Show Down Week

It is the week that has been broiling that it was going to be the game of the year in the Big East.  Rocky Mount and Southern Nash have not disappointed.  The Middle of the pack both Nash Central and Northern Nash have a chance to put distance between themselves and both Wilson County Schools as they meet both this week.

Rocky Mount Academy 8-1 @ Southampton Academy Virginia 9-0:  I can't see the Eagles making that much improvement in two weeks after the slaughter they took to SA two weeks ago.  The good news is Southampton is in a different division when playoffs start.  Southampton 48 RMA 26

South Creek 3-5 @ North Edgecombe 7-0:  The Warriors will tune up for the big game with Tarboro next week.  Warriors 36 South Creek 12

Tarboro 6-2 @ Northampton 4-5:  I can't imagine this one being close unless Tarboro has North Edgecombe on their mind.  I doubt it.  Tarboro 48 Rams 6

North Johnston 5-3 @ SouthWest a Edgecombe 3-5:  They lost their first five game but are on a roll now.  Look out and don't be surprised if the Cougars win. SWE 36 North Johnston 20

Northern Nash 5-3 @ Fike 4-4:  Fike lost their top quarterback against Rocky Mount.  The Knights need this one since Fike is limited at quarterback.  Northern Nash will win 23-17.  Fike has three D 1 field goal kickers on their roster. All three in practice against Rocky Mount were hitting from 50.  Northern needs not to let Fike have the ball with any kicking chance late.

Rocky Mount Prep 3-4 @ Riverside 6-2.  Riverside is a decent team maybe not in Tarboro's level but they will be a load for Prep.  Riverside 36 RMP12

Hunt 3-5 @ Nash Central 5-3:  Nash Central is back.  I think now that they have broken their four year conference losing streak they now start a winning streak.  Nash Central 34 Hunt 13

Rocky Mount 7-1 @ Southern Nash 8-0:  The two powerhouse teams in the league collide.  A question for Rocky Mount is what is the health of kicker Chase Miller who did not kick in the second half against Fike with his leg wrapped.  This could be the type week where a kick could be the difference.

This game is of third round playoff quality and Win or lose  these two could meet again with teams like Havelock and West Craven having a say in that.. Rocky Mount has played the tougher schedule but Not only can the Birds run but they have a deep threat in the passing game.  This will be a barn burner.  Rocky Mount 35 Southern Nash 34.

The Rocky Mount girls tennis team 12-2 traveled in the opening round to Northern Guilford 13-3.  The Lady Gryphons advance to round two in the team playoffs with a 5-3 victory over NG.  Round two in the team playoffs is Tuesday while Sarah Bland and Grace Warner will play in the final 16 of the doubles state championships Friday.  Fike the only other team from the Big East was an easy winner 8-1 and they too will play Tuesday.

There is a college football game of the ACC tonight and it is a rather good one.  Virginia Tech 5-2 at Pittsburgh 5-2.  This could be a wild one.  Pitt has a hard time stopping anyone and their offense can score.  In a shoot out I doubt Tech can out scoring Pitt.  But I think Tech can slow down Pitt just enough to win Tech 27 Pitt 24.