Interesting matchup here. Watauga pulls out the win over Mallard Creek. And Independence won over East Forsyth. This game could get interesting. Any thoughts.

Mallard Creek heads up the mountains to play against Watauga. Any thoughts for this game.

Any thoughts or predictions. Vikings trying to reach the 4th round for the 1st time in School’s history !!

Big news out of Canton this morning. Give the guy credit, all he did was win.

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What's going on???
Read where they had 5 players disqualified???

I thought it might be interesting to see these results. Since we are down to 8 teams in the East. You get 4 choices. What 4 teams do you think win in round 3 and get to move on to round 4 of the playoffs?

note: I have never started a thread or poll before. So I hope I did it correctly.

West Stanly High School Head Coach Brett Morton resigned earlier this week after seven years at the helm of the Colts' program. West has had seen some talent come through over the years (BJ Hill, Jordan Poole, Quan Sturdivant, Rod Broadway to name a few) but has never seemed to be able to establish a program that consistently goes deeper than a round or two in the playoffs. Any thoughts on who might be next in line?

Got across the state to watch the Mallard Creek/Watauga classic, but spent some time viewing some films of other games around the state this weekend. Down in Robbins, I watched some of the NM/Bertie game. There was almost an all-out brawl before the game even started. Bertie players were jumping and jawing all at the 50-yard line while NM players looked on rather bewilderedly. Eventually the refs and coaches separated the two teams. More jawing from Bertie early on before NM rolled out to a 29-0 lead. Then it was pretty much quiet for the rest of the butt-kicking. Anyone know what the devil sparked all that? I don't believe the two have ever played so there's no rivalry issue. Heck, on the map they're nowhere near each other.

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with NM, but can't change username to Batman.

Friday on the campus of Arendell-Parrott in Kinston, the 3 seed Rocky Mount Academy Eagles (10-2) face the 1 seed Wayne Christian Eagles (11-1) for the state championship. I know 8-man does not get a lot of love here but this game will feature 2 extremely talented athletes. First for Rocky Mount Academy, 2 way star Marti McKnight (Sr), a 6'2 215 pound RB/LB who has rushed 106 times for 1218 yards and 23 td's, he has caught 6 passes for 108 yards and 2 td's and also leads the defense with 80 tackles and 1 int. He is garnering D2 interest. For Wayne Christian, their top player is (Sr) Shiquan Ethridge, a 6'1 205 pound athlete who has rushed 82 times for 1285 yards with 21 td's, caught 23 passes for 588 yards and 11 td's and has helped out on defense at DB with 16 tackles. I know he went to NC State and Virginia on gameday visits and is garnering other interest from all levels. Both these guys are sub 4.5 40 yd dash guys and extremely athletic with good size. This should be a great game at the smallest level of high school football in NC as they both had tremendous seasons. I see Wayne Christian coming out with the trophy as they have a roster with over 40 players and have other pieces to compliment Etheridge. Should be a high scoring game, try to catch high-lites if you can, you will be impressed!

Who is the “worst” state champions you know of?

Typically we think of champions either being completely dominate or defeating another equally worthy opponent for a title, but who out there maybe didn’t?

Who were the most unlikeliest of champions? Maybe those who only played their best games when they counted but were otherwise unremarkable?

Can y’all think of any teams that were maybe truly underwhelming but still found themselves in the championship for whatever reason?

Thanks a bunch for any responses, I’m interested to hear some history and I’m hoping to set the mood for some playoff madness.

We will once again be hosting the 24th Annual Bank OZK JV Holiday Classic. The dates are December 26-28, 2023 (Tuesday-Thursday) in Asheboro, NC. The tournament is open to both JV Boys and JV Girls teams. Teams are put into brackets based on team strength and trying to play against teams not on your schedule. All teams play 3 games, and we charge no entry fee. If interested, please email me at: david.cross@ozk.com or call at (336) 953-2344. We are currently in the process of accepting teams so please contact me soon if you are interested in playing.

Weddington 33 Charlotte Catholic 13

Grimsley 35 Hough 30

Butler 37 Mount Tabor 14

Independence 43 Watauga 28

Definition of eating crow:
Eating crow means humiliation by admitting having been proven wrong after taking a strong position.

Who's eating crow today?
Someone pick a winner that lost?

any takers!

In doing a little research of the H.O.F. coach....in his two terms as head coach (1992-2008, 2011-2022)....he won 339 games losing only 58...his teams won 8 state titles and were runners-up 2 other times....while coach's teams were recognized for their offense they were usually pretty darn good on defense as well....of Coach Teagues 339 wins....................95 were shutouts.....Rams fans salute you Jimmy...enjoy your "retirement"....................................

what would your ideal conference would look like

Highschoolot is now saying we may be going to eight classes. Is this correct or just another fail in a long line of being wrong and incorrect.
Going by their record I'm going say it's a fail.
Who knows?

Prayers for this young man’s family, friends and teammates.
https://www.witn.com/2023/11/14/teenager-killed-rocky-mount-crash/

North Moore 35, Wilson Prep 28
Clinton 49, Southeast Alamance 7

North Moore 35, Wilson Prep 28
Clinton 49, Southeast Alamance 7

Two teams from same conference as Hickory won with good margin last time. North Lincoln hasn’t lost since they played Hickory. I’m thinking a closer game but Hickory moves on to the 3rd rd.

Great matchup in the 2nd round. Truly a toss up game to me. I think the winner of this game goes on to play Crest in the west final.

It seems like it's been forever since these two have played. Lincolnton seems to be playing their best football right now. Should be a good one at Blanton Memorial.

Sandhills 3A/4A

Hoke County 2465 (8A)
Pinecrest 2280 (8A)
Richmond 2110 (8A)
Scotland 1568 (7A)
Lee County 1462 (6A)
Union Pines 1398 (6A)
Southern Lee 1176 (6A)