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by pretzeldude92
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

The Clarke County High School page indicates that George Mason won Region B, and Clarke Co. was the runner-up. For the record, this is the fourth straight year that the Bull Run District has dominated Region B and taken both spots (although Clarke finished in third in 2006 when Mason advanced with W...
by pretzeldude92
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

My friend from Osbourn has informed me that the Northwest Region has qualified #1 (Massaponax) and #2 (Osbourn)
by pretzeldude92
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

The FB group now states that Radford and Eastern Montgomery advanced from Region C, and E.C. Glass and Harrisonburg advanced from Region III.
by pretzeldude92
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT 2010 Sectional (Region 5) at UTK
Replies: 16
Views: 3264

Re: NAQT 2010 Sectional (Region 5) at UTK

I'm not sure, since we had played the required number of games already, and both Alabama A & C had de facto cleared the field.

EDIT: Superceded by post above me
by pretzeldude92
Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

I've been told by A.J. Collins that the Bull Run District is most likely going to send the top two seeds from the regular season to the Region B tournament and cancel the district tournament. That would mean that George Mason (1) and Clarke (2) advance to Region B. Apparently they are doing a singl...
by pretzeldude92
Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

I've been told by A.J. Collins that the Bull Run District is most likely going to send the top two seeds from the regular season to the Region B tournament and cancel the district tournament. That would mean that George Mason (1) and Clarke (2) advance to Region B. Apparently they are doing a singl...
by pretzeldude92
Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:24 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT 2010 Sectional (Region 5) at UTK
Replies: 16
Views: 3264

Re: NAQT 2010 Sectional (Region 5) at UTK

As mentioned elsewhere, the final standings for this were something like:

Div I:
Alabama A (12-0)
UT-Knoxville (7-5)
Alabama B (6-6)
Then Louisville A, Mississippi State, and Liberty

Div II:
Alabama C (11-1)
Louisville B (9-3)
Centre (6-6)
Alabama D (6-6)
Then College of Charleston and UNC-Charlotte
by pretzeldude92
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:48 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL Results & Opinions
Replies: 89
Views: 19285

Re: VHSL Results & Opinions

I viewed some Bull Run District matches at George Mason in December, and I feel that Mason is nearly as strong as last year, if not as strong, and that any one of Clarke/Rapp/Strasburg/Manassas Park teams could take the 2nd spot come the district tournament. Clarke beat Rapp by 5 recently, Clarke is...
by pretzeldude92
Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10

Lots of scores and such It appears that Mason is just as strong as predicted. The drop in average points per match for Rapp is down, but that was to be expected. A question for you, AJ: is your brother getting frequent playing time, or is he still being broken in on the team? Danny is still being b...
by pretzeldude92
Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10

I need something to keep me busy during college. :grin: Fixed. Yep... Bull Run District Results from Monday, October 19 at Rappahannock County High School Rappahannock Co. 205, Clarke 165 Strasburg 230, Madison 85 George Mason 320, Manassas Park 60 Rappahannock Co. 240, Madison 105 George Mason 315...
by pretzeldude92
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10

I'm gonna put in my $.02 about the upcoming year. A: This very well could be the Mason show. They lost one starter, and, in my opinion, their two best players will be juniors this year. God that place is a machine. Radford usually reloads too, although I was disappointed at their performance in thei...
by pretzeldude92
Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Non-DC-Metro Virginia 09-10

I was wondering what other members of the quiz bowl world are thinking about VHSL and other competitions taking place in non-metro Virginia for 09-10. I'm excited to see the outcome of the implementation of HSAPQ into VHSL, and I hope that this season will improve on the state of quiz bowl within th...
by pretzeldude92
Wed May 27, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2009 NAQT HSNCT
Replies: 349
Views: 102574

Re: 2009 NAQT HSNCT

Is the cut for the small school playoffs still 4-6? Yes, it is. As someone who has coached a team in Small Schools for the past 5 years, I have a humble request. Please, don't let the Small School Playoff seem like an "afterthought" this year. I know that most schools don't care about it,...
by pretzeldude92
Mon May 04, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Virginia NAQT Championship May 9 (Richmond)
Replies: 8
Views: 3367

Re: Virginia NAQT Championship May 9 (Richmond)

I wish that we could go to this but we have prom. :sad:
by pretzeldude92
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: April 29: Pre-Nationals Goldfish Championship
Replies: 74
Views: 12256

