Well, we've now gone through the preliminary games and have finally made it.
We've made it to the Transfer Portal Classic. We have the expected teams and regular participants, East Forsyth (13-0), Weddington (12-0), Grimsley (13-0) and Hough (12-1). Hough's only loss coming to Northwestern (Rock Hill, SC)(Rated 34 nationally by Massey and 56 nationally by Calpreps) 45-44.
East Forsyth at Weddington - Strength of Schedule; East Foryth 16.0, Weddington 18.3
East Forsyth averages 43ppg in the playoffs, while Weddington averages 48ppg. East has given up 28ppg in the playoffs. Weddington has given up 6.3ppg
East Forsyth has won their three playoff games by
West Forsyth 56-19
Butler 38-35
Mooresville 35-30
Their average margin of victory in the playoffs is 15 ppg.
Weddington has won their playoff games by
A.L. Brown 54-7
Sun Valley 35-12
Northern Guilford 55-0
Their average margin of victory in the playoffs is 41.6ppg
Prediction - Weddington 41 East Forsyth 28
Hough at Grimsley - Strength of Schedule - Grimsley 16.5, Hough 22.7
This is a matchup of two powerhouse, transfer portal teams. Grimsley, in the playoffs, is averaging 54.3 ppg, while giving up 11.7 ppg. Hough averages 46.7 ppg and has given up 1 ppg, a total of 3 points.
Grimsley has won their three playoff games by
Western Guilford 63-0
Southeast Guilford 58-21
Charlotte Catholic 42-14
Grimsley has won their playoff games by an average margin of 42.7 ppg
Hough has won their playoff games by
South Iredell 59-0
Independence 47-3
Mallard Creek 34-0
Hough has won their playoff games by an average margin of 45.6 ppg
Prediction - Hough 40 Grimsley 27
