VHSL Boys 2024 Season (Discussion and Scores)

[Anonymous]

Yep

[Anonymous]

Last nights Madison/Riverside game was an instant classic. All the players on both teams played their hearts out. Ups and Downs the entire game. The fact that Riverside won the game with having that much trouble at the faceoff x was amazing. It looked like they tried multiple guys, but it didn't matter. Hats off to the Madison FOGO for dominating last night. Riversides Defense was very solid. They seemed to have played a zone most of the game, and Madison didn't have answer (with the exception of a few nice placed shots). Great ball control (as said prior) by the Riverside offense. It will be hard to top the excitement and intensity of that game this year. Great job all around!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last nights Madison/Riverside game was an instant classic. All the players on both teams played their hearts out. Ups and Downs the entire game. The fact that Riverside won the game with having that much trouble at the faceoff x was amazing. It looked like they tried multiple guys, but it didn't matter. Hats off to the Madison FOGO for dominating last night. Riversides Defense was very solid. They seemed to have played a zone most of the game, and Madison didn't have answer (with the exception of a few nice placed shots). Great ball control (as said prior) by the Riverside offense. It will be hard to top the excitement and intensity of that game this year. Great job all around!

Riverside / Atlee end of the month. Wouldn’t be surprised to see the 4a champion come out on top. Said they were the best last year and still believe it.

[Anonymous]

I can’t see anyone in Class 5 beating Riverside, especially if they get their FOGO back. Briar Woods and Indy are not close.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agreed. Madison looked a little hesitant and was a bit sloppy on passes and catches. It's D, led by their star LSM, caused plenty of turnovers that they couldn't convert on. The player who most caught my eye was Madison FOGO--winning 19 of 20 draws is impressive, no matter who the competition is. Riverside played a little crisper, just enough to win. All in all, an exciting game to open the season, and I'm certain both squads with get better over the course of the season.

Sloppy game for the offenses. Passing and catching were not where they need to be for either team to compete for championships. Riverside offense was more patient and had better off ball play. Madison isolation plays were not enough, consistently to get good looks. Seems like they are searching for an identity.

Both defenses looked solid. LSM for Madison was the best player on the field. Double digit caused turnovers. Riverside defense wasn't winning one on one matchups but played well as a unit in front of a solid keeper.

Riverside Keeper made the big saves at the right moment. Madison had a good look at the end of the game to win it in regulation but Riverside keeper made an impressive save. Both teams were resilient, battling back from a few goals down at different times in the game. Madison tried to run the clock starting at about 7 min left in the 4th which was not a great strategy in the end. Madison had the first OT possession but sloppy passing/catching bit them again. Riverside ran a patient offensive set for the game winner with an alley cut and low angle shot.

Fun game to watch.

Goalie quality/ shot quality was the difference in the game. Riverside’s goalie made all the saves he should have and a few he shouldn’t have. Madison’s goalie was fine but he should have had a couple more saves.

[Anonymous]

While I generally agree and both played well no goalie should allow a 20yd high to high, stick side shot to go in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While I generally agree and both played well no goalie should allow a 20yd high to high, stick side shot to go in.

Not sure which goalie you are referring to. But I wouldn't be surprised if the senior at Riverside didn't have 15+ saves last night, against great shooters. Looking at there two year record to date, I believe he is 19-3 as a starter and a State Championship (2 of those losses vs. ranked private schools). Not too bad....

[Anonymous]

C’mon, be serious. Goalie had a decent game but those shots were not good (many not even on cage). Save the accolades when he has a standout game. That game yesterday was sloppy all around.

[Anonymous]

Any comments on the McLean game other than Chantilly is bad? How did McLean look?

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Anonymous wrote:Any comments on the McLean game other than Chantilly is bad? How did McLean look?

They looked OK. The offense runs completely through #3. They cycle the ball a lot but without much purpose because nothing initiates until it gets back to #3 up top. He either dodges from the top and shoots 15-20 yarders or draws a slide and dishes to one of the two wings. Someone said seven different players scored for them (I didn't keep track) but that is a good sign that they can spread the scoring out. Defense looks fine and their goalie is good. I think they will be OK when the new attack get more comfortable and the offense isn't so one-dimensional. It worked fine against Chantilly but as others said that doesn't mean much because Chantilly looks really weak.

[Anonymous]

Robo and Yorktown two best teams in our area this year, can't wait for that game. Madison has work to do but still in the conversation.

Looking forward to seeing Langley. Big drop off to rest of rankings who will just beat up on each other.

[Anonymous]

I think you should probably switch “area”to 6a

[Anonymous]

Score predictions for Yorktown robo?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Robo and Yorktown two best teams in our area this year, can't wait for that game. Madison has work to do but still in the conversation.

Looking forward to seeing Langley. Big drop off to rest of rankings who will just beat up on each other.

I remember seeing the same posts about Langley last year and they weren't all that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Robo and Yorktown two best teams in our area this year, can't wait for that game. Madison has work to do but still in the conversation.

Looking forward to seeing Langley. Big drop off to rest of rankings who will just beat up on each other.

I remember seeing the same posts about Langley last year and they weren't all that.

We will see next Saturday if Langley is any good when they travel to Robinson.