Bcats Posted March 15 Report Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Elder statesman said: MaxPreps final class 2A rankings for girls has Wise Central #1, Ridgeview #2, and Gate City #3 proving once again that the Mountain 7 is the top conference in VA. If you take Wise out of the equation then Ridgeview probably has at least 2 state titles and Gate City possibly has 1-2. The addition of the Union girls after losing Looney definitely put Wise in the drivers seat again this year and with the way Union played in the second half of the season, they would have been strong contenders had those girls stayed. With that being said, Ridgeview may be the only team in SWVA that has not benefited from transfers, so hats off to those girls for what they accomplished this season. I give credit to the girls at Ridgeview for staying loyal to their school, I'm sure all off season the girls from Ridgeview put in the work to go up against a stack decked. It was never going to work out for them this season just like in the boys it was never going to work out for anybody but JM. Could you imagine if Dotson coached a big time AAU program what Wise Central would look like Quote
Graham32 Posted March 15 Report Posted March 15 17 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: John Marshall’s Rotation: #0 - Transfer from Alabama #1 - Transfer picked up out of Team Loaded #2 - Transfer from Lancaster #3 Transfer from Alexanderia, Va #4 Transfer picked up out of Team Loaded #21 Transfer picked up out of Team Loaded #24 - Transfer picked up out of Team Loaded Some people would look at this and say “it’s good for teams like Graham, Va High and etc.” to play good teams like JM. Lmao gtfo with that shit. They are driving the confidence of kids into the ground. Real Sasquatch and Gridiron60 2 Quote
Widespread_Panic Posted March 15 Report Posted March 15 9 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: M7 is definitely a powerhouse for girls basketball in VA. With McAmis graduating, does another M7 team take the top spot next year? I’m not familiar enough with what each team has coming back but thought some of you M7 folks might have thoughts on it. Abingdon should be the favorite in the Mountain District. They return their top 2 leading scorers. Wise and Union should be in contention. After that most of the teams will be in rebuilding mode. Gridiron60 1 Quote
Elder statesman Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 23 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: M7 is definitely a powerhouse for girls basketball in VA. With McAmis graduating, does another M7 team take the top spot next year? I’m not familiar enough with what each team has coming back but thought some of you M7 folks might have thoughts on it. In today's world you have to make predictions on assumptions that players don't transfer. Union had the most underclassmen so they will be looking to make a run. Abingdon loses 7 seniors (3 starters and 2 quality subs), but Trivette returns (maybe), and the JV team dominated the regular season. Central won the JV championship game and will be at the top as long as Moore stays. Ridgeview loses 4 of their top 6. They will need some quality size to be at the top. Gate City loses the Carico twins, Lee loses Huff, and Battle loses Kelley and Wallace. All of these schools depended on those players to compete this season. They will need major improvements to crack the top 4 next season. But, as I said before, it wouldn't shock me to see some transfers. The VHSL has created a monster. Quote
1inStripes Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 1 hour ago, Elder statesman said: In today's world you have to make predictions on assumptions that players don't transfer. Union had the most underclassmen so they will be looking to make a run. Abingdon loses 7 seniors (3 starters and 2 quality subs), but Trivette returns (maybe), and the JV team dominated the regular season. Central won the JV championship game and will be at the top as long as Moore stays. Ridgeview loses 4 of their top 6. They will need some quality size to be at the top. Gate City loses the Carico twins, Lee loses Huff, and Battle loses Kelley and Wallace. All of these schools depended on those players to compete this season. They will need major improvements to crack the top 4 next season. But, as I said before, it wouldn't shock me to see some transfers. The VHSL has created a monster. Huff is just a sophomore at Lee. Hopefully she makes a full recovery from the ACL injury. Quote
Elder statesman Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 7 hours ago, 1inStripes said: Huff is just a sophomore at Lee. Hopefully she makes a full recovery from the ACL injury. oops, I had her mistaken for the girl they had last season. Quote
1inStripes Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 That was Cassidy Hammonds who did graduate last year. I believe she may be doing track in college somewhere but I cannot remember for who. Quote
swvavol Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 17 hours ago, 1inStripes said: That was Cassidy Hammonds who did graduate last year. I believe she may be doing track in college somewhere but I cannot remember for who. Concord 1inStripes 1 Quote
