Game of the Week 4A/5A Week 2
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:41 am
Tough to pick just one game from this list. So many great match ups, or what appears to be a great match up. Even Rebel-Fan-74 didn't see a 42-7 from Byrnes over Greer last week at Dooley Field. I was thinking at most a two score game and more likely a one score differential.
Let's see what is on the agenda for Week 2:
Bluffton @ Beaufort BEF's team looks to be off to a good start and this one is always a game that means more than just a "W" or and "L" as there are some county bragging rights at stake.
Summerville @ Berkeley This is game number 2,984,899 for Slicker and he gets to host his good buddy GoBigGreen and the {as Slick says} Scummerville Green Slime. Next season, this could be a Region Game as Berkeley won their case at the higher level and will be 5A for the next two seasons.
Dorman @ Hillcrest Dorman has lost at home to what could end up being one of the best teams in 5A, Fort Dorchester and then at Northwestern, both close in the first half, then opened up a little in the second half. If the 1st half Dorman team could stay for the second half, this could be a great game! Home field advantage to Hillcrest didn't mean much a few years ago, but seems to be much better now.
Easley @ Belton-Honea Path BHP is always BIG and strong. Easley has started like they mean business this year. I think ESHMeanGreen put something in the water down there. We will find out more after this game just how serious the Green Wave is this season. All the talk is about T L Hanna, and maybe that is fine for the Green Wave.... for now.
T.L. Hanna @ Boiling Springs Speaking of T.L. Hanna, they could be 3-0 against Region 3 if they can knock off the Bulldogs this week. Either Hanna will be ready for Region or there will be nothing left in the tank. I'm thinking the former... As for the Bulldogs, why did they end up in OT against Ashley Ridge? Maybe the travel, maybe overconfidence, or maybe Ashley Ridge is better than they get credit for from those outside of the region. Whatever the case, this game could be like the Mauldin game a few years back that I attended, I think the final was like 84-78??? Huge defensive struggle. Both defenses struggled to even resemble a defense.
Don Bosco Prep,NJ @ Byrnes If this game is played {weather could force postponement} it will be a long time Nationally known football academy that struggled last year by it's own standards coming to Nixon Field to face a "rebuilding" or maybe "rebuilt" Rebel team that is beginning to gain attention locally. Starting the season unranked is not something the Rebels are used to after the past 15 years or so. Now they have two impressive showings and have picked up a few votes in the polls.... but polls are what hold the teepee up, right my Gaffney friends? Still, this could be a clash of styles and a stern test for the Rebels.
BUT THE GAME OF THE WEEK IS:
Fort Dorchester @ Dutch Fork Was there ever any doubt that this HAD to be selected as the Game Of The Week? #1 and #2 in the polls, each garnering first place votes, both looking like the State Championship caliber teams we were expecting to see. I think most of us are anticipating a re-match of this game later this year in the playoffs and as the old saying goes, I'd rather win the second game but don't think for a skinny minute that they don't want this one as well. With the game just north of Columbia, the two best in the Lower State {still can't figure how the SCHSL looks at a map and determines Dutch Fork is LOWER STATE} will meet for bragging rights this time.... next time a trip to Williams-Brice Stadium will add to the attraction of the game.
Let's see what is on the agenda for Week 2:
Bluffton @ Beaufort BEF's team looks to be off to a good start and this one is always a game that means more than just a "W" or and "L" as there are some county bragging rights at stake.
Summerville @ Berkeley This is game number 2,984,899 for Slicker and he gets to host his good buddy GoBigGreen and the {as Slick says} Scummerville Green Slime. Next season, this could be a Region Game as Berkeley won their case at the higher level and will be 5A for the next two seasons.
Dorman @ Hillcrest Dorman has lost at home to what could end up being one of the best teams in 5A, Fort Dorchester and then at Northwestern, both close in the first half, then opened up a little in the second half. If the 1st half Dorman team could stay for the second half, this could be a great game! Home field advantage to Hillcrest didn't mean much a few years ago, but seems to be much better now.
Easley @ Belton-Honea Path BHP is always BIG and strong. Easley has started like they mean business this year. I think ESHMeanGreen put something in the water down there. We will find out more after this game just how serious the Green Wave is this season. All the talk is about T L Hanna, and maybe that is fine for the Green Wave.... for now.
T.L. Hanna @ Boiling Springs Speaking of T.L. Hanna, they could be 3-0 against Region 3 if they can knock off the Bulldogs this week. Either Hanna will be ready for Region or there will be nothing left in the tank. I'm thinking the former... As for the Bulldogs, why did they end up in OT against Ashley Ridge? Maybe the travel, maybe overconfidence, or maybe Ashley Ridge is better than they get credit for from those outside of the region. Whatever the case, this game could be like the Mauldin game a few years back that I attended, I think the final was like 84-78??? Huge defensive struggle. Both defenses struggled to even resemble a defense.
Don Bosco Prep,NJ @ Byrnes If this game is played {weather could force postponement} it will be a long time Nationally known football academy that struggled last year by it's own standards coming to Nixon Field to face a "rebuilding" or maybe "rebuilt" Rebel team that is beginning to gain attention locally. Starting the season unranked is not something the Rebels are used to after the past 15 years or so. Now they have two impressive showings and have picked up a few votes in the polls.... but polls are what hold the teepee up, right my Gaffney friends? Still, this could be a clash of styles and a stern test for the Rebels.
BUT THE GAME OF THE WEEK IS:
Fort Dorchester @ Dutch Fork Was there ever any doubt that this HAD to be selected as the Game Of The Week? #1 and #2 in the polls, each garnering first place votes, both looking like the State Championship caliber teams we were expecting to see. I think most of us are anticipating a re-match of this game later this year in the playoffs and as the old saying goes, I'd rather win the second game but don't think for a skinny minute that they don't want this one as well. With the game just north of Columbia, the two best in the Lower State {still can't figure how the SCHSL looks at a map and determines Dutch Fork is LOWER STATE} will meet for bragging rights this time.... next time a trip to Williams-Brice Stadium will add to the attraction of the game.
