There are understandable reasons why Thomasville scheduled their non-conference foes.
The Red Dogs and the Blue Dogs have a strong history and tradition. Added to the fact that, when this recent series first started, Albemarle appeared to be on the chopping block. That didn’t sit well with most Thomasville fans, and playing them was, in some small way, an effort to help them remain viable. Most of our folks could empathize with their situation.
Montgomery Central, obviously is mostly about our history with the Browns and should produce some good gates.
Coach Robertson appears to have the same philosophy of playing up or down to avoid playing teams that you may see again in the playoffs. That drove the Browns’ scheduling mentality for forty years. (Sorry if that bursts the bubble of some fans over High Point way).
I’d love to see Mount Airy or Davie County again. Some great games historically. But we’ll have to see where realignment puts us, I’m sure.