swvavol Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 On 3/14/2025 at 9:00 PM, Bcats said: Let me say this I don't have a problem with Wise Central recruiting, I'm all about the youth but why do you think the same girls team in class 2 keep showing up to Richmond, they're getting some of the best talent transferring in. Jayden Carrico plays at Gate City she works her butt off all year long but chose not to transfer to Wise Central, she had no chance of taking them down by herself. Nobody in SWVA the last couple years had a realistic chance of making it to Richmond but Wise. So I ask you besides Wise whole starting 5 not going d1 what's the difference between them and what John Marshall is doing The difference is Central's roster isn't loaded with transfers. They have a top notch youth program that starts in the 2nd grade. They run the same offense and defense Dotson runs from the time they can dribble a basketball. Central had 2 transfers this year that played. The rest were girls who have been at Central from the start, including McAmis and Jordan. Pretty sure John Marshall can't say that. Quote
Bcats Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 20 minutes ago, jwgarrett20 said: The difference is Central's roster isn't loaded with transfers. They have a top notch youth program that starts in the 2nd grade. They run the same offense and defense Dotson runs from the time they can dribble a basketball. Central had 2 transfers this year that played. The rest were girls who have been at Central from the start, including McAmis and Jordan. Pretty sure John Marshall can't say that. Before John Marshall started heavy recruiting there was Oak Hill the whole team recruited in with nothing but d1 and future NBA players. Science Hill didn't have a player on their team that even sniffed d1, Science Hill best player Rob Williams transferred to Oak Hill that was his only hope to go d1 at the time. Science Hill players didn't cry about losing their best player or their coach schedule the #3 team in the nation, them boys from Johnson City knew what was ahead of them and they put in the work and got better and beat down Oak Hill. That's the answer to John Marshall just go beat them. Out of all the recruiting John Marshall does not a one of them made it to the NBA, if JM was in the Arby's classic they would have finished 4th at best, y'all are putting too much stock into JM, they were only up 41-23 against Va High at halftime last year and only beat Graham by 26 does that really sound like a top 25 team in the nation https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sports/oak-hill-matchup-was-a-boon-to-science-hill-on-the-court-and-off/article_f473ff1b-2f0e-50b7-958a-15ae9471d733.html Quote
swvavol Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Bcats said: Before John Marshall started heavy recruiting there was Oak Hill the whole team recruited in with nothing but d1 and future NBA players. Science Hill didn't have a player on their team that even sniffed d1, Science Hill best player Rob Williams transferred to Oak Hill that was his only hope to go d1 at the time. Science Hill players didn't cry about losing their best player or their coach schedule the #3 team in the nation, them boys from Johnson City knew what was ahead of them and they put in the work and got better and beat down Oak Hill. That's the answer to John Marshall just go beat them. Out of all the recruiting John Marshall does not a one of them made it to the NBA, if JM was in the Arby's classic they would have finished 4th at best, y'all are putting too much stock into JM, they were only up 41-23 against Va High at halftime last year and only beat Graham by 26 does that really sound like a top 25 team in the nation https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sports/oak-hill-matchup-was-a-boon-to-science-hill-on-the-court-and-off/article_f473ff1b-2f0e-50b7-958a-15ae9471d733.html What does that have to do with the question you posed about what is the difference between what Central is doing compared to John Marshall? Quote
Gridiron60 Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 12 minutes ago, jwgarrett20 said: What does that have to do with the question you posed about what is the difference between what Central is doing compared to John Marshall? I’m not even sure why Oak Hill is part of this conversation. It’s a private school and does not participate in the VHSL. Central might get a couple transfers from the surrounding area as does several schools in SWVA. None of those situations are remotely the same as John Marshall. Nothing against the players of John Marshall , they are very talented but it’s apples & oranges when comparing them to Central. I think it’s a given McAmis will be State POY and probably a John Marshall player for boys. If the POY is from John Marshall, will it be a player that’s been there from middle school through high school? swvavol 1 Quote
Bcats Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 35 minutes ago, jwgarrett20 said: What does that have to do with the question you posed about what is the difference between what Central is doing compared to John Marshall? I've never seen people that disagree all of a sudden agree, I'll never change your mind and vice versa so this is just a wash, but I want to leave you with a thought, if Graham would have played the way they played in the 2nd half the entirety of the game and add Ean Hayes (who most likely won't go d1) to this Graham team i think we're all on here congratulating Graham for winning state in football and basketball, I'm sorry I just don't view JM like some of you do Quote
