Conference play began in 7 different conferences around the state last week, and there were a few surprising results...In addition, 2 of the top 10 teams in the 1A class lost, so a shakeup in this week's poll will take place...Let's take a look at what happened around the state...
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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Conference play began last friday in the SMC, and the two teams that have won 2 of the last 3 state 1A titles clashed in Murphy as the Bulldogs(5-1 & 1-0) broke away from a close game in the first half to subdue(28-12) the Black Knights(3-2 & 0-1), thanks in large part to Sr. RB Kadrian McCrae who rushed for a TD, and returned a 1st Qtr kickoff 98yds for another TD...In Andrews, Rosman(2-4 & 1-0) jumped on the Wildcats(1-5 & 0-1) to take an early 18-0 lead...However, that lead wouldn't last as the Wildcats rallied with a late score in the final 2 minutes only to have the Tigers bat away the potential game-tying 2pt conversion pass attempt in the Tigers 21-19 win...Meanwhile in Hayesville, Swain County(2-3 & 1-0) pummeled(48-7) the Yellowjackets(1-5 & 0-1) in the SMC opener...Cherokee(5-0) destroyed the Carolina Gladiators(53-6) in their final non-conf tuneup before traveling to Bryson City this week for the SMC Game of the Week with Swain County..
NWC(6)
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In Dobson, Mt. Airy(6-0) remained unbeaten as RB Johnathon Smith rushed for 3TDs to lead the Bears over 2A Surry Central(37-7)...In Jamestown, East Surry(3-3) played Ragsdale off their feet, but missed a late FG attempt in the final seconds in losing(34-33) a heartbreaker to the 4A Tigers...In Yanceyville, South Stokes(2-4) got a big morale boost as the Sauras edged(29-28) 2A Bartlett-Yancey..Meanwhile, Bishop-McGuinness(2-4) beat(22-8) the Greensboro Panthers Home School to the delight of their home crowd...W-S Prep's(1-3) trip to Charlotte to face Country Day didn't end so well for the Phoenix as they were shutout(51-0)...North Stokes(0-5) was OPEN last week, and will try to end their 17gm losing-streak this week in Concord at First Assembly before beginning NWC play on Oct 6th...
SPC(8)
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Conference play began with a bang last week in the SPC as Bessemer City(5-0 & 1-0) knocked off 9th ranked Mt. Island Charter(3-2 & 0-1) as FB Jakevious Love scored on a late 2pt conversion attempt to secure the historic win(22-21) for the Yellowjackets who are off to their best start in school history...In Cherryville, Thomas Jefferson(5-0 & 1-0) remained unbeaten with a 26-7 win over the Ironmen(2-3 & 0-1)...In Davidson, QB Luke Watts passed for 2TDs, and ran for 3 more in the Spartans(2-3 & 1-0) SPC win(42-20) over Highland Tech(2-3 & 0-1)...In Monroe, the Union Academy(4-1 & 1-0) won their first ever SPC game with an impressive(35-14) victory over Pine Lake Prep(2-2 & 0-1)...The Cardinals will have a tougher assignment this week when they travel to face a mad MICS team in the SPC Game of the Week...
YVC(8)
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For the last several years, West Montgomery(3-2 & 0-1) has dominated the YVC, but that may be coming to an end this year as North Stanly(4-1 & 1-0) stunned(28-20) the Warriors in Mt. Gilead...Meanwhile, North Rowan(4-1 & 1-0) reintroduced themselves to the YVC with a dominating(54-7) performance against North Moore(1-4 & 0-1), and will look to make it 2 in a row at home this week when they face South Stanly(2-3 & 1-0) who won their first YVC game in Denton(41-7) against South Davidson(1-4 & 0-1)...In Albemarle, the Bulldogs(2-3 & 1-0) ended their 3gm losing-streak with their first shutout(27-0) of the season against Chatham Central(1-4 & 0-1) in the YVC opener...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Old WHC 2A foes hooked up in Hendersonville last friday, and Mountain Heritage(5-0) remains unbeaten thanks to a late 2yd TD plunge from QB Trey Robinson who scored the game winner with 18 seconds left to secure(28-22) win for the 2A Cougars who will have a week to rest before facing unbeaten 1A Mitchell County(6-0) who destroyed(41-7) 2A R-S Central in Rutherfordton...Both the Cougars and the Mountaineers will be rested, and ranked in their respective classifications when they meet in Burnsville on Oct 6th in the WHC opener..Meanwhile, 1A Polk County(4-1) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, but put a scare in 2A Pisgah before the Bears reeled-off 21 unanswered points to take the 49-28 win in Canton...2A Madison(2-3) lost on the road to 2A East Henderson(38-29), while Owen(0-5) lost at home to unbeaten 2A Franklin(42-7)...1A Avery County(1-4) was OPEN last week, and will host 2A Chase this week in their final non-conf tuneup..
