Time To See Progress

Some teams this is week four of the high school season for others the entire season may be played in the next week.  Teams need to start showing improvement or that fatal this is as good as we will be will set in.  Got some really good match ups again this week.  Let's begin with the two teams running a gauntlet starting Friday night.

Tarboro 2-0 at Franklinton 2-1:  Tarboro just might play the toughest schedule of any team in the state as once again they play a team classified as 2-A.  Those interested Franklinton joins Big East next season so this might be an opportunity to peek at this one.  Tarboro wins but it won't be a romp  Vikes 26 Franklinton 14

Northern Nash 1-1 at Laney 1-2:  They beat Rose which should be enough said about Laney.  Northern starts their three games in eight days on road at a 4A school.  This would swell pride in the Knight's kingdom if they could take this one.  It will be close.  Laney 24 Northern 21

Nash Central 2-1 at Southwest Edgecombe 0-3:  This is a big chance for the Bulldogs to get up to three wins in a season for the first time in three or four years.  It is possible.  I think the further the season goes the better the Cougars will get.  Bulldogs need to get them now.  Nash Central 36 SWE 26

South Johnston 1-2 at Southern Nash 3-0:  Don't be fooled by their record.  SJ has played quality competition so far and this week will not be any less.  I think the Firebirds are for real and a solid score here may solidify  my thinking.  SN 38- SJ 24

SE Halifax 1-0 at North Edgecombe 2-0:  Not sure it is a good thing after beating SWE that North Edgecombe has a week off.  Two weeks to gloat might bring on a poor effort this week.  I think there will be enough to get the Warriors through.  North Edgecombe 26 SEH 18

Lawrence Academy at RMA:  In order to be ready for the games down the road that might lead to conference titles the eagles need a solid win.  RMA 49 Lawrence 18

Village Christian Academy 1-1 at Rocky Mount Prep:  Here is a game and how do you predict the quality of either teams quality of schedule so far. VCA has played two other Christian Academy school while Prep has played about the same quality.  RMP wins their second this week 26-24

Northeast Carolina Prep 0-3 has the week off.

Rocky Mount 2-1 at Edenton Holmes  3-0:  Holmes off to a good start in fact been several years since they have been 3-0.  Look no further than Middle Creeks 30-10 win over Garner to show you that the Gryphons can score on anybody.  This game will be much like the Hertford County game in which I think the Gryphons control but will win by a closer score.  RM 35- Edenton 20

Got six guesses correct out of seven running my record so far this year to 19-6.