As the calendar turns to October, all the 14 1A Conferences in the state will be playing conference opponents this week as Conference Play kicks into high gear...Last week, there were the usual blowouts, nailbiters, shootouts and downright surprises that no one expected, so let's take a look at what happened around the state last week in the 1A Class...
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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In Andrews, the Murphy Bulldogs(6-1 & 2-0) got 3 first half TDs from Slade McTaggart, and coasted to a relatively easy win(49-24) over the Wildcats(1-6 & 0-2)...In Rosman, Black Knights Sr. RB Ian Wiggins rushed for a TD, caught a TD pass, and returned an INT for another score as Robbinsville(4-2 & 1-1) got their first SMC win(38-12) against the Tigers(2-5 & 1-1)...In the SMC game of the week, Cherokee(6-0 & 1-0) broke open a close game at the half(14-7) to score 31 unanswered points to stun(45-7) Swain County(2-4 & 1-1) in Bryson City...It was the largest margin of victory by a Braves' team over the Maroondevils since they became a 1A member in 1985, and it was the largest margin since 1971 when Cherokee shutout Swain County 46-0...Hayesville was Idle last week in preparation for their trip to Robbinsville this coming friday..
NWC(6)
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It was a quite week in the NWC as 4 of the 6 members were OPEN in preparation for NWC play which begins this friday...In NWC action last week, W-S Prep(1-4) lost a hard fought game(32-26) at 2A Bartlett Yancey, while North Stokes(0-6) saw their losing-streak stretch to 18 games after losing( 55-6) in Concord to First Assembly..2nd ranked Mount Airy(6-0), East Surry(3-3),Bishop McGuinness(2-4) and South Stokes(2-4) were all Idle last week...
SPC(8)
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10th ranked Bessemer City's(6-0 & 2-0) historic season continued last week as the Yellowjackets blasted(49-13) Highland Tech(2-4 & 0-2) in Gastonia...Meanwhile down in Mr. Holly, Mt. Island Charter(4-2 & 1-1) Jr. QB Marcus Graham ran for 2TDs and passed for another to give the Raptors an early 28-0 lead before Union Academy(4-2 & 1-1) roared back to make it close at the end(28-21) as the Cardinals attempted an on-sides kick late in the game that went out of bounds....Quitely, Thomas Jefferson(6-0 & 2-0) has had little fanfare in the SPC or the state, even though they remain unbeaten after mauling(40-8) Pine Lake Prep(2-4 & 0-2) in Mooresboro...In Davidson, Cherryville(2-4 & 0-2) RB Chapel Moss scored with less than 20 seconds left, but the Comm. Sch. of Davidson(3-3 & 1-1) stuffed the potential game-winning 2pt conversion attempt to secure the win(34-33)...
YVC(8)
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7th ranked North Rowan(5-1 & 2-0) was expected to breeze by South Stanly(2-4 & 1-1), but the Rebel Bulls had other ideas as they took the Cavaliers down to the wire only to lose a heartbreaker at the end(20-19) when the Cavs stopped the potential game-winning 2pt conversion attempt in the final seconds of the game...Next up for North Rowan will be a trip to Albemarle(3-3 & 2-0) to face a Bulldog team who has shutout their first 2 YVC opponents on the road including last week's 6-0 win at North Moore(1-5 & 0-2)...In New London, North Stanly's(5-1 & 2-0) YVC home opener was a happy one for the home folk as the Comets annihilated(58-6) Chatham Central(1-5 & 0-2), In other YVC action, West Montgomery(4-2 & 1-1) took out some frustration on South Davidson(1-5 & 0-2) with a 56-0 shutout in Mt. Gilead...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Half of the WHC members were Idle last week as they prepare for WHC play this week...Both 4th ranked 1A Mitchell Co.(6-0) and 8th ranked 2A Mountain Heritage(5-0) will be rested when they face off this friday in Burnsville for the probable WHC 17' title... 2A Owen(0-5) will look to end a 13 game losing-streak this friday in Black Mountain when the Warhorses face 1A Polk County(4-2) who lost their 2nd straight game at 2A East Rutherford(25-7), last week...In other WHC action last week, 1A Avery County(2-4) picked up a confidence-building road win(34-17) at 2A Chase, while 2A Madison Co.(2-4) was run over by the 2A Smoky Mt. Mustangs in Sylva...
