Simmons Ratings For This Friday 11/25/23. All the rest
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West
#1 Robbinsville vs #4 North Rowan
#2 Mount Airy vs #3 E. Randolph

East
#1 Tarboro vs #13 East Bladen
#3 Wilson Prep vs #2 West Columbus

Ok let's hear it

4.5.5 Playoffs (General Requirements, Officials, Press Conference, Sites) (a) Minimum Seating Requirements are as Follows - Class 1A — host 1000, visitors 500; Class 2A – host 1450, visitors 750; Class 3A – host 2000, visitors 1000; Class 4A — host 2500, visitors 1500. (1) The NCHSAA has authority to move a playoff game when the circumstances are perceived to warrant such action even if the host school meets the minimum seating requirements. (2) If additional seating is required to meet the above standards, the expense shall be that of the host school. (3) If the visiting team has a complaint regarding the playing facility, it shall be registered by noon on the Monday preceding the game. In the event of such a complaint, the NCHSAA shall have the authority to appoint a committee to investigate the facilities. This committee shall be vested with the full authority to set the site for the game. (4) If a neutral site is selected, the representatives of the two playing schools shall meet with a representative of the school furnishing the neutral field to agree on game management. (b) Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. (c) Game ball - The Wilson GST Football (WTF1003B) or GST Prime Football (WTF1103) are the official footballs of the NCHSAA championship and playoffs (with NFHS authenticating ball mark). (d) Selection of Officials (1) For the first two rounds of the state playoffs, officials are to be assigned by the regional supervisor of the higher-seeded team. (2) The NCHSAA Director of Officiating Services will assign a regional supervisor to assign crews to games in the quarterfinals and NCHSAA regionals. (3) Clock operators may be assigned starting with the second round, but this is strictly optional for schools. Clock Operators are the responsibility of the host school for playoffs; however, the use of a Clock Operator is not an allowable game expense. (4) The NCHSAA Director of Officiating Services will assign crews to all state championship games. A seven-man crew will be used in the championship games. (e) Championship Press Conference - A press conference and information session preceding the football championships will be held on Monday, December 4.. (1) All regional champions who qualify for the state finals are asked to bring their superintendent, principal, athletic director, head football coach and members of the media who cover their team. (2) This information session/press conference is mandatory; at least one of the aforementioned personnel from the school must be in attendance. (3) Failure to comply will include a penalty and possible forfeiture of complimentary tickets/VIP passes for the event. (f) State Championships - The state championships are scheduled for December 8-9, and sites and times will be announced on the NCHSAA Website. The Western teams will be designated as home.

This should be a close game between these two.

Got my first taste of basketball in Climax last night.

I was treated to an unexpectedly amazing girls contest. PG erased a nine-point deficit in the third quarter and wound up winning 71-68 in OT. The game was an up-tempo affair the entire way. Brooke Ingram, Laurel Bernhardt, and Kenzi Mundy all hit big threes during this stretch. Asia Steverson did a great job on the boards.

Boys game was tough. PG battled Asheboro evenly till about the fourth quarter. Just too much Jequarious Stanbeck for the Pats to deal with. Stanbeck finished with 26 and pretty much got anything he wanted on the inside.

Despite the loss, I do think the PG boys have the potential to be a little better than last year. I liked what I saw out of point guard Gabe McKoy.

As of now, it looks as though it may rain Friday. Will this affect game days?

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/nor...als-for-high-school-sports-commissioner-says/ I have herd a lot of complaining at playoff games about officiating either on here or in the stands. I will be honest its not been good. I had a guy ask me why is the officiating not good after he was yelling at the officials and said bc of people yelling at them. Was funny if you were their. Anyway I reminded him NC has still a official's shortage as the older guys are retiring the younger guys coming in just stay two years and quit. Just remember when you are yelling at the officials Friday night and i'm including my self just tell yourself there is a shortage bc of fans and coaches bad behaviors and this is what you get. If it keeps going in this direction there will be no games. You want the best of the best in these playoff games and we are just not getting it anymore. These guys are working there butts off and have the effort it's just they may not have the experience to work the playoffs yet with two good teams where the action is quicker but are having to be used due to shortages of experienced refs.

