TheRefuter

SP looked really hot when I watched them last, but this Red Bank bunch might be a little too much to handle. I’m giving this one to the Lions in Red Bank by 2 scores. Post might not age well.

Eagles by 14

CB is no state champion this year, but they’ll beat up on the Region 4 team they play in the first round. SP and Clay Co. are the only teams standing between CB and the final 4. We’ll just have to see how the rest of the season plays out.

Region 1 has 4 teams. You can literally go 0-10 and reach the playoffs. Take Unaka in 2017, I believe for example. It’s just hard to cut it to 2 and still have a fair playoff for 1A. It’s also hard to judge what a “cupcake” region is. Like I said in OP, Whitwell is 0-5 but by no means is a bad football team.

I don’t see SP getting to the mercy threshold against the boys in the silver hats. I’ve seen both play and Basin will score touchdowns. I do, however, see the pirates scoring more. They’re just an absolute terror in the box and that’s proving to be one of the biggest weaknesses for the Cougs this year. And I agree that Region 5 has some players, but Basin would run with every team with the exception of Fayetteville and Cornersville. Just out of curiosity, what’s your 1A Top 10?

Looking for some thoughts on how Region 3 stands after week 5. My personal thoughts: 1. South Pittsburg I went to go see the Pirates in action on week 1. I look for the Pirates to make a deep plunge in the playoffs. They seem to be the team to beat in the east. 2. Copper Basin My alma mater has been impressive so far on both sides of the ball. I look for them to run with the Pirates but am not quite convinced they can pull that one out just yet. 3. Whitwell I feel the Tigers have been dealt a bit of a bad hand in terms of schedule strength. After the game last night, I’m convinced that they’re not an 0-5 team. Hats off to #59, #2, and #1 for displaying toughness and grit regardless of the score. They’ll win ball games as the season winds down if they can develop some confidence. 4. Sale Creek The Creek is surprisingly athletic this year. I feel they’re being let down by the coaching staff. The players are good enough to win ball games. Hats off to #2. Kid is a ball player. 5. Lookout Valley I haven’t had the chance to see Valley in action so any input would be appreciated.

CB had a great showing against SC and played physical, almost brutal offense against SP. Not sure if Grace can handle the physicality.

Let's be honest here, no one in this thread thought Basin would win a game this year. They seem to have a habit of proving people wrong. They gain fuel from being doubted.