I agree. I think people are reading a lot into one game. I am not a BF parent but I don’t think the team should be discredited. They are strong and have a chance just like any other team in 6a. It all comes down to post season because thats when it matters |
I have not seen one post that discredits BF. BF is just as capable as the others. |
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So take the 3 strongest teams in this area.
Which team has progressed since game 1? I would say Madison has not taken a step backwards except for a surprising 13-13 tie with Western A who got beat by Meridian and YT. Robo lost to Madison 2nd game of season but besides a close game with Oakton has boat raced weak competition but has looked strong doing it. Wednesday nights match up with BF is a test that they could have a quarter or 2 of acclimating their game to stiff competition. BF came out of the gate strong. Solid wins 3 out of first 4 games but then had to stay focused as the next 4 games were the weakest part of schedule. Tough to say if they built on the fast start. I would say they did not get stronger after playing those 4 weak teams even though they played solid D and scored at will. 2 crucial injuries last week have definitely changed their dynamic and weakened them as a team. Both starters should be back before end of season and when that happens I give a slight edge to BF filled closely by both Madison and Robo. Cosby? Mt View? |
Not sure Meridian beat WA (10-6 Meridian) and Madison v WA was 11-11 (shortened game due to weather). |
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Woodson v. Westfield today. Any insight on this one?
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Should be a very competitive game. Both teams have strong goalie play and a few very dynamic scorers. this could be a 1 or 2 goal game. |
Battlefield coach was outcoached. Even with Oakton missing multiple starters. |
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Battlefield was outplayed and didn’t play their best in either game. Several dropped passes and turnovers they don’t usually have. Had several open opportunities to score vs Oakton and it was not their day shooting. No excuses just the facts.
Still wouldn’t count them out |
wow - glad you refrained from listing any excuses (didn't play best...several turnovers... not their day....).
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Maybe if you were there you would have same take. Bf shooting was horrible. Each team had 3 players on the score sheet. Was not a good game but congrats to Oakton. |
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Teams are allowed to have an off day. It’s part of sports. Listing that they had a lot of turnovers or shot poorly is not an excuse, it’s what happened in the game. Kudos to Oakton! Never said they didn’t deserve to win etc.
Ps.. You are the type of person who makes this board the worst. |
Predict that Westfield wins by 4. Westfield is strong this year. But might all come down to which goalie outperforms. |
| Maybe Coach S will blow an airhorn in someones face if they lose tonight |
Woodson wins by 1. |