Wallace Rose Hill 6-3 5-0
East Duplin 9-1 4-1
Southwest Onslow 5-4 4-1
James Kenan 6-3 3-2
Kinston 3-6 1-4
North Lenoir 2-7 1-4
South Lenoir 1-9 0-6

LAST WEEK
Wrh 20 ED 14ot
Swo 34 Jk 24
NL 20 SL 12
Kinston opened

THIS WEEK
Wallace Rose Hill @ James Kenan
Southwest Onslow @ East Duplin
Kinston @ North Lenoir
South Lenoir season is over

MY PICKS
Kinston is coming off a bye week, and one would think that they have focus on their run game, if so I think Kinston will win this game by 14+. North Lenoir run game will be the key, if their star back can get 150+, then I believe that NL will win. I think Kinston wins 34-28.

Swo has won 4 in a row and seems to be ready for a playoff run. While ED is coming off their first loss of the season, will they be able to bounce back? ED defense is better than JK's defense, and JK defense did a great job on swo for a half. I think ED starts fast and hold off Swo in the end. ED 28 Swo 20

GAME OF THE WEEK

The James Kenan that most expected to show up this season only showed up for a few drives during the whole season. A very disappointment for Tiger nation. Wallace has turned things around and are the newly crowned ECC champions. Did Wallace leave everything on the field against ED and are looking past a JK team that can still be dangerous? Will Jk try to savage a disappointing season with a win over their rivals, something they haven't accomplished in 10 straight games. The last two meetings have been decided by a td, including a 38-31 overtime win by the dogs last year in Wallace. So who wins this one? I have seen some crazy things happen in this rivalry, and I have NEVER picked against my Tigers 🐅. And I won't start now! I believe that my Tigers will come out swinging and pull off a thrilling upset 28-27. LET'S GOOOO TIGERS 🐅

Good luck to all teams!

On paper EW should win this game easily, however look what unfolded in Elkin a few weeks ago. If my calculations are correct, with an Elkin loss to Starmount and Alleghany loss to Mt. Airy would move EW to third in conference.

Next week... Who wins?

Post here and often.

How would Murphy have done had they played in the 2A playoffs those 2 years ?

JM Robinson 8-0 (6-0)
NW Cabarrus 8-0 ( 5-0)
Concord 5-3 ( 3-3)
West Rowan 3-5 ( 3-2)
Carson 3-5 ( 2-3)
Central Cabarrus 2-6 ( 1-4)
South Rowan 2-6 ( 1-4)
East Rowan 0-8 ( 0-5)

JM Robinson vs NW Cabarrus ( Game of the week for the conference )
Concord vs West Rowan
Central Cabarrus vs Carson
East Rowan vs South Rowan

My picks
JM Robinson
West Rowan in a close one
Carson
East Rowan gets their 1st win in a close one

Im a northwest guy but someone gotta start this thread....one of top 3 rivalries in nc imo

Post those 2A scores as they happen tonight!

With the regular season wrapping up, here’s some stats to look at from the previous two seasons results. I only went back two years because of the realignment.

2022: The eventual state champion only allowed 4.7 ppg in the Reg. Season and 6.81 ppg for the year.

The offense averaged 41.8 for the Reg. Season and 38.88 for the entire year.

2021: The eventual State Champion only allowed 6.1 ppg in the Reg. season and 7.94 for the year.

The offense averaged 47.5 in the Reg. Season and 46.94 for the year.

Typically the most balanced teams win it all.

Recent 1 seeds:
2022 3A west 1 seed made it to 4th round, 4A East made it to States.

2021 3A west 1 seed made it to second round, 3A East Made it to 4th round.

Will a 1 seed finally get over the hump this year?

Most teams are heading into conference play. I feel the East is wide open. Who improves the most over the next 7 weeks is what’s most important. I dont think there is a clear cut favorite. CG was the favorite but they have not been dominant. New Bern hasn’t played anyone, Rolesville, Jordan, Millbrook, Leesville, Cleveland all look strong but beatable. Then there’s Pinecrest, Hoggard, Holly Springs.
If Jordan can somehow tighten up their defense they will be very tough to beat. Their O line will get even better and their run attack is impressive.
How good is New Bern? I don’t think most people expect them to be as good as last year but maybe they are.

With the regular season wrapping up, here’s some stats to look at from the previous two seasons results. I only went back two years because of the realignment.

2022: The eventual state champion only allowed 5.6 ppg in the Reg. Season and 12 ppg for the year.

The offense averaged 46.1 for the Reg. Season and 45.06 for the entire year.

2021: The eventual State Champion only allowed 9.9 ppg in the Reg. season and 12.38 for the year.

The offense averaged 34.9 in the Reg. Season and 35.94 for the year.

