A Few Observations

[Lion Attack]

Didn’t see Val’s weekly post game “Surprises” thread, so I thought I’d share a few of my observations.

Monroe is for real. They were down 14-0 to a previously unbeaten 4A Porter Ridge team, and came back to beat them. They meet an undefeated Forest Hills next week, which will be the game of the week in all of 2A, in my opinion.

Thomasville, despite losing, exposed Salisbury some, in my opinion. The Hornets looked scary good before last night. The Bulldogs brought them back to earth, in what was an obviously a highly competitive game, a defensive struggle. Salisbury won 12-6.

Out east, the defending 2A champs, East Duplin, is 5-0 on the season. They have seemingly flown under the radar. I guess due to how Clinton has dominated. Northeastern remains undefeated as well on the season. I still see Clinton as the team to beat, but ED and NE are looking like formidable opponents.

 

[sam]

East Duplin is tough to gauge—basically have a one game schedule though it’s not ED’s fault JK is down this year. 10/20 at Wallace will be the test. They’ll be either 10-0 or 9-1 come playoff time. You know they’ll be coached up. Zero doubt.

If I had to rank the top 5 in the East as of today it’d be 1. Clinton 2. Wallace 3. NE. 4. ED 5. Whiteville ( Whiteville could honestly be 2 people are giving up on them based on the Clinton game)

 

[SHS LION]

If I didn't have to go through Charlotte twice I would love to go to the FH vs Monroe game. Big time game.

 

[Maiden Creek]

Didn’t see Val’s weekly post game “Surprises” thread, so I thought I’d share a few of my observations.

Monroe is for real. They were down 14-0 to a previously unbeaten 4A Porter Ridge team, and came back to beat them. They meet an undefeated Forest Hills next week, which will be the game of the week in all of 2A, in my opinion.

Thomasville, despite losing, exposed Salisbury some, in my opinion. The Hornets looked scary good before last night. The Bulldogs brought them back to earth, in what was an obviously highly competitive game, a defensive struggle. Salisbury won 12-0.

Out east, the defending 2A champs, East Duplin, is 5-0 on the season. They have seemingly flown under the radar. I guess due to how Clinton has dominated. Northeastern remains undefeated as well on the season. I still see Clinton as the team to beat, but ED and NE are looking like formidable opponents.

You’ve bumped your head!

Game of the week is over in Hawg Hill!😜

You could watch it from Shelby Lions’ porch.

 

[Lion Attack]

If I didn't have to go through Charlotte twice I would love to go to the FH vs Monroe game. Big time game.

I would definitely go, if I didn’t have to work. Definitely would have to leave early. That Hwy 74 traffic will be brutal.

 

[Lion Attack]

You’ve bumped your head!

Game of the week is over in Hawg Hill!😜

You could watch it from Shelby Lions’ porch.

Maiden vs undefeated West Lincoln. Should be a good one. I’m sure we’ll see these games under your “games to watch” next week. Is it just me, or is this season flying. Week 6 already.😞

 

[ocdavis31]

Didn’t see Val’s weekly post game “Surprises” thread, so I thought I’d share a few of my observations.

Monroe is for real. They were down 14-0 to a previously unbeaten 4A Porter Ridge team, and came back to beat them. They meet an undefeated Forest Hills next week, which will be the game of the week in all of 2A, in my opinion.

Thomasville, despite losing, exposed Salisbury some, in my opinion. The Hornets looked scary good before last night. The Bulldogs brought them back to earth, in what was an obviously a highly competitive game, a defensive struggle. Salisbury won 12-0.

Out east, the defending 2A champs, East Duplin, is 5-0 on the season. They have seemingly flown under the radar. I guess due to how Clinton has dominated. Northeastern remains undefeated as well on the season. I still see Clinton as the team to beat, but ED and NE are looking like formidable opponents.

Salisbury 12 Thomasville 6, LA.

 

[Lion Attack]

Salisbury 12 Thomasville 6, LA.

My bad! MaxPreps and this site need to make that correction.

 

[Maiden Creek]

Maiden vs undefeated West Lincoln. Should be a good one. I’m sure we’ll see these games under your “games to watch” next week. Is it just me, or is this season flying. Week 6 already.😞

Older I get…the faster it goes.

 

[ocdavis31]

My bad! MaxPreps and this site need to make that correction.

Dogs had the ball at the Hornets 15 with 35 seconds and no timeouts. Outgained Salisbury. A moral victory but I’m starting to think Thomasville will finish strong. Be tough to get past the third round though.

 

[notanyonesfan]

I gotta find a game to go to next week so maybe Forest Hills & Monroe for sure. Maybe West Lincoln and Maiden.

