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Rooks26
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 Posted - 08/01/2023 : 12:50:42
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I am new to the forum. Played and graduated from Addison in 2005.
I'd like to see the top matchups for week one. If all could add and give thoughts on the games. Thanks! |
Edited by - Rooks26 on 08/01/2023 13:05:50 |
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Rooks26
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 12:53:39
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Being from Addison, we host Winston County (that was hard to say lol) week 1 in a rivalry game. WC has won the last two meetings. I'd like to see the Dogs come out on top and get back on track in the county after last season.
I am not familiar with the new WC head coach or what he may run. I assume the game will be won in the trenches. |
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TheMUBM
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 13:09:03
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I am like most people, I pay more attention to my area than the rest of the state, although I do try to have some knowledge of what's going. That being said, the ones I am looking forward to opening week are:
Brooks vs Colbert County
Brooks is coming off a season without a playoff berth. Something that doesn't happen often. Colbert County steadily got better throughout the year last year. Colbert County owns the series at a 10-4 clip. But Brooks has won two in a row. Brooks will have to replace some early injuries for the time being and a good player who transferred, as well as a good coach who left for another position.
I have CCHS just outside my top ten in 3A. I think they could be pretty strong this year. While this game may not tell us a lot about Brooks, due to some of the nagging injuries, I think it may tell us a lot about Colbert County and if they can really pose a threat to Mars Hill in the region.
Mars Hill vs. Cullman
Mars Hill has slain the giant before. I know Cullman never wants that to happen again. But this will give us a good look at Hansen in his senior year. Kid is a dynamic player for Mars Hill. It will also let us see how Mars Hill replaces all-state wide receiver Damian Thompson who left for Rogers.
Florence vs. Pinson Valley
Pinson won a tough game last year, but ultimately had to forfeit. Florence has an uphill battle in 7A having to align against the Birmingham schools. I do think they have a very good coach, and were showing improvement last year. They lost some very talented kids, but I would like to see how the team responds under Morson's second year. |
Edited by - TheMUBM on 08/01/2023 13:10:18 |
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Rooks26
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 13:36:35
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Originally posted by TheMUBM
I am like most people, I pay more attention to my area than the rest of the state, although I do try to have some knowledge of what's going. That being said, the ones I am looking forward to opening week are:
Brooks vs Colbert County
Brooks is coming off a season without a playoff berth. Something that doesn't happen often. Colbert County steadily got better throughout the year last year. Colbert County owns the series at a 10-4 clip. But Brooks has won two in a row. Brooks will have to replace some early injuries for the time being and a good player who transferred, as well as a good coach who left for another position.
I have CCHS just outside my top ten in 3A. I think they could be pretty strong this year. While this game may not tell us a lot about Brooks, due to some of the nagging injuries, I think it may tell us a lot about Colbert County and if they can really pose a threat to Mars Hill in the region.
Mars Hill vs. Cullman
Mars Hill has slain the giant before. I know Cullman never wants that to happen again. But this will give us a good look at Hansen in his senior year. Kid is a dynamic player for Mars Hill. It will also let us see how Mars Hill replaces all-state wide receiver Damian Thompson who left for Rogers.
Florence vs. Pinson Valley
Pinson won a tough game last year, but ultimately had to forfeit. Florence has an uphill battle in 7A having to align against the Birmingham schools. I do think they have a very good coach, and were showing improvement last year. They lost some very talented kids, but I would like to see how the team responds under Morson's second year.
I like that Cullman/Mars Hill matchup. I believe Mars Hill will want to redeem their costly mistakes from last year and get the W. Cullman won in a weird way last year if I remember correctly.
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TheMUBM
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 14:25:41
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| Yeah Mars Hill was up 10-7 and running clock. They were deep in their own territory and lined up to punt. The punter was supposed to run it out of the back of the endzone and leave no time or as little as possible left. As he was running to the back of the endzone, he got hit, fumbled and Cullman recovered for a TD. One of the craziest finishes I have seen in awhile. |
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kodyaufan2
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 15:57:00
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I'll pick a Game of the Week for each class the week of the first games, but for now I'll just give a mixed-class list of games I'm looking forward to for Week 1/0, aside from those already mentioned. Some of them are between teams that will be near the top of their respective regions, some are of title-contending small schools punching way above their weight class, a few are actual heavyweight battles, and others are just intriguing for a variety of reasons ranging from rivalries to new coaches. (Home teams are listed first)
2A B.B. Comer vs 3A Dadeville
6A Chilton Co. vs 4A Bibb Co.
