1A North Carolina state championship game Mitchell Mountaineers vs Tarboro Vikings

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

We always traveled well many times out numbering the home side has been as good as it was before covid. Not sure with it at UNC a little further to travel but the last and only state championship we've been in at Wake Forest they estimated we had around 7,500 not bad for a county of 15,000. The most probably for a local away game was at Mtn Heritage we had around 4,000.

That's awesome. That usually happens for tarboro to sometimes we go to schools where we usually outnumber the home team lol. Hopefully yall will bring more this time around. I'm kind of surprised they don't use Wake Forest more for state championship games I think it's a great venue for a high school football state title game

 

[Old Mountaineer]

About how many people total were at this game?

I'm not sure last year I believe the home side was allowed 1,500 ticket because of covid which was supposed to be 50% but I believe it will hold more then 3,000 I believe Robbinsville had anyway from 500 to 700 just guessing from the looks of it.

 

[Old Mountaineer]

That's awesome. That usually happens for tarboro to sometimes we go to schools where we usually outnumber the home team lol. Hopefully yall will bring more this time around. I'm kind of surprised they don't use Wake Forest more for state championship games I think it's a great venue for a high school football state title game

Well they only used it in the past because of the 8 championships because before they went to that when it started it was just UNC because it's a state school Wake is private. But NC State as a state school wanted in on it because there is recruiting possibilities at these games. So I'd say as long as it stays just 4 championships it'll stay at NCSU.and unc.

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

Well they only used it in the past because of the 8 championships because before they went to that when it started it was just UNC because it's a state school Wake is private. But NC State as a state school wanted in on it because there is recruiting possibilities at these games. So I'd say as long as it stays just 4 championships it'll stay at NCSU.and unc.

I still hate it though because it was a good site. I wonder if Duke would want to host one one year

 

[Old Mountaineer]

I still hate it though because it was a good site. I wonder if Duke would want to host one one year

Again same issue Duke is private. State and UNC isn't going to relinquish the games to anyone else I don't believe as long as there's just 4 and if they went back to 8 their still going to have their part.

 

[Tarboro Vikings fan 2018]

Again same issue Duke is private. State and UNC isn't going to relinquish the games to anyone else I don't believe as long as there's just 4 and if they went back to 8 their still going to have their part.

See I'd love to see it rotate every other year. Like one year have it at UNC and NC State and then the next year have it at Duke and wake Forest. Can't see that happening but I'd love to see it

 

[owen98]

I would like the state title games to be played at the Smaller colleges. Those stadiums are just too big. It takes away from the atmosphere.

 

[Mitchell county mountie]

I would like the state title games to be played at the Smaller colleges. Those stadiums are just too big. It takes away from the atmosphere.

I agree. Colleges like Elon, UNCC, NC A&T ect, would make better atmospheres than Carter Finley and Kenan. Even Wake isn't too bad. Easy parking and access

 

[Appvol]

Criswell is probably more mobile but I can’t see how any of them can pass any better than boaz

I think you all forgetting about Drake Maye.

 

[Appvol]

I agree. Colleges like Elon, UNCC, NC A&T ect, would make better atmospheres than Carter Finley and Kenan. Even Wake isn't too bad. Easy parking and access

Tennessee just finished up yesterday. They do theirs at one site. Starts on Thursday with the 3 private school divisions. Friday they played 1a,3a, and 5a. Saturday they played 2a,4a, and 6a. This year they played the games at UTC in Chattanooga.

 

[Purple1995]

Y’all would’ve won the other divisions as well that year. Heritage that year beat teams like rented mules. Y’all wore em out

That Tarboro team in 09 probably could have won 1a they 4aa I was at that game that Heritage team was probably the best to ever represent our area Tarboro had a bad game and still won 28-3

 

[Purple1995]

That Tarboro team in 09 probably could have won 1a they 4aa I was at that game that Heritage team was probably the best to ever represent our area Tarboro had a bad game and still won 28-3

I meant 1a thru 4aa danged autocorrect

 

[dogs79]

To me if tarboro wins this game it's going to come down to whether we stop Mitchell's quarterback. It would not surprise me in the least bit if this is a shootout. But one thing about this tarboro team they have been battle tested this year including tonight. So I will give my score prediction for this game Friday going to need to look at some more information first on Mitchell before I make a decision

They won't stop that Tarboro T

 

[Mitchell county mountie]

They won't stop that Tarboro T

Love that Tarboro T. Was that Craddock's implementation, or does it pre-date his tenurem

 

[TarVikes]

Love that Tarboro T. Was that Craddock's implementation, or does it pre-date his tenurem

The T has been ran in Tarboro since probably the 60’s at all levels of Tarboro football. Pee-wee, Middle school, JV, Varsity.

 

[Old Mountaineer]

To me if tarboro wins this game it's going to come down to whether we stop Mitchell's quarterback. It would not surprise me in the least bit if this is a shootout. But one thing about this tarboro team they have been battle tested this year including tonight. So I will give my score prediction for this game Friday going to need to look at some more information first on Mitchell before I make a decision

How many times have you seen a game between two run offenses referred to as a possible shootout? That's usually reserved for two pass happy spread offense teams.

 

[The Deerhunter]

I just hope I feel better by Saturday. Runny nose ,coughing my head off. And yes I had a covid test infact two a rapid and the best one that they send in to double check and both negative. Seems there's a sinus viral going around the country, my son-in-law in VA has it both my daughter's know people with it one all the way in AZ. My doctor office said some people having it for 3 weeks

Yep got it too

 

[vikandpirate4christ]

How many times have you seen a game between two run offenses referred to as a possible shootout? That's usually reserved for two pass happy spread offense teams.

If both teams run it a good bit, it’ll be a quick game, that’s for sure.