Monroe is gonna be scary in the playoffs.

Oh and Highland Tech has zero business even being on a football field. Seriously they shouldn't have a team. I actually admire the kids that show up and try, but somebody is gonna get really hurt on that team

 

[FHJackets90]

I gotta find a game to go to next week so maybe Forest Hills & Monroe for sure. Maybe West Lincoln and Maiden.

Monroe is gonna be scary in the playoffs.

Oh and Highland Tech has zero business even being on a football field. Seriously they shouldn't have a team. I actually admire the kids that show up and try, but somebody is gonna get really hurt on that team

Forest Hills vs Monroe is in 2 weeks. Forest Hills plays @ 3-1 North Stanly next week.

 

[Wizard of the East]

Didn’t see Val’s weekly post game “Surprises” thread, so I thought I’d share a few of my observations.

Monroe is for real. They were down 14-0 to a previously unbeaten 4A Porter Ridge team, and came back to beat them. They meet an undefeated Forest Hills next week, which will be the game of the week in all of 2A, in my opinion.

Thomasville, despite losing, exposed Salisbury some, in my opinion. The Hornets looked scary good before last night. The Bulldogs brought them back to earth, in what was an obviously a highly competitive game, a defensive struggle. Salisbury won 12-6.

Out east, the defending 2A champs, East Duplin, is 5-0 on the season. They have seemingly flown under the radar. I guess due to how Clinton has dominated. Northeastern remains undefeated as well on the season. I still see Clinton as the team to beat, but ED and NE are looking like formidable opponents.

East Duplin and Northesstern will be formidable opponents in the playoffs

 

[EDPanther99]

East Duplin is tough to gauge—basically have a one game schedule though it’s not ED’s fault JK is down this year. 10/20 at Wallace will be the test. They’ll be either 10-0 or 9-1 come playoff time. You know they’ll be coached up. Zero doubt.

If I had to rank the top 5 in the East as of today it’d be 1. Clinton 2. Wallace 3. NE. 4. ED 5. Whiteville ( Whiteville could honestly be 2 people are giving up on them based on the Clinton game)

Curious to know if this is based on what you've SEEN or heard.

I definitely wouldn't rank Wallace above East Duplin at this time. Yes they played a tough schedule but you eventually have to win some games. I haven't made any claims about ED's schedule. It is what it is. But as the State Champs they're getting everyone's best shot and they've answered the bell. They're still a bunch of young cats, but the groundwork is there.

 

[UNC1980Swo]

Curious to know if this is based on what you've SEEN or heard.

I definitely wouldn't rank Wallace above East Duplin at this time. Yes they played a tough schedule but you eventually have to win some games. I haven't made any claims about ED's schedule. It is what it is. But as the State Champs they're getting everyone's best shot and they've answered the bell. They're still a bunch of young cats, but the groundwork is there.

Tbh WRH defense is not very good. Offense didn't impress either. Have three good backs but that's about it..not sure what's going on with the coaching calling plays. SWO was in the game going into the fourth. SWO is terrible btw lol Feel bad for Kerr this year. Probably third Rd at best, from what I've seen

 

[BlackAndYellowFellow]

Forest Hills vs Monroe is in 2 weeks. Forest Hills plays @ 3-1 North Stanly next week.

NS is a formidable opponent, but I see FH as winning by at least 3 scores. 9/29 is gonna be epic!

 

[FHJackets90]

NS is a formidable opponent, but I see FH as winning by at least 3 scores. 9/29 is gonna be epic!

Yeah, they are drastically improved program from what they use to be. They were an easy win back in the day and usually a big blowout. Not so much anymore.

 

[CatScratchFever23]

I am not buying WRH either, at least not yet. I thought they may have fixed some issues during the Hoggard game but the SWO result is baffling. Very interesting in Teachey. This isnt the first year in the last 5-6 that has left folks scratching their heads. Hopefully they will get it together by playoff time.

 

[sam]

Curious to know if this is based on what you've SEEN or heard.

I definitely wouldn't rank Wallace above East Duplin at this time. Yes they played a tough schedule but you eventually have to win some games. I haven't made any claims about ED's schedule. It is what it is. But as the State Champs they're getting everyone's best shot and they've answered the bell. They're still a bunch of young cats, but the groundwork is there.

Fair points from you and Catscratch— the SWO game is a major red flag for Wallace.

 

[maybelline]

I would definitely go, if I didn’t have to work. Definitely would have to leave early. That Hwy 74 traffic will be brutal.

Take the By-Pass, four to six lanes to Monroe from Shelby.