Somebody was bound to win this game. Somebody was bound to lose this game, too. It would end up being the Green Wave as they held off Forestview’s last drive to sustain a 34-31 victory at William Eccles Field. This game was a tail of momentum swings after another.
Each time it looked like Ashbrook would extend their lead past ten, momentum swung the Jaguars’ way. Each time Forestview was poised to take the lead, momentum swung back the Green Wave. Each team was plagued with three turnovers. Ashbrook had two intercpetions and fumble. One was returned for a touchdown. Forestview had three interceptions. One of those was also returned for a touchdown.
Ashbrook got things when quarterback Austin Mitchell hit Isaiah Burris for a 21 yard touchdown reception. The kick was blocked though. The Jaguars quickly answered that with a 25-yard touchdown run by Montavis Rogers. After a bad punt snap put Forestview at Ashbrook’s five-yard line, the Green Wave defense was able to keep Forestview out of the end-zone. But Colton Rouse’s kick gave Forestview a 7-6 lead.
Ashbrook immediately took the lead back with an Isaac Wright 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Matt Cloyd’s extra point made it 13-7. Forestview would cut Ashbrook’s lead later in the second quarter with a 38-yard field-goal by Rouse.
Ashbrook extended their lead to ten when Mitchell hit Tre Brice for a 31-yard touchdown reception. The Jaguars would once again cut that lead. Logan Bradley called his own number from the 6-yard line and took in the end-zone from there. The score was 20-17 at that point. After stopping Ashbrook on the next drive Forestview would shoot themselves in the foot when Logan Bradley threw an interception to Isaac Wright and he took it 56-yars for a touchdown.
Forestview would get the scoring started in the second half when C.J. Bumgardner returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown. That cut the Green Wave lead to 27-24. Kristien Bell’s one-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter gave Ashbrook a ten-point lead again. Bradley finally got his first touchdown pass in the fourth quarter when he hit Moe Neal for a 58-yard touchdown reception.
Following an Ashbrook fumble late in the game, Forestview would drive all the way down to the Green Wave 11-yard line, but were stopped. The would-be game-tying field-goal came up short and Ashbrook walked away with a 34-31 victory to remain in second place in the Big South.
Ashbrook travels to Lake Norman Charter next week. Forestview will be back at home against Hunter Huss.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Week 10 Picks
Game of the Week: Forestview (6-2)(2-1) @ Ashbrook (5-3)(2-1): Forestview watched their 6-game winning streak fade last week as they once again bowed to South Point in a 49-34 decision. Ashbrook got back on track after their loss to South Point by smashing East Gaston 49-0. The battle for second place in the conference is on the line tonight. The winner of this game should still be able to host a playoff game. The loser may be able to depending on how many teams are above them in their subdivision. Ashbrook won last year’s game on a last-minute touchdown that gave them a 40-36 victory. This game should be just as exciting.
My pick: Forestview 27 – Ashbrook 24
North Gaston (5-3)(1-2) @ East Gaston (2-6)(1-3)**: East Gaston picked up another win this week, but it wasn’t on the football field. They were awarded a win after East Lincoln forfeit their first three games of the year. Last week however, they were hammered 49-0. North Gaston is trying to stop their three-game skid after starting 5-0. The Wildcats should be able to get back to their winning ways tonight.
My pick: North Gaston 42 – East Gaston 7
Lake Norman Charter (5-3)(0-3) @ South Point (8-1)(4-0): This looks like an accident waiting to happen. The Knights have been outscored by an average margin of around 42 points in their past three games. South Point has been averaging 45 points a game. This game will get out hand pretty quick.
My pick: South Point 63 – Lake Norman Charter 0
West Caldwell (1-7)(0-4) @ East Lincoln (4-4)(4-0)*: East Lincoln found out earlier this week that they would have to forfeit three wins this season. The good news though is that none of them are conference games. The bad news though is that it will likely knock their playoff seeding down a notch or two. Tonight they face a 1-7 West Caldwell team as they continue their quest for another conference championship. They should not have any problems with the Warriors.
My pick: East Lincoln 45 – West Caldwell 7
Newton-Conover (2-6)(1-3) @ Lincolnton (5-3)(3-1): The Wolves continue to get better every week. The Red Devils continue to struggle as things are just coming apart for them. Last week, they gave up 41 points in one half in their 48-7 loss to East Lincoln. Lincolnton is on a two-game winning streak and could still be able to hold a share of the District 7 conference title if they win out and Maiden beats East Lincoln.
My pick: Lincolnton 38 – Newton-Conover 7
West Lincoln (7-1)(3-1) @ Maiden (8-0)(4-0): The Rebels are off to another promising start and are looking for first 8-1 start in team history. But they have a tall task against undefeated Maiden. Maiden barely got by Bandys last week in their 21-19 win, so the Rebels feel like there is hope. A win over the Blue Devils would be a huge step toward getting a share of the conference title.
My pick: Maiden 28 – West Lincoln 24
Lake Norman (6-2)(4-0) @ North Lincoln (3-5)(1-3)**: North Lincoln is another team that benefited from East Lincoln’s forfeitures. So another win they can meet the minimal qualifications for a playoff bid. Don’t expect them to get that tonight against a dangerous Lake Norman team.
My pick: Lake Norman 48 – North Lincoln 13
Draughn (3-6)(2-4) @ Burns (8-0)(5-0): The Bulldogs survived a shootout with county rival, Shelby, last week in a 38-34 win to stay undefeated. Now Burns focuses their attention on Draughn. The Wildcats have won three out of their last five games after starting 0-4. But the Bulldogs streak should continue tonight.
