We hear you and thanks ! ! Congrats to Tarboro for a great season !
MA VS TARBORO ROUND 3
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I think that is all I have to say, The BEARS said it all on the field . This BEAR Fan is going to get some sleep. Congratulations To those 1A State Champions !
You might be the dumbest person up here with no class. You make all of the fans look like garbage, even though I know they’re not because at the end of the day we’re all supporting our guys. Congratulations to Mt Airy man. Tarboro played great defensively in the first half, but when the defense is on the field the whole game, it gets tough. Mt Airy capitalized when they needed to and got the job done. Great season men, back to back champs is something to be proud of.
Congrats to Mount Airy! Great team.
As for Tarboro, defensively they are still state championship caliber - but offensively they have got to evolve some. I thought last year would be a wake up call but I guess not.
And again, congrats to Mount Airy!
As for Tarboro, defensively they are still state championship caliber - but offensively they have got to evolve some. I thought last year would be a wake up call but I guess not.
And again, congrats to Mount Airy!
Just got home and had time to think and reflect about the game. Yes Mt Airy won. Having said that, Tarboro is lights out good. The first half was just about as even as you could get. The Bears had a little more offense but Tarboro was able to convert to points a Mt Airy mistake.
The Bears, in the playoffs, have been able to make key adjustments in the 2nd half and they did again in this game. But take nothing away from a most excellent Tarboro team. They were a class act, players were gracious to each other the entire game. No cheap shots, nothing but hard nose effort on both teams part.
With what each team has coming back, I have no doubt we could see each other again next year.
The Bears, in the playoffs, have been able to make key adjustments in the 2nd half and they did again in this game. But take nothing away from a most excellent Tarboro team. They were a class act, players were gracious to each other the entire game. No cheap shots, nothing but hard nose effort on both teams part.
With what each team has coming back, I have no doubt we could see each other again next year.
I would not be surprised in the least bit if Tarboro and Mount Airy collide again next year. I just hope for Tarboro's sake the play calling is better. Not gonna beat Mount Airy running up the middle.
Congrats to my Bears. Took down Robbinsville on Friday and Tarboro today. Best team in 1A for 2 consecutive years.
Great ballgame to watch. The Granite Bears were as solid as a rock. Few mistakes that they were able to overcome. Reid was a big boost in second half. Glad they put the ball in his hands. Hard to believe any team could hold Tarboro to under a 100 yards of offense.
Y'all knew!!! MA by 14 .....well 18 pretty close. Tarboro very good D MA just the better team. Hold your heads up Tarboro y'all played great and get off that bench at end of game....not sure why the whole team went and sit on the bench. Seen few Tarboro players that MA players tried to help up but turned away and got up on own but good sportsmanship by both for the most part.. Tarb specials teams definitely better. MA just best in State 1A this year
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You guys will be back you have a hell of a coach!
I think putting Reid in the backfield gave MA a boost. Since coming back from injury first time I've seen him on offense
I agree we all were saying that. MA went to the 2 back set and made Tarboro pick who they would stop. #15 ran the option awesome. Kid is a winner
You are probably right about a repeat for the state 1A title in 2024. If other 1A teams are tired of this, it is up to them to get better and work harder. I just can't see any 1A teams coming out of the east other than Tarboro. But it sounds like the Vikes have some work to do on offense if they want to get another 1A title. Do they need to throw the ball more or add some more wrinkles to their running game? And as I stated in another thread, it would help the Vikings if they played some tougher non-conference games. I'd like to see them play N. Nash, Central Nash, S. Nash or even someone like a Greenville Rose. But those schools are probably hesitant for fear of losing to a 1A school.
29 Games Undefeated and Determined to Repeat
1A football state championship postgame press conference
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Press Conference: 1A football state championship
Coaches and players from Tarboro and Mount Airy meet with the media after the NCHSAA 1A football state championship game in Chapel Hill.
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A lot of whining about Craddick play calling and saying Tarboro offense needs to change. Go look at the freaking yards and points they had this year. How about just realize that MA Defense was just that dang good.
Both can be true.
I’m telling ya, Bears should have got in the CFP over Bama. Hard draw for Michigan being the 1 seed
I have followed MA and Tarboro for years. I respect both programs and both a great football history and a number of State Titles. I predicted that MA might win because they had more Seniors. The most positive for Tarboro in this game. They have a kicker last year they didn't. Looking at Tarboro roster they have a ton of players returing next year. MA will lose some, but return some key players. I have a ? for Tarboro fans about the offense. They had 3 RB that rushed for over a thousand yards, but the QB didn't get much involved in the running game. To an extent that might have hurt Tarboro offense. I don't know who the QB will be next year, but this outsider believes the QB needs to get involved in the running game to give the defense more to think about. The 2017, 2018, 2019 Tarboro team did have a QB that was more involved. Any comments from Tarboro? And i hope Tarboro will find a good opponent for 2024 to fill their schedule. Congratulations, to both programs on a great season.
