#18 Hertford County vs #15 Clinton RD1

[Darkhorse#34]

And so it begins 2021 2A playoffs crazy how fast the season went by always does it seems. Clinton will welcome Hertford County Bears to Darkhorse Stadium Friday evening in what looks to be a very competitive match up to start things out. HC comes in with a record of 7-3(4-2) finished 3rd in that Northeastern Coastal Conference that features Northeastern and Holmes. HC’s 3 loses came from Tarboro 33-18 Northeastern 28-6 and Holmes 48-38. I know it’s no such thing as a good loss but those are 3 very good teams they lost too. Stat wise looks like a balance attack sophomore QB good size 6’2 220 and can run as well. Looks like they spread it around nicely 5 players listed with atleast 200 yards receiving…main RB looks to have between 800-1000 yards depending if the stats have been updated overall just looks like a solid opponent we better come ready to play.

Im sure Goob can give a more accurate breakdown of HC since they played his Eagles

For Clinton you come into this game winning your last 3 albeit 3 games you were suppose to win but still happy with way team performed offense continues to be efficient senior QB Blake Smith has probably played his best football these last 4 games including in the St. Pauls loss. Defensively the intensity and energy has been better. They will need it Friday night vs a talented and balanced group from Hertford County. I’m not real big on simply trying to outscore opponents these the type of games your defense has to help you out and make some stops. Don’t think you have a successful playoff run taking the Chip Kelly/Mike D’Antoni approach.

should be a fun one Friday looking forward to some input and more insight about HC. Thoughts and predictions

 

[Friday Night1]

Hertford County has truly been battle tested. I think they come out on top in this one.

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

This is a tough one. I could see Clinton winning but Hertford has been battle tested for sure. Wouldn't be surprised to see this one go to overtime

 

[daagoob]

And so it begins 2021 2A playoffs crazy how fast the season went by always does it seems. Clinton will welcome Hertford County Bears to Darkhorse Stadium Friday evening in what looks to be a very competitive match up to start things out. HC comes in with a record of 7-3(4-2) finished 3rd in that Northeastern Coastal Conference that features Northeastern and Holmes. HC’s 3 loses came from Tarboro 33-18 Northeastern 28-6 and Holmes 48-38. I know it’s no such thing as a good loss but those are 3 very good teams they lost too. Stat wise looks like a balance attack sophomore QB good size 6’2 220 and can run as well. Looks like they spread it around nicely 5 players listed with atleast 200 yards receiving…main RB looks to have between 800-1000 yards depending if the stats have been updated overall just looks like a solid opponent we better come ready to play.

Im sure Goob can give a more accurate breakdown of HC since they played his Eagles

For Clinton you come into this game winning your last 3 albeit 3 games you were suppose to win but still happy with way team performed offense continues to be efficient senior QB Blake Smith has probably played his best football these last 4 games including in the St. Pauls loss. Defensively the intensity and energy has been better. They will need it Friday night vs a talented and balanced group from Hertford County. I’m not real big on simply trying to outscore opponents these the type of games your defense has to help you out and make some stops. Don’t think you have a successful playoff run taking the Chip Kelly/Mike D’Antoni approach.

should be a fun one Friday looking forward to some input and more insight about HC. Thoughts and predictions

I spoke on this game in another thread and said I see it as a toss up. This is going to be a shootout. I love the Qb at Clinton, he’s really good. Hertford County is loaded with athletes but they will have to be at their best to win at Clinton. They lost in a shootout last night against a very good Holmes team.

 

[daagoob]

This is a tough one. I could see Clinton winning but Hertford has been battle tested for sure. Wouldn't be surprised to see this one go to overtime

Same, I think this is the best first round game in the east

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

Same, I think this is the best first round game in the east

Probably will be. Second round looks fun with those potential matchups

 

[daagoob]

Probably will be. Second round looks fun with those potential matchups

NE vs Edenton
Wrh vs WC

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

NE vs Edenton
Wrh vs WC

Tarboro's second round matchup will probably be over by halftime lol.

 

[daagoob]

Tarboro's second round matchup will probably be over by halftime lol.

I saw Perquimans was in your pod. That sucks for them. They do have one bad ass volleyball team though. Camden County and Perquimans are two of the top programs in the state.

 

[dogs79]

NE vs Edenton
Wrh vs WC

Oh yeah! Otis already talking. He said Kanye better be everything advertised

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

I saw Perquimans was in your pod. That sucks for them. They do have one bad ass volleyball team though. Camden County and Perquimans are two of the top programs in the state.

Idk man perquimans gave us a handful earlier this year.

 

[dogs79]

And so it begins 2021 2A playoffs crazy how fast the season went by always does it seems. Clinton will welcome Hertford County Bears to Darkhorse Stadium Friday evening in what looks to be a very competitive match up to start things out. HC comes in with a record of 7-3(4-2) finished 3rd in that Northeastern Coastal Conference that features Northeastern and Holmes. HC’s 3 loses came from Tarboro 33-18 Northeastern 28-6 and Holmes 48-38. I know it’s no such thing as a good loss but those are 3 very good teams they lost too. Stat wise looks like a balance attack sophomore QB good size 6’2 220 and can run as well. Looks like they spread it around nicely 5 players listed with atleast 200 yards receiving…main RB looks to have between 800-1000 yards depending if the stats have been updated overall just looks like a solid opponent we better come ready to play.