My pick: Burns 40 – Draughn 13
Crest (7-1)(5-0) @ East Rutherford (3-5)(3-2): The Chargers continue their quest for a conference title. The Cavaliers are hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive. It’s been an up-and-down ride for them this year. They too have won three out of their last five games. But they will definitely have a hard time against this dangerous Crest team.
My pick: Crest 34 – East Rutherford 7
Chase (4-4)(1-4) @ Kings Mountain (2-7)(0-6): Kings Mountain’s struggles continue. Chase has also had a disappointing season but are coming off a 14-13 win over North Gaston. A win for the Trojans just about solidifies a playoff spot for them.
My pick: Chase 35 – Kings Mountain 13
Thomas Jefferson (6-2)(1-1) @ Bessemer City (4-4)(2-0): The Yellow Jackets are off to a good start in conference play at 2-0. Jefferson got tripped last week as they were upset by Community School of Davidson 9-7. Could they be in position to rebound against Bessemer City?
My pick: Bessemer City 21 – Thomas Jefferson 17
Cherryville (2-6)(1-1) @ Pine Lake Prep (0-7)(0-2): The Ironmen are looking to edge closer to a playoff eligibility. Pine Lake Prep is hoping to get a win. Look for Cherryville to get their third win tonight.
My pick: Cherryville 41 – Pine Lake Prep 6
Highland Tech (1-7)(1-1) @ Community School of Davidson (2-8)(1-1): The Community School of Davidson picked up their first conference win last week in a 9-7 upset of Thomas Jefferson. Look for it to be two in a row against the Rams. My pick: Community School of Davidson 34 – Highland Tech 6
(*) = forfeit loss
(**) – forfeit win
My pick: Forestview 27 – Ashbrook 24
North Gaston (5-3)(1-2) @ East Gaston (2-6)(1-3)**: East Gaston picked up another win this week, but it wasn’t on the football field. They were awarded a win after East Lincoln forfeit their first three games of the year. Last week however, they were hammered 49-0. North Gaston is trying to stop their three-game skid after starting 5-0. The Wildcats should be able to get back to their winning ways tonight.
My pick: North Gaston 42 – East Gaston 7
Lake Norman Charter (5-3)(0-3) @ South Point (8-1)(4-0): This looks like an accident waiting to happen. The Knights have been outscored by an average margin of around 42 points in their past three games. South Point has been averaging 45 points a game. This game will get out hand pretty quick.
My pick: South Point 63 – Lake Norman Charter 0
West Caldwell (1-7)(0-4) @ East Lincoln (4-4)(4-0)*: East Lincoln found out earlier this week that they would have to forfeit three wins this season. The good news though is that none of them are conference games. The bad news though is that it will likely knock their playoff seeding down a notch or two. Tonight they face a 1-7 West Caldwell team as they continue their quest for another conference championship. They should not have any problems with the Warriors.
My pick: East Lincoln 45 – West Caldwell 7
Newton-Conover (2-6)(1-3) @ Lincolnton (5-3)(3-1): The Wolves continue to get better every week. The Red Devils continue to struggle as things are just coming apart for them. Last week, they gave up 41 points in one half in their 48-7 loss to East Lincoln. Lincolnton is on a two-game winning streak and could still be able to hold a share of the District 7 conference title if they win out and Maiden beats East Lincoln.
My pick: Lincolnton 38 – Newton-Conover 7
West Lincoln (7-1)(3-1) @ Maiden (8-0)(4-0): The Rebels are off to another promising start and are looking for first 8-1 start in team history. But they have a tall task against undefeated Maiden. Maiden barely got by Bandys last week in their 21-19 win, so the Rebels feel like there is hope. A win over the Blue Devils would be a huge step toward getting a share of the conference title.
My pick: Maiden 28 – West Lincoln 24
Lake Norman (6-2)(4-0) @ North Lincoln (3-5)(1-3)**: North Lincoln is another team that benefited from East Lincoln’s forfeitures. So another win they can meet the minimal qualifications for a playoff bid. Don’t expect them to get that tonight against a dangerous Lake Norman team.
My pick: Lake Norman 48 – North Lincoln 13
Draughn (3-6)(2-4) @ Burns (8-0)(5-0): The Bulldogs survived a shootout with county rival, Shelby, last week in a 38-34 win to stay undefeated. Now Burns focuses their attention on Draughn. The Wildcats have won three out of their last five games after starting 0-4. But the Bulldogs streak should continue tonight.
My pick: Burns 40 – Draughn 13
Crest (7-1)(5-0) @ East Rutherford (3-5)(3-2): The Chargers continue their quest for a conference title. The Cavaliers are hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive. It’s been an up-and-down ride for them this year. They too have won three out of their last five games. But they will definitely have a hard time against this dangerous Crest team.
My pick: Crest 34 – East Rutherford 7
Chase (4-4)(1-4) @ Kings Mountain (2-7)(0-6): Kings Mountain’s struggles continue. Chase has also had a disappointing season but are coming off a 14-13 win over North Gaston. A win for the Trojans just about solidifies a playoff spot for them.
My pick: Chase 35 – Kings Mountain 13
Thomas Jefferson (6-2)(1-1) @ Bessemer City (4-4)(2-0): The Yellow Jackets are off to a good start in conference play at 2-0. Jefferson got tripped last week as they were upset by Community School of Davidson 9-7. Could they be in position to rebound against Bessemer City?
My pick: Bessemer City 21 – Thomas Jefferson 17
Cherryville (2-6)(1-1) @ Pine Lake Prep (0-7)(0-2): The Ironmen are looking to edge closer to a playoff eligibility. Pine Lake Prep is hoping to get a win. Look for Cherryville to get their third win tonight.
