Rocky Mount Academy has completed their first undefeated season beating Parrott Academy to win the NC eight man football title for the second season in a row. Cold weather didn't hinder the crowd as over two thousand came to Bishop Stadium. RMA lead 26-14 at the half and a sloppy third quarter of penalties to RMA and fumbles marred Parrott. Both teams scored once in the fourth quarter as The Eagles finish the season 12-0 after a 33-20 win over Parrott.
The real upset of the night almost happened in Stanhope as Burlington Williams came close to knocking off the top seed in the Big East. Down 14-7 just before the half Firebirds were driving on the two yard line when an intercepted pass was returned 98 yards for a pick six and a 21-7 Williams lead. The second half saw the Firebirds fight back but every time they scored Williams did just enough to stay ahead Burlington Williams lead 28-20 in the fourth quarter. Southern Nash would not be denied as they score twice late to beat Burlington Williams 35-28.
Tonight Rocky Mount has gone to a place where they have been twice in the last ten years only to lose deep in the high school playoffs. Rashawn Harris scored on a 16 yard run to tie game in the second quarter but the Gryphons scored twice in the fourth quarter after Western Alamance had taken a 14-7 lead on runs by Nick Bynum and his last score came with 2:41 to go. Gryphons win 21-14
Tonight we can give you at least one reason why there is too many teams in the high school playoffs. Tarboro played host to Hobbton and they are a traditional power most years but not this year. By halftime the clock was already running at Tarboro as they had forged a 49 to 0 lead. Need I say more the Vikings win 61-0.
The game nobody wanted to play this week Hunt gave Fike all they wanted in this opening round playoff game but in the end Fike holds off their arch rival Hunt 21-16
Back in August when Rocky Mount had their football jamboree one of the teams that looked good was SE Halifax. Didn't really pay all that much attention to them but tonight as expected having lost only once on the season SE crushes RM Prep 54-8. The Prepsters have made more progress this year but were no match for SE Halifax.
There was a time in the second quarter when SouthWest Edgecombe and North Brunswick were 14-13 SWE. A second half dominated by the Cougars SWE advances with a 35-13 win.
North Edgecombe demonstrated that they are a real contender in the 1-A playoffs as they shut out Kestrel Heights 47-0 so between Tarboro and North Edgecombe they win 108-0 tonight.
All local teams from the Big East and the Twin Counties all win with the exception of Hunt who lost to Fike.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Finally Feels like Football Weather
Several teams from around the area start high school playoffs tonight while RMA tries to wrap up another state title in eight man. The college scene has NC Wesleyan wrapping up their season as well as the other area colleges hitting the ten games played mark. Went 4-1 last week to run my guess record for the year in college games to 75-25.
Huntingdon Al at N C Wesleyan: This should be an excellent game to finish up the season with. Huntingdon is second while Wesleyan is middle of the pack. This has been a fairly good season for the Battling Bishops and could get topped off if they can spring an upset. Home field will help but Huntingdon wins 34-28
The Big one in the ACC has Florida State traveling to Miami. Let's face it FSU played a couple of strong teams early but nobody the last six weeks or so. The folks with the playoff vote have been dropping the Noles every week due to their lack luster play. The Canes will be the team to knock Florida State off the ACC perch. Miami 38- FSU 35
Clemson and Georgia Tech: Should FSU go undefeated the winner of this game will be in competition with Duke for the Orange Bowl game. Clemson has been hurt by injuries but somehow or other during this period in football where the quarterback passing is king Georgia Tech keeps on running the wishbone and winning 9 games every year. I'll take Tech 36-33
Virginia Tech after beating Ohio State hasn't done much since. Duke just keeps on winning and I think they win again this week in a low scoring game. Duke 24 VA Tech 17
Pitt at North Carolina: I hope the score board has new light bulbs because the points will be flying. Hope a week off for the Tar Heels helps the defense. Pitt 52- Carolina 42
Wake at N C State: Wake has a good defense which will probably hold the Pack scoring down. A win and the Pack will have enough wins to be Bowl Eligible. Pack 31- Wake 17
Time to vent: Now that everyone plays 12 football games please change the bowl eligibility to seven wins. No team 6-6 has earned a special trip to a bowl game.
The state 1-A playoffs in the east have eight teams that range from 1-8, 2-6, 2-9, 2-8, 3-8, 3-7, 3-7 4-7. What are they doing in the playoffs. If their is not enough quality teams cut 1-A back to a four game playoff PLEASE.
Huntingdon Al at N C Wesleyan: This should be an excellent game to finish up the season with. Huntingdon is second while Wesleyan is middle of the pack. This has been a fairly good season for the Battling Bishops and could get topped off if they can spring an upset. Home field will help but Huntingdon wins 34-28
The Big one in the ACC has Florida State traveling to Miami. Let's face it FSU played a couple of strong teams early but nobody the last six weeks or so. The folks with the playoff vote have been dropping the Noles every week due to their lack luster play. The Canes will be the team to knock Florida State off the ACC perch. Miami 38- FSU 35
Clemson and Georgia Tech: Should FSU go undefeated the winner of this game will be in competition with Duke for the Orange Bowl game. Clemson has been hurt by injuries but somehow or other during this period in football where the quarterback passing is king Georgia Tech keeps on running the wishbone and winning 9 games every year. I'll take Tech 36-33
Virginia Tech after beating Ohio State hasn't done much since. Duke just keeps on winning and I think they win again this week in a low scoring game. Duke 24 VA Tech 17
Pitt at North Carolina: I hope the score board has new light bulbs because the points will be flying. Hope a week off for the Tar Heels helps the defense. Pitt 52- Carolina 42
Wake at N C State: Wake has a good defense which will probably hold the Pack scoring down. A win and the Pack will have enough wins to be Bowl Eligible. Pack 31- Wake 17
Time to vent: Now that everyone plays 12 football games please change the bowl eligibility to seven wins. No team 6-6 has earned a special trip to a bowl game.
The state 1-A playoffs in the east have eight teams that range from 1-8, 2-6, 2-9, 2-8, 3-8, 3-7, 3-7 4-7. What are they doing in the playoffs. If their is not enough quality teams cut 1-A back to a four game playoff PLEASE.
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