Congrats, I will always be a Stallion fan but will also exercise my right to free speech. Best of luck and the community is behind you.
Wildcat, this year belongs to Jacksonville high School as far as county rivals go. Northside will be strong, but IMHO maybe down a notch from last year. Eason's teams do get better as season goes, but I am thinking Jacksonville will beat them this year and every other Onslow team.
SWO, It will be interesting to see what a younger mind that has seen all types of football and formations will go with this year. I feel SWO should be good, but it's Dempsey who will have to decide how Southwest will play offense this year. Don't want to be in his shoes. I don't think SW has won a conference crown since returning to 2a, and the clock is ticking on another championship visit.
High expectations and having to train kids to do the work. Dempsey might have felt like he won the lottery getting the gig, but he must pay the taxes once the season begins.