PATTON (0-1) @ DRAUGHN (0-1)
The Wildcats had a shocking loss last week at Huss. They will have their home opener this week against Patton. Patton is coming off a whopping of their own at the hands of E. Burke. Look for the wildcats to take some anger out on Patton and use this game to get back on track.
PICK: DRAUGHN by 28
HAYSEVILLE (1-0) @ MADISON (0-1)
The Patriots are coming off a lopsided loss at former conference foe Polk County. They head back home to take on Haysville in their home opener. The Jellowjackets are coming off a lopsided road win against Town County GA. I'm going with the yellow jackets in this one.
PICK: HAYSEVILLE by 20
MCDOWELL (0-1) @ MITCHELL (1-0)
The young mountaineers went down to Charlotte and shocked Charlotte Latin. They now return home with a little more confidence and respect and take on a familiar 4A in McDowell. The Titans unraveled at the end of last week's game against RS Central, being up by 8 late, just to lose in OT. They make the short trip up the mountain to take on the mountaineers. The mountaineers have had McDowell number of late. I think this one could be closer than people might think if McDowell protects the football and holds it together for 4 quarters. PICK: MITCHELL by 10
M. HERITAGE (0-1) @ ERWIN (1-0)
The young cougars come up just short last week on the road against Chase. They have a talented young team and I look for them to continue to get better as the season goes on. Also they have a kicker, I can't remember the last time we talked about the kicking game in Burnsville? Erwin is coming off a close game of their own. A defensive battle low scoring road win against Daniel Boone Tenn. I see the cougars getting on the winning side of things soon, but until then they will cut their teeth on a tough non conference schedule.
PICK: ERWIN by 10
N. BUNCOMBE (1-0) @ OWEN (0-1)
The warhorses fell to Enka last week on the road, in their season opener. They now hope for different results to their home opener against N. Buncombe. The Black Hawks won their home opener high scoring affair against E. Hendo. The warhorses have struggled since the departure of long time head coach Kenny Ford. I hope they can right the ship, but I gotta go with the Black Hawks in this one.
PICK: N. BUMCOMBE by 14
ROSMAN (0-1) @ N. HENDO (1-0)
The tigers were shut out last week at the hands of Andrew's. This week they return home to take on N. Hendo. The Knights took care of business week 1 with a home win over former conference foe Hendersonville and look to add to that this week.
PICK: N. HENDO by 35
AVERY (1-0) @ WATAUGA (1-0)
The Vikings won their home opener against Cherryville. I believe they have found the right head coach and coach Farmer has got Avery going in the right direction. The Vikings have a talented qb, a hoss to tote the rock, and a couple of good WRs. They have size on both sides of the line and love to hit. Watauga snuck out a close one in their home opener against TC Roberson. I'm glad to see this rilvarly game back on the schedule. Watauga is our 3rd biggest rilvarly. With that being said Watauga is always a big challenge. They have alot more numbers than we do and most the time they have talent, are well coached, and always bring their "A" game. I think the Vikings can keep it close if they limit their mistakes. Protect the football, keep penalties to a minimum. My head says one thing and my heart says another. I will go with my heart. Here's to hopeful and wishful thinking.
PICK: AVERY by 1
