With the season starting real soon & summer workouts starting in about a month Tarboro will be ready to make another run for eastern champions & hopefully to take back over as the top team in 1A ball. It won’t be easy even though Tarboro will still be a powerhouse. They’ll be returning several starters (8 defense 9 offense). With the oline & all 3 starting RBs coming back on offense then it will still be dangerous. Tyler Powell will be a factor also with him taking over at QB. The defense will be strong up front but questions remain in the secondary as Omar & Isaiah headed to play College ball. Jhalen Pharr-McNair(Buff), Caiden Everette & Brandon Jones will more than likely fill those shoes. The JV team will be returning majority of their roster other than the upcoming 11th graders that’s coming up. With the edition of Havelock this year the non conference schedule is going to be a good one. SWE will return a lot also & that game will be nothing less than spectacular!

I always like to do this. What game was your biggest surprise game of the night. I seen a few

This is usually a great game.Brody Norman can throw the deep ball.Mooresville also has great speed

2 JR players from Rosman HS passed away after a accident

Mmm Mmm Mmm Let's take a minute to talk about the 2A team that came in and took down Chambers like it was no big deal. I'm sure someone will say "7 on 7 doesn't mean anything".

Here's my take, as I walked into the Chambers 7 on 7, I could feel the energy spiraling down. These underdogs proved that they can compete with the best and came out on top. Why has this 2A team not been celebrated.

It's time to give credit where credit is due and recognize the hard work and dedication of the 2A program. But let's also take a moment to reflect on the importance of taking things one step at a time. Before moving up to the big leagues, we must first succeed at the current level. Never underestimate the power at the 2A level.

As much as folks want to see Chambers go head to head with the big leagues, maybe Chambers should stick to playing teams their own size before they start thinking they can take on the big leagues.

First official weekend of high school football aka, the REAL Christmas lol.
SWE hosts county rival North Edgecombe. This should be an easy one for the home team, but I sure would love to see NE get back to its glory days. They used to be the standard for 1A football in the east. Their trophy case backs that up.

Anyone has any info about how this game went. How did Chambers look?

Game week is finally here! It should be another year of everyone chasing Reynolds. Who will be improved and who will take a step back this season?

Week 1 Predictions

Tuscola @ Asheville

Asheville returns the majority of their skill players including their top 2 RBs. The offensive line has struggled though and will need to take a big step forward for them to be a contender. Tuscola loses their QB who accounted for a big portion of their offense last year.

Asheville 31
Tuscola 21

Enka @ Owen

Enka struggled last year and lost a lot of their offensive production. This could be one of their few chances at a win this season. Owen is bringing in another new coach and will also likely struggle this season. Toss up game.

Enka 14
Owen 13

Daniel Boone (TN) @ Erwin

Erwin returns some skillful offensive players and should be able to put up points in a hurry. Can the defense stop anyone? Daniel Boone finished 3-7 last season including a loss to Erwin.

Erwin 34
Daniel Boone 20

McDowell @ RS Central

This game is usually a measuring stick for the Titans. Win and 4 or 5 wins seem like a good bet, lose and it might be a 2 or 3-win season. The Titans return their top RB and FB who accounted for over 1,000 rushing yards last season. They also return their top 2 QB's who may split time under center. RS has a new coach and offensive system but this almost always is a close game.

McDowell 28
RS Central 20

North Buncombe @ East Henderson

Much like Enka, North Buncombe may struggle to win more than a game or 2 this season. This game is crucial for them to start on the right foot and should be a close battle.

North Buncombe 21
East Henderson 20

West Forsyth @ Reynolds

Max Guest is back and a top transfer QB should help Reynolds have a much better offense than last season. Will the defense be as good? West Forsyth is a solid program and beat Reynolds last season.

Reynolds 21
West Forsyth 14

Watauga @ Roberson

Roberson must replace its top 2 rushers and opens against a good Watauga team. This should be a close game but Watauga pulls away late.

Watauga 27
Roberson 14


Season Predictions

1. Reynolds
2. Asheville
3. Erwin
4. Roberson
5. McDowell
6. North Buncombe
7. Enka

I don't know much about AC Reynolds this year, I do know West Forsyth lost a great RB and they will be replacing him and the QB this season. They do have a nice returning OLINE and a stout defensive front but I don't think they can be as good as last year unless they have some up & coming talent with the skilled positions.

I think AC Reynolds lost a great RB as well (his name was Max) CORRECTION- MAX GUEST IS BACK..... Now, on paper...they have a lot of returning players.

West has beaten ACR the last few times but I'm going with AC Reynolds on their home field.

East Duplin 28
Dixon 0

8:10 2nd quarter

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North Surry is looking for a JV game this Thursday 8/29, our week 2 opponent isn't fielding a JV right now. It's scheduled to be a home matchup so that's what we'd prefer, but worst case we could work something else out on our bye week (week 10) date perhaps. If your team has an opening this week or week 10 and is interested please contact our HC Jackson Smith at:

smithjac@surry.k12.nc.us -336-955-7781

North Surry is looking for a JV game this Thursday 8/29, our week 2 opponent isn't fielding a JV right now. It's scheduled to be a home matchup so that's what we'd prefer, but worst case we could work something else out on our bye week (week 10) date perhaps. If your team has an opening this week or week 10 and is interested please contact our HC Jackson Smith at:

smithjac@surry.k12.nc.us -336-955-7781

Last year, This game was a really good...at halftime (score was like 7-6 ) then Grimsley had a big 4th quarter. Both team have high level 4 & 5 star talent. Tabor's 4 Star JayDon Blair is going to Notre Dame while 4 Star Snook Peterkin is going to Va. Tech to play Football and Basketball; Look for both to play both ways at WR & DB/Safety in this game Friday to counter the # 1 QB Brandon Fraizon in the class of 2026.

