Football Western Foothills 4A/5A - 2nd Round

Lincolnton said:

Here’s another rumor… I hear That Tuscola has asked for technical advice on security, after learning about how “e-n-t-h-u-s-i-a-s-t-i-c” certain Maiden fans are. So as an act of love and solidarity Newton has offered their finest tool. Remember him? He remembers you.

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Jv game at Newton security about got a mouth full from more than me . Trying to question a person's service dog at the game

Bunker Hill at Burns: The Bears have done pretty good. Saw them play North Lincoln and they aren't bad. Needless to say that, though, since they defeated highly ranked West Iredell. Unfortunately, things come to a halt this Friday in when they visit the Twin Cities (Fallston-Lawndale). Cleveland County teams are very hard to beat. Burns by 14.

Forest Hills at East Lincoln: Thinking the Mustangs will take this on by a little, but Union County teams are BAD, too (Bad meaning good). Mustangs by 10.

West Stanly at West Iredell: West Stanly has to travel Northwest to West Iredell (Try saying that real fast 3 times). The West Stanly Colts have a current record of 5-6 but it's batter than their namesake The Indianapolis Colts who are 2-6, make that 2-7 after their loss to the Cowboys, today...A healthy West Iredell might be able to beat either one. Warriors by 18.

Fred T. Foard Versus Stuart Cramer: Sounds like a boxing match, but the only 2 hits in this game will be Cramer hits Foard and Foard hits the floor. Hats off to the Tigers for their win last week against an old traditional power, the Pisgah Bears. Storm by 28.

North Lincoln at Monroe: First instinct is an easy victory for the Red Hawks, but the same thing was said last week when the Knights upset the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans. Just can't see the Knights winning, but that's exactly what I said last week. Monroe by 21.

Hickory at Oak Grove: If I were a Grizzlies fan in no way would I be glad about my opponent in my opening game. Kind of like a 3A team looking forward to a home game then learning your first opponent is Shelby...Nevertheless, OG must be a tough team, losing to Reagan by only 2 points. This should be a good game. Red Tornadoes by 7.

Maiden at Waynesville Tuscola: Been watching highlights of Tuscola running back S. Trantham, and man does he look like the real deal. I've also seen what the blue devils can do at top end, and it's impressive, too. Common sense would probably say go with Tuscola but Dad always said that I had the common sense of a guinea, so I'll not contradict him. Blue Devils by 7. Would've said 6 but they got a kicker now, and he's GOOD!
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Non-conference picks:

East Burke at Hibriten: Tip of the hat and respect for the Cavaliers along with my friend Oldburkeman. Congrats on a decent year. Unfortunately this will be the end of the line for the Cavs this season. I believe the Panthers have strengths that some of us aren't even aware of. I mean that! Hibriten by 24.

Mountain Heritage at Lincolnton: I cannot even imagine this game being easy for the Wolves but I'm a pitifully pessimistic person (Try holding the tip of your tongue and saying that. If there are other's in the house they'll think you've had a mini-stroke). Wolves by 7.

*PostScript: Noticed that our guide through the Woeful Realm, namely Flyrod, didn't designate a game of the week. Maybe he doesn't do it for playoffs, but if he did I'd suggest Maiden at Tuscola or Hickory at Oak Grove...Consider this, like at the end of the movie Trading Places, the question was asked "What should we have for lunch Lobster or cracked crab. The Island lady said can't we have both"...So couldn't we have both as Flyrod's games of the week?

Side Note: According to The Weather Channel, Friday’s forecast for Waynesville is cloudy with a high of 41 and a low of 29, as the Devil comes to Haywood County.

GrizzlyDevil said:

It's gonna be chilly and I'll still be in shorts

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Just remembered sump’em from Friday night…did my eyes fool me?…or did our QB actually throw a blind pass behind his back…or was that a fumble that just perfectly flew to the receiver.

Seriously!…Just curious?

amaidendevil said:

I looked online everything looks a little too fancy and rich for our kind

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They have places for your kind. When you look online you get those Top 10 tourism lists. They’re fishing for New Yorkers and South Floridians that want to stand near one of the Top 10 waterfalls and take a selfie with a caption like “Time utterly stood still….” . They ain’t fishing for the likes of you people from the Piedmont. Well…that Charlotte Executive’s money that’s wanting to buy a mountain cabin to eat Thanksgiving in. They are fishing for them.

