Carolina Gridiron Top Ten Games of the Week
10. Independence at Vance
Independence, winners of seven straight state titles a few
years back, appears to back to their old ways under coach Bill Geiler. Vance, two years removed from a state
semifinal appearance, is in its first year under coach Keith Wilkes.
9. East Lincoln at Bandys
East Lincoln has scored 35 and 61 points in their first two
games of the season, including a win over 4A Hopewell last week. Bandys has yet to give up any points this
season and is looking to ride its defense to another victory.
8. Orange at Carrboro
Carrboro has won each of their first two games by an average
of 25 points. Orange hasn’t given up a
point in either of its first two games.
7. Maiden at Hickory
This Catawba County rivalry features two teams who are 1-1,
facing tough losses in Week 1, and rebounded with wins last week. Each team features a new head coach looking for
their teams to make a statement in non-conference play.
6. Pinecrest at Cox Mill
Cox Mill has scored 53 and 35 points in their first two
games respectively without giving up a point on defense. Pinecrest is coming into the game at 1-1,
losing only to title contender Jack Britt.
Pinecrest won last year’s matchup 40-8 and the Chargers are looking for
revenge.
5. Cummings at Western Alamance
These two Alamance County rivals have split their last two
matchups. Cummings is looking to compete
for a conference title and has state title aspirations. Western Alamance is seeking to return to
their success of the last decade, where the Warriors made four straight title
game appearances.
4. Burns at Mooresville
Coach Matt Beam’s Burns Bulldogs have been one of the most
consistent 3A programs in western North Carolina over the last five years. Mooresville shook off a loss to West Rowan in
Week 1 to beat South Mecklenburg 35-14 last week. Both teams are looking to build on regional
final appearance from last year.
3. Thomasville at Andrews, T.W.
Thomasville has one of the toughest non-conference schedules
in the state. While 0-2, the Bulldogs
look to rebound against the Red Raiders, who are coming off a win over 4A Ben
Smith last Friday night.
2. Southern Nash at Bunn
The Southern Nash schedule did the team no favors by having
them open up the 2012 season with three games on the road. But, the Firebirds won their first two games
and are looking to start 3-0 again for the fourth straight year. But, standing in their way are the Bunn
Wildcats, looking to bounce back after a tough loss last week to R.L. Fike.
1. Middle Creek at Fuquay-Varina
These two teams battled last year for the Tri-Nine conference
title, each finishing 7-1 in conference play.
The Bengals and the Mustangs faced off against each other twice last
year. Middle Creek got the win in Week 3
last year in a thrilling 48-47 overtime win.
The two teams met again in the second round of the 4AA playoffs, with
the Mustangs winning again. These two
teams have fought battles over the last few years and this week should be no
different.
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