It is far from a perfect science what I did; was just an added stat to think about. But Colonial Forge played Riverbend as well; their only common opponent if I remember correctly. However, Forge stopped piling on quite early in the game, as in many other of their contests as the coach will not allow it and unless it is a deal breaker, such as a playoff game; I think that may also add to the obscurity of all this too. And I know that Manchester is a very good team, and played some talented teams. But I think CF's run of Patriot (7-4), Hylton (7-4), Brooke Point (7-5), Massaponax (11-1) (35-0) , N. Stafford (Devyn Ford, 18 carries, 29 yds) (9-2), and Franklin County (7-4) is pretty impressive; and with the exception of N. Stafford, beat all of these teams handedly. With that, and to answer your question, and with Forge playing at home at night, I'd say CF 38 Manchester 24...but I'd be surprised if Manchester scores that much.
I'm in the exact same boat. My deciding factor is that N. Stafford playing at Massaponax is what will make Massaponax win by at least two TDs. Having watched both these teams a few times this season, I think the home field raucous and inattention is what will get N. Stafford. With that, I must go to the OL @ WF game. IMO I think this will be the better battle.
SportsJunkie, I just saw a tweet that says the gate will start selling tickets at 6:00. I don't know why the late time.
I plan on heading there straight from SB at Broad Run. If I'm early so be it, I'll get "premium seats". Thanks for the heads up!
I'm hearing something about them expecting a large number of advanced ticket sales to students and the like as having some effect on that decision. Enjoy.
I went to the game. It was a pretty even game overall for the first half, except that MAN stopped CF twice on the 2 yard line-once on 4th and goal and once with an INT in the end zone-to get a 14-0 lead at the half. In the third quarter MAN started to roll a bit better offensively, relying on their RB and the QB, Clark, as the passing game was not really working for them (not because of Clark but because the CF corners were very good in coverage tonight). Once MAN got their third score at the end of the 3rd quarter you kind of had a feeling it was over. I say that because CF was having trouble moving the ball against the MAN front on the ground, and the CF QB was under pressure almost every time he tried to pass. CF did get a pick to start the 4th quarter that they were able to turn into a TD several play later and then they immediately held MAN to three an out, but could not get that second score. I left with about 4 minutes remaining and MAN with the ball and a first down.
Sorry for the misquote. It was a long day out in the cold, seeing both SB-BR and then MAN-CF. Guess my brain froze up a bit.
Yeah, I damn near had tear when I saw OS had gone down too; had become used to the OS vs. Colonial Forge annual get together. Well, at least for the time being the tide has shifted. I'm thinking a Westfield vs Manchester state championship game. Will be something to watch.
Yes, this one is squarely on the CF's offense. I agree. I don't know if I've seen anything at a high school football game in all my years like what Manchester is able to employ in its power game; like you said, I can't imagine any team stopping that. And that QB Clark...looks like a faster Cam Newton to me. I'd be curious as to some of the other opinions here, and nothing against Westfield, but I'd like to see how they deal with this team. I'd be surprised if it's not those two playing for the belt.
