Spotswood will once again be the team to beat out of the West. Northside will be good, as will Cave Spring. My dark horses in the West are Broadway and Western Albemarle, both well coached and both return their whole team from last year.
Looking at Spotswood's schedule, they play Wythe and Armstrong this year among others...we're going to know how they stack up against the East before states.
I think you might be surprised by them...not saying they're legit, just someone to keep an eye on. They have all the pieces to make it to the final 4 in the region because of how weak the West is and this year, the top 4 in each region advance to states if I'm not mistaken...don't sleep on Waynesboro either. The Valley is much stronger this year from top to bottom than in the last few years. Spotswood, Wboro, Lee, Broadway, Hburg (young, dangerous, athletic team and new coach that will fit in well there) all are going to be good I think. Fort and TA won't be terrible also.Broadway?? Keep it real. They might have a chance to go .500