In all seriousness, PisgahCatamount gave a solid list and if I were driving up and doing a pre-football game meal. Doughboys, Bogart’s, Papas and Beer, and Boojum would be high on the list. All have good food and atmospheres.

Didn’t mean to originally leave out Haywood Smokehouse just don’t eat much BBQ. Amongst my BBQ-eating buddies, the brisket at Haywood Smokehouse is as good as you’ll find anywhere.

notanyonesfan1 said:

The home side is huge, the away side not so much, unless it's changed since 2010. When Burns went there 16 years ago the away side was pretty small and right on top of the field. But the home side was crazy big. Obviously it very well may have changed since

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The home side is large. The away side is more than accommodating for most atmospheres. The only major issue is if the crowd is huge the bottom 2 rows are almost useless for watching a game in the middle of the field because you’re so low, you’re looking into the backs of the players’ that are on the sidelines helmets. I think even with Maiden traveling well, everyone should still be more than accommodated. Part of the away side is old concrete and part has been replaced with metal.

Maiden Creek said:

Just remembered sump’em from Friday night…did my eyes fool me?…or did our QB actually throw a blind pass behind his back…or was that a fumble that just perfectly flew to the receiver.

Seriously!…Just curious?

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Was a pass! Hit the RB square in the chest.

Goldendomer10 said:

They have places for your kind. When you look online you get those Top 10 tourism lists. They’re fishing for New Yorkers and South Floridians that want to stand near one of the Top 10 waterfalls and take a selfie with a caption like “Time utterly stood still….” . They ain’t fishing for the likes of you people from the Piedmont. Well…that Charlotte Executive’s money that’s wanting to buy a mountain cabin to eat Thanksgiving in. They are fishing for them.
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LOL, Now that’s talent

This may be a first we are playing a school who's home field isn't at the high school it's about 5 miles down the road at the middle school

Burns
East Lincoln
Stuart Cramer
Hickory
Tuscola
Monroe
West Iredell
Hibriten
Lincolnton

amaidendevil said:

This may be a first we are playing a school who's home field isn't at the high school it's about 5 miles down the road at the middle school

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The middle school was the old Waynesville High School until Tuscola was built. The field is roughly 90 years old and Tuscola and Pisgah are both 60 years old(1966). Due to Tuscola being on “The Hill” the track and practice football field are all they have on campus. Football, Baseball, and Softball are all a couple mile drive.
Pisgah’s field is at Canton Middle School, also (old Canton High) but the high school just happens to be a short walk up the hill.

amaidendevil said:

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Sorry, I'm not impressed especially it being against a (4-7) Newton-Conover team, but against a good defense and a better football team as a whole, that do not go like that, I thought that was in slow motion, they were moving so slow. Maybe I'm just not as impressed as most idk.... but I personally think we got better Freshman in Hickory, remember the name Daylen Medley & DJ Reinhardt. #TorandoPride #2xStateChamps

Chalk with the rest but I think Maiden comes off the mountain cold and victorious.

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Is this piece of art titled “Cold Day in Hell”?

Devils don't freeze anymore lol to many battery operated clothing to heat u up. Heated socks and gloves. Pants and coats

Lincolnton said:

Looks pretty big for a high school stadium from photos I’ve seen; If they still play in C.E. Weatherby stadium.

That’s a nice name, Haywood. Don’t you think?

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a very distinguished name, one with weight and character

LOL, Thank you my friend.

5A Round 2 Matchups:

4A Round 2 Matchups:

GrizzlyDevil, thanks for going to the trouble of posting this.

GrizzlyDevil said:

4A Round 2 Matchups:

Team	3-W Iredell	14-W Stanly
Wins	9	5
Losses	1	6
PF	405	206
PA	187	306
APF	40.5	18.7
APA	18.7	27.8
Pass Yds	1,775	1,164
Rush Yds	2,158	1,451
Pass PG	177.5	105.8
Rush PG	215.8	131.9
Total Yds	3,933	2,615
Pass TDs	21	7
Rush TDs	33	21
Total TDs	54	28
Sacks	27.0	31.0
Forced TO	22	13

Team	4-Burns	13-Bunker Hill
Wins	7	7
Losses	3	4
PF	381	333
PA	195	304
APF	38.1	30.3
APA	19.5	27.6
Pass Yds	920	1,705
Rush Yds	2,572	1,236
Pass PG	92.0	155.0
Rush PG	257.2	112.4
Total Yds	3,492	2,941
Pass TDs	11	17
Rush TDs	33	20
Total TDs	44	37
Sacks	16.0	15.0
Forced TO	20	17