Im sure Goob can give a more accurate breakdown of HC since they played his Eagles

For Clinton you come into this game winning your last 3 albeit 3 games you were suppose to win but still happy with way team performed offense continues to be efficient senior QB Blake Smith has probably played his best football these last 4 games including in the St. Pauls loss. Defensively the intensity and energy has been better. They will need it Friday night vs a talented and balanced group from Hertford County. I’m not real big on simply trying to outscore opponents these the type of games your defense has to help you out and make some stops. Don’t think you have a successful playoff run taking the Chip Kelly/Mike D’Antoni approach.

should be a fun one Friday looking forward to some input and more insight about HC. Thoughts and predictions

Clinton playing there best going into playoffs. Defense is better than the 500 yd rushing nite they gave up against St Paul's. Clinton wins by 14+

 

[daagoob]

Oh yeah! Otis already talking. He said Kanye better be everything advertised

I’ve seen both teams play

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

Idk man perquimans gave us a handful earlier this year.

Of course they had no answer for our offense. Bit our defense gave up 40 to them.

 

[daagoob]

Of course they had no answer for our offense. Bit our defense gave up 40 to them.

Perquimans best player Ej Gatling transferred to NE for his Senior season and that hurt them. He’s been remarkable over here and was a huge addition

 

[daagoob]

I would love to go see this game between HC and Clinton. I’m almost tempted to skip our game to go watch

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

Perquimans best player Ej Gatling transferred to NE for his Senior season and that hurt them. He’s been remarkable over here and was a huge addition

Their QB is really good. I know he got hurt and was a few games. Wonder why he transferred

 

[Otis4411]

I’ve seen both teams play

What he is trying to say @dogs79 is that he saw our RB giving free rides to the SWE defenders trying to tackle him. 2 and 3 at the time! We should have had a fund raiser selling tickets for rides!!

 

[daagoob]

Their QB is really good. I know he got hurt and was a few games. Wonder why he transferred

I know but I can’t post it.

 

[daagoob]

What he is trying to say @dogs79 is that he saw our RB giving free rides to the SWE defenders trying to tackle him. 2 and 3 at the time! We should have had a fund raiser selling tickets for rides!!

He is a monster!!! That kid is powerfully strong 💪. He put on a clinic

 

[dogs79]

I’ve seen both teams play

Sound like you bout to bust. Go ahead. You been kinda quiet lately.

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

I know but I can’t post it.

Oh ok understandable. Imagine if he'd stayed at perquimans

 

[daagoob]

Sound like you bout to bust. Go ahead. You been kinda quiet lately.

😂😂 I want to so bad but it’s just not worth the fireworks that will come after my comments. Love you though John

 

[Otis4411]

Sound like you bout to bust. Go ahead. You been kinda quiet lately.

We got to get through next Friday first. We made the mistake of taking North Lenoir lightly before and they embarrassed us. They get our full attention next weekend.

 

[olddog77]

Clinton playing there best going into playoffs. Defense is better than the 500 yd rushing nite they gave up against St Paul's. Clinton wins by 14+

I agree

 

[sam]

I agree

We know what you two are doing. We know. 😆

 

[dogs79]

We know what you two are doing. We know. 😆

What you talking about? Trying to be nice

 

[olddog77]

We know what you two are doing. We know. 😆

I absolutely think Clinton wins big. Huge line. Very good senior qb. Can run or pass. Still one of my favorites in the east

 

[Otis4411]

I absolutely think Clinton wins big. Huge line. Very good senior qb. Can run or pass. Still one of my favorites in the east

I agree but I don't want to jinx them after last season. I'm sure they have something to prove this coming weekend.

 

[loveboat500]

Is Hertford County the old Ahoskie?

 

[daagoob]

Is Hertford County the old Ahoskie?
I’m not 100% but I would say yes. It’s the only high school in Ahoskie/Murfreesboro area aside from a private school (Ridgecroft). You have Bertie,Gates,and Northampton in the surrounding counties.

 

[AcesWild2323]

Is Hertford County the old Ahoskie?
I’m not 100% but I would say yes. It’s the only high school in Ahoskie/Murfreesboro area aside from a private school (Ridgecroft). You have Bertie,Gates,and Northampton in the surrounding counties.

Yes it is the old Ahoskie

 

[GrizzlyDevil]

What a great 1st round matchup!!! I think in the end, Clinton is at home and has the weight of program history on their side. It's close...but not enough for HC. 42-38 Clinton.

 

[AcesWild2323]

What a great 1st round matchup!!! I think in the end, Clinton is at home and has the weight of program history on their side. It's close...but not enough for HC. 42-38 Clinton.

that’s a solid prediction

 

[Otis4411]

Is Hertford County the old Ahoskie?
I’m not 100% but I would say yes. It’s the only high school in Ahoskie/Murfreesboro area aside from a private school (Ridgecroft). You have Bertie,Gates,and Northampton in the surrounding counties.

Yea. We use to play them in football when I was a kid. Our school was Farm Life High Red Raiders. We had a RB named Roland Hooks some of the older guys would remember.

 

[Strick68]

If HC has the better defense they will win because defense wins championships.

 

[daagoob]

If HC has the better defense they will win because defense wins championships.

Clinton will have the better defense

 

[Strick68]

In that case Clinton wins by i don't know how many td's.

 

[1golfman]

Ahoskie has played Clinton before for the east Championship. Ahoskie won 7 to 0 if I remember. Ahoskie had San Harrell as the QB and he broke off a 70 yard run late in the game. He went on to star at ECU and played in the NFL. Ahoskie played Ragsdale for for the state championship in Ragsdale and got beat bad. I remember it's a long drive to Clinton from Ahoskie. Clinton fans were nice and the place was packed

 

[Darkhorse#34]

One thing i would like to see for this playoff run is the handcuffs taken off Jakwon Wilson. I get trying to save him for defense and not sure if he has any lingering effects from his injury in the spring but he is a bellcow ballcarrier with big play protential every time he touches the ball. With him in the backfield d coordinators have to respect the run more then when the smaller backs are in the game. Him running ball helps open up the pass game and vice versa hope to see a healthy dose of #24 Friday feed him.