Alleghany at Mount Airy
Alleghany has a hard time vs speed and that's what MA has.. Alleghany's only chance is to keep the ball in long spurts and bore MA to sleep. If not the run game for MA will have a good night. Gonna be intresting to see big #43 run vs MA, he gave us fits.
Surry Central at East Surry
SC's defense is better but their offense still isn't there yet. It's gonna take a perfect effort and then some to even come close to East this year for anyone in the area. Not today.
North Stokes at West Stokes
First time in a long time this matchup means something.. it just shows how Football can work sometimes. While I shouldn't say West should take North lightly the talent pendulum is way on West's side here.. if they don't win by more than 20 points there is something seriously wrong. The pressure's on West especially Upchurch to fix the issues in a hurry as they have had 2 weeks to rest. N Stokes meanwhile has nothing to lose, if they don't do well here there's always next week vs Patrick to get another win.
South Stokes at McMichael
Diamond Dave's working his magic as Walnut Cove's the most hyped they have been in years as South's 2-1. Tonight they take the county wide trek to Mayodan to play a down and out McMichael squad who badly needs a life vest, or a life boat. McMichael's had a very rough season so far, scoring only 16 points in 3 games vs some solid teams.. a lot of it's their fault as their schedule is way too tough, but needless to say tonight's more than likely their last shot at a win. As a result I see them being hyped and ready to play, while I'm going with South I wouldn't be suprised if McMichael makes it a thriller.. they have a mountain on their shoulders.
Starmount at Forbush
Could be another barn burner down in the Yadkin area as these two will be fighting for the county title tonight. Forbush has turned the tide lately after
losing for ages to the Rams, however Starmount's a little more experienced and has a better senior class than the 'Bush. This game will be won by the trenches and
the bare fundamentals.. I just think Starmount's a little better this year. Next couple of years may be the 'Bush's playground.
WS Prep at East Wilkes
The Pheonix finally have their shot at a statement win tonight as they head to Ronda to play EW. EW meanwhile badly needs a win here as it will help them rebound and stay on the path for a playoff spot. This game will be their test to handle the speed that Central will have in conference play, while Prep's out to prove if they can take a pounding similar to what they will get from the Northwest schools as that will help depend the course of their season. I think right now this is
a total tossup.
WSP has some of the fastest kids I've seen in a while, that Lyons kid is a beast, and if East don't keep track of the ball I see it being a runaway. But if East is hyped and doesn't turn it over like they did vs Walkertown last year they will have a shot and may dominate the game.
Wilkes Central at Watauga
Watauga's a lot younger and not as stout as in years past, but they are still very solid. WC meanwhile is fightning everyone really hard despite their low depth they
have a good chemistry which was what last year's team didn't have. I see Morrison giving Watauga fits but Watauga has too many horses to lose. In a couple of years this
game could be a real thriller. Time for Central to rest and prep for conference, where they can make a serious run.
North Wilkes at Avery
The Vikings are on the good end of my prediction spectrum, but they face their hardest test tonight in Avery who are quite big and quite good on offense. Ashe
had a real hard time with them in the 2nd half and so did West Wilkes.. however North Wilkes has what those 2 don't have which is size and numbers. NW's never beaten
Avery especially in Chipman's run and they are prown to choke it away to them, but I think this could be the year they finally knock them off.
Ashe at West Caldwell
Ashe is having a eclectic year. Despite their record they played 2 out of the 3 teams very hard, but are young and trying to make up for low depth. The returning kids are gaining experience and are looking better. They finally have their winnable game this week vs a down and out West Caldwell team for their endowment game. West is a mess on varsity, only scoring 28 points and giving up 50 a game with not many kids. They play very hard they just aren't very good. JV they are.. could be interesting if they move a few up for tonight. I think Ashe's older kids are a lot better and it will be how it goes.
Morehead at Atkins
Atkins is at home again this week after getting flat out lucky vs Chatham Central last week in double OT. This week won't be so good as they face a very physical Morehead squad. Morehead's had a tougher schedule vs better teams and will be looking to get off some steam vs Atkins.. Atkins has a hard time vs physical teams as West Iredell just pounded them all night, expect that to continue here. May be closer than the WI game was though
Glenn at North Forsyth
NF's off a bye week after 2 humiliating losses. North Wilkes outhit them on both sides and Reagan just decimated them. This week it won't get any easier as Glenn heads over for NF's home opener. Glenn may be 1-2 but they lost both in close games and could easily be 3-0.. NF's their easiest team on the schedule and standing right in their way. Baring a surprisingly close matchup I see Glenn having a good night. NF's depth just isn't good at all as they have a lot of kids going on both sides and it's showing early. Next week may be closer but not this week.