1A/2A MVC(4)
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In the MVC, the four teams who have pretty much dominated the top of the MVC since it's beginning continue to do so...5th ranked 1A East Wilkes(6-0 & 2-0) continued their unbeaten season as the Cardinals blitzed(60-13) 2A West Wilkes(4-2 & 0-2) in Rhonda...The Cardinals will travel this friday to Booneville to face fellow 1A MVC foe Starmount(3-3 & 2-0) in the MVC game of the week..The Rams shutout(41-0) Alleghany(4-2 & 0-2) in Sparta last friday...Meanwhile, 2A Wilkes Central(4-2 & 2-0) also remains unbeaten in MVC play after their road win(36-30) at 2A North Wilkes(4-2 & 0-2)...2A Ashe County(2-4 & 2-0) is also unbeaten in MVC play after beating 1A Elkin(2-4 & 0-2) in a high-scoring affair(49-36) in Elkin...
Eastern 1A(38)
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A-6(4)
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Bear Grass(4-2 & 2-0) has been Open for the last couple of weeks, and will host Mattamuskeet(0-6 & 0-3) this friday...In A-6 action last week, Columbia(2-2 & 2-0) is also unbeaten in A-6 play after they edged(20-19) Creswell(1-4 & 1-2)...The Bears and Wildcats have yet to face one another as their matchup on Sept 22nd was cancelled due to weather...I'm not certain if the game will be made up, but the 2 teams will play later this season in Columbia...
AAC(6)
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In a rare setup, all the AAC members were OPEN last week before beginning their conference matchups this week...6th ranked Holmes(5-1) will host Camden Co.(1-5), Plymouth(2-4) will travel to Perquimans(1-5), while Manteo(4-2) will host Gates Co.(4-2) in the AAC Game of the Week this coming friday...
CPC(7)
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Top-ranked Tarboro(7-0 & 2-0) shutout their 3rd consecutive opponent, beating(61-0) Jones Sr.(0-7 & 0-2) which was the Trojans 8th consecutive loss...In Bayboro, Pamlico(5-2 & 2-0) remained unbeaten in the CPC , and claimed their first "Fossil Bowl" trophy as QB Lamont Murray(1TD) and Sr. RB Caleb Barro(2 TD) each rushed for over a 100yds on offense, and the defense preserved the win(29-22) over Southside(4-3 & 0-2) with a late goal line stand ...The Hurricanes will travel to Tarboro this friday for the CPC Game of the Week...In other CPC action, South Creek(3-3 & 1-0) won(26-25) their thrilling CPC opener over Riverside-Martin(4-3 & 1-1) in a game that had more meaning this time...The Cougars had lost(52-22) their earlier non-conf matchup to the Knights in Williamston...Northside-PT(2-4 & 0-1) was Open last week, and will host South Creek this friday...
CC(6)
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Half of the Carolina Conference foes were Open last week as Rosewood(3-3),Union(2-4) and Lakewood(5-1) all took a break before conference play begins this week...In CC action, 9th ranked North Duplin(6-0) remained unbeaten after a shutout(28-0) of Granville Central in Stem...The Rebels have only allowed 14pts in their last 3 wins, all of which came on the road, but they will be tested at home this friday in the CC Game of the week against Lakewood ...In other CC games, Princeton(4-2) went toe-to-toe with Swansboro, but lost to the 3A Pirates(53-50) in a high-scoring game in Swansboro..In Smithfield, Hobbton's(0-6) losing-streak has now reached 15 games as the Wildcats were shutout(55-0) by the 3A Spartans who ended a 24 game losing streak of their own..
TRAC(7)
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Northampton's(6-1 & 2-0) magical and historic season continues as the Jaguars tied a school record with their 6th consecutive win(32-24) of the season over TRAC foe North Edgecombe(1-5 & 1-1)..The Jaguars will try to make some more history this friday when they host SE Halifax(3-3 & 1-0) in the TRAC game of the Week...The Trojans opened TRAC play last week with a convincing 57-6 win at Kipp Pride(0-7 & 0-2)...In other TRAC action, Rocky Mt. Prep(3-4 & 1-1) extended NW Halifax's(0-5 & 0-2) current losing streak to 43 games with a 20-6 victory..Weldon(1-3 & 1-0) was OPEN last week, and will host North Edgecombe this friday...
