Gaston and Lincoln Area Conference Week 11 Picks

Big South 3A/2A Conference Picks

 

North Gaston (3-6)(1-4) @ South Point (5-4)(4-1): North Gaston has had a rough year but are hoping to somehow get a playoff spot. But South Point will be too tough on this night. The Red Raiders are 1-4 at home, but they will likely take this one on their home finale.

My pick: South Point 42 – North Gaston 14

Forestview (7-2)(4-1) @ Hunter Huss (3-6)(3-2): Forestview showed last week that they can avoid upsets after a big win. But they must continue their focus as they travel to Hunter Huss. The Huskies haven’t had a memorable season but they are sneaky enough to upset any team that overlooks them. A win by Forestview will ensure them a share of the conference title.

My pick: Forestview 34 – Hunter Huss 20

Lake Norman Charter (3-6)(1-4) @ Ashbrook (4-5)(3-2): Ashbrook has lost two of their last three games. But don’t expect them to lose this one to the Knights tonight.

My pick: Ashbrook 45 – Lake Norman Charter 7

Stuart Cramer (1-8)(0-5) @ East Gaston (4-5)(3-2): East Gaston has had a turnaround season after starting 0-3. They have won four of their last six games and a win over Stuart Cramer will make it five out of the last seven. Cramer gave Huss a ball game last week, but will likely take another one on the chin this week.

My pick: East Gaston 45 – Stuart Cramer 14

Southern District 7 2A Picks

 

West Lincoln (4-5)(2-3) @ Bandys (6-3)(3-2): The Rebels took a pounding at home last week against Maiden. Will this game at Bandys be just as lopsided? Probably not, but the Trojans should still take this one easily.

My pick: Bandys 48 – West Lincoln 14

Newton-Conover (6-2-1)(3-2) @ Bunker Hill (0-9)(0-5): It’s been a tough two weeks for the Newton-Conover Red Devils as they were handed two lopsided losses to East Lincoln and Lincolnton. They should rebound against a winless Bunker Hill team

My pick: Newton-Conover 48 – Bunker Hill 21

East Lincoln (9-0)(5-0) @ Maiden (5-4)(2-3): Maiden got back on track last week with a 55-7 beating of West Lincoln. However, that’s only two wins in six games for the Blue Devils. Not good news facing unbeaten East Lincoln. The Mustangs have not been challenged by any of their conference foes yet.

My pick: East Lincoln 34 – Maiden 14

West Caldwell (3-6)(1-4) @ Lincolnton (7-2)(4-1): Lincolnton has been on a roll since their 49-27 loss to East Lincoln. Their 51-8 win last week over Newton-Conover just proves how dangerous the Wolves really are.

My pick: Lincolnton 45 – West Caldwell 7

Southern Piedmont 1A Picks

 

Highland Tech (0-9)(0-3) @ Bessemer City (7-2)(3-0): A win over Highland Tech tonight can secure a share of the conference title for the Yellow Jackets given everyone else has at least one loss. Look for them to do just that tonight.

My pick: Bessemer City 51 – Highland Tech 8

Cherryville (3-6)(2-1) @ Community School of Davidson (4-5)(1-2): Cherryville is hopeful to have the same turnaround they had last year where they struggled early on and then won a share of the conference title. Their match-up with C.S. Davidson should be a good game.

My pick: Cherryville 27 – C.S. Davidson 21

Thomas Jefferson Classical (6-3)(2-1) @ Pine Lake Prep (5-3)(1-2): Pine Lake Prep started the season strong, but have stumbled down the stretch. Thomas Jefferson is looking to rebound from their loss to Bessemer City last week.

My pick: Thomas Jefferson 28 – Pine Lake Prep 20

Other

Statesville (5-4)(2-3) @ North Lincoln (5-4)(2-3): Their records say it all. These two teams look evenly matched on paper. But this game is not played on paper. With five wins already, it’s all about playoff seeding with these two teams. This should be fun for the fans to watch.

My pick: Statesville 35 – North Lincoln 31