BigWinners Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 16 minutes ago, Bcats said: I've never seen people that disagree all of a sudden agree, I'll never change your mind and vice versa so this is just a wash, but I want to leave you with a thought, if Graham would have played the way they played in the 2nd half the entirety of the game and add Ean Hayes (who most likely won't go d1) to this Graham team i think we're all on here congratulating Graham for winning state in football and basketball, I'm sorry I just don't view JM like some of you do This was by far the most vulnerable JM team during this latest run. I think Graham could steal one if they played ten times and if Graham had another lengthy scorer, they could give JM a serious run. Bcats 1 Quote
Bcats Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 4 minutes ago, BigWinners said: This was by far the most vulnerable JM team during this latest run. I think Graham could steal one if they played ten times and if Graham had another lengthy scorer, they could give JM a serious run. I agree Graham showed JM in the 2nd half that it wasn't too much of a difference Quote
JGray Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 Word on the street is that King Bacon with suit up for the Justices next season. He's committed to running with Team Loaded this summer. Quote
Gridiron60 Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 18 minutes ago, JGray said: Word on the street is that King Bacon with suit up for the Justices next season. He's committed to running with Team Loaded this summer. I thought Bacot was already part of Team Loaded organization. At least according to clips on his X & Instagram, he seems to be. Now that’s he’ll be a 9th grader, he can be part of the varsity squad. I guess he only plays for Justices if Ty White stays & doesn’t move the team to Petersburg. Quote
JGray Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 35 minutes ago, Gridiron60 said: I thought Bacot was already part of Team Loaded organization. At least according to clips on his X & Instagram, he seems to be. Now that’s he’ll be a 9th grader, he can be part of the varsity squad. I guess he only plays for Justices if Ty White stays & doesn’t move the team to Petersburg. I think he's playing up with the 16's or 17's. Quote
Widespread_Panic Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 23 hours ago, Bcats said: Science Hill didn't have a player on their team that even sniffed d1, Science Hill best player Rob Williams transferred to Oak Hill that was his only hope to go d1 at the time. Science Hill had at least 2 division 1 players on that team. JoVann Johnson played for UMass and Nathaniel Bailey played for Virginia Tech. Gridiron60, Bcats and vicobras 3 Quote
Gridiron60 Posted March 19 Report Posted March 19 13 hours ago, JGray said: I think he's playing up with the 16's or 17's. Gotcha! Once again, John Marshall will benefit from Richmond’s open enrollment. If I’m not mistaken Manchester Middle School students would not be in John Marshall’s attendance zone. He’s talented kid but so was his brother. Some families just have athletic genes & definitely healthy work ethic. Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted March 23 Report Posted March 23 On 3/18/2025 at 8:56 PM, Gridiron60 said: Gotcha! Once again, John Marshall will benefit from Richmond’s open enrollment. If I’m not mistaken Manchester Middle School students would not be in John Marshall’s attendance zone. He’s talented kid but so was his brother. Some families just have athletic genes & definitely healthy work ethic. Manchester Middle School is not in Richmond City, it is in Chesterfield County and part of the Chesterfield County School System. Bacot would have to move within city limits to be able to go to John Marshall. Gridiron60 1 Quote
Gridiron60 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 On 3/22/2025 at 11:11 PM, Real Sasquatch said: Manchester Middle School is not in Richmond City, it is in Chesterfield County and part of the Chesterfield County School System. Bacot would have to move within city limits to be able to go to John Marshall. Thanks, I wasn’t sure where it was , I just know he has Richmond, VA listed on his social media. I presumed it was in Richmond, thanks for clarifying. Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 18 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: Thanks, I wasn’t sure where it was , I just know he has Richmond, VA listed on his social media. I presumed it was in Richmond, thanks for clarifying. It's one of those deals where if you live on the outskirts of Richmond, you still have a " Richmond " address. Gotta be in city limits to go to Richmond City Schools, however. The surrounding counties are Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. I'm pretty sure that there are "Richmond" addresses in parts of each each of those counties that are close to the city. Sort of like having a "Bluefield" address, even if you're not right in the city limits Gridiron60 1 Quote
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