Grimsley is full of college talent, the RB Mitchell destroyed Tabor in that 4th quarter last year. They don't have any weaknesses. Look for Mitchell to have a huge game again. I'll take Grimsley but it could be closer than what Simmons thinks.

"Triad Game of the Week" WSJS

*Wonders Open 2024 Season At West Rowan, What can Fans Expect?*

This Friday night the A.L. Brown Wonders will kickoff their 97th season of Football as they travel to Mt Ulla to take on the Falcons of West Rowan. It will be the first of back to back away games to start the 2024 campaign.

The Wonders will face their old South Piedmont Conference foe for the 20th time in a history that dates back to 1965. Kannapolis Football has been highly successful against the Rowan County foe and hold a commanding 18-1 overall series record, having outscored their counterpart over the last nineteen games 627-245.

The 2024 Wonders will be under the charge of 2nd year Head Coach Justin Hardin who played in three of those contests when he was a QB for the Wonders in the late nineties. Last year Coach Hardin's Wonders turned in a 5-5 regular season campaign, but after a first round playoff loss to Mooresville, the Wonders dropped to 5-6 making it the first losing season on record since 1977.

Honestly, little if anything is readily known about this 2024 edition of the Wonders. Two year defensive standout and Golden Helmet award winner in 2023, Chaz Knox transferred to Mallard Creek this year and will be playing his senior season with the Mavericks, which is a big loss on the defensive side of the ball for the Wonders.

After last week's scrimmage with Kings Mountain and J.M. Robinson, lots of questions abound for Wonder fans. The first part of the 2024 season will see the Wonders facing old SPC 3A opponents in West Rowan, Northwest Cabarrus, and South Rowan, along with one idle week before they begin GM4A Conference play on September 20th at Memorial Stadium against Hickory Ridge.

Last year the Wonders battled to a 38-27 victory over the Falcons at Memorial Stadium, but I believe this Friday night with the Wonders being as untested as they are, I expect they will get a formidable challenge to open the season.
Weekly preview thanks to FNIK

Lots of questions around the Wonders early on. Hopefully we’ll know more after Friday! I think the falcons take the early season victory 38-28.

Game time 4pm Mallard Creek will take on Prince Avenue Christian. Interesting game. I have no clue about how this turns out.

Good game or blowout again like last year?

KM 3-0 over Shelby 2qtr

Man, these two looked pretty good Friday night at Dillon jamboree...# 2 for Dillon could be a problem. Scots defense looked horrible first couple series against Hartsville then flipped a switch and shut them down the rest of the way. Dillon was just a juggernaut against Cheraw...but that new QB they've got didn't impress that night

Think Scots take this one 38-35 in a thriller

Jim Oddo
Pearley Allen
Jim Taylor
Paul Barnes

Brown -Thomasville
Tom Brown
Harold Robinson
Dave Gutshall
Daryl Barnes
Mike Baines
Daryl Barnes

Tom Knotts
Lance Wear
Mike Palmieri
Jack Holly
Bob Lewis
Steve Johnson
Mark Barnes
Ron Massey
Raymond Cobb
Oddo
Benji Brown
EZ Smith
Jimmy Teague
Johnny Roscoe
Kevin Gillespie
Reggie Lucas
Bob Colvin

Stephen Davis
Joey Price
Bobby Curlings
Johnny Roscoe
Chris Norman
Lance Ware

History

ALL TIME WIN RECORD: 6-8
LAST SEASON: 50-13 BUTLER

what's your prediction

Thoughts on this opener for both? I think its a battle for MA playing at NS defending their home Turf pun intended.
I think MA has a few growing pains to start. This group could wind up being pretty good. I think NS is on an upward slope
and that program with Jackson Smith is growing everyday. NS will be fired up for this one. IK its a week away just curious
to he thoughts on this game. I say MA 42 NS 18.

Here are the results from Week 1:

1. ijones - 8 + bonus = 10
1. KW23 - 8 + bonus = 10
1. scotswin - 8 = bonus = 10
4. TheDawg197985 - 7 + bonus = 9
4. Brandon Hodge - 7 + bonus = 9
6. Maiden Creek - 6 + bonus = 8
6. naquedskirrels - 6 + bonus = 8
6. spraiderman - 6 + bonus = 8
9. GreyGod623 - 5 + bonus = 7
9. ohio tarheels - 5 + bonus = 7
9. NRgrad04 - 5 + bonus = 7
9. murphydawg4life - 5 + bonus = 7
13. WickedStix9 - 4 + bonus = 6
13. radioguy16 - 4 + bonus = 6
13. beamer24 - 6 = 6
13. RD28327 - 6 = 6
13. Eagles/Trojans13 - 6 = 6
13. Bullzye - 6 = 6
13. Hon Dines - 6 = 6
20. Coach Res - 3 + bonus = 5
20. BigRaider32 - 3 + bonus = 5

I got 2a northeastern by 21+

I got northeastern by 21+