Round 1: Greensboro Page @ Palisades

[PagePirates44]

Seems like an interesting match up. It looks like both teams are rated about the same on multiple ratings websites.

Any Charlotte guys know the story on Palisades this year? It looks like they have had quite a few close games. Page has had a few nail-biters as well. Page has had a much tougher schedule, when comparing the two. Thoughts?

 

[GSO-Triple5]

 

[InfoMan25]

Seems like an interesting match up. It looks like both teams are rated about the same on multiple ratings websites.

Any Charlotte guys know the story on Palisades this year? It looks like they have had quite a few close games. Page has had a few nail-biters as well. Page has had a much tougher schedule, when comparing the two. Thoughts?

Palisades is very strong defensively at all three levels. Their best player is a LB committed to East Carolina, Kendric Davis. Offensively they get it done by the sum of their parts more so than relying on just 1 or 2 main guys. This is only their 3rd year of existence but they have taken a big step this season.

Palisades plays in the SoMeck conference which is probably the #3 conference in Charlotte. But they had some good wins against Cuthbertson and Olympic which are two playoff teams. They have a very good coaching staff so they'll be ready for the challenge.

 

[PagePirates44]

Palisades has won 7 games compared to Page's 3. So, undoubtedly they are the favorites. It's always interesting to see how playoff teams match up against each other on both sides of the ball. Sounds like this might be a defensive nail-biter type game.

 

[mrhonda]

I like Palisades by 3 in this one.

 

[Sportsnut17]

Is this Palisades first year?

 

[PagePirates44]

Is this Palisades first year?

Third year since the school has opened.

 

[mrhonda]

Palisades has won 7 games compared to Page's 3. So, undoubtedly they are the favorites. It's always interesting to see how playoff teams match up against each other on both sides of the ball. Sounds like this might be a defensive nail-biter type game.

I’m sorry, but no way should a 3-7 team make the playoffs.

 

[PagePirates44]

I’m sorry, but no way should a 3-7 team make the playoffs.

I'm assuming you didn't read my posts in the other threads where I said the same thing, multiple times.

 

[PagePirates44]

Not much chatter about this match up. This seems like one of the better match ups in the West bracket.
Looking at the numbers, this should be a pretty low scoring, closely contested, last gasp type of ball game.

 

[PagePirate1989]

Let's go Pirates!

 

[PagePirates44]

Palisades with the first possession of the game, Page forces a fumble and recovers.

Both teams punt next possessions. Page ball at the 48.
Page punts, Pumas ball at their own 15.
Palisades punts, Pirates ball at their own 15.
0-0 End of 1st

Page punts again, Palisades ball at Page's 34.
Page gets another turnover, an interception down at the 2 yardline.
Page punts down around the palisades 35.
Page recovers another fumble at the 36. Page ball 1st and 10.
Page gets down to the 20 and misses a FG attempt. Palisades ball. About 3 mins left in the half.
Page's defense catches another interception. Pirates ball at our 45 yard line. 2 mins left.
0-0 Halftime

Page takes opening 2nd half kick off and moves the ball down to the 20. Misses another FG attempt.
Palisades fumbles the ball for the 3rd time and Page recovers. Page ball at the Puma 42.
Page turns the ball over on downs at the Puma 10 yard line. About 2 mins left in the 3rd.
Palisades punts the ball. Page ball at the Puma 38.
Page gets a 1st down on the 25 yard line.
0-0 End of 3rd

Page kicks a field goal and finally connects. Page 3, Palisades 0.
Palisades punts to Page. Ball down at the Page 40. about 8 mins left.
Palisades intercepts a Page pass. Down on their own 20. about 7 mins left.
Palisades turns the ball over on downs. Page ball at their 43. about 5 mins left.
Page punts, partially blocked. Downed at the 50. about 3 mins left.
Palisades rushes for a 50 yard touchdown. 7-3. about 3 mins left.
Page fumbles the ball and Palisades recovers. about 2 mins left.
Palisades scores again on the ground. This one is over 14-3. very late.

 

[PagePirates44]

Palisades 14
Page 3
Final

Just as I thought it would be. A low scoring defensive game. Page just couldnt put up enough points late to seal it.
A young Page team grew up this year and will be better for it! GO PIRATES!