strongest region in 3A [Archive] - Texas DownLow Forum

LH Panther Mom

11-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye80
III without a doubt! It usually was anyway. The addition of Gilmer made it tougher.
It's kind of a wash with the loss of a couple of strong teams to Region I.

Sweetwater Red

11-01-2008, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
It's kind of a wash with the loss of a couple of strong teams to Region I.

Okay Go Blue's mom. :thinking:

Oh yes I did!:D

Sweetwater Red

11-01-2008, 07:17 PM

If nothing else, I guess this poll will give us a good idea of how
many posters we have from each region.:doh:

LH Panther Mom

11-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Okay Go Blue's mom. :thinking:

Oh yes I did!:D
I didn't say anything about the strength of the regions. But Region III didn't get stronger by Gilmer joining, since LH AND China Spring are not in the mix. :p

Buckeye80

11-01-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
But Region III didn't get stronger by Gilmer joining

We might just get the chance to say something about that in December if everything goes according to plan.

headhunter

11-01-2008, 07:22 PM

Even though I am a Region IV fan, I think Region III has the most competitive teams. But, All the regions are pretty tough, I don't necessarily think Region III has the the best teams, (they have a few, WOS, Gilmer, Navasota, Bellville) but they have a great deal of solid teams that if they get hot can make a run and be tough to beat in the playoffs.

It really isn't important how tough the region is, what matters is if your team is getting better each week and doing the small things to win football games. Because once your in round 3 or 4 it is a battle no matter what region your in and the small things matter.

Small Things (xtra points, clock management, field position, turnovers)

Sweetwater Red

11-01-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I didn't say anything about the strength of the regions. But Region III didn't get stronger by Gilmer joining, since LH AND China Spring are not in the mix. :p

So you're saying Gilmer is as good as Liberty Hill and China
Spring combined.:eek:

Sorry, I'm having a kep moment.;)

LH Panther Mom

11-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye80
We might just get the chance to say something about that in December if everything goes according to plan.
Take away 2 and add 1 - doesn't add up to equal. ;)

bp80884

11-01-2008, 07:48 PM

With the top 2 teams (Liberty Hill & China Spring), I would have to say they are. then you throw in the other very good teams (Glen Rose, Abilene Wylie) and you got the best region 1.

CueroDad08

11-01-2008, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye80
We might just get the chance to say something about that in December if everything goes according to plan.

Just hope you dont get an early WOS matchup again

Buckeye80

11-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by CueroDad08
Just hope you dont get an early WOS matchup again

What do ya mean, "again"?:confused:

WO-S 89

11-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye80
What do ya mean, "again"?:confused:

WO-S has never played Gilmer but if both teams take care business, they would face off in the 3rd Rd.

Buckeye80

11-01-2008, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by WO-S 89
WO-S has never played Gilmer but if both teams take care business, they would face off in the 3rd Rd.

And I will quit my job if I have to in order to be at that game!!!!:D

WO-S 89

11-01-2008, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Buckeye80
And I will quit my job if I have to in order to be at that game!!!!:D

Gilmer offence vs. WO-S defence. WO-S defence last nite held HJ to a total of 36 yards.

Buckeye80

11-01-2008, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by WO-S 89
Gilmer offence vs. WO-S defence. WO-S defence last nite held HJ to a total of 36 yards.

#2 offense vs #1 defense!!!!

How will WOS handle a team with the same number of athletes on the field?

How will Gilmer handle a team with the same number of athletes on the field?

We both have some business to take care of over the next three weeks first! I'm fairly certain that neither Diboll nor (possibly) Waco LaVega are just gonna hand us a victory!

Good luck to the Stangs until we possibly meet!:D

JR2004

11-01-2008, 08:49 PM

Region III is still the toughest region in 3A.

GetRDoneStangs

11-01-2008, 09:04 PM

We ALL Know that District 2-3 is the toughist district around!!

That would be region as well!!

catdaddy

11-02-2008, 12:12 AM

4...:D

Dieselsmoke

11-02-2008, 09:25 AM

Carthage may take the whole thing, who do they play in the first round? Spanking Diboll like they did last Friday, should have sent a message to everyone.......Gilmer and Carthage out of East Texas have to be the odds on favorites to go the deepest from the piney woods! Piney Woods is a region, isn't it? :D

catdaddy

11-02-2008, 09:53 AM

It is on Smoaky's...;)

Bullaholic

11-02-2008, 10:30 AM

I count 9 R1 teams in the DLow Top 25. Will that qualify as a non-homer opinion?

catdaddy

11-02-2008, 10:35 AM

Hard to disagree...but I'm sure it's coming.

Bullaholic

11-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by catdaddy
Hard to disagree...but I'm sure it's coming.

:thumbsup: :1popcorn:

celinaorange

11-02-2008, 10:46 AM

Region I without any doubts whatsoever.

Gobbler Fan

11-02-2008, 10:47 AM

Any region with Brownwood in it :devil:

dropping from 4a and all :rolleyes:

3afan

11-02-2008, 10:54 AM

bunch of homers! :D

R III will almost always be the toughest top to bottom, followed by II

LH Panther Mom

11-02-2008, 10:56 AM

IMHO, you can take the top 5-10 teams out of any region and the strengths of each of those teams would be comparable the majority of the time. As far as "top to bottom" strength, in years past (again IMHO), it has been Region III. Part of the reason is that in years past, Region III has contained quite a few (20+/-) more teams than some of the other regions. I haven't compared numbers after this past realignment, but the regions seem to be more equal in number of teams.

HEMOTOXIC

11-02-2008, 10:57 AM

Region I-Top 10

Liberty Hill
Bridgeport
China Spring
Burkburnett
Sweetwater
Abilene Wylie
Glen Rose
Monahans
Gatesville
Snyder

Region III- Top 10

West Orange-Stark
Navasota
Gilmer
Waco LaVega
Carthage
Cleveland
Tyler Chapel Hill
Cameron/Caldwell/Rockdale
Diboll
Palestine Westwood

Pretty tough decision here....

SintonFan_inAustin

11-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by HEMOTOXIC
Region I-Top 10

Liberty Hill
Bridgeport
China Spring
Burkburnett
Sweetwater
Abilene Wylie
Glen Rose
Monahans
Gatesville
Snyder

Region III- Top 10

West Orange-Stark
Navasota
Gilmer
Waco LaVega
Carthage
Cleveland
Tyler Chapel Hill
Cameron/Caldwell/Rockdale
Diboll
Palestine Westwood

Pretty tough decision here.... But who have they played :D

Budman007

11-02-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by bp80884
With the top 2 teams (Liberty Hill & China Spring), I would have to say they are. then you throw in the other very good teams (Glen Rose, Abilene Wylie) and you got the best region 1.

Glen Rose got beat by a 2A team from our county with a losing record. Very good---maybe not?

JR2004

11-02-2008, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by 3afan
bunch of homers! :D

R III will almost always be the toughest top to bottom, followed by II

Region II hasn't been good since 2005.

headhunter

11-02-2008, 03:58 PM

Who cares who they have played, all these teams are solid and both regions are tough there is no question. Region 3 is a little tougher. There are many quality teams other than the ones listed. Region 1 is tough as well, there will be a lot of good 1st and second round match-ups in both regions.

The bottom line is whoever wins their region is playing at a high level and you can throw out who has played who. In the semifinals and finals its all about execution and who wants it more. Oh and a little luck!