My pick: Cherryville 41 – Pine Lake Prep 6
Highland Tech (1-7)(1-1) @ Community School of Davidson (2-8)(1-1): The Community School of Davidson picked up their first conference win last week in a 9-7 upset of Thomas Jefferson. Look for it to be two in a row against the Rams. My pick: Community School of Davidson 34 – Highland Tech 6
(*) = forfeit loss
(**) – forfeit win
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Week 9 Picks
Game of the Week: South Point (8-0)(3-0) @ Forestview (6-1)(2-0): Expect a sellout crowd at this one. This game will likely decide the conference title. The Red Raiders, just two weeks ago, were held under 30 points for the first time as they edged Hunter Huss 28-27 in overtime. They then bounced back with a 48-14 beating of Ashbrook. Forestview has been rolling through opponents these past three weeks, scoring points points of 63, 66 and 55. But the Red Raiders will be a huge test for this high-powered Jaguar squad. The Jaguars average 52 points a game. South Point averages 44. This one should be a really tight ball game and one should not be surprised if it takes overtime to decide the winner of this game.
My pick: South Point 45 – Forestview 42
Burns (7-0)(4-0) @ Shelby (6-2)(5-0): This will be another battle for a conference championship. The Burns Bulldogs have not been beat yet this year. The Golden Lions lost two games at the start of the season but since then have mustered up five straight wins. Burns averages 37 points a game. Shelby averages 39. The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week so they may have a slight advantage given they had an extra week to prepare. But this game should come down to the wire.
My pick: Burns 38 – Shelby 35
East Gaston (1-6)(1-2) @ Ashbrook (4-3)(2-1): Ashbrook saw their four-game winning streak go down hard at the hands of the South Point Red Raiders last week in a 48-14 trouncing. Now they hope to put that behind them as they host a struggling East Gaston team. The Warriors’ struggles continue as they dropped last week’s game against Hunter Huss 41-7. The Green Wave should have no problems getting back on track tonight.
My pick: Ashbrook 42 – East Gaston 7
Hunter Huss (2-6)(1-2) @ Lake Norman Charter (5-2)(0-2): The Big South just has not been kind to the Lake Norman Charter Knights. Hunter Huss is finding their stride after such a brutal nonconference schedule. Huss got their first conference win last week against East Gaston 41-7 and they are poised to get their second win in a row. A victory here will likely make them the top 2A team in the Big South in terms of playoff seedings.
My pick: Hunter Huss 48 – Lake Norman Charter 7
North Gaston (5-2)(1-2) @ Chase (3-4)(1-3): North Gaston takes a break from conference play as they travel to take on Chase. The Wildcats will look to rebound from their two consecutive losses to Forestview and Ashbrook. The Trojans have really struggled this year after starting the season off 2-0. The Wildcats should be able to get back to their winning ways tonight.
My pick: North Gaston 35 – Chase 20
East Lincoln (6-1)(3-0) @ Newton-Conover (2-5)(1-2): East Lincoln hopes to keep their conference winning streak alive heading into Newton-Conover. The Red Devils, however, have struggled and their struggles appear to be getting worse and worse. The Mustangs barely got past Bunker Hill last week at home 14-10, but that might have just woke them up.
My pick: East Lincoln 42 – Newton-Conover 14
Lincolnton (4-3)(2-1) @ Bunker Hill (4-3)(0-3): Both teams match each other in their overall record. But one of them has yet to get a conference victory. The Wolves have had an up-and-down year and are looking for some consistency. The Bears, after starting the season 4-0, are trying to stop their three-game losing streak. Look for this one to be a hard-fought game between the two.
My pick: Bunker Hill 21 – Lincolnton 17
West Caldwell (1-6)(0-3) @ West Lincoln (6-1)(2-1): The Rebels are hoping for their second 7-1 start in four years. The last time they started 7-1 was in 2010 when they finished 8-4 including a first round exit from the playoffs. They should not have any trouble against a struggling West Caldwell team.
My pick: West Lincoln 34 – West Caldwell 7
Mooresville (6-1)(3-0) @ North Lincoln (2-5)(1-2): North Lincoln hopes to pick up their third win of the year. But that will be a tall task against a dangerous Mooresville team. The Blue Devils struggled last week against Alexander Central in their 28-23 win. But the Knights will still likely have a long night ahead.
My pick: Mooresville 35 – North Lincoln 7
Pine Lake Prep (0-6)(0-1) @ Bessemer City (3-4)(1-0): Bessemer City started conference play off on the right foot last week with their 38-30 win over the Community School of Davidson. They should be able to keep that going against Pine Lake Prep.
My pick: Bessemer City 45 – Pine Lake Prep 7
Cherryville (1-6)(0-1) @ Highland Tech (1-6)(1-0): Highland Tech broke a long losing streak last week in their 13-9 win over Pine Lake Prep. Don’t look for that good fortune to continue as they host Cherryville tonight.
My pick: Cherryville 35 – Highland Tech 7
East Burke (1-6)(0-4) @ Crest (6-1)(4-0): This looks like an accident waiting to happen. The Cavaliers of East Burke have had more than their share of struggles while the Chargers have been on a roll winning six straight. This game could get ugly fast.
My pick: Crest 51 – East Burke 7
Kings Mountain (2-6)(0-5) @ R-S Central (2-4)(1-3): Neither team is having a season they would like to remember. The Mountaineers have lost six consecutive games after starting 2-0. R-S Central, however, did get a conference win last week in their 14-7 win at Chase. The winner of this game can put themselves one more step toward being playoff eligible though.
MY pick: R-S Central 21 – Kings Mountain 14
My pick: South Point 45 – Forestview 42
Burns (7-0)(4-0) @ Shelby (6-2)(5-0): This will be another battle for a conference championship. The Burns Bulldogs have not been beat yet this year. The Golden Lions lost two games at the start of the season but since then have mustered up five straight wins. Burns averages 37 points a game. Shelby averages 39. The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week so they may have a slight advantage given they had an extra week to prepare. But this game should come down to the wire.
