It's High School Football Time

The Temperature is in the mid 90's and the heat index is near 100 or more everyday so it must  be a perfect time to start high school football.  The 2016 high school football season kicks off Friday night. Every team that plays football in the Twin Counties kicks off this weekend.  It's time to begin a new year of guesstimating.

Bethel Christian @ Rocky Mount Academy:  The second season as head coach starts for RMA's Terrell Hudgin.  Several key losses will be hard to replace.  The Eagles start the season 1-0.  RMA 46 Bethel Christian 24

Northeast Carolina Prep @ Freedom: This is Saturday and what a way to begin a season as NEC Prep travels to Apex to take on Apex Freedom. This is the second year of Freedom and last season played a JV schedule.  Good chance for Prep to win this one.  Freedom 20 Prep 19

NW Halifax @ North Edgecombe:  Should be a good way to start a new season for the Warriors.  North Edgecombe 26 NW Halifax 7.

Kipp Pride @ Rocky Mount Prep:  Prep will collect their first win of the season.  Jags 26 Pride 14.

Edenton @ SouthWest Edgecombe:  This is the a nice matchup to start the season for both.  This will not be easy for the Cougars.  SWE 35 Edenton 20.

North wood @Southern Nash:  Question Marks at quarterback is biggest Firebird question. They are big and athletic and regardless of questions Firebirds open with  a win.  45-25

Corinith Holders @ Northern Nash:  The most silent team of the August practices has been Northern Nash.  A mystery for sure.  One thing for sure Holders is heading to 4A next year so they have plenty of players choose from.  Corinth Holders 23 Northern Nash 13

 South Granville @Rocky Mount:  Expectations high in Gryphon Land and opening night should start the season off on the right foot.  Gryphon's 38 South  Granville 7

The game of the night will occur in Tarboro.  The Vikings are looking five playoff  games this season.     Nash Central looking to get two wins to double last year.  Over the last five years  the Bulldog program has lost the luster of even wanting to be a football player.  There are many who could play but won't help bring program back.  The only comeback Tarboro is looking for is playing on state championship Saturday. Tarboro 32 Nash Central 6.

The collision of helmets begins Friday night.