off base. Maybe you should read the posts before you comment about them. No whining on here except from a few R-lands people. Prove me wrong amigo.