My pick: Burns 38 – Shelby 35
East Gaston (1-6)(1-2) @ Ashbrook (4-3)(2-1): Ashbrook saw their four-game winning streak go down hard at the hands of the South Point Red Raiders last week in a 48-14 trouncing. Now they hope to put that behind them as they host a struggling East Gaston team. The Warriors’ struggles continue as they dropped last week’s game against Hunter Huss 41-7. The Green Wave should have no problems getting back on track tonight.
My pick: Ashbrook 42 – East Gaston 7
Hunter Huss (2-6)(1-2) @ Lake Norman Charter (5-2)(0-2): The Big South just has not been kind to the Lake Norman Charter Knights. Hunter Huss is finding their stride after such a brutal nonconference schedule. Huss got their first conference win last week against East Gaston 41-7 and they are poised to get their second win in a row. A victory here will likely make them the top 2A team in the Big South in terms of playoff seedings.
My pick: Hunter Huss 48 – Lake Norman Charter 7
North Gaston (5-2)(1-2) @ Chase (3-4)(1-3): North Gaston takes a break from conference play as they travel to take on Chase. The Wildcats will look to rebound from their two consecutive losses to Forestview and Ashbrook. The Trojans have really struggled this year after starting the season off 2-0. The Wildcats should be able to get back to their winning ways tonight.
My pick: North Gaston 35 – Chase 20
East Lincoln (6-1)(3-0) @ Newton-Conover (2-5)(1-2): East Lincoln hopes to keep their conference winning streak alive heading into Newton-Conover. The Red Devils, however, have struggled and their struggles appear to be getting worse and worse. The Mustangs barely got past Bunker Hill last week at home 14-10, but that might have just woke them up.
My pick: East Lincoln 42 – Newton-Conover 14
Lincolnton (4-3)(2-1) @ Bunker Hill (4-3)(0-3): Both teams match each other in their overall record. But one of them has yet to get a conference victory. The Wolves have had an up-and-down year and are looking for some consistency. The Bears, after starting the season 4-0, are trying to stop their three-game losing streak. Look for this one to be a hard-fought game between the two.
My pick: Bunker Hill 21 – Lincolnton 17
West Caldwell (1-6)(0-3) @ West Lincoln (6-1)(2-1): The Rebels are hoping for their second 7-1 start in four years. The last time they started 7-1 was in 2010 when they finished 8-4 including a first round exit from the playoffs. They should not have any trouble against a struggling West Caldwell team.
My pick: West Lincoln 34 – West Caldwell 7
Mooresville (6-1)(3-0) @ North Lincoln (2-5)(1-2): North Lincoln hopes to pick up their third win of the year. But that will be a tall task against a dangerous Mooresville team. The Blue Devils struggled last week against Alexander Central in their 28-23 win. But the Knights will still likely have a long night ahead.
My pick: Mooresville 35 – North Lincoln 7
Pine Lake Prep (0-6)(0-1) @ Bessemer City (3-4)(1-0): Bessemer City started conference play off on the right foot last week with their 38-30 win over the Community School of Davidson. They should be able to keep that going against Pine Lake Prep.
My pick: Bessemer City 45 – Pine Lake Prep 7
Cherryville (1-6)(0-1) @ Highland Tech (1-6)(1-0): Highland Tech broke a long losing streak last week in their 13-9 win over Pine Lake Prep. Don’t look for that good fortune to continue as they host Cherryville tonight.
My pick: Cherryville 35 – Highland Tech 7
East Burke (1-6)(0-4) @ Crest (6-1)(4-0): This looks like an accident waiting to happen. The Cavaliers of East Burke have had more than their share of struggles while the Chargers have been on a roll winning six straight. This game could get ugly fast.
My pick: Crest 51 – East Burke 7
Kings Mountain (2-6)(0-5) @ R-S Central (2-4)(1-3): Neither team is having a season they would like to remember. The Mountaineers have lost six consecutive games after starting 2-0. R-S Central, however, did get a conference win last week in their 14-7 win at Chase. The winner of this game can put themselves one more step toward being playoff eligible though.
MY pick: R-S Central 21 – Kings Mountain 14
Friday, October 11, 2013
Forestview runs wild over North Gaston
The Jaguars started fast and never looked back as they opened up with a 28-8 first quarter lead en route to a 55-22 thrashing of the Wildcats, ruining North Gaston’s homecoming. The Wildcats were their own undoing with five turnovers.
Jaguars quarterback Logan Bradley had another big night as he threw for six touchdowns and tallied up 343 passing yards. Mykelti Armstrong, Isaiah Sanders, C.J. Bumgardner and Caleb Mills all hauled in reception touchdowns for Forestview. Armstrong hauled in three. Moe Neal scored Forestview’s only rushing touchdown in the first half. Bradley did have an interception in the second quarter. The Jaguars were also plagued with penalties that resulted in two touchdowns being called back.
North Gaston’s only lead of the game came in the first quarter when Nick Haskins ran in a touchdown from nine yards out and scored on the two-point conversion to make it 8-7. Haskins would leave the game due to injury later in the second quarter.
Alex Patton sored the Wildcats other scores. He scored on a one-yard plunge that cut Forestview’s lead to 28-15 in the first half and an oh-by-the-way touchdown late in the fourth quarter from the ten-yard line.
“We played well.” Forestview head coach Chris Medlin said “North Gaston has got a good team and are very physical. It helps when you get turnovers. We had one tonight, but for the most part we took care of the ball. We still got to clean up the penalties.” Said Medlin about the upcoming home game against South Point next week “It’s going to be a challenge. It’s going to being game.”
South Point whipped Ashbrook 48-14 tonight.