 

[PBBear51]

I guess thing is we'd have more people travel then that the years we won just a few games. But I don't know it's was the Eastern championship. Photos from last night. I guess I can show them since it not for commercial use they gave so many warnings last night about taking pictures or videos.

I was there somewhere..

 

[Old Mountaineer]

I was there somewhere..

Yeah I believe I saw you post while there .

 

[TarVikes]

MasseyRatings just updated. It’s saying Mitchell 28
Tarboro 22

 

[The Deerhunter]

MasseyRatings just updated. It’s saying Mitchell 28
Tarboro 22

I still say Mitchell is a big underdog😀

 

[vikandpirate4christ]

We certainly have a tall task this weekend

 

[Mitchell county mountie]

Hey Tarboro, don't ya'll have enough hardware? Reckon we could have just one? This one time lol

 

[vikandpirate4christ]

Hey Tarboro, don't ya'll have enough hardware? Reckon we could have just one? This one time lol

Haha, you guys are a top notch program, and you guys will certainly win one, just hope it’s not this one

 

[wowow]

The less the passing game, the better chance that team will have to declare victory.

 

[Bearfan71]

Could be that's really hard to say, I know Mitchell won but MA was really athletic D but as I've said before it'll come down to wether or not the line makes holes for him or whoever is carrying the ball and if they can protect him if they do pass.

Mt airy was the team to get it done and did not think of it as a early Christmas present there were no super heros on that team we just didn't take care of business

 

[The Deerhunter]

Mt airy was the team to get it done and did not think of it as a early Christmas present there were no super heros on that team we just didn't take care of business

Better defense than Robbinsville by quite a bit, but Robbinsville played classy and smart. Mt. Airy has some great athletes but that doesn’t always translate into a win.

 

[TarVikes]

So I just finished up watching 3 Mitchell games this weekend. Lake Norman, Andrew’s, and Robbinsville.

The QB is tough - the closest comparison we’ve seen this year is Northampton as far as style of offense and designed QB runs out Of the shotgun. Northampton QB was a little bigger (6’1 230lbs) but the Mitchell QB is a better passer and just as good of a runner.

Mitchell will definitely be bigger than Tarboro on the line - but I think Tarboro will have a little more speed. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out on Saturday.

Just my opinion, but I think this game has a better chance of being a defensive battle rather than a shootout.

 

[wowow]

So I just finished up watching 3 Mitchell games this weekend. Lake Norman, Andrew’s, and Robbinsville.

The QB is tough - the closest comparison we’ve seen this year is Northampton as far as style of offense and designed QB runs out Of the shotgun. Northampton QB was a little bigger (6’1 230lbs) but the Mitchell QB is a better passer and just as good of a runner.

Mitchell will definitely be bigger than Tarboro on the line - but I think Tarboro will have a little more speed. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out on Saturday.

Just my opinion, but I think this game has a better chance of being a defensive battle rather than a shootout.

No one can mess around with this QB. That's the truth

 

[t-townvikings]

Tarboro is a great program and team. Y’all are the favorites could probably won 2a East.

this team would have been competitive but does not have the depth or size to take 2A. WRH and Northeastern rule the 2A east at this time.

 

[DogsRunItUp]

this team would have been competitive but does not have the depth or size to take 2A. WRH and Northeastern rule the 2A east at this time.

Princeton, ED, Whiteville, St Paul’s were no joke this year as well...matter of fact Princeton and ED both would have beat NE this year

 

[t-townvikings]

No one can mess around with this QB. That's the truth

that may be true but we have ran into some real tough ones. That Northhampton qb was a load and a real bruiser.

 

[t-townvikings]

Princeton, ED, Whiteville, St Paul’s were no joke this year as well...matter of fact Princeton and ED both would have beat NE this year

you are correct i just know that WRH is for real, we have some experience with those guys.

 

[wormyone42]

Tarboro will not be fazed by the moment due to being there, they will do what they do, Mitchell will need to be really disciplined on D and tackle well. On offense it will come down to what it always does line play and no turnovers. I love the way our line has played for weeks now having them all healthy and in the right spots has made a huge difference. Ty has played well but he is the first one to say it's on the line and lead blockers.. He's a great kid and such a competitor. I think this will be a doozy of a game and can't wait. And we are the underdogs!! 😁

 

[Purple1995]

We are most definitely the underdogs just hope we make a show out of it

 

[Purple1995]

Tarboro will not be fazed by the moment due to being there, they will do what they do, Mitchell will need to be really disciplined on D and tackle well. On offense it will come down to what it always does line play and no turnovers. I love the way our line has played for weeks now having them all healthy and in the right spots has made a huge difference. Ty has played well but he is the first one to say it's on the line and lead blockers.. He's a great kid and such a competitor. I think this will be a doozy of a game and can't wait. And we are the underdogs!! 😁

Crack your window and see if you smell cologne my sweet wife bought me a sampler kit I have been outside spraying it all evening seeing which ones I like the best lol

 

[wowow]

Princeton, ED, Whiteville, St Paul’s were no joke this year as well...matter of fact Princeton and ED both would have beat NE this year

Sadly there was a bunch of would have. I saw teams that should have advanced farther but didnt..

 

[The Deerhunter]

We are most definitely the underdogs just hope we make a show out of it

How can we not be? Lost to Andrews, bad calls won the game against Mt. Airy and Robbinsville’s kids didn’t show up and were interested in other endeavors. How the hell is Mitchell even here?

 

[t-townvikings]

How can we not be? Lost to Andrews, bad calls won the game against Mt. Airy and Robbinsville’s kids didn’t show up and were interested in other endeavors. How the hell is Mitchell even here?

Alright now, don;t start sandbagging lol. You guys earned it. You know ya'll good. Got the best QB i 1A football.