I figures this would be interesting and bring some more conversation to our area. Feel free to post your own. By the NW I mean Alleghany, Ashe, Stokes, Surry and Wilkes counties.
1. Mt. Airy (2-0) - the Bears look strong and possibly the class of the NW conference. When Frost gets back they will be lead by a fierce RB tandem. As always the defense is solid and the Bears are one of the most well coached teams around.
2. Surry Central (2-0) - the Eagles look to have their strongest team since the early 2000s. They opened the season by beating two strong teams in East Surry and East Wilkes. Will be interesting for the in the WPAC.
3. Wilkes Central (2-0) - another interesting team. As always have good speed and athletism. When Boles suits up in a couple weeks, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the area.
4. West Stokes (1-1) - the Wildcats look to have another solid team. As always they will continue to improve as the season progresses. Solid program and team in King.
5. Ashe County (1-1) - the Huskies lost big to Watauga but I wouldn't put a lot of stock in that. They look primed to compete for that MVAC championship with what I think the hardest offense to defend in the area.
6. North Surry (1-1) - the Greyhounds have a solid team this season and I look for them to continue to move up this list. They should be right there with West Stokes, SC and Carver in the WPAC. They have an exciting QB.
7. Forbush (2-0) - the Falcons certainly look impressive. I believe this is the year they beat Starmount in the UNIFI. Considered having this team in the top 5. Coach Johnsons squad could prove me wrong.
8. East Wilkes (1-1) - the Cardinals are still trying to find an identity but the talent is there. Once they settle in to their new roles this team will be as good as just about anyone in the area. Ross will be a name everyone is familiar with by seasons end.
9. East Surry (1-1) - the Cardinals like East Wilkes are trying to fill holes. Diamont will have them ready. Another team that could easily jump a few spots as the season continues. You can never sleep on East Surry.
10(T). Alleghany (2-0) - thought about putting the Trojans at number 7 but need to see some more signature wins. Sessions is doing a great job up there and with a lot of returning starters they could be the surprise of the MVAC.
10(T). West Wilkes (1-1) - the Blackhawks have a solid team this year. I think they can really compete for one of the top 3 spots in the MVAC. Led by Ortiz and Walsh this team will play a major factor In the MVAC.
Outside looking in: Starmount (0-2), North Wilkes (1-1)
Thoughts? I will continue to do this each week if the interest is there. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
1. Mt. Airy (2-0) - the Bears look strong and possibly the class of the NW conference. When Frost gets back they will be lead by a fierce RB tandem. As always the defense is solid and the Bears are one of the most well coached teams around.
2. Surry Central (2-0) - the Eagles look to have their strongest team since the early 2000s. They opened the season by beating two strong teams in East Surry and East Wilkes. Will be interesting for the in the WPAC.
3. Wilkes Central (2-0) - another interesting team. As always have good speed and athletism. When Boles suits up in a couple weeks, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the area.
4. West Stokes (1-1) - the Wildcats look to have another solid team. As always they will continue to improve as the season progresses. Solid program and team in King.
5. Ashe County (1-1) - the Huskies lost big to Watauga but I wouldn't put a lot of stock in that. They look primed to compete for that MVAC championship with what I think the hardest offense to defend in the area.
6. North Surry (1-1) - the Greyhounds have a solid team this season and I look for them to continue to move up this list. They should be right there with West Stokes, SC and Carver in the WPAC. They have an exciting QB.
7. Forbush (2-0) - the Falcons certainly look impressive. I believe this is the year they beat Starmount in the UNIFI. Considered having this team in the top 5. Coach Johnsons squad could prove me wrong.
8. East Wilkes (1-1) - the Cardinals are still trying to find an identity but the talent is there. Once they settle in to their new roles this team will be as good as just about anyone in the area. Ross will be a name everyone is familiar with by seasons end.
9. East Surry (1-1) - the Cardinals like East Wilkes are trying to fill holes. Diamont will have them ready. Another team that could easily jump a few spots as the season continues. You can never sleep on East Surry.
10(T). Alleghany (2-0) - thought about putting the Trojans at number 7 but need to see some more signature wins. Sessions is doing a great job up there and with a lot of returning starters they could be the surprise of the MVAC.
10(T). West Wilkes (1-1) - the Blackhawks have a solid team this year. I think they can really compete for one of the top 3 spots in the MVAC. Led by Ortiz and Walsh this team will play a major factor In the MVAC.
Outside looking in: Starmount (0-2), North Wilkes (1-1)
Thoughts? I will continue to do this each week if the interest is there. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