“We played a great team offensively and defensively.” North Gaston head coach Mike Patton said “They got a lot of weapons on offense. But you can’t win when you turn the ball over.”
Patton said that Haskins will undergo x-rays on his injured hand to determine the severity of the injury. He also praised back-up quarterback, Alex Patton, whom filled in after Haskins’s departure.
“Alex knows football. He understands the offense and knows defenses. He’s our best split-end and he plays safety so we are going to have to adjust.”
The Wildcats travel to Chase next week. They fell 14-7 to R-S Central.
Jaguars quarterback Logan Bradley had another big night as he threw for six touchdowns and tallied up 343 passing yards. Mykelti Armstrong, Isaiah Sanders, C.J. Bumgardner and Caleb Mills all hauled in reception touchdowns for Forestview. Armstrong hauled in three. Moe Neal scored Forestview’s only rushing touchdown in the first half. Bradley did have an interception in the second quarter. The Jaguars were also plagued with penalties that resulted in two touchdowns being called back.
North Gaston’s only lead of the game came in the first quarter when Nick Haskins ran in a touchdown from nine yards out and scored on the two-point conversion to make it 8-7. Haskins would leave the game due to injury later in the second quarter.
Alex Patton sored the Wildcats other scores. He scored on a one-yard plunge that cut Forestview’s lead to 28-15 in the first half and an oh-by-the-way touchdown late in the fourth quarter from the ten-yard line.
“We played well.” Forestview head coach Chris Medlin said “North Gaston has got a good team and are very physical. It helps when you get turnovers. We had one tonight, but for the most part we took care of the ball. We still got to clean up the penalties.” Said Medlin about the upcoming home game against South Point next week “It’s going to be a challenge. It’s going to being game.”
South Point whipped Ashbrook 48-14 tonight.
“We played a great team offensively and defensively.” North Gaston head coach Mike Patton said “They got a lot of weapons on offense. But you can’t win when you turn the ball over.”
Patton said that Haskins will undergo x-rays on his injured hand to determine the severity of the injury. He also praised back-up quarterback, Alex Patton, whom filled in after Haskins’s departure.
“Alex knows football. He understands the offense and knows defenses. He’s our best split-end and he plays safety so we are going to have to adjust.”
The Wildcats travel to Chase next week. They fell 14-7 to R-S Central.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Week 8 Picks
South Point (7-0)(2-0) @ Ashbrook (4-2)(1-0): South Point dodged a bullet last week when they escaped Hunter Huss with a 28-27 overtime victory. The Red Raiders trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter in that game. The Ashbrook Green Wave carries a four-game winning streak into Lineberger Stadium tonight. Last week, they snapped North Gaston’s five-game winning streak and denied them a chance to go 6-0 for the first time in school history. Now they try and avoid getting their own winning streak snapped. The Red Raiders were plagued with three turnovers against Huss last week and they will need to clean that up in order to derail a hot Ashbrook team. Last week, the Green Wave forced four turnovers against a North Gaston team that previously only had one. This should be one for the county to watch.
My pick: South Point 28 – Ashbrook 21
Forestview (5-1)(1-0) @ North Gaston (5-1)(1-1): North Gaston saw their five-game winning streak vanish as they were dealt a crushing 35-14 loss to Ashbrook. Forestview is coming off two consecutive record breaking scoring games in which they scored 63 and 66. But against a stronger North Gaston squad, they will find scoring such points a more challenging task. North Gaston will try and avoid consecutive losses.
My pick: Forestview 35 – North Gaston 21
Hunter Huss (1-6)(0-2) @ East Gaston (1-5)(1-1): It’s been a struggle for both teams this year. However, the Warriors finally picked up their first win of the season with a 33-7 drubbing of Lake Norman Charter. Hunter Huss almost got another elusive win last week but fell 28-27 in overtime to conference front-runner, South Point. This game should go to the Huskies.
My pick: Hunter Huss 35 – East Gaston 17
Bandys (3-3)(1-1) @ Lincolnton (3-3)(1-1): Lincolnton is looking to rebound from their home loss to East Lincoln. Bandys is hoping to avoid losing four of five games. Barely beating a winless West Caldwell team last week may not bode well coming into tonight’s game against a hungry Lincolnton team.
My pick: Lincolnton 31 – Bandys 13
West Lincoln (5-1)(1-1) @ Newton-Conover (2-4)(1-1): West Lincoln rebounded from their only loss of the season as they edged Bunker Hill 20-16. They travel to take on a hungry Newton-Conover team. The Red Devils dropped a tough one to Maiden last week 23-9 but could be ready for the Rebels. This one could go down to the wire.
My pick: West Lincoln 23 – Newton-Conover 20
Bunker Hill (4-2)(0-2) @ East Lincoln (5-1)(2-0): East Lincoln is showing more and more why they are favored to win the conference, even though Maiden will have something to say about that. Bunker Hill is coming off of two consecutive losses and may have a hard time rebounding against the Mustang squad.
My pick: East Lincoln 34 – Bunker Hill 20
Shelby (5-2)(4-0) @ East Rutherford (2-4)(2-1): The Shelby Golden Lions have won five straight games since starting 1-2. The Cavaliers are hoping to keep pace with them. They were shut out at Burns last week and will have just as tough of a time against Shelby.
My pick: Shelby 38 – East Rutherford 14
Crest (5-1)(3-0) @ Kings Mountain (2-5)(0-4): Kings Mountain is hoping to stop the bleeding after losing four in a row. Crest, on the other hand, has won five in a row. Both teams are heading in opposite directions and there’s no reason to expect any different tonight.