1A/2A TRC(3)
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10th ranked 2A South Columbus(6-0 & 4-0) is now all alone at the top of the TRC standings after beating(49-13) 2A St. Pauls(3-3 & 3-1) in Tabor City...2A Whiteville's(5-1 & 3-1) hopes to share the 17' TRC title are still alive after the Wolfpack blasted(58-16) 2A Fairmont(3-3 & 2-2) on the road... Meanwhile, 2A East Bladen's(5-1 & 3-1) defense held 1A West Columbus(0-6 & 0-4) to "0" yds of total offense in the Eagles 47-6 win...In other TRC action, 2A Red Springs(4-2 & 2-2) shutout(38-0) 1A East Columbus(0-6 & 0-4) at Lake Waccamaw, while 1A South Robeson(2-4 & 2-2) stunned(36-22) 2A West Bladen(3-3 & 2-2) in Rowland...
1A/2A C-8
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1A East Carteret(5-1 & 2-0) outscored(48-30) 2A Croatan(1-6 & 0-2) on the road last week, and will entertain 2A SW Onslow(3-3 & 2-0) in the C-8 Game of the Week this friday...The 2A Stallions blasted(49-7) 2A Dixon(1-5 & 0-2) in Jacksonville last friday..In other C-8 action last week, 2A Richlands(3-3 & 2-0) remained unbeaten in C-8 play with a 28-7 win at 2A Trask(4-2 & 1-1)...In a C-8 matchup between 1A foes, Pender Co.(3-3 & 1-1) shutout(58-0) Lejeune(0-7 & 0-2) to extend the Devilpups losing-streak to 17 overall games...
1A/2A NCC(2)
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Three 2A teams have estabished themselves as the teams to beat in the NCC ...2A Roanoke Rapids(7-0 & 4-0) blasted(42-8) 2A J.F.Webb(1-5 & 0-3), while 2A South Granville(6-0 & 3-0) also remained unbeaten with a convincing win(51-6) over 2A S.Vance(3-4 & 2-2)...2A Bunn(4-2 & 3-0) is also unbeaten in NCC play after outscoring(56-35) 2A Warren Co.(5-2 & 3-1) handing the 2A Eagles their first NCC lost in Warrenton...in other NCC action, 2A Northern Vance(1-6 & 1-3) edged(17-14) 1A Louisburg(1-6 & 0-4) in Henderson to record their first win of the season, while Granville Central(2-4 & 0-3) was shutout(28-0) by North Duplin In Stem...
Comments, Corrections and Opinions as always are welcomed!
Roar Tigers Roar!
1A West(36)
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SMC(7)
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In Andrews, the Murphy Bulldogs(6-1 & 2-0) got 3 first half TDs from Slade McTaggart, and coasted to a relatively easy win(49-24) over the Wildcats(1-6 & 0-2)...In Rosman, Black Knights Sr. RB Ian Wiggins rushed for a TD, caught a TD pass, and returned an INT for another score as Robbinsville(4-2 & 1-1) got their first SMC win(38-12) against the Tigers(2-5 & 1-1)...In the SMC game of the week, Cherokee(6-0 & 1-0) broke open a close game at the half(14-7) to score 31 unanswered points to stun(45-7) Swain County(2-4 & 1-1) in Bryson City...It was the largest margin of victory by a Braves' team over the Maroondevils since they became a 1A member in 1985, and it was the largest margin since 1971 when Cherokee shutout Swain County 46-0...Hayesville was Idle last week in preparation for their trip to Robbinsville this coming friday..
NWC(6)
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It was a quite week in the NWC as 4 of the 6 members were OPEN in preparation for NWC play which begins this friday...In NWC action last week, W-S Prep(1-4) lost a hard fought game(32-26) at 2A Bartlett Yancey, while North Stokes(0-6) saw their losing-streak stretch to 18 games after losing( 55-6) in Concord to First Assembly..2nd ranked Mount Airy(6-0), East Surry(3-3),Bishop McGuinness(2-4) and South Stokes(2-4) were all Idle last week...
SPC(8)
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10th ranked Bessemer City's(6-0 & 2-0) historic season continued last week as the Yellowjackets blasted(49-13) Highland Tech(2-4 & 0-2) in Gastonia...Meanwhile down in Mr. Holly, Mt. Island Charter(4-2 & 1-1) Jr. QB Marcus Graham ran for 2TDs and passed for another to give the Raptors an early 28-0 lead before Union Academy(4-2 & 1-1) roared back to make it close at the end(28-21) as the Cardinals attempted an on-sides kick late in the game that went out of bounds....Quitely, Thomas Jefferson(6-0 & 2-0) has had little fanfare in the SPC or the state, even though they remain unbeaten after mauling(40-8) Pine Lake Prep(2-4 & 0-2) in Mooresboro...In Davidson, Cherryville(2-4 & 0-2) RB Chapel Moss scored with less than 20 seconds left, but the Comm. Sch. of Davidson(3-3 & 1-1) stuffed the potential game-winning 2pt conversion attempt to secure the win(34-33)...
