South Fork playoff thoughts

Burkeforreal

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Im late on this and days have gone by we’re more coulda been posted. Couple of SF post already started but it’s never too late.

We got to 9 pages and we had a good run on the SF week 12 post. This one won’t happen but at least get a few hits. I’ll get this started but before I do, I’m going through some stuff, any believer reading this please keep me in prayer. God knows the need.

West and Shelby- already posted I clearly see, I even commented. Anyone knows or feels it’s a lost battle but I wouldn’t give up or write off West. Will take some time off clock with running plays, first downs, and Shelby making mistakes for West to stand a chance. That’s my rant.

Maiden and ER- of course everyone picks ER on this one even me. Great running game that South Point had a hard time stoping. As with the West game, this will take some mistakes on ER end for Maiden to stay in it. If it gives Maiden fans any hope, South Caldwell scored a lot in a losing effort against ER. So they must not have the best defense in town. ER by 3 scores but no more.

EL and Pisgah- a few years ago/a couple years ago this would be a nice contest. Can’t really see anything happening here except a score or 2 and a test to see if Pisgah plays a soft schedule themselves. Still like everyone else can’t see why they are set higher than Hibriten but that’s ok. They do play a harder schedule than Hibriten(I mean who don’t lol)

Smokey Mtn and North Lincoln- a game not really mentioned or talked about much so I’ll start it. Don’t know anything bout em other than what was already said and that’s they do spread? Also looked at their schedule and wins/losses. I gotta say this looks a little softer for North to be playing them than SPoint first round but this looks to be a team that’s coming with a force. These guys beat Bevard and barely lost to Pisgah so we’re looking at a harder game than Bandys. It’s winnable for North though and just the fact they’ve had a turnaround from last year I’m happy to see em in. With an extra week of Bazzel working with the boys there’s no telling how it may turn out. Expect a crowd and a game that could go either way but may be leaning toward Smokey on paper.

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Pisgah Bear

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I noticed the East Lincoln starting QB didn't play at Newton Conover.Was he hurt?
 

Wolf4Lyfe

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Burke, thank you for keeping the SF confernce relevant on this website, I hope we get another week of it. I think North will beat Smoky in a thriller in Pumkin Center, Bazzle makes his money this of year. I believe Bandys will beat Franklin in another thriller. Both teams are a mirror image almost. Hate to say it but the great season West has had comes to an end on Friday, shelby is just going to be too much. Maiden gets beat by a touchdown or two against ER I believe. I hate to say it, but if East comes to play I think they have a chance against Pisgah but that's a long shot. These kids are ready for basketball to start and Pisgah has a good defense. I see the conference going 2-3 on Friday night. Good luck to all.
 

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I believe the East game just might be a defensive game. I look for a low score. I think it will come down to who's offense can put something on the board. I give the edge to Pisgah, but wouldn't count out the mustang's just yet.

Bandys is going to be a little to much for Franklin. They have been a solid team all year. I'm going with Bandys.

West Lincoln has had a good year, but they've caught a bad draw with Shelby in the first round. I look for West to put up a heck of a fight. But in the end Shelby's offense is going to be a little to much. I'm going with Shelby.

I think North Lincoln keeps their magical season going for another week. Just hope they aren't looking ahead to Pisgah. And overlooking a good Smokey Mountain team. I'm going with the Nights of North Lincoln.


Maidens season has had alot of ups and downs. And congratulations to them for making it to the playoffs. But I'm taking East Rutherford in this one. I think their ability to put alot of points up will decide the game.

With my picks being made I will add congrats to all the South Fork teams for making the playoffs. And good luck to all of them. I sure would like to see a couple more conference rematches though.
 
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Northfan2020

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Prayers for ya Burke. Hope all turns out well!

Story is East Started new QB to see what they had for next year.... that’s boys talking so who knows??

Not sure east has the heart left to win..
West does and I predict the upset....
North will roll to a W behind Cribb and crew
Bandys will move on.

Forgot maiden.. I’m going with ER
 
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Burkeforreal

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These predictions are accurate. I’m just concerned bout the NL game. Like Bandys this could go either way. Smokey’s schedule speaks a different story though and on paper they got this by 2 TDs. With Williams in game the whole time I’d imagine he’d be a help on defense so this should be good for North.

Nobody ever told me, how is RB Williams track and field wise? Good 100m, 200m times?
 

Burkeforreal

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He won 100/200 in 7th grade against Kings Mountain/ crest/Shelby. One or two meets before he quit. Can’t remember times? I would love to see him run track but our coach is no nonsense so he would likely not be around long.

What you mean he is no nonsense? He wants all his football players on football stuff all year?
 

Burkeforreal

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No track coach is. You miss practice you will not be on team long

Hmmm, that don’t seem right. Most of his team is football. Sorus is one of his main guys and he also plays baseball.

I found it odd that their fastest sprinter and 400 m champ runs cross country. I thought he’d made a great defensive back or a slot receiver. Ward, that’s his name.

This year Cribb should come out. He’d make a great sprint relay leg.
 
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Burkeforreal

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Ty’s hasnt taken other sports too serious in past...undefeated in wrestling and quit, great at track and quit. We are working on him for track but if he doesn’t go to practice.. coach will not keep him on team. He does make a few exceptions for BB players but they also train weekends to make up.

Yes I saw Jalen at a few games and I told him he should be out there!! Especially since he was #10 man on cross country.

We’ve been working hard on Clayton and Harmon too! I think they will be great throwers.. and possibly do sprints. We could have two 50’ shot putters this year. Possibly 3 20’ plus long jumpers.. and two well over 40 in triple.. lucky for us their indoor track will be delayed!

Keep working on those boys don’t give up on Em
 

Burkeforreal

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Looking like weather should hold up for Friday I hope. Y’all heard any changes? At this kinda rate we’ll be in playoffs til February ha ha.
 

Burkeforreal

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Prayers for ya Burke. Hope all turns out well!

Story is East Started new QB to see what they had for next year.... that’s boys talking so who knows??

Not sure east has the heart left to win..
West does and I predict the upset....
North will roll to a W behind Cribb and crew
Bandys will move on.

Forgot maiden.. I’m going with ER

Had to come back to this post and reply so you’d see. Thanks for the prayers. I do need em. The Burke will make a grand appearance at the “dungeon” so y’all come by and say hi. For real, come by and say hey. Looking foward to this game and hoping a chance trip to Pisgah. I wouldn’t be going that far and wil prob see Freedom and Catholic next week if they get past Monroe. It would be an honor for the pumpkin center gang to say later on “bring on Hibriten” but let’s not get ahead lol. Maybe next year that matchup will take place. Hibriten won’t be what they are this year so might be a good game. Losing Cribb sucks but I can foresee North being the team to beat next year anyway.