My pick: Crest 37 – Kings Mountain 14
North Lincoln (1-5)(0-2) @ North Iredell (4-2)(1-1): North Lincoln continues to struggle this year. North Iredell, on the other hand, has improved from their 2-9 performance from last year. This will likely be another tough one for the Knights.
My pick: North Iredell 35 – North Lincoln 14
Thomas Jefferson (5-1)(0-0) @ Cherryville (1-5)(0-0): Both teams open conference play tonight. The Ironmen have had a tough go of it so far at 1-5 while the Gryphons have put together a solid 5-1 season. Coming off a bye week, could Cherryville be rejuvenated and make a run at a conference title or will Jefferson be just too much for them?
My pick: Thomas Jefferson 31 – Cherryville 14
Community School of Davidson (1-5)(0-0) @ Bessemer City (2-4)(0-0): After surrendering a whopping 66 points last week, the Yellow Jackets are hoping to move forward and focus on conference play. Community School of Davidson has also had a rough time of it. Bessemer City could pick up their third win of the season tonight. My pick: Bessemer City 28 – Community School of Davidson 7 Pine Lake Prep (0-5) @ Highland Tech (0-6): Which team will get their first win of the season? The Rams have scored no more than seven in any of their games and have been shut out thrice. The Pride have scored double-digits twice but have also had a hard time scoring too.
My pick: Pine Lake Prep 28 – Highland Tech 12
My pick: South Point 28 – Ashbrook 21
Forestview (5-1)(1-0) @ North Gaston (5-1)(1-1): North Gaston saw their five-game winning streak vanish as they were dealt a crushing 35-14 loss to Ashbrook. Forestview is coming off two consecutive record breaking scoring games in which they scored 63 and 66. But against a stronger North Gaston squad, they will find scoring such points a more challenging task. North Gaston will try and avoid consecutive losses.
My pick: Forestview 35 – North Gaston 21
Hunter Huss (1-6)(0-2) @ East Gaston (1-5)(1-1): It’s been a struggle for both teams this year. However, the Warriors finally picked up their first win of the season with a 33-7 drubbing of Lake Norman Charter. Hunter Huss almost got another elusive win last week but fell 28-27 in overtime to conference front-runner, South Point. This game should go to the Huskies.
My pick: Hunter Huss 35 – East Gaston 17
Bandys (3-3)(1-1) @ Lincolnton (3-3)(1-1): Lincolnton is looking to rebound from their home loss to East Lincoln. Bandys is hoping to avoid losing four of five games. Barely beating a winless West Caldwell team last week may not bode well coming into tonight’s game against a hungry Lincolnton team.
My pick: Lincolnton 31 – Bandys 13
West Lincoln (5-1)(1-1) @ Newton-Conover (2-4)(1-1): West Lincoln rebounded from their only loss of the season as they edged Bunker Hill 20-16. They travel to take on a hungry Newton-Conover team. The Red Devils dropped a tough one to Maiden last week 23-9 but could be ready for the Rebels. This one could go down to the wire.
My pick: West Lincoln 23 – Newton-Conover 20
Bunker Hill (4-2)(0-2) @ East Lincoln (5-1)(2-0): East Lincoln is showing more and more why they are favored to win the conference, even though Maiden will have something to say about that. Bunker Hill is coming off of two consecutive losses and may have a hard time rebounding against the Mustang squad.
My pick: East Lincoln 34 – Bunker Hill 20
Shelby (5-2)(4-0) @ East Rutherford (2-4)(2-1): The Shelby Golden Lions have won five straight games since starting 1-2. The Cavaliers are hoping to keep pace with them. They were shut out at Burns last week and will have just as tough of a time against Shelby.
My pick: Shelby 38 – East Rutherford 14
Crest (5-1)(3-0) @ Kings Mountain (2-5)(0-4): Kings Mountain is hoping to stop the bleeding after losing four in a row. Crest, on the other hand, has won five in a row. Both teams are heading in opposite directions and there’s no reason to expect any different tonight.
My pick: Crest 37 – Kings Mountain 14
North Lincoln (1-5)(0-2) @ North Iredell (4-2)(1-1): North Lincoln continues to struggle this year. North Iredell, on the other hand, has improved from their 2-9 performance from last year. This will likely be another tough one for the Knights.
My pick: North Iredell 35 – North Lincoln 14
Thomas Jefferson (5-1)(0-0) @ Cherryville (1-5)(0-0): Both teams open conference play tonight. The Ironmen have had a tough go of it so far at 1-5 while the Gryphons have put together a solid 5-1 season. Coming off a bye week, could Cherryville be rejuvenated and make a run at a conference title or will Jefferson be just too much for them?
My pick: Thomas Jefferson 31 – Cherryville 14
Community School of Davidson (1-5)(0-0) @ Bessemer City (2-4)(0-0): After surrendering a whopping 66 points last week, the Yellow Jackets are hoping to move forward and focus on conference play. Community School of Davidson has also had a rough time of it. Bessemer City could pick up their third win of the season tonight. My pick: Bessemer City 28 – Community School of Davidson 7 Pine Lake Prep (0-5) @ Highland Tech (0-6): Which team will get their first win of the season? The Rams have scored no more than seven in any of their games and have been shut out thrice. The Pride have scored double-digits twice but have also had a hard time scoring too.
My pick: Pine Lake Prep 28 – Highland Tech 12
Friday, October 4, 2013
Jaguars set another scoring record amidst coaches’ return
With the return of head coach Chris Medlin and assistant Jon Putnam on the sidelines, Forestview picked up right where they left off last week – winning big and setting scoring records. This time, the record hits 66 in their 66-7 win against Bessemer City.
The score was tied 7-7 early in the first quarter, but Forestview took control from there and led 38-7 at half-time. The Jaguar defense got the scoring started when C.J. Bumgardner recovered a Bessemer City fumbled and returned it ten yards for a touchdown. The Yellow Jackets answered with a score of their own as Cedric Mackey scored their only touchdown on the ensuing drive.