Team	2-Tuscola	15-Maiden
Wins	9	6
Losses	1	5
PF	429	309
PA	137	338
APF	42.9	28.1
APA	13.7	30.7
Pass Yds	1,411	2,731
Rush Yds	2,886	1,207
Pass PG	141.1	248.3
Rush PG	288.6	109.7
Total Yds	4,297	3,938
Pass TDs	15	30
Rush TDs	45	10
Total TDs	60	40
Sacks	10.0	15.0
Forced TO	18	18

Team	7-Cramer	23-Foard
Wins	8	3
Losses	2	8
PF	439	192
PA	96	388
APF	43.9	17.5
APA	9.6	35.3
Pass Yds	1,499	1,925
Rush Yds	1,862	1,141
Pass PG	149.9	175.0
Rush PG	186.2	103.7
Total Yds	3,361	3,066
Pass TDs	25	16
Rush TDs	34	12
Total TDs	59	28
Sacks	28.0	11.0
Forced TO	16	7

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Surprised at Foard’s passing numbers…it’s higher than Bunker Hill’s.

Who knew?

Maiden Creek said:

Surprised at Foard’s passing numbers…it’s higher than Bunker Hill’s.

Who knew?

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I think they've really leaned into passing the last couple weeks. Utilizing 5 wide empty sets. Plus their QB is a pretty good scrambler.

Just a thought imagine running an offense and defense all year. But as a plan u change both in playoffs and make all your film worthless to other teams

GrizzlyDevil said:

I think they've really leaned into passing the last couple weeks. Utilizing 5 wide empty sets. Plus their QB is a pretty good scrambler.

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Yes, they lived in 5-wide and would mix in single back, double- twins against us.

Goldendomer10 said:

Yes, they lived in 5-wide and would mix in single back, double- twins against us.

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I'm pretty sure he (FTF HC) mentioned to one of our coaches that he got the gumption to add 5-wide this year after watching our film. Guess he had the right kind of kids this year to finally throw it in.

If you didn’t know, Coach Ramseur is a Maiden grad. Standout football player at Maiden (80s). Played 2 seasons at UNC before transferring to Mars Hill.

He's done well at Foard.

Flyrod said:

@GrizzlyDevil any chance he wants to come home to coach?

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Don't think he will be the choice

Flyrod said:

@GrizzlyDevil any chance he wants to come home to coach?

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I'm sure it's crossed his mind

Congratulations to Hickory SR RB Jaheem Jenkins. Jaheem was voted by the coaches as the 2026 WNNC Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Player of the Year.
Jaheem led the Red Tornadoes with an outstanding season. He's rushed for 1,367 yards and 35 TDs this season. Not only that, but Jaheem has 3 or more rushing TDs in a game 7 times this season - including a 6-TD performance against North Lincoln earlier this season.
Jenkins needs 3 TDs to break the school record for TDs in a single season. Isaiah Lackey's record 37 was set in 2024.
Jenkins is the 2nd Hickory player in the last 3 seasons to be voted by the coaches as the WNNC Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Player of the Year. Brady Stober won it in 2024. #TornadoPride #2xStateChamps

mgore87 said:

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Congratulations to Hickory SR RB Jaheem Jenkins. Jaheem was voted by the coaches as the 2026 WNNC Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Player of the Year.
Jaheem led the Red Tornadoes with an outstanding season. He's rushed for 1,367 yards and 35 TDs this season. Not only that, but Jaheem has 3 or more rushing TDs in a game 7 times this season - including a 6-TD performance against North Lincoln earlier this season.
Jenkins needs 3 TDs to break the school record for TDs in a single season. Isaiah Lackey's record 37 was set in 2024.
Jenkins is the 2nd Hickory player in the last 3 seasons to be voted by the coaches as the WNNC Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Player of the Year. Brady Stober won it in 2024. #TornadoPride #2xStateChamps

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Jaheem is very worthy of this award. He is a smart runner and excels in Hickory's " Jumbo Package". He just surpassed the 4th all time leading rusher in HHS history in last week's game. He is also a good student and an excellent leader on his team.

amaidendevil said:

Don't think he will be the choice

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Gonna give us more?

AlwaysAWolf said:

Gonna give us more?

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Lol not during an ongoing season

Maiden sending players up on charter bus should be a comfortable ride. Just need a throw back to Tom Brown and have "The Program" playing on the TVs on the bus