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Post by dinker on Mar 21, 2009 20:42:29 GMT -5
who are the mighty boys looking good for this spring 09 season?
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Post by guest on Mar 24, 2009 9:36:20 GMT -5
Whitman
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Post by BrendanC on Mar 25, 2009 21:56:52 GMT -5
I think the talent is pretty spread out this year, almost to the point where it's almost diluted, if you will.
The most well rounded team, undoubtedly, is Blair. They have two experienced setters, who are running a 6-2 and can more than hold their own at power side (outside), and that's definitely an understatement. They also have another good outlet at opposite, and he can really pull of some plays that most hitters can't. Their serving is also supposed to be very good, with a nice mix of jump serves, capable of turning any game around, and tough, consistent floaters. The only notable weakness is passing, and even that is supposed to be, at the very least, decent.
The only known competitors so far are RM (pretty balanced team, good passing but inexperienced setters, and the hitting is consistent but not exceptional. Serving is inconsistent, and plays a big factor, but can be game-changing), Wootton (2 good middles, more or less experienced setter, and good serving and pretty good passing).
Both of the above teams are very capable of beating out the blazers on a good day though.
Sherwood also has Dainis Berzins, but I heard that he's setting. Regardless, he has a bomb of a jump serve now, so he's one to watch out for, but I haven't seen the team so I have no idea how they compare. They may also be a possible competitor.
In terms of divisions, Division 1 belongs to either Blair or Sherwood, Division 2, RM or Wootton, and Division 3, probably Damascus (Hollies on Rockville is playing Coed).
Has anybody else heard anything pertaining to possible competitors?
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Post by one on Mar 26, 2009 13:36:46 GMT -5
Blair, Sherwood, Damascus and Wooton.
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Post by Scott Zanni on Mar 27, 2009 8:56:54 GMT -5
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Post by guest on Mar 27, 2009 10:07:48 GMT -5
Is there an allstar game? I heard coaches talking about it.
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Post by surewould on Mar 27, 2009 16:47:56 GMT -5
I think the talent is pretty spread out this year, almost to the point where it's almost diluted, if you will. The most well rounded team, undoubtedly, is Blair. They have two experienced setters, who are running a 6-2 and can more than hold their own at power side (outside), and that's definitely an understatement. They also have another good outlet at opposite, and he can really pull of some plays that most hitters can't. Their serving is also supposed to be very good, with a nice mix of jump serves, capable of turning any game around, and tough, consistent floaters. The only notable weakness is passing, and even that is supposed to be, at the very least, decent. The only known competitors so far are RM (pretty balanced team, good passing but inexperienced setters, and the hitting is consistent but not exceptional. Serving is inconsistent, and plays a big factor, but can be game-changing), Wootton (2 good middles, more or less experienced setter, and good serving and pretty good passing). Both of the above teams are very capable of beating out the blazers on a good day though. Sherwood also has Dainis Berzins, but I heard that he's setting. Regardless, he has a bomb of a jump serve now, so he's one to watch out for, but I haven't seen the team so I have no idea how they compare. They may also be a possible competitor. In terms of divisions, Division 1 belongs to either Blair or Sherwood, Division 2, RM or Wootton, and Division 3, probably Damascus (Hollies on Rockville is playing Coed). Has anybody else heard anything pertaining to possible competitors? That was very well written and is full of solid knowledge, BrendanC. Dainis Berzins is hitting this year. Setting is Senior Teddy Lewis. Sherwood also has alot of double sport players, like Drew Hock and Zack Splain to name a few. Matt Cuozzo as a libero. Sherwood is the team to beat this year only because they won last year. But.... In my opinion, I would have to say the team to beat this year for Boys Volleyball in Montgomery County is Blair. Blair is going to be really good. They were the team to beat a few years ago, and Sherwood stole it from them. Blair has the team to steal it back with this new rivalry for boys volleyball. Willy Li and Robert Huang are two of the best players in the area and when they can both set and hit, they should wrap up their schedule almost perfect. Richard Montgomery has a very solid team. I agree that they have their defense down pat. With people like Brendan Chang, the ball wont hit the ground. He is definitely a player to watch. Sadly, there isnt much going for that team on the offensive side of the ball. If they could find a go to player, maybe the team could be able to compete with Blair and Sherwood. Wootton isnt bad. They will be good especially with the fire of their coach. She coaches their girls varsity team, and club for Champions of Tomorrow I believe. Expect a good season from them. Damascus is definitely a team to watch out for. From what I understand Jared Goldberg and Nick May are tearin it up. But from prior years, I know that there isnt much depth behind those two. Keep an eye out for Dmass this Season as well.