Then it was the Logan Bradley show. The quarterback threw six touchdown passes and amassed 287 yards through the air. Three of his touchdown passes were to Mykelti Armstrong from yards of 35, 8 and 29. Isaiah Sanders caught one from three yards out, Moe Neal from 30 yards out and C.J. Bumgardner from five yards. That breaks Bradley’s previous record of five touchdown passes.
Armstrong also had a 40-yard punt return for a touchdown. Josh Dawkins closed out the night with a 16-yard touchdown run. Kicker Colton Rouse was 9-for-9 on his extra points and also nailed a 22-yard field-goal late in the second quarter.
“I was proud of them. I thought they played great.” Forestview head coach Chris Medlin said “We got to keep getting better. There are still some things we can go back and correct.”
This was the first of three consecutive teams that Forestview faces this year that runs the Triple-Option/Double-Wing offense. The Jaguars will be facing that offense when they travel to North Gaston next week and then return home against South Point.
“That should help us playing that (triple-option) 2-3 weeks in a row.” Medlin commented.
“The kids played hard.” Bessemer City head coach Larry Boone said “We did about all we could do.”
Boone is happy to start conference play next week as his Yellow Jackets open with the Community School of Davidson.
“We start conference next week and start playing schools our size. These kids have prepared and played bigger schools.”
No doubt about that. The Yellow Jackets played 3A teams Forestview, North Gaston and North Lincoln and 2A program Hunter Huss. They also faced conference foes, Cherryville and Highland Tech, in nonconference matchups.
The score was tied 7-7 early in the first quarter, but Forestview took control from there and led 38-7 at half-time. The Jaguar defense got the scoring started when C.J. Bumgardner recovered a Bessemer City fumbled and returned it ten yards for a touchdown. The Yellow Jackets answered with a score of their own as Cedric Mackey scored their only touchdown on the ensuing drive.
Then it was the Logan Bradley show. The quarterback threw six touchdown passes and amassed 287 yards through the air. Three of his touchdown passes were to Mykelti Armstrong from yards of 35, 8 and 29. Isaiah Sanders caught one from three yards out, Moe Neal from 30 yards out and C.J. Bumgardner from five yards. That breaks Bradley’s previous record of five touchdown passes.
Armstrong also had a 40-yard punt return for a touchdown. Josh Dawkins closed out the night with a 16-yard touchdown run. Kicker Colton Rouse was 9-for-9 on his extra points and also nailed a 22-yard field-goal late in the second quarter.
“I was proud of them. I thought they played great.” Forestview head coach Chris Medlin said “We got to keep getting better. There are still some things we can go back and correct.”
This was the first of three consecutive teams that Forestview faces this year that runs the Triple-Option/Double-Wing offense. The Jaguars will be facing that offense when they travel to North Gaston next week and then return home against South Point.
“That should help us playing that (triple-option) 2-3 weeks in a row.” Medlin commented.
“The kids played hard.” Bessemer City head coach Larry Boone said “We did about all we could do.”
Boone is happy to start conference play next week as his Yellow Jackets open with the Community School of Davidson.
“We start conference next week and start playing schools our size. These kids have prepared and played bigger schools.”
No doubt about that. The Yellow Jackets played 3A teams Forestview, North Gaston and North Lincoln and 2A program Hunter Huss. They also faced conference foes, Cherryville and Highland Tech, in nonconference matchups.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Week 7 Picks
Game of the Week: North Gaston (5-0)(1-0) @ Ashbrook (3-2)(0-0): North Gaston opened conference play last week by picking up their first conference win since 2007. That snaps a 31 conference game losing streak. But they will have their hands full against a dangerous Ashbrook team. The Green Wave pitched a shutout last week against Cuthbertson. The Green Wave’s defense is pretty sting but the Wildcats offense has only turned the ball over once this year.
My pick: Ashbrook 28 – North Gaston 21
South Point (6-0)(1-0) @ Hunter Huss (1-5)(0-1): The records for these two teams just might indicate what a mismatch this game will be. Hunter Huss fell to North Gaston last week in their conference opener. South Point will be an extremely difficult team to rebound against. The Red Raiders put up 46 points a game. In only two of those games did the Red Raiders allow over 20 points.
My pick: South Point 49 – Hunter Huss 14
Bessemer City (2-3)(0-0) @ Forestview (4-1)(1-0): The Jaguars scored a team record 63 points last week against Lake Norman Charter. The Yellow Jackets were on a bye last week, but came off their best performance of the year in a 44-6 rout of Highland Tech. However, the Jaguars will be the biggest challenge that Bessemer City has faced all year and could be in for a long night.
My pick: Forestview 56 – Bessemer City 14
East Gaston (0-5)(0-1) @ Lake Norman Charter (5-1)(0-1): The Lake Norman Charter Knights got a rude welcome into the Big South as they were hammered 63-7 by Forestview last week. The Warriors, however, have struggled all year and gave up 56 points last week in their 56-7 loss to South Point.
My pick: Lake Norman Charter 24 – East Gaston 21
West Lincoln (4-1)(0-1) @ Bunker Hill (4-1)(0-1): Both teams started the season 4-0, but were tripped up in their first conference game. The Rebels lost a tough one last week to Lincolnton 21-13. The Bears lost 38-17 to unbeaten Maiden. Which one will rebound and continue their winning ways?
My pick: Bunker Hill 27-20
East Lincoln (4-1)(1-0) @ Lincolnton (3-2)(1-0): The Mustangs rebounded from their only loss of the season big-time as they bounced Bandys 55-26 to open conference play. Lincolnton opened conference play with a win as well. The Wolves have had their share of struggles so far this year, but could give the hot Mustangs a good game.