Rolesville 38 Cardinal Gibbons 28

Cleveland 33 Hoggard 26

Butler 36 Independence 21

Weddington 36 Grimsley 34

Reagan vs WF - with WF's resurgence, I'd say WF by 2 or more scores.

EF vs Parkland - EF by 3 or more scores

Davie vs MT - DC by 1 or more scores

RJR vs Glenn - a true toss up. Let's go RJR by 1 score

Should a good one! Seems these two always played good against each other.

When does he he get out of jail?

I can not find any write ups on this game. Has anyone seen any?

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1. Bunker Hill
2. Monroe
3. Shelby
4. Forest Hills
5. Clinton
6. Salisbury
7. Reidsville
8. Nash Central
9. Whiteville
10. Burns
11. Northeastern
12. West Lincoln
13. Brevard
14. Randleman
15. CSD
16. Maiden
17. Hertford
18. Lincolnton
19. East Duplin
20. WRH
21. East Gaston
22. Bandys
23. Princeton
24. East Surry
25. North Stanly

my question is how did new bern get a higher seed than richmond because richmond is higher in the rpi than new bern

Usually this game is the last game of the season for all the marbles in the Rocky River 3A/2A but this year it's the first conference game of the season. Forest Hills owned this rivalry for many years and now Monroe has owned it for many years. Forest Hills was in a drought after legendary coach John Lowery retired and a not so great coach took his spot. (Terrible hire) Now with a new coach who knows his football Forest Hills is back to winning. Last year's game was a barn burner. FH jumped out to a two score lead but the game was lost in the end 21-19. Love to see another close one but Monroe looks really good. Forest Hills has the talent, speed and size but they've got to have a mistake free game to keep it close like last year. Go Jackets!!!!

Here are all the games in 1A this week. Starting next week since half these teams will be eliminated, I will pull from other classifications to even them out. Good luck to everyone!

1 Point Games
10 Murphy @ 2 Mount Airy
11 Thomasville @ 3 Eastern Randolph
9 Southeast Halifax @ 1 Tarboro

2 Point Games
5 Mountain Heritage @ 4 North Rowan
13 East Bladen @ 12 Rosewood
6 North Moore @ 3 Wilson Prep
7 Lakewood @ 2 West Columbus

3 Point Game of the Week
9 Swain @ 1 Robbinsville

Of the teams remaining who meets for the title?

I’ll predict Clinton vs Reidsville

Brawn meets brawn in Pinetops tonight. Paw vs paw. Canine vs big cat. The Wolfpack brings their stout defense to Cougar Stadium to see if it can slow down SWE's high scoring offense. But make no mistake about it, Whiteville's offense is no slouch either. They've actually put up more points than the Cougars. However, the strength of schedule favors SWE, partly because of the 2A/1A conference that Whiteville resides in. The two teams that SWE lost to are 20-2, 2A and 1A teams that are both still in the playoffs. The two teams that Whiteville lost to are 23-1, 2A and 1A teams that both still in the playoffs. One of their losses was to Clinton, who I'm sure we would lose to, and one of our losses was to Tarboro, who I think could defeat Whiteville.
I'm expecting defensive resistance like we haven't seen all year. Out of 12 games, they've only been scored on more than once 5 times. That's 7 games of 1 TD or less. Yikes! However.....I'm also expecting an offensive output that they haven't seen yet. I think we can utilize our speed and excellent blocking to get to the outside. I don't think there would be a point in running up the gut, other than to set them up for a sweep. Defensively, well, I'm just hoping that we play well enough to give us a chance. I have been critical of that side of the ball, but the defense has been lights out lately. I just need them to be...there...somewhere....on the field tonight. As usual, I will update, but I'm sure their poster will be doing the same. Safe travels to the Pack crew. I hope we are rude and ungracious hosts tonight!