Alleghany has a hard time vs speed and that's what MA has.. Alleghany's only chance is to keep the ball in long spurts and bore MA to sleep. If not the run game for MA will have a good night. Gonna be intresting to see big #43 run vs MA, he gave us fits.
Surry Central at East Surry
SC's defense is better but their offense still isn't there yet. It's gonna take a perfect effort and then some to even come close to East this year for anyone in the area. Not today.
North Stokes at West Stokes
First time in a long time this matchup means something.. it just shows how Football can work sometimes. While I shouldn't say West should take North lightly the talent pendulum is way on West's side here.. if they don't win by more than 20 points there is something seriously wrong. The pressure's on West especially Upchurch to fix the issues in a hurry as they have had 2 weeks to rest. N Stokes meanwhile has nothing to lose, if they don't do well here there's always next week vs Patrick to get another win.
South Stokes at McMichael
Diamond Dave's working his magic as Walnut Cove's the most hyped they have been in years as South's 2-1. Tonight they take the county wide trek to Mayodan to play a down and out McMichael squad who badly needs a life vest, or a life boat. McMichael's had a very rough season so far, scoring only 16 points in 3 games vs some solid teams.. a lot of it's their fault as their schedule is way too tough, but needless to say tonight's more than likely their last shot at a win. As a result I see them being hyped and ready to play, while I'm going with South I wouldn't be suprised if McMichael makes it a thriller.. they have a mountain on their shoulders.
Starmount at Forbush
Could be another barn burner down in the Yadkin area as these two will be fighting for the county title tonight. Forbush has turned the tide lately after
losing for ages to the Rams, however Starmount's a little more experienced and has a better senior class than the 'Bush. This game will be won by the trenches and
the bare fundamentals.. I just think Starmount's a little better this year. Next couple of years may be the 'Bush's playground.
WS Prep at East Wilkes
The Pheonix finally have their shot at a statement win tonight as they head to Ronda to play EW. EW meanwhile badly needs a win here as it will help them rebound and stay on the path for a playoff spot. This game will be their test to handle the speed that Central will have in conference play, while Prep's out to prove if they can take a pounding similar to what they will get from the Northwest schools as that will help depend the course of their season. I think right now this is
a total tossup.
WSP has some of the fastest kids I've seen in a while, that Lyons kid is a beast, and if East don't keep track of the ball I see it being a runaway. But if East is hyped and doesn't turn it over like they did vs Walkertown last year they will have a shot and may dominate the game.
Wilkes Central at Watauga
Watauga's a lot younger and not as stout as in years past, but they are still very solid. WC meanwhile is fightning everyone really hard despite their low depth they
have a good chemistry which was what last year's team didn't have. I see Morrison giving Watauga fits but Watauga has too many horses to lose. In a couple of years this
game could be a real thriller. Time for Central to rest and prep for conference, where they can make a serious run.
North Wilkes at Avery
The Vikings are on the good end of my prediction spectrum, but they face their hardest test tonight in Avery who are quite big and quite good on offense. Ashe
had a real hard time with them in the 2nd half and so did West Wilkes.. however North Wilkes has what those 2 don't have which is size and numbers. NW's never beaten
Avery especially in Chipman's run and they are prown to choke it away to them, but I think this could be the year they finally knock them off.
Ashe at West Caldwell
Ashe is having a eclectic year. Despite their record they played 2 out of the 3 teams very hard, but are young and trying to make up for low depth. The returning kids are gaining experience and are looking better. They finally have their winnable game this week vs a down and out West Caldwell team for their endowment game. West is a mess on varsity, only scoring 28 points and giving up 50 a game with not many kids. They play very hard they just aren't very good. JV they are.. could be interesting if they move a few up for tonight. I think Ashe's older kids are a lot better and it will be how it goes.
Morehead at Atkins
Atkins is at home again this week after getting flat out lucky vs Chatham Central last week in double OT. This week won't be so good as they face a very physical Morehead squad. Morehead's had a tougher schedule vs better teams and will be looking to get off some steam vs Atkins.. Atkins has a hard time vs physical teams as West Iredell just pounded them all night, expect that to continue here. May be closer than the WI game was though
Glenn at North Forsyth
NF's off a bye week after 2 humiliating losses. North Wilkes outhit them on both sides and Reagan just decimated them. This week it won't get any easier as Glenn heads over for NF's home opener. Glenn may be 1-2 but they lost both in close games and could easily be 3-0.. NF's their easiest team on the schedule and standing right in their way. Baring a surprisingly close matchup I see Glenn having a good night. NF's depth just isn't good at all as they have a lot of kids going on both sides and it's showing early. Next week may be closer but not this week.
