Week 1 went about as expected except for an upset loss by Alexander Central to Newton Conover. Week 2 could have more close games.
Alexander Central @ Hickory
I'm not sure if Newton Conover is much improved or if AC is going to struggle this season. This week will be tough as Hickory will look to rebound from a hard fought loss to South Point.
Hickory 41
Alexander Central 22
Freedom @ Draughn
Freedoms stroll through Burke County teams continues. This one should be over quickly. Freedom won't be challenged until week 4 or 5 when they play AC Reynolds and TC Roberson. Draughn had a couple good years but are really struggling now.
Freedom 49
Draughn 7
McDowell @ Mitchell
The Titans played in one of the closest week 1 games and this one could also be close. McDowell has to clean up some penalty issues and needs to run the ball better to stick around with Mitchell. McDowell can throw the ball pretty well this year and has some decent WRs. Can they match Mitchell's physicality and stop their running game?
Mitchell 28
McDowell 24
South Caldwell @ Hibriten
Shootout incoming? South Caldwell allowed 26 points to West Caldwell in the first half before shutting them out in the 2nd. Hibriten had a tough win over East Wilkes. I expect a lot of points here but Hibriten has the better defense and will get a couple more stops.
Hibriten 48
South Caldwell 28
Bunker Hill @ St Stephens
Saint has a tough non conference schedule and could be looking at a 1-4 record when conference play starts. Bunker Hill should win fairly easily.
Bunker Hill 41
St Stephens 20
TC Roberson @ Watauga
This could be a sneaky good game. Watauga has a lot of new varsity starters that played well in their easy win over Ashe. Roberson will be a tougher test and has some athletes and solid running back. Watauga should win but I expect a competitive game.
Watauga 34
Roberson 21
Alexander Central @ Hickory
I'm not sure if Newton Conover is much improved or if AC is going to struggle this season. This week will be tough as Hickory will look to rebound from a hard fought loss to South Point.
Hickory 41
Alexander Central 22
Freedom @ Draughn
Freedoms stroll through Burke County teams continues. This one should be over quickly. Freedom won't be challenged until week 4 or 5 when they play AC Reynolds and TC Roberson. Draughn had a couple good years but are really struggling now.
Freedom 49
Draughn 7
McDowell @ Mitchell
The Titans played in one of the closest week 1 games and this one could also be close. McDowell has to clean up some penalty issues and needs to run the ball better to stick around with Mitchell. McDowell can throw the ball pretty well this year and has some decent WRs. Can they match Mitchell's physicality and stop their running game?
Mitchell 28
McDowell 24
South Caldwell @ Hibriten
Shootout incoming? South Caldwell allowed 26 points to West Caldwell in the first half before shutting them out in the 2nd. Hibriten had a tough win over East Wilkes. I expect a lot of points here but Hibriten has the better defense and will get a couple more stops.
Hibriten 48
South Caldwell 28
Bunker Hill @ St Stephens
Saint has a tough non conference schedule and could be looking at a 1-4 record when conference play starts. Bunker Hill should win fairly easily.
Bunker Hill 41
St Stephens 20
TC Roberson @ Watauga
This could be a sneaky good game. Watauga has a lot of new varsity starters that played well in their easy win over Ashe. Roberson will be a tougher test and has some athletes and solid running back. Watauga should win but I expect a competitive game.
Watauga 34
Roberson 21