Re: April 29: Pre-Nationals Goldfish Championship

Whitman is in Maryland, for what it's worth.
by pretzeldude92
Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: April 29: Pre-Nationals Goldfish Championship
Replies: 74
Views: 12256

Re: April 29: Pre-Nationals Goldfish Championship

My coach should have sent you an email, and the check is in the mail. We here at Rapp will be playing with one team.
by pretzeldude92
Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2009 NAQT HSNCT
Replies: 349
Views: 102574

Re: 2009 NAQT HSNCT

How big are the rooms that we will be playing in? Rapp is bringing a large contingent (because there is honestly nothing else for people in my county to do, and Chicago is a big, pretty city somewhere over the rainbow), and we were wondering if we would be able to cram 10ish fans into a room with us.
by pretzeldude92
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Another Great Aukassion (Spring 2009 KMO)
Replies: 10
Views: 1897

Re: Another Great Aukassion (Spring 2009 KMO)

Rappahannock Co. got 1560.
by pretzeldude92
Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Monroe Academic TournamenT at James Monroe (5/16/09)
Replies: 66
Views: 13948

Re: Monroe Academic TournamenT at James Monroe (5/16/09)

Rapp Co. is expressing interest. We might be able to come; I'll talk with my team tomorrow.
by pretzeldude92
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Class of 09, Where Will You Be Playing Next Year
Replies: 79
Views: 21847

Re: Class of 09, Where Will You Be Playing Next Year

I'm headed to Tuscaloosa as a student at the University of Alabama. Roll Tide! :party:
by pretzeldude92
Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

In the above post, note the following: A) JM and SCAB did not play their match, as JM opted instead to face Walter Johnson in an unrecorded exhibition match, B) The PPB is not up, which is weird considering it was in the ZIP file when we uploaded it C) Some stuff might not add up exactly because thi...
by pretzeldude92
Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Let's see if this works...

Attached are results of the first annual RAPPoff.
by pretzeldude92
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

The stats will be up tomorrow morning. We are on spring break, but I have to go to school tomorrow and will upload them then. I know that it seems like I've been putting this off, but we had a few bugs to work out. I didn't have access to the SQBS laptop for more than 1.5 hours a day.
by pretzeldude92
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Soon. We discovered a glitch today right as we were about to finish them, so we need to sort that out still.
by pretzeldude92
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Roanoke College (VA) Invitational (4/25)
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: Roanoke College (VA) Invitational (4/25)

Free quizbowl?!? Rappahannock County is definitely interested.
by pretzeldude92
Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Overall, I think this tournament was a success, and it was fun to be a part of. Other than the schedule implosion after prelims, things ran relatively smoothly, and we had a good time. HSAPQ did another good job with the questions, and the readers were clear, even if a little slow at times. One thi...
by pretzeldude92
Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Walter Johnson defeated James Monroe in the final, although the score escapes me. Gonzaga and Hogwarts (a T.J. non A-team) finished third, although they did not play off the match. Basically, half of the tournament was improv because Sidwell Friends did not show up, we fell behind, we fell even furt...
by pretzeldude92
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

I made schedules for both 2 cross-bracket and 3 cross-bracket matches, depending on how ahead/behind we are tomorrow. I would obviously love to maximize the number of matches played by all teams, while hopefully leaving by 5-5:30. Anyways, see you all tomorrow at the RAPPoff. P.S. There are 7,000 pe...
by pretzeldude92
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

There will be two brackets of 7 teams, so each team will have 6 rounds plus a bye. We considered a cross-bracket match, and if there is interest for one that won't count in the standings and we have the resources for it, I would allow for it. The top two teams from each bracket will play cross-brack...
by pretzeldude92
Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

I sent this out to coaches or players of the appropriate teams earlier. Basically, we are at 13 teams, so a 14th would be nice. Really nice. Dear Coaches and/or Players: First off, thank you for signing up for the RAPPoff on April 4, 2009 at Rappahannock County High School. The current field is as f...
by pretzeldude92
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

1. HSAPQ sent us the questions today. 2. We currently are planning on having various concessions available for lunch (pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks, desserts). 3. When teams register in the morning (I guess between 8-8:45, and we should have some sort of modest breakfast), one member of e...
by pretzeldude92
Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

