Western Piedmont 3A/4A week 11

[beamer24]

Hibriten vs West Caldwell
East Burke vs Draughn
Patton vs Chase
East Rutherford vs RS Central

Hibriten and East Burke should roll. Maybe Patton can give Chase a game but doubt it.
ER might roll as well but this game has most possibility to be close.
With a win ER wins conference outright.

 

[BigRed Cav]

ER vs RS.. I hope the hype leaking from the palace is on point. They wanting a 1/3 of the conference championship and to be labeled Rutherford County top team. Only one problem? I think Coach sent out a few questions about ER and the guys at ER are going to bring the answers Friday.

1/3 ain’t what ER is playing for. County Championship?… Nah, I think some of the guys are in the “FAFO” mindset.

Simmons won’t give enough… whatever they say plus 8 East.. 50 plus RS 14-16…

The question is will East get a first round bye or not ??… sitting at 9 now means will be playing week one playoffs.. I’m sure things will change again, maybe several more times .. but it’s getting to be my favorite time of year AFTER (week 1)… matchups will be GOOD !!

Look for Patton to give Chase a game !!.. wouldn’t be a surprise to me if Patton keeps it close.
Hibriten and East Burke roll .

 

[kyleheel30]

East Rutherford offense should scare a lot of 3A teams but their defense could give them an early exit

 

[TopOfTheHilltoppers]

I saw a lot of starters standing on the sidelines for the Hilltoppers against West Caldwell, so don't let that score scare anybody. They were resting people and getting healthy.

 

[BigRed Cav]

I just don’t understand ? I’m sure the kids wanted to play, surely there’s not that many injuries on RS sidelines. A couple were even dressed out that didn’t play. Hopefully everyone is healthy Friday night. I’m sure the county rivalry will help heal some, till the point differential starts hurting. Best I remember (East is a bunch of undisciplined thugs, no leadership, whose coach is I can’t remember exact phrase “maybe an idiot.” ) according to the Palace staff. So there’s a little extra motivation to shorten the game (running clock) by halftime my prediction.

 

[WNCfootball]

Based purely on comparative scoring. I’d say East by 2-3 scores

 

[Non-BiasedCoach]

I think East will roll simply due to the injuries of RS. If both teams are healthy it would have been a good game. East can win this week and next possibly depending on draw, then they can get ready for basketball season. Can score, but can't stop anything. East will enjoy this season because things get different in the years to come, yes they will have some athletes like always but the discipline and size up front will hinder them. Wouldn't be surprised if Head Coach starts looking for other jobs after this year. Just an observation, so if it gets people upset then it is probably true.

 

[BigRed Cav]

I agree that the defense will need to step up to advance deeper into the playoffs. Last week’s performance was a stark contrast to the championship-like intensity displayed by one team, while East played half-heartedly in the first half. This needs to change immediately if they want to be considered contenders.
East has a strong and promising group of upcoming players. I don’t believe there will be any drop-off in their offense. Coach has been gradually revealing his hand each week, showing glimpses of his true potential. Playoff preparation is underway, with one final stop at the Palace before they showcase their true abilities.

The seniors on the team have been a joy to watch as they have matured over the past couple of years.

Oh, and I just spoke to Coach, he expressed no interest in LSU or PSU, only Alabama. So, he will be staying with the team. Why leave? The staff, community support, and administration are all great. He might be like the old baseball coach and decide to lock in.

 

[beamer24]

ER seemed to just go through the motions after the Hibriten game except for chase game. It's hard to get pumped up to play a school you know you'll have a running clock against. They also seemed to try and throw it around which I think is smart to save 21 for the playoffs.

 

[TopOfTheHilltoppers]

I just don’t understand ? I’m sure the kids wanted to play, surely there’s not that many injuries on RS sidelines. A couple were even dressed out that didn’t play. Hopefully everyone is healthy Friday night. I’m sure the county rivalry will help heal some, till the point differential starts hurting. Best I remember (East is a bunch of undisciplined thugs, no leadership, whose coach is I can’t remember exact phrase “maybe an idiot.” ) according to the Palace staff. So there’s a little extra motivation to shorten the game (running clock) by halftime my prediction.

Well hopefully if the game does become a tough one, Ol' Ball coach from East won't get thrown out or have the team walk off the field.

 

[BigRed Cav]

ER seemed to just go through the motions after the Hibriten game except for chase game. It's hard to get pumped up to play a school you know you'll have a running clock against. They also seemed

Well hopefully if the game does become a tough one, Ol' Ball coach from East won't get thrown

Well hopefully if the game does become a tough one, Ol' Ball coach from East won't get thrown out or have the team walk off the field.

Nothing like living rent free in RS heads…. Next time you see OL’ coach asked him to show you his state championship rings . I know he has one as a player and one as a coach. Don’t think anyone other than the East baseball coach can match that. I know because they were teammates when the elder baseball guru taught those guys how to win, nobody likes a winner. I get it, maybe next year ??… or maybe several years before any viable competition shows up In-County. East will just reload after they finish this season. The message boards (FINALLY !) coming to life .. This was what it was like 15-20 years ago when I enjoyed them the most. Finally !!… somebody to rile.. coming from out of county I miss all the local banter . Got a call from Hutchins Grill ?.. never heard of it, guy wanted prediction… I said take East !!… give them the 12 points they wanted and enjoy your hotdogs next week…. LOL

 

[beamer24]

Hibritens JVs finish 10-0.

 

[Anon1751539575]

East and Hibriten will run this conference for the next few years.

 

[beamer24]

Finals
Hibriten 60 West Caldwell 12
East Burke 62 Draughn 8
Chase 56 Patton 0
East Rutherford 38 RS Central 14

ER wins conference. ER, RS, EB, Hib, and Chase should all make playoffs.