It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, not for some teams. This is the most emotional Friday which can lead to more football or an ending to a season that could've been. From the Eastern Shore to Staunton, folks will be want to know scores like never before. Let's take a look at this BIG Friday night.
REGION A OUTLOOK
CHARLES CITY (4-5) at WEST POINT (4-5)
The Pointers best hopes shouldn't give them enough to go to the post season unless some huge upsets occur but they could be spoilers and stop one of the hottest teams in Region A right now in the Charles City Panthers. Mason Jefferson has led his team who has been looking extremely focused and set to make a big playoff run. A win and Charles City is in. A lost then its a nail biter with Northampton, Surry, and Lancaster.
Bottomline: The Pointers will be rolling early but the speed of the Panthers will track them down.
PREDICTION: CHARLES CITY 34 WEST POINT 20
NORTHUMBERLAND (6-3) at LANCASTER (4-5)
The Red Devils control their own destiny and could jump big time in the ratings with a win. A lost could end their season. Damonte Thornton will need to deliver stop Northumberland from tumbling further down in the ratings and into a disappointing bracket match up. Lancaster will have perfect weather to run the triple option which can be lethal on any given night. The home crowd needs it to come through Friday night.
PREDICTION: NORTHUMBERLAND 24 LANCASTER 20
SURRY (4-5) at SUSSEX CENTRAL (9-0)
Anything can happen in a rivalry game and Surry will be looking for Darius Savedge to step up beyond his time to win a game that they shouldn't. Sussex Central is looking for a much better performance from their offense since the last time they were at home. Quarterback Malik Delk will have to make big plays early as with each failed attempt could lead to an unexpected battle heading into the bye week.
PREDICTION: SUSSEX CENTRAL 30 SURRY CO. 12
GREENSVILLE CO. (2-7) at BRUNSWICK (3-6)
The Bulldogs are looking to get hot going into the playoffs. Jadeen Parson will need to be as smart throwing as he is running to stop the Eagles attacking front. Greensville is looking to end with a big win as 2017 is expected to be a huge turnaround for them. They will also have everyone in Surry County rooting for them to beat their rivals.
PREDICTION: BRUNSWICK 28 GREENSVILLE 22 OT
FRANKLIN (7-2) at SOUTHAMPTON (6-3)
The Broncos could jump to the 3rd seed with a victory and some help. Southampton needs a win to ensure a home playoff game. The Indians are having their best season since 2006. Tyriel Ruffin will be the best running on the field Friday night but can he deliver versus the Broncos run defense. Tyran Hunt shouldn't dominate the line of scrimmage on defense. Fred Lassiter's arm will be the difference but will he have time to throw?
PREDICTION: FRANKLIN 18 SOUTHAMPTON 14
OTHER PREDICTIONS
Colonial Beach 34 Washington & Lee 14
Essex 58 Rappahannock 0
King William 66 King & Queen 0
Mathews 20 Middlesex 12
Northampton 34 Arcadia 28
Park View 76 Windsor 6
EXTRA POINT
Riverheads and Altavista will be on the minds of Sussex Central and Franklin. If Riverheads loses and Sussex Central wins, the Tigers are guaranteed to hold the top spot. If Altavista loses and Franklin wins then the Broncos could secure the 3rd position. It will be interesting to see where everyone ends up with the finals come in. Enjoy your Friday night!
REGION A OUTLOOK
CHARLES CITY (4-5) at WEST POINT (4-5)
The Pointers best hopes shouldn't give them enough to go to the post season unless some huge upsets occur but they could be spoilers and stop one of the hottest teams in Region A right now in the Charles City Panthers. Mason Jefferson has led his team who has been looking extremely focused and set to make a big playoff run. A win and Charles City is in. A lost then its a nail biter with Northampton, Surry, and Lancaster.
Bottomline: The Pointers will be rolling early but the speed of the Panthers will track them down.
PREDICTION: CHARLES CITY 34 WEST POINT 20
NORTHUMBERLAND (6-3) at LANCASTER (4-5)
The Red Devils control their own destiny and could jump big time in the ratings with a win. A lost could end their season. Damonte Thornton will need to deliver stop Northumberland from tumbling further down in the ratings and into a disappointing bracket match up. Lancaster will have perfect weather to run the triple option which can be lethal on any given night. The home crowd needs it to come through Friday night.
PREDICTION: NORTHUMBERLAND 24 LANCASTER 20
SURRY (4-5) at SUSSEX CENTRAL (9-0)
Anything can happen in a rivalry game and Surry will be looking for Darius Savedge to step up beyond his time to win a game that they shouldn't. Sussex Central is looking for a much better performance from their offense since the last time they were at home. Quarterback Malik Delk will have to make big plays early as with each failed attempt could lead to an unexpected battle heading into the bye week.
PREDICTION: SUSSEX CENTRAL 30 SURRY CO. 12
GREENSVILLE CO. (2-7) at BRUNSWICK (3-6)
The Bulldogs are looking to get hot going into the playoffs. Jadeen Parson will need to be as smart throwing as he is running to stop the Eagles attacking front. Greensville is looking to end with a big win as 2017 is expected to be a huge turnaround for them. They will also have everyone in Surry County rooting for them to beat their rivals.
PREDICTION: BRUNSWICK 28 GREENSVILLE 22 OT
FRANKLIN (7-2) at SOUTHAMPTON (6-3)
The Broncos could jump to the 3rd seed with a victory and some help. Southampton needs a win to ensure a home playoff game. The Indians are having their best season since 2006. Tyriel Ruffin will be the best running on the field Friday night but can he deliver versus the Broncos run defense. Tyran Hunt shouldn't dominate the line of scrimmage on defense. Fred Lassiter's arm will be the difference but will he have time to throw?
PREDICTION: FRANKLIN 18 SOUTHAMPTON 14
OTHER PREDICTIONS
Colonial Beach 34 Washington & Lee 14
Essex 58 Rappahannock 0
King William 66 King & Queen 0
Mathews 20 Middlesex 12
Northampton 34 Arcadia 28
Park View 76 Windsor 6
EXTRA POINT
Riverheads and Altavista will be on the minds of Sussex Central and Franklin. If Riverheads loses and Sussex Central wins, the Tigers are guaranteed to hold the top spot. If Altavista loses and Franklin wins then the Broncos could secure the 3rd position. It will be interesting to see where everyone ends up with the finals come in. Enjoy your Friday night!