We didn't run our quarterback as much this year as we have the previous two. I think the main reason why is because he's committed to East Carolina as a safety. They didn't want to risk him getting hurt. But I do agree we could have at least tried something with him at QB today. QB draw or something. Probably wouldn't have made a difference but would have at least tried it.
The next two years are the years people around the program have been saying Tarboro will be back at the 17, 18, 19 “elite” level. However, that remains to be seen in my opinion. They have some work to do.
Congratulations to Mt Airy. That was an 'all-time' defensive performance today. And I have no doubt Tarboro will be back next year.
The sportsmanship and the respect the programs showed each other was great to see.
The sportsmanship and the respect the programs showed each other was great to see.
Hmmm. 18 points, 3 scores. Tarboro under 100 yards. Couldn't run up the middle on MA D. Just like I imagined. Hats off for heck of a game by both teams and Congrats to MA.
Hey Santa thank you for championship the ole big MA made my Christmas
I have just watched the game "again" only this time from the sofa seat. LOL Completely different view than being at the game on the 45 yard line.
What I saw much differently this time was the amount or respect both teams players showed each other. Yes I saw it yesterday but the camera held on the completed play longer than ones eyes do when at the game. Most outstanding.
The interviews after the game: Mason saying while it was nice to get the MVP Award, he could careless, it was much more about his team winning. I though that statement said volumes about the way the team, each players, has the others back in the game and in practice. Huge.
What is coming back next year is a lot more than most people realize. Yes #11 Martin is back, yes 3rd Floyd is coming back. People still do not recognize #22 DJ Joyce as they will. His play at DE is seen, but what has not been fully recognized is how dangerous a running back he is. OMG just wait for it. And #12 may make some real believers in "what is in the water at Mt Airy?" So the next two years is good.
The real question to me is: what will be coming up as a freshman class. Our JV was undefeated and will bring some really good players and with another year of growth, maturity, and weight room, next year will be another good year for the Bears.
I do not know what this years 8th grade group is. I just do not know.
What I saw much differently this time was the amount or respect both teams players showed each other. Yes I saw it yesterday but the camera held on the completed play longer than ones eyes do when at the game. Most outstanding.
The interviews after the game: Mason saying while it was nice to get the MVP Award, he could careless, it was much more about his team winning. I though that statement said volumes about the way the team, each players, has the others back in the game and in practice. Huge.
What is coming back next year is a lot more than most people realize. Yes #11 Martin is back, yes 3rd Floyd is coming back. People still do not recognize #22 DJ Joyce as they will. His play at DE is seen, but what has not been fully recognized is how dangerous a running back he is. OMG just wait for it. And #12 may make some real believers in "what is in the water at Mt Airy?" So the next two years is good.
The real question to me is: what will be coming up as a freshman class. Our JV was undefeated and will bring some really good players and with another year of growth, maturity, and weight room, next year will be another good year for the Bears.
I do not know what this years 8th grade group is. I just do not know.
As always great post Whitley. Agree with next year’s perspective. There is a real possibility for two more championship years with this group. Realignment in 25 doesn’t add any unexpected wrinkles in the west. Adds a little parity for Tarboro and the east as Wallace Rose Hill is back at the table. Next years Bears team will have that dynamic the Tarboro fans are asking for , the bears will have a gunslinger at qb that can throw it and run it just the same. Excited to see 2 under center with another year of growth. Next year’s team is gonna be filthy in a whole different kinda way. A Joyce and Martin backfield is something special indeed. Gonna be interesting to see who assumes the role of general on the field with 15 leaving. He was special in his own way. Might not be as deep next year but make no mistake about it the Bears will still be the team to beat out west
Sorry TD. Hadn't noticed you posted this. I didn't read your big font post. Just saw the comment about their 1,000 yards rushers and missed it.
One last comment about this game. I really want to thank Eastern Randolph, Murphy and Robbinsville for being tough, well coached, hard charging, and talented for helping get Mt Airy prepared for Tarboro.
There is no tongue in cheek in this. These teams were really very special in three distinctive ways. And that helped our team and coaches be prepared for a very talented Tarboro team.
There is no tongue in cheek in this. These teams were really very special in three distinctive ways. And that helped our team and coaches be prepared for a very talented Tarboro team.
