Figured I would post a new thread since the other one is getting loaded down with new comment. Here are my predictions for the week:

Fairmont at South Brunswick

Fairmont has started off their season 0-3, and that has been very disappointing considering that they were chosen to win the Three Rivers Conference. The Tornadoes, however, have played good competition, and the teams that they have played have a combined record of 7-2 against schools with larger numbers. Josh Carter and South Brunswick's running game will present problems for a young Tornado front, but Julius Caulder and company will get back on track on offense this week, outscore the Cougars, and earn their first victory in Southport.

Fairmont 40 South Brunswick 12

Aynor at West Columbus

West Columbus has not won a game, but that is not surprising. They are very young as well, and are still adjusting to the coaching change that took place. Coach Lamb called our offense for years and I believe that our kids were accustomed to it, but both offensive and defensive schemes have changed. Our kids simply do not get taught the fundamentals of football as kids, and it hurts us every year. We will eventually get back on track, not this year. Nothing will change this week.

Aynor 48 West Columbus 12

Jones Senior at East Columbus

This may be a battle of the two worst teams in our region, but I will go with a team that has much more tradition of being successful.

Jones Senior 28 East Columbus 12

Lake View at South Robeson

Things will not get any easier this week for the Mustangs as they played a very talented and experienced Wild Gator team.

Lake View 50 South Robeson 6

Please share your thoughts. This is always fun to do every week.

Hey guys, and sorry Deana. I know this is probably frowned upon by the administration, but I wanted to put up a gofundme link for one of our coaches.
Charlie Metcalf has coached all over North Carolina, from South Point to Erwin and Asheville. This is his third time battling Lymphoma. I know most of us don't have big fat bank accounts with this economy, but the medical expenses and travel for the coach and his family are starting to add up.
This man has spent his life teaching young men how to play football as well as developing them into good men, sons, fathers and husbands. I'm asking all of you, if you have an ounce of respect for the game and the people like Coach Metcalf who have coached it for many years, please go to his page and chip in a few dollars. You won't regret it.

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Round 1 was a classic down there in Duncan SC. This year, the Rebels come to Charlotte. What's everyone's thoughts on this game? I feel Mallard Creek gets another win against a SC foe.

Seventy-First @ Douglas Byrd, Seventy-First 49-12
Triton @ Gray's Creek, Gray's Creek 21-19
Cleveland @ Terry Sanford, Terry Sanford 41-28
Union Pines @ Western Harnett, Union Pines 42-21
Wilmington Ashley @ Westover, Westover 35-18
Southern Lee @ Pinecrest, Pinecrest 48-13

Seventy-First stomps Douglas Byrd. Gray's Creek trips Triton. Terry Sanford clobbers Cleveland. Union Pines whips Western Harnett. Westover wallops Wilmington Ashley. Pinecrest smashes Southern Lee.

Last week 6-1 (85.7%), overall 21-6 (77.8%).

E.E. Smith @ Hoke County, E.E. Smith 24-18
Lumberton @ Overhills, Lumberton 35-14
Southern Lee @ Pinecrest, Pinecrest 48-13
Jack Britt @ Purnell Swett, Jack Britt 28-22
South View @ Richmond Senior, Richmond 41-20
Wilmington New Hanover @ Scotland, Scotland, 49-21

E.E. Smith hands Hoke County its 19th straight loss. Lumberton defeats Overhills Pinecrest stomps Southern Lee. Jack Britt piledrives Purnell Swett. Richmond Senior rolls past South View. Scotland sends Wilmington New Hanover back to the coast with a loss.

Last week, 5-1 (83.3%). Overall, 22-2 (91.7%).

We are looking for a jv football game on Sept 22. Other dates possible email amcgill@martin.k12.nc.us if you need a game.

I know nobody is probably at this game anyone got a score?

For a couple of years now, I have to come down to the Gaston Co area for business. All I hear about is either Red Raiders or the teams in Cleveland County. I have seen Ashbrook play, and was mildly impressed. We don't have great football in Western MD, but that doesn't mean I don't know it when I see it. I've been reading some of these threads, and I'm not interested in getting into a war of wits....I like the Cherokee St Grill in Kings Mountain, and KM is at home this week. All I hear is Cleveland County, Cleveland County, but all I also hear is about the two schools in Shelby. One guy keeps telling me that one of the Shelby schools is so good, the Carolina Panthers come watch them play. Suggestions this week, and then I'll be back in 2 weeks. Thanks

Mixed report cards at Albemarle schools.. Good news is AHS and Central Elementary went form a D to a C. Bad news is East Albemarle and AMS went from a C to a D. Still lots of work to do kids......

Gonna be the best game in YVC tonight, its going to be a close game turnovers decide this one! I believe West just might edge out North.

Great win for the Falcons. Defense stepped up when it had to,and the offense put it in the endzone when they had to. NW has some big time players. Hennigan, Turner, Finney, and Cloud to just name a few - they have a lot to look forward to the rest of the season.

