It's Green Run, which enters at 13-3 overall, taking on a Western Albemarle team that is 10-8 overall. The Warriors last year made a run to the Class 3 State Championship game, upending previously unbeaten Northside in the State Semis, before falling to John Marshall in the title round. Darren Maynard's Warriors are playing without top scorer and rebounder Tommy Mangrum, who is still nursing an ankle injury.

Mangrum had a huge performance with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Class 4 title contender Louisa earlier this month when the Warriors handed the Lions their first loss of the season. He tells us that he hopes to be back in the next couple of weeks. Already, a host of Division III colleges are showing interest in him.

As for Green Run and their Head Coach Kenneth Harris, the Stallions want to keep pace with Maury - who currently has the inside track for the top playoff seed in Region 5A. However, both Green Run and Menchville only sit one game back in the loss column, so winning out could give Green Run a chance at the top seed.