Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Week 9 Picks

 
Big South 3A/2A

(5-2)(3-0) South Point                    35
(4-3)(3-0) Forestview                      28
It will be a tight ball game, but the Jaguars’ conference win streak will likely end tonight.

(4-3)(2-1) East Gaston                    28
(3-4)(1-2) Ashbrook                         24
The Green Wave is desperate for a win, but the Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the area right now.

(3-4)(1-2) North Gaston                        13
(4-3)(1-2) Stuart Cramer                         10
A win in this game will put the Wildcats one step closer to clinching a playoff berth.

(2-5)(1-2) Hunter Huss                      28
(2-4)(0-3) Lake Norman Charter      7
A win here will likely make the Huskies playoff eligible in the 2A portion of the conference.

 

Southern District 2A

(7-0)(3-0) East Lincoln                    49
(4-3)(1-2) Newton-Conover           26
The Mustangs quest for another conference title and undefeated season continues.

(5-2)(2-1) Lincolnton                      42
(2-5)(0-3) Bunker Hill                      7
The Bears are still seeking their first conference win, but won’t get it tonight against a hot Wolves squad.

(4-3)(2-1) West Caldwell              35
(4-3)(1-2) West Lincoln                 13
The Warriors likely seal a playoff berth with the win tonight, the Rebels will likely have to wait.

(6-1)(3-0) Maiden                            45
(0-7)(0-3) Bandys                             7
The Blue Devils are still keeping pace with the Mustangs for the conference title. The Trojans officially get eliminated from postseason contention.

 

South Mountain Athletic 3A/2A

(4-3)(3-1) East Burke                                      7
(7-0)(4-0) Crest                                               54
The Cavaliers have been one of the more surprising teams this year, but won’t be a match for the conference co-leading Chargers.

(3-4)(1-3) East Rutherford                            13
(4-4)(2-3) Jimmy Draughn                            24
The Wildcats will look to rebound from their loss to county rival, East Burke. The Cavaliers are hoping to stay in the playoff hunt.

(6-2)(4-2) Kings Mountain                           34
(4-3)(1-3) R-S Central                                     13
The Mountaineers are looking to rebound from their second loss of the season. The Hilltoppers are hoping to keep their playoff dreams alive.

(8-0)(5-0) Shelby                                              48
(3-3)(1-3) Burns                                                13
Undefeated Shelby continues to keep pace with Crest while Burns continues to struggle.

 

Southern Piedmont 1A

(0-7)(0-1) Cherryville                                     28
(0-6)(0-2) Highland Tech                                6
In the battle of the winless teams, Cherryville likely still gets a convincing win in this matchup.

(2-5)(1-1) Bessemer City                               13
(7-0)(2-0) Pine Lake Prep                             45
The Yellow Jackets are trying to get one step closer to a playoff bid. But against a hot Pine Lake Prep team, that will be a tall task.

(6-0)(2-0) Thomas Jefferson Academy                   35
(5-2)(2-0) Community School of Davidson             21
The undefeated Gryphons will face their biggest test of the year. The winner of this game is one step closer to the conference title.

(4-3)(0-0) Hickory Grove Christian                            21
(2-5)(1-4) Mountain Island Charter                         31
There are no more conference games for the Raptors, but that does not downplay the importance of each game ahead.

 

Other

(4-3)(1-2) Statesville                                      42
(2-5)(1-2) North Lincoln                                 13
A missed opportunity for the Knights last week in their loss to Alexander Central. It will not get any easier from here on out.