Looking at schedules for Tville and North Rowan don't really give indications of who is the better team or who has the better defense. NR played 4A Davie, 1500 student South Iredell who should win the 3A/4A NPC, Statesville, and Carson. They have played well at their own classification. That non conference schedule is daunting.
I think this game has significant value because it gives an indication of expectations for the playoffs.