NCPreps.com Elite 8 1A Rankings - Week 3

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Here are the latest rankings in the NCPreps.com Elite 8 for Week 3 of the NC high school football season.

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NCPREPS.COM ELITE 8 1A RANKINGS

1. Tarboro (2-0)
2. East Surry (2-0)
3. Murphy (2-0)
4. Holmes (1-0)
5. Mitchell (2-0)
6. Robbinsville (2-0)
7. Princeton (2-0)
8. Swain County (2-0)
 

bigoakbuddy

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Please understand I’m a Black Knights fan thru and thru , after Friday nights performance no so sure Robbinsville deserves to be included in this list. If we don’t wake up and start playing better we got problems! I don’t see one team on this list that I’m 100% sure we could beat . I know it’s early and LCA isn’t an honest gage but I think Murphy plays w a running clock in the second half against LCA. As always feel free to comment agree or disagree. Go Knights
 
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Gentle Knight

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Please understand I’m a Black Knights fan thru and thru , after Friday nights performance no so sure Robbinsville deserves to be included in this list. If we don’t wake up and start playing better we got problems! I don’t see one team on this list that I’m 100% sure we could beat . I know it’s early and LCA isn’t an honest gage but I think Murphy plays w a running clock in the second half against LCA. As always feel free to comment agree or disagree. Go Knights
I remember people were saying this same thing in 2014..Might have been you that said it after Robbinsville(16-0) had to score in the last couple minutes to beat both Rabun Gap and Dade County Georgia in the first 2 games ..We have excellent players..just got to figure out which 11 are best. We will be fine.
 
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I remember people were saying this same thing in 2014..Might have been you that said it after Robbinsville(16-0) had to score in the last couple minutes to beat both Rabun Gap and Dade County Georgia in the first 2 games ..We have excellent players..just got to figure out which 11 are best. We will be fine.

Well i hope it gets figured out.
Erwin awaits
 

dogman35

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Top 2 are correct ,Murphy definitely not 3,5 rank is more like it ,but rest looks great!

Salty. East Surry has one decent year now they are qualified to determine rankings. Like where yall been last 10yrs? OH...playing basketball. Earn your stake until then feel free to sit in the stands with your fingers crossed that success awaits.
 

Pilotbirds1

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East Surry is ranked appropriately,Tarboro is king of the hill until they start showing some weakness.East Surry fans are definitely a little out of hand I'm sure ,but the talk about speed and times on these kids are very accurate ,this is defintely a team no wants to play come playoff time .The defense has put together a unit that is the fastest d they have ever had ,qb pressure and receiver coverage is very good ,and forget the run .
 

Pilotbirds1

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I think next season they may be down some ,but this year love or hate it ,you are gonna hear about this team. I've watched and followed some top teams this year ,I think your rankings are very close this early .
Tarboro
East Surry
Mitchell
Holmes
Swain
Princeton
Not in there but Starmount
Murphy
 

Pilotbirds1

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Starmount has some very good players ,number 3 and qb are great players ,and defense players are very strong .I talked with a couple East o line players and they said these kids were as strong as they have played in last couple years ,they just need some chemistry.Ive seen Starmount teams over the last few years start slow and believe they will come on .i see these kids top 5 by end of year .
 

Pilotbirds1

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I think Mitchell ,East Tarboro will have to face 2 a teams to get serious competition,and I mean top 2a ,these teams are very good this season .
 

TD-FridayNight

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I think Mitchell ,East Tarboro will have to face 2 a teams to get serious competition,and I mean top 2a ,these teams are very good this season .
You have a top-ranked 2A team in the state coming up in 4 more Fridays.
"Reidsville" If, you keep that game really close or win then East Surry will get all the respect they deserve !
.................Reidsville
2007 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2008 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2009 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2016 NCHSAA 2A State Champions
2017 NCHSAA 2A State Runner-Up
2018 NCHSAA 2A State Champions
 
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Griddie

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You have a top-ranked 2A team in the state coming up in 4 more Fridays.
"Reidsville" If you keep that game really close or win then East Surry will get all the respect they deserve !
.................Reidsville
2007 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2008 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2009 NCHSAA 2AA State Champions
2016 NCHSAA 2A State Champions
2017 NCHSAA 2A State Runner-Up
2018 NCHSAA 2A State Champions

Not gonna happen my friend. Reidsville is at a different level.
 
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Pilotbirds1

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Yes it's a if ,we will see ,definitely a top notch program ,will East win who knows ,I think their next focus is North Surry not Reidsville .
 

Pilotbirds1

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If East couldn't best Reidsville ,do they supposed to beat them,don't think any other team besides Tarboro could compete with them ,only East and Tarboro should even be in the conversation of who could beat Reidsville ,so all you sideline coaches that are jealous your team isn't even in the mix ,shut up lol,but I'll bet you East will not be blown out ,it'll be a close game either way ,I wouldn't make the call!
 

Pilotbirds1

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All you guys hoping Reidsville beats East Surry are funny ,just looking for someone to beat them ,cause you know damn well this year ,no one n 1a competes with them besides Tarboro!
 

