What appears to possibly be a good game Statesville takes on South Point. Now my question is. Since it’s the playoffs will they start the game at 6:30 or 7 or 7:30. MaxPreps is showing start time 7.
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Statesville vs South Point Rd 1
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I Notice North Lincoln was seeded higher than Statesville. How can that be Statesville beat North Lincoln and finished ahead of them in the Conference? Statesville got screwed and got a tougher opponent in round 1. This bracket is about like the Twlight Zone.
If you don't finish first in your conference, nothing else matters bedside rpi. Pretty simple.
Seems you could be right...Statesville should have been seed in the group of 2nd place teams... then they did all at large... minus the Ashe Co thing because they couldn't jump Freedom who was 40 something in RPI but finshed ahead of them in conference... had they both been inside the top 31 both would have made it??? Those 2 things are a little strange
If the seeded with 2's is correct it's up to the AD at Statesville to call the NCHSAA when the preliminary bracket is out to fix it...
Who knows!! Let the fun begin!!!
They have no such thing as 2nd place teams.. It is all 1st place and then everyone else based on rpi, with the exception of a few rules like leapfrog.
Example...
The Big South has 6 teams in 3A west playoffs. The team that came in 6th could be the last seed(#32) and make the playoffs over your conference 2nd seed if their RPI was very low.(say 40s). That 2nd place in conference would keep them out of playoffs.
This rpi thing is terrible. I hope this is the last year they will be seeded based on rpi. No excuse for N Lincoln Seeded higher than Statesville when Statesville beat them head to head
Then # 20 Ashe Co got jobbed and Pisgah got a break....
What's Statesville look like this year? We got banged up last week so idk if we'll be at full strength this week. Looking forward to a competitive game.
Statesville 28 SP 22:
Statesville D is solid, Statesville is hit or miss just depends on who shows up but #2 is by far their best player.
Statesville D is solid, Statesville is hit or miss just depends on who shows up but #2 is by far their best player.
Statesville started off rough but really have came on as of late.
Unless Crest forfeits they'll be in round 2.
Is statesville better than a couple years ago when everyone said they had a really good and fast team?
Statesville is down to their standards imo but they still have talent and they have really performed well they started 0-2 n went on a run until their loss to hickory
If down from a couple years ago and losing to Hickory this year, I say a healthy South Point by at least 2 touchdowns.
I watched their game against Hickory and came away impressed. Max preps has no stats on them so hard to tell. QB looks like an Olineman but throws well. Speed in backfield but depends on how strong Hickory is. Appear to have no kicking game which can be important.
All I got to say is it’s really difficult to defend the redbone offense and the clock it kills!
South Point is South Point... Always so difficult to prepare for... My Greyhounds need a really good week of practice...
If SP can get both the qb and Fb back and 100% I think they will be fine. Although 10 at qb and 19 at Fb have looked pretty strong when they have had to fill in. They’ve got to hold onto the ball, regardless of who is in the backfield.
The good SP that I haven’t seen much of this season can compete with any 3A team in the state. With a chance to win any ball game.
The bad SP will fumble 9 times, accumulate 576 yards in penalties, and can be beaten by anyone.
The bad SP will fumble 9 times, accumulate 576 yards in penalties, and can be beaten by anyone.
I know South Point hung with Crest real good. If they can put together good 4 quarters they will be tough to handle.
I like Statesville is the game. I seen the Huss-SP tape and the KM-SP tape. Statesville will have opportunities to exploit SP. Playing Lake Norman and North Lincoln should have Statesville more accustomed to the triple option. I'm expecting at 34-24 type of game.
Statesville got to eliminate turnovers. They had 5 against Hickory.
Statesville got to eliminate turnovers. They had 5 against Hickory.
Turnover free this week Champ... Or roll out the 🏀 's...
I'll be the one person there in a Oregon hoodie, if you see me say hello!
Going to feel more like football weather this Friday. Showing temp high 63 in Statesville. Will drop as the sun goes down.
It looks like it will be quite cool at kickoff. The low is expected to be around 36. So I can see it being 42 - 46 degrees at kickoff.
SP has had a tendency to drive to the opponents 10 yard line and put the ball on the ground. Rushing game has been good if Blee's ankle stays strong. McKinney is starting to do damage along with Blee and Ford so if they hang onto the ball and stay healthy the running game is hard to stop.
SOUTH POINT is down a little this year but SOUTH POINT is still SOUTH POINT I will take SP.
Here is how the series looks between 2 teams. All playoff games. Both tied 2-2
1979 South Point won 8-7
1984 Statesville won 27-7
2012 Statesville won 27-21
2015 South Point won 42-21
2023 ?
1979 South Point won 8-7
1984 Statesville won 27-7
2012 Statesville won 27-21
2015 South Point won 42-21
2023 ?
SP- 28 Statesville 27
I don’t know much about statesville but I know SP. They’ll be playoff ready. Blee a great player will show up when he needs to. Redbone is beyond hard to stop. SP in a close one.
I don’t know much about statesville but I know SP. They’ll be playoff ready. Blee a great player will show up when he needs to. Redbone is beyond hard to stop. SP in a close one.
SP football from the dawn of time is all about the OL. While running this offense, you can Insert qb,fb,rb names here. Go look at the numbers and you will find most are all about the same. We go as the OL goes just like every year. Hopefully our OL is healthy/strong and we have a good chance against anyone. If not....could be trouble.
If you are talking about the historic run by the team the last two years...I guess you are right. I think very few....(maybe ONE) teams in SP history can claim they did anything close to that including state championship years. SP isn't as good as last couple years but they might be soon!!!!!???
I’m just hoping Blee and Ford are healthy and ready to go. If not it might be a long cold night in Statesville.
My 2 cents. SP was leading possibly the best 3A team in the state by 21 and was up by 1 with 4 minutes to go before losing at the end. They went toe to toe with a top 10 Kings Mountain team before losing towards the end. They can play with anyone. I don't think Statesville could have done that. I'll take South Point by 10, setting up a very fun 2nd round matchup.