1A/2A MVC(4)
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When MVC play began last friday, there were 4 unbeaten teams, but when the dust settled late friday night there were only 1 left standing as 6th ranked 1A East Wilkes(5-0 & 1-0) won for the 8th time in 9 yrs against their Wilkes County rivals from 2A North(4-1 & 0-1), ending the Vikings unbeaten season in convincing fashion(40-13)...Meanwhile, 1A Alleghany's(4-1 & 0-1) trip to West Jefferson ended with a MVC loss(35-13) to 2A Ashe County(1-4 & 1-0)...2A West Wilkes(4-1 & 0-1) also fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, losing(55-20) at 2A Wilkes Central(3-2 & 1-0)...The Bridge Battle between 1A MVC foes Elkin(2-3 & 0-1)and Starmount(2-3 & 1-0) ended with the Rams claiming a 38-22 win...West Wilkes will travel to East Wilkes this week in the MVC Game of the Week..
1A East(38)
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A-6(4)
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Creswell(1-3 & 1-1) lost(41-6) at Plymouth and Mattamuskeet(0-5 & 0-3) lost at Perquimans(49-2) in non-conference games between the A-6 and AAC, last week...The result for the A-6 game between Columbia and Bear Grass is unknown at this time, so help is needed with the result?
AAC(6)
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2nd ranked Holmes' trip to Elizabeth City to face 2A Northeastern didn't have the same result as their last trip in last year's 3rd round playoff..The Aces(5-1) did take the early 7-0 lead, but it was all downhill after that as the Eagles got their revenge, and ended the Aces' unbeaten season with a 41-20 victory...In other AAC action, Both Gates County(4-2)and Manteo(4-2) beat 2A foes Pasquotank(21-12) and Bertie County(21-20) on the road last week, while Camden County(1-5) lost at 2A First Flight(49-7)....Plymouth(2-4) and Perquimans(1-5) beat A-6 foes Creswell(41-6) and Mattamuskeet(49-2) with the Pirates ending a 6 game losing streak with the win over the Lakers..
CPC(7)
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CPC play began last week, and Top-ranked Tarboro(6-0 & 1-0)) continued to steamroll their opponents as the Vikings shutout(44-0) Southside(4-2 & 0-1)...In the CPC game of the week, Riverside-Martin(4-2 & 1-0) edged(41-38) Northside-PT(2-4 & 0-1) in a high-scoring game, while Pamlico(4-2 & 1-0) shuout(63-0) Jones Senior(0-6 & 0-1) in Trenton, and will host Southside this week in the CPC Game of the Week...South Creek(2-3) was OPEN last week, and will host Riverside-Martin this week in their CPC opener...
CC(6)
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10th ranked North Duplin(5-0) was OPEN last week before making a trip to Granville Central this friday for their final non-conf tuneup...Hobbton(0-5) was also OPEN last friday, and will try to end their 14gm losing-streak this week at 3A Smithfield-Selma...In CC action last week, Lakewood(5-1) bounced back with a convincing road win at 3A Western Harnett(42-9), while Princeton(4-1) beat 2A North Johnston in a high-scoring affair(47-40) in Princeton...Rosewood(3-3) was shutout(30-0) at home by Wake Christian, and Union(2-3) lost at 3A Swansboro(48-32)...The Spartans will have a quick turnaround as they host 1A Pender County this Tuesday in a previously PPD game...
TRAC(7)
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TRAC play began last week, and Northampton(5-1 & 1-0) continued to roll with a shutout(50-0) of Rocky Mt. Prep(2-4 & 0-1) in Rocky Mount...North Edgecombe(1-5 & 1-0) ended a 5gm losing-streak with a TRAC win(50-6) over Kipp Pride(0-6), and will now host Northampton this friday in the TRAC Game of he Week..In other TRAC action, Weldon(1-3 & 1-0) won their first game, and extended NW Halifax's(0-4) losing streak to 42 overall games with a 42-31 win in Weldon..SW Halifax(2-3) was OPEN last week, and will travel to Kipp Pride this week for their TRAC opener...