My pick: East Lincoln 34 – Lincolnton 24
North Lincoln (1-4)(0-1) @ Alexander Central (2-3)(0-1): North Lincoln suffered their worst loss of the year last week as they were shut down by South Iredell 48-0. They will look to rebound against the Cougars of Alexander Central.
My pick: Alexander Central 28 – North Lincoln 14
Chase (3-2)(1-2) @ Crest (4-1)(2-0): The Chargers struggled early on against R-S Central last week, but pulled away for a 33-17 win. Chase snapped their two-game losing streak last week as they got by Draughn 13-7. But beating the Wildcats by that thin of a margin may not bode well for the Trojans coming into this game with a dangerous Crest team.
My pick: Crest 42 – Chase 20
Kings Mountain (2-4)(0-3) @ Draughn (1-4)(1-2): Kings Mountain is hoping to stop the bleeding of losing four straight games. Draughn is hoping to pick up their second win of the year. The odds likely favor the Mountaineers in this one.
My pick: Kings Mountain 35 – Draughn 14
East Burke (1-4)(0-2) @ Shelby (4-2)(3-0): Don’t look for Shelby to face much of a challenge in this game. The Golden Lions have been on fire winning three consecutive games. East Burke could be in for a long night.
My pick: Shelby 42 – East Burke 12
East Rutherford (2-3)(2-0) @ Burns (6-0)(3-0): The Bulldogs bring their winning streak back home as they face East Rutherford. The Cavaliers are unbeaten in league play, but will have a hard time against Burns. Of course Burns survived a scare two weeks ago against county rival, Kings Mountain.
My pick: Burns 45 – East Rutherford 20
Thomas Jefferson (4-1)(0-0) @ Highland Tech (0-5)(0-0): Highland Tech faces another conference foe in a nonconference match-up. The Rams are still yet to get their first win of the season.
My pick: Thomas Jefferson 48 – Highland Tech 0
My pick: Ashbrook 28 – North Gaston 21
South Point (6-0)(1-0) @ Hunter Huss (1-5)(0-1): The records for these two teams just might indicate what a mismatch this game will be. Hunter Huss fell to North Gaston last week in their conference opener. South Point will be an extremely difficult team to rebound against. The Red Raiders put up 46 points a game. In only two of those games did the Red Raiders allow over 20 points.
My pick: South Point 49 – Hunter Huss 14
Bessemer City (2-3)(0-0) @ Forestview (4-1)(1-0): The Jaguars scored a team record 63 points last week against Lake Norman Charter. The Yellow Jackets were on a bye last week, but came off their best performance of the year in a 44-6 rout of Highland Tech. However, the Jaguars will be the biggest challenge that Bessemer City has faced all year and could be in for a long night.
My pick: Forestview 56 – Bessemer City 14
East Gaston (0-5)(0-1) @ Lake Norman Charter (5-1)(0-1): The Lake Norman Charter Knights got a rude welcome into the Big South as they were hammered 63-7 by Forestview last week. The Warriors, however, have struggled all year and gave up 56 points last week in their 56-7 loss to South Point.
My pick: Lake Norman Charter 24 – East Gaston 21
West Lincoln (4-1)(0-1) @ Bunker Hill (4-1)(0-1): Both teams started the season 4-0, but were tripped up in their first conference game. The Rebels lost a tough one last week to Lincolnton 21-13. The Bears lost 38-17 to unbeaten Maiden. Which one will rebound and continue their winning ways?
My pick: Bunker Hill 27-20
East Lincoln (4-1)(1-0) @ Lincolnton (3-2)(1-0): The Mustangs rebounded from their only loss of the season big-time as they bounced Bandys 55-26 to open conference play. Lincolnton opened conference play with a win as well. The Wolves have had their share of struggles so far this year, but could give the hot Mustangs a good game.
My pick: East Lincoln 34 – Lincolnton 24
North Lincoln (1-4)(0-1) @ Alexander Central (2-3)(0-1): North Lincoln suffered their worst loss of the year last week as they were shut down by South Iredell 48-0. They will look to rebound against the Cougars of Alexander Central.
My pick: Alexander Central 28 – North Lincoln 14
Chase (3-2)(1-2) @ Crest (4-1)(2-0): The Chargers struggled early on against R-S Central last week, but pulled away for a 33-17 win. Chase snapped their two-game losing streak last week as they got by Draughn 13-7. But beating the Wildcats by that thin of a margin may not bode well for the Trojans coming into this game with a dangerous Crest team.
My pick: Crest 42 – Chase 20
Kings Mountain (2-4)(0-3) @ Draughn (1-4)(1-2): Kings Mountain is hoping to stop the bleeding of losing four straight games. Draughn is hoping to pick up their second win of the year. The odds likely favor the Mountaineers in this one.
My pick: Kings Mountain 35 – Draughn 14
East Burke (1-4)(0-2) @ Shelby (4-2)(3-0): Don’t look for Shelby to face much of a challenge in this game. The Golden Lions have been on fire winning three consecutive games. East Burke could be in for a long night.
My pick: Shelby 42 – East Burke 12
East Rutherford (2-3)(2-0) @ Burns (6-0)(3-0): The Bulldogs bring their winning streak back home as they face East Rutherford. The Cavaliers are unbeaten in league play, but will have a hard time against Burns. Of course Burns survived a scare two weeks ago against county rival, Kings Mountain.
My pick: Burns 45 – East Rutherford 20
Thomas Jefferson (4-1)(0-0) @ Highland Tech (0-5)(0-0): Highland Tech faces another conference foe in a nonconference match-up. The Rams are still yet to get their first win of the season.
My pick: Thomas Jefferson 48 – Highland Tech 0
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