5A Guntersville vs 5A Southside-Gadsden
5A Moody vs 6A Pell City
6A Mountain Brook vs 7A Vestavia Hills
7A Hewitt-Trussville vs 7A Central-Phenix City
7A Hoover vs 7A Auburn
5A Citronelle vs 1A Millry
1A Brantley vs 2A Luverne
2A Clarke Co. vs 1A Sweet Water
1A Maplesville vs 1A Meek
1A Pickens Co. vs 2A Aliceville
2A Lamar Co. vs 1A South Lamar
2A Reeltown vs 5A Tallassee
4A T.R. Miller vs 3A Hillcrest-Evergreen
4A Deshler vs 3A Madison Academy
5A Gulf Shores vs 4A St. Michael
4A Booker T. Washington vs 3A Trinity
6A McGill-Toolen vs 4A Montgomery Catholic
3A Winfield vs 4A Dora
5A UMS-Wright vs 6A St. Paul's--A personal favorite of mine just for the name, "The Battle of Old Shell Road"
5A Vigor vs 6A Blount
4A American Christian vs 5A Demopolis
5A Ramsay vs 6A Hueytown
7A Smiths Station vs 5A Pleasant Grove
6A Saraland vs Lipscomb Academy (TN)
6A Spanish Fort vs 7A Fairhope
7A Foley vs 7A Prattville
7A Austin vs 6A Hartselle |
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Sloth Nationzz
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 17:11:56
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| Welcome to the forums. Usually me and Kody do this closer to game time. Hate it was on the day I got my wisdom teeth out! I will provide some Montgomery area ones soon |
Edited by - Sloth Nationzz on 08/01/2023 17:12:17 |
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GiglnTiger
AHSFHS Forum Superstar
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Posted - 08/01/2023 : 23:31:24
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Kody, Comer slaughters Dadeville. Dadeville lost an entire team to graduation. The most interesting from your list is the Brantley/Luverne rivalry and it happening so early in the season.
If I had to narrow it down to the top 3 games for the week it would be
Hoover / Auburn
Reeltown / Tallassee
Brantley / Luverne
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WCGuru1
AHSFHS Forum Member
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Posted - 08/03/2023 : 07:12:56
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Originally posted by Rooks26
Being from Addison, we host Winston County (that was hard to say lol) week 1 in a rivalry game. WC has won the last two meetings. I'd like to see the Dogs come out on top and get back on track in the county after last season.
I am not familiar with the new WC head coach or what he may run. I assume the game will be won in the trenches.
always a battle,
WC brings back 3 of the Starters on the OL, we lost 11 SR's last year, but most of the skill players are back. The OL/DL will be the strength of the team. Landon Nix on the OL/DL is a man child and should have been All State last year. Chris Clemons, Landon Kelly, Rakim Moore were all Starters last year as Sophomores and all Return,SR's to watch out for OL/DL NicK Moody returning starter, Galvin Lolley (OL), Marcus Blanton (RB/DB) and Austin Faulkner (DL) are all returning Starters and SR's. |
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Rooks26
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Posted - 08/04/2023 : 10:34:58
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Originally posted by WCGuru1
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Originally posted by Rooks26
Being from Addison, we host Winston County (that was hard to say lol) week 1 in a rivalry game. WC has won the last two meetings. I'd like to see the Dogs come out on top and get back on track in the county after last season.
I am not familiar with the new WC head coach or what he may run. I assume the game will be won in the trenches.
always a battle,
WC brings back 3 of the Starters on the OL, we lost 11 SR's last year, but most of the skill players are back. The OL/DL will be the strength of the team. Landon Nix on the OL/DL is a man child and should have been All State last year. Chris Clemons, Landon Kelly, Rakim Moore were all Starters last year as Sophomores and all Return,SR's to watch out for OL/DL NicK Moody returning starter, Galvin Lolley (OL), Marcus Blanton (RB/DB) and Austin Faulkner (DL) are all returning Starters and SR's.
I am ready for it to start. We lost several seniors as well, but should be good on the skilled players as we have a lot of young guys that should help in that area. I think we have 3 lineman returning, but will need to have improved as we got man handled in the three county games last year which is odd for us. I want to see us get back to the physicality we are usually known for. |
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Northwest
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Posted - 08/04/2023 : 23:57:20
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Word on the street is that WC is running spread this season under the new HC.
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Originally posted by Rooks26
Being from Addison, we host Winston County (that was hard to say lol) week 1 in a rivalry game. WC has won the last two meetings. I'd like to see the Dogs come out on top and get back on track in the county after last season.
I am not familiar with the new WC head coach or what he may run. I assume the game will be won in the trenches.
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Rooks26
Starting Member
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Posted - 08/07/2023 : 09:44:41
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Originally posted by Northwest
Word on the street is that WC is running spread this season under the new HC.
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Originally posted by Rooks26
Being from Addison, we host Winston County (that was hard to say lol) week 1 in a rivalry game. WC has won the last two meetings. I'd like to see the Dogs come out on top and get back on track in the county after last season.
I am not familiar with the new WC head coach or what he may run. I assume the game will be won in the trenches.
Glad to hear that. We have athletes that could matchup well. My concern was hoping we got more physical in the trenches from last year.
New word on the street is that Meek had three kids move. 2 to Lynn. |
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Northwest
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Posted - 08/07/2023 : 20:27:00
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| I think a game flying under the radar right now is 2A Tuscaloosa Academy vs. 3A Fayette County. TA is the favorite to win a stacked 2A Region 5 with Aliceville and Lamar County. Fayette returns a track-star RB but had coordinator leave to take the HC job at Winston County, who also just happens to be in 2A Region 5. |
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