YVC(8)
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7th ranked North Rowan(5-1 & 2-0) was expected to breeze by South Stanly(2-4 & 1-1), but the Rebel Bulls had other ideas as they took the Cavaliers down to the wire only to lose a heartbreaker at the end(20-19) when the Cavs stopped the potential game-winning 2pt conversion attempt in the final seconds of the game...Next up for North Rowan will be a trip to Albemarle(3-3 & 2-0) to face a Bulldog team who has shutout their first 2 YVC opponents on the road including last week's 6-0 win at North Moore(1-5 & 0-2)...In New London, North Stanly's(5-1 & 2-0) YVC home opener was a happy one for the home folk as the Comets annihilated(58-6) Chatham Central(1-5 & 0-2), In other YVC action, West Montgomery(4-2 & 1-1) took out some frustration on South Davidson(1-5 & 0-2) with a 56-0 shutout in Mt. Gilead...
1A/2A WHC(3)
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Half of the WHC members were Idle last week as they prepare for WHC play this week...Both 4th ranked 1A Mitchell Co.(6-0) and 8th ranked 2A Mountain Heritage(5-0) will be rested when they face off this friday in Burnsville for the probable WHC 17' title... 2A Owen(0-5) will look to end a 13 game losing-streak this friday in Black Mountain when the Warhorses face 1A Polk County(4-2) who lost their 2nd straight game at 2A East Rutherford(25-7), last week...In other WHC action last week, 1A Avery County(2-4) picked up a confidence-building road win(34-17) at 2A Chase, while 2A Madison Co.(2-4) was run over by the 2A Smoky Mt. Mustangs in Sylva...
1A/2A MVC(4)
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In the MVC, the four teams who have pretty much dominated the top of the MVC since it's beginning continue to do so...5th ranked 1A East Wilkes(6-0 & 2-0) continued their unbeaten season as the Cardinals blitzed(60-13) 2A West Wilkes(4-2 & 0-2) in Rhonda...The Cardinals will travel this friday to Booneville to face fellow 1A MVC foe Starmount(3-3 & 2-0) in the MVC game of the week..The Rams shutout(41-0) Alleghany(4-2 & 0-2) in Sparta last friday...Meanwhile, 2A Wilkes Central(4-2 & 2-0) also remains unbeaten in MVC play after their road win(36-30) at 2A North Wilkes(4-2 & 0-2)...2A Ashe County(2-4 & 2-0) is also unbeaten in MVC play after beating 1A Elkin(2-4 & 0-2) in a high-scoring affair(49-36) in Elkin...
Eastern 1A(38)
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A-6(4)
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Bear Grass(4-2 & 2-0) has been Open for the last couple of weeks, and will host Mattamuskeet(0-6 & 0-3) this friday...In A-6 action last week, Columbia(2-2 & 2-0) is also unbeaten in A-6 play after they edged(20-19) Creswell(1-4 & 1-2)...The Bears and Wildcats have yet to face one another as their matchup on Sept 22nd was cancelled due to weather...I'm not certain if the game will be made up, but the 2 teams will play later this season in Columbia...
AAC(6)
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In a rare setup, all the AAC members were OPEN last week before beginning their conference matchups this week...6th ranked Holmes(5-1) will host Camden Co.(1-5), Plymouth(2-4) will travel to Perquimans(1-5), while Manteo(4-2) will host Gates Co.(4-2) in the AAC Game of the Week this coming friday...
CPC(7)
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Top-ranked Tarboro(7-0 & 2-0) shutout their 3rd consecutive opponent, beating(61-0) Jones Sr.(0-7 & 0-2) which was the Trojans 8th consecutive loss...In Bayboro, Pamlico(5-2 & 2-0) remained unbeaten in the CPC , and claimed their first "Fossil Bowl" trophy as QB Lamont Murray(1TD) and Sr. RB Caleb Barro(2 TD) each rushed for over a 100yds on offense, and the defense preserved the win(29-22) over Southside(4-3 & 0-2) with a late goal line stand ...The Hurricanes will travel to Tarboro this friday for the CPC Game of the Week...In other CPC action, South Creek(3-3 & 1-0) won(26-25) their thrilling CPC opener over Riverside-Martin(4-3 & 1-1) in a game that had more meaning this time...The Cougars had lost(52-22) their earlier non-conf matchup to the Knights in Williamston...Northside-PT(2-4 & 0-1) was Open last week, and will host South Creek this friday...