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Post by Guest on Mar 27, 2009 22:09:44 GMT -5
Blair should be good, I agree, but how about Wheaton? They have some big guys that can play and are back this year, I think. If that's the case, I'd count them in the mix of contenders.
Don't know who is playing for Wootton boys this year, but I do know their boys coach is not the person that coaches the girls (the girls' coach coaches the coed team). The boys coach is the former Penn State player that also coached last year and had a pretty competitive team.
Northwood has big, athletic guys that usually get better and better as the season goes on.
I heard Seneca Valley cancelled its season. What's up with that?
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Post by guest on Mar 28, 2009 10:10:28 GMT -5
Both Wheaton and Springbrook should be added to the list of the stronger teams.
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Post by guest on Mar 28, 2009 10:18:41 GMT -5
why do i see no magruder in this? they beat springbrook, they have a good starting 6 to watch out for.
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Post by guest on Mar 28, 2009 10:43:49 GMT -5
Kennedy should also be a team to watch, "Kennedy should also be considered a top contender on the boys side. The Cavaliers return senior Sam Helix, a middle hitter a year ago who is moving to the outside. They have a stable starting six, with outside hitter Edgar Gutierrez flanking Helix, Tim Yu setting, Franklin Ekunseitan in the middle and Simon Chen and Jeff Martins stationed at numerous places on the court." taken from www.gazette.net/stories/03242009/bethspo180825_32473.shtml
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Post by AA on Mar 28, 2009 12:35:37 GMT -5
why do i see no magruder in this? they beat springbrook, they have a good starting 6 to watch out for. Even though magruder has a "good" starting 6, those are their main players as I haven't seen their coach sub in much of their bench. In so, hypothetically if one of the starting 6 were to be dropped I think that they would not be able to hold ground for long, nor do they have players that specialize in certain positions. Those are just my thoughts on it...
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Post by justinc on Mar 28, 2009 15:18:37 GMT -5
Wootton and RM are facing off on Tuesday in a match that most likely will decide division II, Wootton has returned most of its players and moved a couple boys from coed to boys so they have pretty good team cohesion, a lot of versatility in their players, as well as some consistent hitters. Wootton has a good mix of experience with a sizable senior class and will definitely make a good showing. RM has had difficulties in the pre-season and beginning of the season after their coach was hospitalized, however, they boast a large senior class and their underclassmen have been able to contribute a great deal to the team. While both teams have had pretty easy seasons up to this point, this match will probably be the closest for both teams during the season. Going into this match is a little rivalry as RM beat Wootton in the 5th set last year by a margin of 2.
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Post by guest on Mar 28, 2009 18:03:30 GMT -5
why do i see no magruder in this? they beat springbrook, they have a good starting 6 to watch out for. Even though magruder has a "good" starting 6, those are their main players as I haven't seen their coach sub in much of their bench. In so, hypothetically if one of the starting 6 were to be dropped I think that they would not be able to hold ground for long, nor do they have players that specialize in certain positions. Those are just my thoughts on it... i agree with you there
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Post by surewould on Mar 28, 2009 20:17:37 GMT -5
Both Wheaton and Springbrook should be added to the list of the stronger teams. Sorry Guest, I ment to add Wheaton. I wrote up something on MoCo football and added them, I guess I forgot to add them in here. They have a few guys that are like 6' 5 this year, which is quality height in Montgomery County. I would definitely add them to the list. I have not watched Springbrook, but I know that their Co-ed team is very weak this year. I would assume that all of the better boys players would play Boys, not coed. Ill keep an eye out for them this season.
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