2A by one student. Not exactly busting at the seams at East. Just remember BD, 2nd place is just the first loser. Bring home the trophy and then crow.
WEST MONTGOMERY vs. east montgomery 12-2-2016
- Thread starter BDHarris
- Start date
- Status
Cookout was not at my place and it would have been inappropriate to invite minors to an adult gathering. West is still trying to get their first state title as I have said. They can add to their 17 conference championships though. Funny how West Montgomery has more conference titles than east has wins over West Montgomery!!!
I don't doubt the outcome, but always am hopeful for the boys on the east side. However, I think it will be a bit closer than that. McKinney will get his.
'No need to worry. Just one or two folks are doing a great job for everyone.'
Just wait til game week
Based upon current progress, this thread will probably be locked long before game week gets here...
You should of been kicked off here years ago then. I still see you are not capable of talking about the game. What a joke!
Curious to know if you were at that game? And if so are you trying to take a shot at Gavin Watts personally?
No I'm not taking shots at the kid personally. I have seen him play and yes I was at the game. Just going on what I appeared to see, what EM and WM folks have said. If that wasn't the case then great, he was just a sophomore then and I'm sure has matured, that's only natural, and honestly I will delete that statement because it came across wrong, and really should have no bearing now that I think it was two years ago. The only 'shots' I will take at the kid personally is that he's a good high school QB and has led EM to a perfect 10-0 record. That's a fact, and speaks volumes of him. As far as this game goes, I'm not sold he can make the plays through the air a week from Friday if WM gangs up and tries to take McKinney out. But that's the great thing about high school football, he and all these kids will get to do so in front of, a historic crowd that will approach 10,000 imo. It will be a game that they will never forget. Just like a year ago.
Watts has grown up a lot since that game. IMO he is a much more complete player than he was two years ago.
What's the capacity at East? There were people everywhere last year. I got there at 4:30 and people were already there. I suspect even moreso this year. There may not be 10,000 there but it will be closer than 1,000 lol. I think you are underestimating the draw of this game even outside of Montgomery County. This is one of the greatest rivalries in the state. And for both to be undefeated at 10-0 and ranked in the top 10 (top 5 in AP I think) is very appealing. This is small town communities, Friday night football at its best like Wallace and Kenan, Swain and Murphy, Starmount and Elkin. Just what it's all about.
Class 1-A Associated Press Poll
1. Wallace-Rose Hill (13) 8-0)• 144 1
2. Mt. Airy (1) (9-0) 132 2
3. West Montgomery (9-0) 115 4
4. East Montgomery (10-0) 103 5
5. North Edgecombe (1) (7-0) 78 7
6. Tarboro (6-2) 67 6
7. East Carteret (8-1) 51 8
8. Mitchell County (8-1) 48 3
9. Murphy (8-1) 46 9
10. East Wilkes (8-1) 16 NR
1. Wallace-Rose Hill (13) 8-0)• 144 1
2. Mt. Airy (1) (9-0) 132 2
3. West Montgomery (9-0) 115 4
4. East Montgomery (10-0) 103 5
5. North Edgecombe (1) (7-0) 78 7
6. Tarboro (6-2) 67 6
7. East Carteret (8-1) 51 8
8. Mitchell County (8-1) 48 3
9. Murphy (8-1) 46 9
10. East Wilkes (8-1) 16 NR
The numbers I heard was 4,000 last year. The capacity of both stadiums is 2,000. I know there were extra bleachers brought in all over the place last year and it still would not hold the crowd. 5,000+ might be realistic.
I didnt know if there was an actual "legal" capacity, you hear all kind of things , like limited ticket sales and what not, just wondered if there was an actual MAX # of people they will let in the gate.
Those Albemarle and Tville teams were the best 1As ever. Unbelievable talent by those two back then
This reminds me of an Albemarle/Thomasville game in either 2002 or 2003 at Albemarle. The stadium was packed and also both endzones. Don't remember the actual count of people but the Booster's Club took in over $8,000.00 in the concession stand. I know because I was treasurer at the time...Looking forward to a great game, Foot.......
EM91 what part of the game do you wish to discuss???? Please, enlighten me. My take:
West Montgomery is young on the line. West Montgomery has 5-6 legit threats to score the football on offense. West Montgomery is a hell of a lot better balanced and more capable to beat you in different ways. West Montgomery also has a hell of a lot that no one has seen in the games played to date. West Montgomery could end up having one of their top 5 defensive teams of all time this season. West Montgomery is two deep at skill positions on offense and defense. Your turn there legal eagle.
West Montgomery is young on the line. West Montgomery has 5-6 legit threats to score the football on offense. West Montgomery is a hell of a lot better balanced and more capable to beat you in different ways. West Montgomery also has a hell of a lot that no one has seen in the games played to date. West Montgomery could end up having one of their top 5 defensive teams of all time this season. West Montgomery is two deep at skill positions on offense and defense. Your turn there legal eagle.
Since it is outdoors, I think they will keep filling in as long as people come in. I know tickets are already on sale. Griddie I thought so to on the more than 5,000 last year. I think you will definitely see more this year, with both facing off at 10-0.
Thanks Buddy! Everyone is really excited. I hope the game can live up to the hype!
Thanks Buddy! Everyone is really excited. I hope the game can live up to the hype!
Glad you clarified that statement because it certainly sounded like a low blow. Thanks.
Best 1A team I have ever seen BulldogFollower. Not even close. Wallace getting 28 was a gift. When you can call off the dogs in the SC, you know you have arrived.
Not interested in what WM has "got." Here is a scenario for you so maybe you can start to learn how to talk about the game. Obviously EM has a strength at the offensive line. So what if EM comes out and pounds the ball 3-5 yards a clip and has time consuming drives. How does WMs team which is obviously explosive react to a slowed down pace? Also, does WM have multiple skill players going both ways and if so how does this pace affect them on offense if they spend more time than usual on defense.
I've never seen a performance like that. Wallace had a heck of a football team. But that Albemarle team was a machine
Like most games between evenly matched teams, it comes down to special teams, penalties , and turnovers. Assuming these things break even ( and that is a big if) , the game IMO comes down to the EM O line vs the WM front 7. EMs line has been awesome this year , but WM will be their toughest test by far, looking forward to the match up.
EM91...you may want to sit back and take notes on this...
Nothing about em's defense says they can stop WM's offense. WM has multiple skill players. The pace will not affect them.
Here's the answer to your "scenario." The defense answers the call to the same three plays that em runs with McKinney. The slowed down pace doesn't produce a TD. Forced to punt...we all know how great the em special teams are...... And, if Watts cant find a middle receiver he continues to get frustrated. West has a pretty decent secondary this year. I'tm sure one of the two will get frustrated when they can't get yardage. Quite possibly helmets being thrown on the sidelines.
You question the offense and you have on several occasions. What is the em defense that gave up 34 points to North Moore going to do to stop West Montgomery's offense?
I'm sure you are going to say that was the third, fourth, fifth string.... bottom line there will be a game played next Friday night.
Last edited:
There is a lot at stake next Friday. The winner of this Game may get to host the same Team during the Playoffs. West has had more experience going to the Championship and has played more Games during the last few years. East brings a good Team. Wait until the Fans start going into the Stadium Friday. That Energy will be thick.
West has host Swain County during the Playoffs when Swain had a very good Team so They have had that experience
- Status
Similar threads