It's cool. We would be more than willing to accommodate you playing solo, if you do indeed choose to come. If you bring some other members of the St. Anselm's crew, that would be cool too.
by pretzeldude92
Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Even newer field update: Registered (13 teams): Auburn (2 buzzer) Churchill x2 (1 buzzer) Collegiate (1 buzzer) Georgetown Day Gonzaga (1 buzzer) James Monroe (1 buzzer) James River (1 buzzer, 1 moderator) Sidwell Friends St. Anselm's "Tei Suma School of Profitable Anesthesia" (2 buzzers, ...
by pretzeldude92
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Newer Field Update:

Registered:
Auburn
Georgetown Day
Gonzaga
James Monroe
James River
Sidwell Friends

Expressed Interest (here or elsewhere):
James Monroe B and/or C
TJHSST
Auburn B?
Sidwell Friends B?
GDS B?
Spotswood
Fauquier
by pretzeldude92
Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Our plan is to start the tournament at 9:00 A.M., with some brief meeting at that time. We should then be able to complete five rounds before lunch. At least that is our current goal... Additionally, for teams that signed up and haven't stated how many buzzers/moderators they will be bringing, we wo...
by pretzeldude92
Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

New Field Update:

Registered:
Georgetown Day
Gonzaga
James Monroe
James River
Sidwell Friends

Expressed Interest (here or elsewhere):
James Monroe B and/or C
TJHSST
Auburn
Sidwell Friends B?
GDS B?
Spotswood
Fauquier
by pretzeldude92
Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

So far we have five teams registered, and I would encourage teams to sign-up as soon as possible.

Additionally, we are in the process of writing our trash/pop culture questions for lunch. They encompass a wide distribution of pop culture topics.
by pretzeldude92
Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mental Fatigue
Replies: 32
Views: 7159

Re: Mental Fatigue

While ABBA would certainly rejuvenate me, the rest of my team once taught my coach the Soulja Boy during a break, and another time, one person performed her parody of the infamous Youtube muffins video. Basically, we act as stupid as possible, which usually involves some combination of running aroun...
by pretzeldude92
Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Bad Negs Again
Replies: 494
Views: 114007

Re: Bad Negs Again

Today at Practice:

Given: The Donner Party
Answer: The Rosenburg family
by pretzeldude92
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Reminder that early discount will continue through Monday and Monday only!
by pretzeldude92
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

I would assume that the sheep was merely an innocent lamb, and three of our four quizmasters didn't have a problem. And considering we usually have 4 mascots that take up the length of a table, this shouldn't be a problem. Of course, since it's Very Hateful of Silent Lambs...
by pretzeldude92
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

Yeah, he's a really great QM. He was better than the boring lady we had our second match (I have no idea who she was, but I almost fell asleep.) My dad had fun reading, and I've been told he's a good reader, but he knows the rules from 4 years of VHSL + other moderating ventures. New question: there...
by pretzeldude92
Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

In most tournaments, you would have been given credit since that's phonetic. If VHSL would consider using circuit moderators who commonly offer to read for things(members of local college teams, etc) rather than various volunteers who are, quite frankly, too old to hear half of what's said to them ...
by pretzeldude92
Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

When we were playing Auburn, as inconsequential as it was, I answered the Albigensian Crusade question, and then they asked me to spell it. I spelled it Albeginsian, and was marked wrong. Should it have been? It's a moot point, but the consonants were in the right order... And math calculation answe...
by pretzeldude92
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

BTW, are the questions cleared for discussion/mention in our local newspaper?
by pretzeldude92
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County
Replies: 47
Views: 9065

Re: RAPPoff Inaugural Tournament 4/4/09 at Rappahannock County

Field Update Post: Registered: Georgetown Day Gonzaga James Monroe James River Sidwell Friends Expressed Interest (here or elsewhere): James Monroe B and/or C TJHSST Auburn Sidwell Friends B? GDS B? I encourage people who wish to receive the early registration discount to register prior to March 16 ...
by pretzeldude92
Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: VHSL State results
Replies: 39
Views: 6730

Re: VHSL State results

. Group A: Rappahannock Co. 260, Auburn 45 George Mason 220, Honaker 85 Rappahannock Co. 280, Lebanon 95 George Mason 220, Radford 115 Rappahannock Co. 205, George Mason 180 George Mason 245, Radford 140 (elim) Rappahannock 245, George Mason 200 (elim) Ms. Giles looked it up when Mason's coach Schar...