1A/2A TRC(3)
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2A Saint Pauls(3-2 & 3-0) surprised(28-14) 2A Fairmont(3-2 & 2-1) last week, and will travel to unbeaten 2A South Columbus(5-0 & 3-0) this week for the TRC game of the week...The Stallions showed little mercy for 1A West Columbus(0-5 & 0-3) who they beat(49-8) last week in Tabor City...Meanwhile, 2A East Bladen's(4-1 & 2-1) defense stymied 2A Red Springs(3-2 & 1-2), while Eagles RB Xavier Wooten rushed for 3TDs in the Eagles 34-6 TRC win..In other TRC action, 2A Whiteville(4-1 & 2-1) raced out to a commanding 44-0 lead at the half in overwhelming(58-12) 1A South Robeson(1-4 &1-2)...
1A/2A C-8(3)
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The Coastal-8 play began last week, and 1A East Carteret(4-1 & 1-0) smashed(64-14) 2A Dixon(1-4 & 0-1) in the C-8 opener...Former FCC 1A foes clashed in Rocky Point as 2A Heide Trask(4-1 & 1-0) edged(14-6) 1A Pender County(1-3 & 0-1)...Meanwhile, 2A Richlands(3-2 & 1-0) shutout(52-0) winless 1A Lejeune(0-5 & 0-1), and will now travel to 2A Trask this friday for the C-8 Game of the Week...In other C-8 action, 2A SW Onslow(2-3 & 1-0) crushed(47-0) 2A Croatan in Jacksonville...
1A/2A NCC(2)
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2A Roanoke Rapids(6-0 & 3-0) shutout(35-0) 2A Northern Vance last week, while 2A South Granville(5-0 & 2-0) kept pace with a shuout(52-0) of their own on the road at 1A Louisburg(1-5 & 0-2)...Meanwhile, 2A Bunn(4-2 & 3-0) was OPEN last week in preparation for this week's NCC Game of the Week at Warren County(5-1 & 3-0) who hammered(38-7) 1A Granville Central(2-3 & 0-3) in Stern...In other NCC action, 2A Southern Vance(3-3 & 2-1) humbled 2A J.F.Webb(1-4 & 0-2) in Oxford(28-7)...
Comments, Corrections and Opinions as always are welcomed!
Roar Tigers Roar!
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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Conference play began last friday in the SMC, and the two teams that have won 2 of the last 3 state 1A titles clashed in Murphy as the Bulldogs(5-1 & 1-0) broke away from a close game in the first half to subdue(28-12) the Black Knights(3-2 & 0-1), thanks in large part to Sr. RB Kadrian McCrae who rushed for a TD, and returned a 1st Qtr kickoff 98yds for another TD...In Andrews, Rosman(2-4 & 1-0) jumped on the Wildcats(1-5 & 0-1) to take an early 18-0 lead...However, that lead wouldn't last as the Wildcats rallied with a late score in the final 2 minutes only to have the Tigers bat away the potential game-tying 2pt conversion pass attempt in the Tigers 21-19 win...Meanwhile in Hayesville, Swain County(2-3 & 1-0) pummeled(48-7) the Yellowjackets(1-5 & 0-1) in the SMC opener...Cherokee(5-0) destroyed the Carolina Gladiators(53-6) in their final non-conf tuneup before traveling to Bryson City this week for the SMC Game of the Week with Swain County..
NWC(6)
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In Dobson, Mt. Airy(6-0) remained unbeaten as RB Johnathon Smith rushed for 3TDs to lead the Bears over 2A Surry Central(37-7)...In Jamestown, East Surry(3-3) played Ragsdale off their feet, but missed a late FG attempt in the final seconds in losing(34-33) a heartbreaker to the 4A Tigers...In Yanceyville, South Stokes(2-4) got a big morale boost as the Sauras edged(29-28) 2A Bartlett-Yancey..Meanwhile, Bishop-McGuinness(2-4) beat(22-8) the Greensboro Panthers Home School to the delight of their home crowd...W-S Prep's(1-3) trip to Charlotte to face Country Day didn't end so well for the Phoenix as they were shutout(51-0)...North Stokes(0-5) was OPEN last week, and will try to end their 17gm losing-streak this week in Concord at First Assembly before beginning NWC play on Oct 6th...
