After the final regular season games, my record improved to 43-9. Almost 85% correct.
7 of the 8 teams in the playoffs. Congrats to all and I hope everyone can make it to the second round. I am guessing 4 out of the 7 will. Here we go!!!!
2AA
Clinton vs. North Brunswick- East Bladen scrimmaged North and I thought they had a chance to win their conference. They have a good QB and several good athletes but seem to struggle throughout the year. Clinton must re-focus after last week's emotional loss to WRH. I think Coach Lewis and the Darkhorses put that behind them and take care of the Scorpions. Skinner and company should have a big night. Clinton 42- North Brunswick 7
2A
East Bladen vs. Graham- This will be a great 7/10 matchup. Offensively, EB is really struggling but the D has come through for them the past 2 weeks. Graham likes to spread it out and has a big QB and a lightning quick RB. Graham's D might be a little suspect. If EB can contain those two and keep them out of the end zone EB will win in a close one. If Graham puts up 3 or 4 scores, the Eagles might go home early. I'm guessing EB's D will step it up. East Bladen 21- Graham 10
West Bladen @ Kinston- WB played about as well as they could Friday night and gave EB fits. A couple of lucky bounces WB's way and the outcome could have been different. Kinston has a bunch of athletes and I doubt the Knight's D will be able to stop them all game. WB will battle but it won't be enough. Kinston 38- West Bladen 21
Midway @ Hertford County- Midway's O struggled Friday night against Union which has hurt them most of the year. It looks like HC has no trouble scoring TD's. Unfortunately, Midway offensive struggles continue. Hertford County 34- Midway 12
1AA
Wallace-Rose Hill vs. Spring Creek- Spring Creek won't know what hit them. WRH will be flying high after last week's win over Clinton. This one will be over after the first quarter. Wallace-Rose Hill 63- Spring Creek 0
Union @ Riverside-Martin- This is my upset pick. Union has been under appreciated and under estimated all year. They have my utmost respect and I believe they will pull off this first round win. Union's D has been impressive and if they can get anything out of the offense, they will win. RS-M's schedule looks very weak and have been beating up on bottom dwellers all year. Union's been through the fire of the 4 County Conference and performed well. Union 28- Riverside-Martin 21
Heide-Trask @ Tarboro- I don't think Tarboro is as good as they have been in the past. With that said, Trask isn't very good either. Tarboro runs the ball at will and wins this one easily. Tarboro 49- Trask 21
7 of the 8 teams in the playoffs. Congrats to all and I hope everyone can make it to the second round. I am guessing 4 out of the 7 will. Here we go!!!!
2AA
Clinton vs. North Brunswick- East Bladen scrimmaged North and I thought they had a chance to win their conference. They have a good QB and several good athletes but seem to struggle throughout the year. Clinton must re-focus after last week's emotional loss to WRH. I think Coach Lewis and the Darkhorses put that behind them and take care of the Scorpions. Skinner and company should have a big night. Clinton 42- North Brunswick 7
2A
East Bladen vs. Graham- This will be a great 7/10 matchup. Offensively, EB is really struggling but the D has come through for them the past 2 weeks. Graham likes to spread it out and has a big QB and a lightning quick RB. Graham's D might be a little suspect. If EB can contain those two and keep them out of the end zone EB will win in a close one. If Graham puts up 3 or 4 scores, the Eagles might go home early. I'm guessing EB's D will step it up. East Bladen 21- Graham 10
West Bladen @ Kinston- WB played about as well as they could Friday night and gave EB fits. A couple of lucky bounces WB's way and the outcome could have been different. Kinston has a bunch of athletes and I doubt the Knight's D will be able to stop them all game. WB will battle but it won't be enough. Kinston 38- West Bladen 21
Midway @ Hertford County- Midway's O struggled Friday night against Union which has hurt them most of the year. It looks like HC has no trouble scoring TD's. Unfortunately, Midway offensive struggles continue. Hertford County 34- Midway 12
1AA
Wallace-Rose Hill vs. Spring Creek- Spring Creek won't know what hit them. WRH will be flying high after last week's win over Clinton. This one will be over after the first quarter. Wallace-Rose Hill 63- Spring Creek 0
Union @ Riverside-Martin- This is my upset pick. Union has been under appreciated and under estimated all year. They have my utmost respect and I believe they will pull off this first round win. Union's D has been impressive and if they can get anything out of the offense, they will win. RS-M's schedule looks very weak and have been beating up on bottom dwellers all year. Union's been through the fire of the 4 County Conference and performed well. Union 28- Riverside-Martin 21
Heide-Trask @ Tarboro- I don't think Tarboro is as good as they have been in the past. With that said, Trask isn't very good either. Tarboro runs the ball at will and wins this one easily. Tarboro 49- Trask 21