Hated to see Hennigan get hurt - Any update on his condition? I am hoping that it wasn't as bad as it looked when it happened. Even with Hennigan hurt, NW has a good group of athletes that can make big plays. Best of luck the rest of the way to both teams!

Football is a big deal if you travel down to Denton, NC. Though the passion hasn't lead to wins in recent years. South is 4-40 since the 11-12 school year. Monday South will play at home vs West Davidson for a chance to win 2 games before conference starts the 9th. South hasn't been .500 or better since 2003 when they were 6-6, and the best since then has been a 4-8 year. Could it be that South could win Monday and maybe squeeze out 3 or 4 wins this season?

I am in Eastern NC and follow my Chargers mostly through The Star and watch them every Friday online. I was pretty much disgusted by what I watched in the first half. My biggest take away was how unprepared and dis-interested the Crest players looked. I had my doubts about Coach Clark. His only previous head coaching job only yielded 2 wins. I was shocked that the school did not go out and search for a proven coach. Yes he went 16-0 last year but he was also handed the keys to a porsche and just had to keep the car straight. This year the talent is there, Crest dwarfed SP and everyone knows they are athletic. I am not surprised by the SP win but I am surprised at how dominant they were. Looking at the sideline you could tell the Crest coaches were scrambling. Im interested to hear feedback from more knowledgeable Crest fans as too if they think Coach Clark is going to have to rely on getting talent to win or can he actually "coach" his way to wins. Crest did not lack size, speed, or talent friday night. To me they lacked Coaching.. interested to see the feedback.

Here are my new Three Rivers Conference predictions after week 3:

1. South Columbus
2. Whiteville
3. St. Pauls
4. Red Springs
5. Fairmont
6. South Robeson
7. East Columbus
8. West Columbus

South Columbus is impressive. They are back in their old offense and the kids seem motivated to win. Coach Dove has done a heckuva job so far and it is good to see a team in our county back on top. Whiteville made a statement last night and I think they are moving in the right direction. St. Pauls made a statement as well, scoring 28 on the East Bladen Eagles. Coach King is doing a great job at SPHS. Red Springs is 2-1 and has shown that they can play a little defense and score when needed. Red Springs also runs the ball well, which will hurt teams like Fairmont who cannot stop the run. Stick a fork in Fairmont. I originally thought they would compete for the conference title, but they will be lucky to finish 4th or above based on what I have read and heard. Their defense is awful and their offense is not scoring nearly as much as it was last year. I thought they would be able to outscore teams, but they are struggling. Even if they were scoring, they would not be able to score enough to win because their defense is bad. They will be lucky to make the playoffs at this point. I see the Tornadoes finishing 5-6 or 6-5, pending whether they can beat Red Springs. South Robeson competed much better than I thought they would last night at Swett. Fairmont better be on their toes in a few weeks. From what I hear, South Robeson is a Wing T like South Columbus and is run first. If Fairmont cannot stop Ashley, they may not be able to stop South Robeson. East Columbus and West Columbus, as much as I hate to say it, will compete for last place in the conference. My Vikings are awful as well, and I do not see them getting any better until Coach Pierce has had them for a full season.

Post your thoughts.

I'm just curious to see how many state titles your school has won.

I know we have 5 at Albemarle, and I believe Plymouth won only one title last year. It would be nice to see who's been part of the gridiron ...

thoughts? My thought is we lose!

Carilna Forest (SC) @ Hoggard
N. Nash @ Laney
Whiteville @ W. Brunswick
S. Brunswick @ N. Brunswick
Croatan @ Topsail
NH and AHS bye

Okay let's hear your thoughts!

Watauga @ AC Reynolds
Asheville @ Southern Lee
Enka @ Hayesville
Science Hill, TN @ Erwin
McDowell @ Mitchell
West Henderson @ North Buncombe
TC Roberson @ Freedom

I'm sorry for running my mouth and being negative. I am disappointed in my Red Raiders and looking forward to seeing players in different spots on offense and hoping a week off would change all that. LET'S GO BIG RED!!!

Clinton vs Hoggard
Pender @ Trinity Christian
East Bladen @ Laney
Union vs Princeton
Midway open
Trask open
West Bladen open
Wallace open

Right now going into week 5 conf is a combined 22-6 with 4 teams Wallace,Clinton,Trask,and Union undefeated......with one week to go before conf play starts how do yall see conference playing out????......I seen Union play and they are much improved...Trask I believe has benefited from a very weak schedule as their 4 opponents have a combined record of 2-9 beating three 0-3 teams guess we will find out sept 23 when they play Wallace.

No Forestview is not that good even coming on a butt whooping put on Kings Mtn. And yes a no Surratt team can compete every week because they play as a team and they have a top five in the state coaching staff.

Guys not big into all of the rules but they are discussing this on HSOT. If a fight is started by obvious acts of aggression and dirty play from one team is that taken into consideration or it is a blanket policy that "throws the baby out with the bath water"?

I wasn't able to make the game but heard Madison won on a TD pass with no time left on the clock.

Elijah Hood and TJ Logan doing well in this game