SPC(8)
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Conference play began with a bang last week in the SPC as Bessemer City(5-0 & 1-0) knocked off 9th ranked Mt. Island Charter(3-2 & 0-1) as FB Jakevious Love scored on a late 2pt conversion attempt to secure the historic win(22-21) for the Yellowjackets who are off to their best start in school history...In Cherryville, Thomas Jefferson(5-0 & 1-0) remained unbeaten with a 26-7 win over the Ironmen(2-3 & 0-1)...In Davidson, QB Luke Watts passed for 2TDs, and ran for 3 more in the Spartans(2-3 & 1-0) SPC win(42-20) over Highland Tech(2-3 & 0-1)...In Monroe, the Union Academy(4-1 & 1-0) won their first ever SPC game with an impressive(35-14) victory over Pine Lake Prep(2-2 & 0-1)...The Cardinals will have a tougher assignment this week when they travel to face a mad MICS team in the SPC Game of the Week...
YVC(8)
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For the last several years, West Montgomery(3-2 & 0-1) has dominated the YVC, but that may be coming to an end this year as North Stanly(4-1 & 1-0) stunned(28-20) the Warriors in Mt. Gilead...Meanwhile, North Rowan(4-1 & 1-0) reintroduced themselves to the YVC with a dominating(54-7) performance against North Moore(1-4 & 0-1), and will look to make it 2 in a row at home this week when they face South Stanly(2-3 & 1-0) who won their first YVC game in Denton(41-7) against South Davidson(1-4 & 0-1)...In Albemarle, the Bulldogs(2-3 & 1-0) ended their 3gm losing-streak with their first shutout(27-0) of the season against Chatham Central(1-4 & 0-1) in the YVC opener...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Old WHC 2A foes hooked up in Hendersonville last friday, and Mountain Heritage(5-0) remains unbeaten thanks to a late 2yd TD plunge from QB Trey Robinson who scored the game winner with 18 seconds left to secure(28-22) win for the 2A Cougars who will have a week to rest before facing unbeaten 1A Mitchell County(6-0) who destroyed(41-7) 2A R-S Central in Rutherfordton...Both the Cougars and the Mountaineers will be rested, and ranked in their respective classifications when they meet in Burnsville on Oct 6th in the WHC opener..Meanwhile, 1A Polk County(4-1) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, but put a scare in 2A Pisgah before the Bears reeled-off 21 unanswered points to take the 49-28 win in Canton...2A Madison(2-3) lost on the road to 2A East Henderson(38-29), while Owen(0-5) lost at home to unbeaten 2A Franklin(42-7)...1A Avery County(1-4) was OPEN last week, and will host 2A Chase this week in their final non-conf tuneup..
1A/2A MVC(4)
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When MVC play began last friday, there were 4 unbeaten teams, but when the dust settled late friday night there were only 1 left standing as 6th ranked 1A East Wilkes(5-0 & 1-0) won for the 8th time in 9 yrs against their Wilkes County rivals from 2A North(4-1 & 0-1), ending the Vikings unbeaten season in convincing fashion(40-13)...Meanwhile, 1A Alleghany's(4-1 & 0-1) trip to West Jefferson ended with a MVC loss(35-13) to 2A Ashe County(1-4 & 1-0)...2A West Wilkes(4-1 & 0-1) also fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, losing(55-20) at 2A Wilkes Central(3-2 & 1-0)...The Bridge Battle between 1A MVC foes Elkin(2-3 & 0-1)and Starmount(2-3 & 1-0) ended with the Rams claiming a 38-22 win...West Wilkes will travel to East Wilkes this week in the MVC Game of the Week..
1A East(38)
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A-6(4)
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Creswell(1-3 & 1-1) lost(41-6) at Plymouth and Mattamuskeet(0-5 & 0-3) lost at Perquimans(49-2) in non-conference games between the A-6 and AAC, last week...The result for the A-6 game between Columbia and Bear Grass is unknown at this time, so help is needed with the result?
AAC(6)
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2nd ranked Holmes' trip to Elizabeth City to face 2A Northeastern didn't have the same result as their last trip in last year's 3rd round playoff..The Aces(5-1) did take the early 7-0 lead, but it was all downhill after that as the Eagles got their revenge, and ended the Aces' unbeaten season with a 41-20 victory...In other AAC action, Both Gates County(4-2)and Manteo(4-2) beat 2A foes Pasquotank(21-12) and Bertie County(21-20) on the road last week, while Camden County(1-5) lost at 2A First Flight(49-7)....Plymouth(2-4) and Perquimans(1-5) beat A-6 foes Creswell(41-6) and Mattamuskeet(49-2) with the Pirates ending a 6 game losing streak with the win over the Lakers..