CC(6)
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Half of the Carolina Conference foes were Open last week as Rosewood(3-3),Union(2-4) and Lakewood(5-1) all took a break before conference play begins this week...In CC action, 9th ranked North Duplin(6-0) remained unbeaten after a shutout(28-0) of Granville Central in Stem...The Rebels have only allowed 14pts in their last 3 wins, all of which came on the road, but they will be tested at home this friday in the CC Game of the week against Lakewood ...In other CC games, Princeton(4-2) went toe-to-toe with Swansboro, but lost to the 3A Pirates(53-50) in a high-scoring game in Swansboro..In Smithfield, Hobbton's(0-6) losing-streak has now reached 15 games as the Wildcats were shutout(55-0) by the 3A Spartans who ended a 24 game losing streak of their own..
TRAC(7)
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Northampton's(6-1 & 2-0) magical and historic season continues as the Jaguars tied a school record with their 6th consecutive win(32-24) of the season over TRAC foe North Edgecombe(1-5 & 1-1)..The Jaguars will try to make some more history this friday when they host SE Halifax(3-3 & 1-0) in the TRAC game of the Week...The Trojans opened TRAC play last week with a convincing 57-6 win at Kipp Pride(0-7 & 0-2)...In other TRAC action, Rocky Mt. Prep(3-4 & 1-1) extended NW Halifax's(0-5 & 0-2) current losing streak to 43 games with a 20-6 victory..Weldon(1-3 & 1-0) was OPEN last week, and will host North Edgecombe this friday...
1A/2A TRC(3)
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10th ranked 2A South Columbus(6-0 & 4-0) is now all alone at the top of the TRC standings after beating(49-13) 2A St. Pauls(3-3 & 3-1) in Tabor City...2A Whiteville's(5-1 & 3-1) hopes to share the 17' TRC title are still alive after the Wolfpack blasted(58-16) 2A Fairmont(3-3 & 2-2) on the road... Meanwhile, 2A East Bladen's(5-1 & 3-1) defense held 1A West Columbus(0-6 & 0-4) to "0" yds of total offense in the Eagles 47-6 win...In other TRC action, 2A Red Springs(4-2 & 2-2) shutout(38-0) 1A East Columbus(0-6 & 0-4) at Lake Waccamaw, while 1A South Robeson(2-4 & 2-2) stunned(36-22) 2A West Bladen(3-3 & 2-2) in Rowland...
1A/2A C-8
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1A East Carteret(5-1 & 2-0) outscored(48-30) 2A Croatan(1-6 & 0-2) on the road last week, and will entertain 2A SW Onslow(3-3 & 2-0) in the C-8 Game of the Week this friday...The 2A Stallions blasted(49-7) 2A Dixon(1-5 & 0-2) in Jacksonville last friday..In other C-8 action last week, 2A Richlands(3-3 & 2-0) remained unbeaten in C-8 play with a 28-7 win at 2A Trask(4-2 & 1-1)...In a C-8 matchup between 1A foes, Pender Co.(3-3 & 1-1) shutout(58-0) Lejeune(0-7 & 0-2) to extend the Devilpups losing-streak to 17 overall games...
1A/2A NCC(2)
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Three 2A teams have estabished themselves as the teams to beat in the NCC ...2A Roanoke Rapids(7-0 & 4-0) blasted(42-8) 2A J.F.Webb(1-5 & 0-3), while 2A South Granville(6-0 & 3-0) also remained unbeaten with a convincing win(51-6) over 2A S.Vance(3-4 & 2-2)...2A Bunn(4-2 & 3-0) is also unbeaten in NCC play after outscoring(56-35) 2A Warren Co.(5-2 & 3-1) handing the 2A Eagles their first NCC lost in Warrenton...in other NCC action, 2A Northern Vance(1-6 & 1-3) edged(17-14) 1A Louisburg(1-6 & 0-4) in Henderson to record their first win of the season, while Granville Central(2-4 & 0-3) was shutout(28-0) by North Duplin In Stem...
Comments, Corrections and Opinions as always are welcomed!
Roar Tigers Roar!
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