Madison has the same coaching staff and the younger players have been to the big game more than once. They are probably the favorite. I am sure there is an unexpected team who will gel at the right time and surprise everyone. Cosby doesn’t seem to have any big names, but might have enough experience to pull it off. Someone mentioned west Springfield. They have a group of seniors who are trying to make it a memorable year. I think battlefield has talent, but they are just too young. |
What about teams like Langley (4) who finished 1 spot ahead of Battlefield (5) and South Lakes who finished ranked 6? How are those programs looking this year? Langley beat both Battlefield 8-5 and South Lakes 13-12. While South Lakes has beaten Madison twice, Oakton twice, Robinson in the last 2 years. Crosby is another talented program on the rise. |
Battlefield is a strong contender but as other have commented there are others out there too. I don't think anyone will be as dominate as Yorktown the last two years which opens the gate for a new state champion. |
| Langley and South Lakes each have only 9 combined losses over the last two years, which is less than Madison (13), Battlefield (10), Robinson (11), Cosby (10). Like YT, Langley appears to be managing a big coaching shakeup. South Lakes lost some strong seniors. |
Any update on Langley's new HC? |
| Langley is still without a HC? |
Madison still without a good moral compass? |
No |
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Anyone able to post full schedules for teams?
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What teams? |
Langley will still be a contender and South Lakes has lost strong seniors for multiple years now and still keeps coming back strong. I still have Battlefield as the forerunner and Cosby will be better than last year. |
Yorktown only lost 2 games in the past two seasons, closest rivals lost 9+. I think many on this board are underestimating Yorktown's depth. Yes, the '25 class was outstanding, but their bench last year was strong and they had players on JV that could have been contributors at other top varsity programs. Looking forward to seeing what can do this season. |
I think your under estimating how significant it is to replace the entire starting lineup and have a new head coach come in. |
According to MaxPreps, YT starts with Robinson, Chantilly, WSpringfield, Battlefield, Meridian. What does the board think they do against that group? 0-5? |
I’d wager 1-4 |