Typically the most balanced teams win it all.

Recent 1 seeds:
2022 4A west 1 seed made it to states, 4A East made it to 4th round.

2021 4A west 1 seed made it to West finals, 4A East made it to second round.

Will a 1 seed get over the hump this year?

I know they have a big bruiser back other than that I don’t know. The Pack is coming off to big wins after their low point losing to West Columbus.Senior night at Historic Legion Stadium. Go Pack!

1qtr KM 10-0 over Ashbrook

Tarboro will take the long Travel to face the 5-3 Red Barons. I don’t see this being much of a matchup but you never know. I’m more concerned about injuries. Mason was banged up last game w/ an ankle bruise so I don’t think he’ll play this week just to be safe. Playoffs are right around the corner!

Parkwood @ Forest Hills is still being played but game time has been pushed back to 8pm gates open at 7pm. Should be a wet one. 🤪

Game of the year in the MAC and WNC. Roberson has been impressive and look to be Reynolds biggest challenger for the foreseeable future with a very good JV team too.

If Guest is back and healthy I think Reynolds wins by 13. If he doesn't play its a one score game either way.

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Mount Airy 336 area code & Over All Top 25
Robbinsville & Swain 828 area code

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The Mean Green Fightin Machine makes the short trip to Coach Joe Popp Stadium next week. Let the banter begin lol

Been in Beaufort County all day, fishing and crabbing. Now it's time for some football! This should be a sound victories SWE, but they play on the field, not on paper. I'm hoping for a quick one so I can get home and turn some hot water on these crabs😋!

I don’t mind using computers in the process but not using the human element weakens the process in my opinion. Pinecrest has vaulted to the #1 seed in the East. Roseville has arguably played four team better than any team Pinecrest has played and after the WF game they may have played 5 teams better yet Roseville is at #2. Yea, Roseville lost to the #1 team in the state but anyone who knows anything about football would reward Rolesville with their schedule and play. I’m sure there are issues in other classes as well but we can do better than this.

This could be very good game as 2-6 ( 2-2) Hickory Ridge takes on 3-5 ( 2-2) Cox Mill. I think this game could be decided by a score. Any thoughts on this one

East Duplin 8-0 4-0
Wallace Rose Hill 5-3 4-0
James Kenan 6-2 3-1
Southwest Onslow 4-4 3-1
Kinston 3-6 1-4
North Lenoir 1-7 0-4
South Lenoir 1-8 0-5

Last week
ED 54 SL 0
Wrh 62 K 18
Jk 41 NL 6
Swo open

This Week
North Lenoir @ South Lenoir
James Kenan @ Southwest Onslow
East Duplin @ Wallace Rose Hill
Kinston open

My Picks
North Lenoir has way more talent than South Lenoir, this being a rivalry I think it will be close. NL 26 SL 21

My Tigers 🐅 hit the road this week to face a Swo team that's riding a three game winning streak like we are. All three of those wins for both teams have come from the Lenoir County teams, so it's hard to tell which team has really improved. I think JK will put their speed on display in this one, and stay aggressive on defense. Jk 35 Swo 14

GAME OF THE WEEK
Many of us thought that the roles would be reversed in this one at the beginning of the season. But ED just keeps on winning and getting better as the season has progress. 21 straight to be exact for the defending 2a state champions, and the defending ECC conference champs. The Bulldog has weathered the storm of losing their first three games of the season, and are riding a five game winning streak of their own. The ECC crown is on the line! IT'S THE PANTHERS AND THE BULLDOGS! IT'S AT THE DOG POUND! IT'S WALLACE ROSE HILL AND EAST DUPLIN!

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE

TAIL OF THE TAPE
In this corner, wearing white jerseys, with light blue, or dark blue pants. Coming in with a record of 8 wins 0 losses, with 2 wins coming by way of shutouts. Ranked #5 in the Maxpreps 2a division poll. THE UNDEFEATED! AND DEFENDING 2A STATE CHAMPIONS EAST DUPLIN PANTHERS! PANTHERS!
In this corner wearing home black or home orange jerseys, with black or orange pants. Coming in with a record of 5 wins 3 losses, with 4 wins coming by blowouts. Making their return to the ECC championship game. Ranked 18th in the Maxpreps 2a division poll. THE 7 TIME STATE CHAMPIONS! THE #1 CONTENDER FOR THE ECC CHAMPIONSHIP! THE ALWAYS FEARED! ALWAYS RESPECTED! THE BADDEST DOGS 🐕 IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA! THE ONE AND ONLY WALLACE ROSE HILL BULLDOGS!!!

Alright Wallace, Jk, Clinton, and Northeastern are pulling for you. Wrh 28 ED 17
Good luck to all teams!!

Score Updates here if you wish!