CPC(7)
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CPC play began last week, and Top-ranked Tarboro(6-0 & 1-0)) continued to steamroll their opponents as the Vikings shutout(44-0) Southside(4-2 & 0-1)...In the CPC game of the week, Riverside-Martin(4-2 & 1-0) edged(41-38) Northside-PT(2-4 & 0-1) in a high-scoring game, while Pamlico(4-2 & 1-0) shuout(63-0) Jones Senior(0-6 & 0-1) in Trenton, and will host Southside this week in the CPC Game of the Week...South Creek(2-3) was OPEN last week, and will host Riverside-Martin this week in their CPC opener...
CC(6)
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10th ranked North Duplin(5-0) was OPEN last week before making a trip to Granville Central this friday for their final non-conf tuneup...Hobbton(0-5) was also OPEN last friday, and will try to end their 14gm losing-streak this week at 3A Smithfield-Selma...In CC action last week, Lakewood(5-1) bounced back with a convincing road win at 3A Western Harnett(42-9), while Princeton(4-1) beat 2A North Johnston in a high-scoring affair(47-40) in Princeton...Rosewood(3-3) was shutout(30-0) at home by Wake Christian, and Union(2-3) lost at 3A Swansboro(48-32)...The Spartans will have a quick turnaround as they host 1A Pender County this Tuesday in a previously PPD game...
TRAC(7)
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TRAC play began last week, and Northampton(5-1 & 1-0) continued to roll with a shutout(50-0) of Rocky Mt. Prep(2-4 & 0-1) in Rocky Mount...North Edgecombe(1-5 & 1-0) ended a 5gm losing-streak with a TRAC win(50-6) over Kipp Pride(0-6), and will now host Northampton this friday in the TRAC Game of he Week..In other TRAC action, Weldon(1-3 & 1-0) won their first game, and extended NW Halifax's(0-4) losing streak to 42 overall games with a 42-31 win in Weldon..SW Halifax(2-3) was OPEN last week, and will travel to Kipp Pride this week for their TRAC opener...
1A/2A TRC(3)
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2A Saint Pauls(3-2 & 3-0) surprised(28-14) 2A Fairmont(3-2 & 2-1) last week, and will travel to unbeaten 2A South Columbus(5-0 & 3-0) this week for the TRC game of the week...The Stallions showed little mercy for 1A West Columbus(0-5 & 0-3) who they beat(49-8) last week in Tabor City...Meanwhile, 2A East Bladen's(4-1 & 2-1) defense stymied 2A Red Springs(3-2 & 1-2), while Eagles RB Xavier Wooten rushed for 3TDs in the Eagles 34-6 TRC win..In other TRC action, 2A Whiteville(4-1 & 2-1) raced out to a commanding 44-0 lead at the half in overwhelming(58-12) 1A South Robeson(1-4 &1-2)...
1A/2A C-8(3)
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The Coastal-8 play began last week, and 1A East Carteret(4-1 & 1-0) smashed(64-14) 2A Dixon(1-4 & 0-1) in the C-8 opener...Former FCC 1A foes clashed in Rocky Point as 2A Heide Trask(4-1 & 1-0) edged(14-6) 1A Pender County(1-3 & 0-1)...Meanwhile, 2A Richlands(3-2 & 1-0) shutout(52-0) winless 1A Lejeune(0-5 & 0-1), and will now travel to 2A Trask this friday for the C-8 Game of the Week...In other C-8 action, 2A SW Onslow(2-3 & 1-0) crushed(47-0) 2A Croatan in Jacksonville...
1A/2A NCC(2)
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2A Roanoke Rapids(6-0 & 3-0) shutout(35-0) 2A Northern Vance last week, while 2A South Granville(5-0 & 2-0) kept pace with a shuout(52-0) of their own on the road at 1A Louisburg(1-5 & 0-2)...Meanwhile, 2A Bunn(4-2 & 3-0) was OPEN last week in preparation for this week's NCC Game of the Week at Warren County(5-1 & 3-0) who hammered(38-7) 1A Granville Central(2-3 & 0-3) in Stern...In other NCC action, 2A Southern Vance(3-3 & 2-1) humbled 2A J.F.Webb(1-4 & 0-2) in Oxford(28-7)...
Comments, Corrections and Opinions as always are welcomed!
Roar Tigers Roar!
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