Pilotbirds1

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Bulldog dad honestly if you think Murphy which I'm assuming you pull for ,can compete with the two teams I've talked about this year ,you have lost your mind ,I don't give a crap how many past titles you wanna throw up or how great u think your coach is ,these teams are loaded,loaded this year .Better hope like hell you guys can figure out how to throw up more than 15 points if you wanna hang this season ,You will probably see the talk about East slow down next season ,but this years team is real and people are proud of these kids ,no different than you guys getting on here bragging about your teams ,I hope like hell they meet somehow ,I've tried to not talk about them much in last couple days ,just because people can't handle the talk and I apologize for my hype ,but u act like this isn't a awesome team your fooling yourself friend,just as last season I thought Tarboro met a team that may hang ,I found out East wasn't ready for that ,but this years team is not one dimensional as that team ,and the defense is finally lights out ,the talk is real friend .
 

MHS-88

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PB1, you could have a gathering at your town square and invite all the ES fans, coaches, and players. Bring your megaphone and preach it to your hearts content. You could even offer it on ppv for those in the community who cant attend. Nobody else gives a damn about ES, trust me.
 

TD-FridayNight

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If East couldn't best Reidsville ,do they supposed to beat them,don't think any other team besides Tarboro could compete with them ,only East and Tarboro should even be in the conversation of who could beat Reidsville ,so all you sideline coaches that are jealous your team isn't even in the mix ,shut up lol,but I'll bet you East will not be blown out ,it'll be a close game either way ,I wouldn't make the call!
If we are all sideline coaches, how do you categorize yourself ? A future teller ?
 

Pilotbirds1

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Yep a future teller ,and your future future TD shows your beloved MA bears getting spanked at least 3 or 4 more times this year ,and next year also ,take it to the bank!
 

Pilotbirds1

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You people wanna fire ,fire away ,I'm gonna respond ,I've been trying to talk football and not crap ,so guys keep it coming !
 

Pilotbirds1

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Hey y'all do have some damn good chicken there at Murphy ,was up there a couple years back ,and cold man lol!
 

TD-FridayNight

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Someone needs another vacation jeez
Just let him back the week before Reidsville and I bet he tones it down a lot. LOL .. No, he is really just having fun because we keep answering back which gives him the right to keep pulling our chains..
 

smcdogfan

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Just let him back the week before Reidsville and I bet he tones it down a lot. LOL .. No, he is really just having fun because we keep answering back which gives him the right to keep pulling our chains..

Which is why I am ignoring him at this point. It has to be a kid or a player because no sane adult would act like this .
 

Pilotbirds1

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I'm just messing with all u guys ,I've had a son on 2015 east team and now have another kid on offensive line at east ,I know and they know ,they can get that *** beat at any time ,u gotta bring it every game .All respect to Murphy ,Swain ,Mount Airy ,Mitchell ,Tarboro,those teams are no doubt the teams to beat ,we know until u have that resume ,you can't talk it up ,I think this is East one time chance for a title . So honestly all respect to you guys and your schools ,hope all our kids stay healthy and make it a fun year !
 

BulldogDad27-23

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Bulldog dad honestly if you think Murphy which I'm assuming you pull for ,can compete with the two teams I've talked about this year ,you have lost your mind ,I don't give a crap how many past titles you wanna throw up or how great u think your coach is ,these teams are loaded,loaded this year .Better hope like hell you guys can figure out how to throw up more than 15 points if you wanna hang this season ,You will probably see the talk about East slow down next season ,but this years team is real and people are proud of these kids ,no different than you guys getting on here bragging about your teams ,I hope like hell they meet somehow ,I've tried to not talk about them much in last couple days ,just because people can't handle the talk and I apologize for my hype ,but u act like this isn't a awesome team your fooling yourself friend,just as last season I thought Tarboro met a team that may hang ,I found out East wasn't ready for that ,but this years team is not one dimensional as that team ,and the defense is finally lights out ,the talk is real friend .
Dude I dont care what you say or what your team does in the least bit. Just sick of hearing you talk to yourself. You have to be the most excited or mentally ill person chasing a runner up trophy I have ever heard. Give it a rest its week 3!!! Start your own thread and chatter with yourself. No one cares!!
 

TD-FridayNight

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I'm just messing with all u guys ,I've had a son on 2015 east team and now have another kid on offensive line at east ,I know and they know ,they can get that *** beat at any time ,u gotta bring it every game .All respect to Murphy ,Swain ,Mount Airy ,Mitchell ,Tarboro,those teams are no doubt the teams to beat ,we know until u have that resume ,you can't talk it up ,I think this is East one time chance for a title . So honestly all respect to you guys and your schools ,hope all our kids stay healthy and make it a fun year !
Nice change, and respectable post !
 

Pilotbirds1

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Honestly ,besides what I've heard ,I hadn't got to see any mountain teams play this season ,Mitchell team has been in the mix for a while now ,even going back to 2015 ,I think they met east Wilkes ,where they wn ,and east Surry lost to walkertown ,those kids have been on the brink ,are they returning a lot of seniors .
 

Pilotbirds1

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I've watched a ton of pre season here in the northwest and get a lot of inside on East Surry ,excited to see a lot of our local games ,diamont seems to still have the passion ,he's a clock eating ,grinding coach .