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DFOLDMAN wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:21 am

Early look at 2025 for Div 1 and Div 2 in 5A. Interesting... who will rise to the top. Of course, I am in full homer mode and pick DF to be the best in Div 1. DF fans have long looked to the 2025 and 2026 seasons to be special. I knew 2024 would be good, but the defense was one of those special units that come along rarely. For DF, to me it all starts with their DL and OL...and again, they will return a strong unit led by Walker on the DL and Lorenzo on the OL. Offing is back with a strong group of receivers- I expect Anderson Bean to have a great season. Watch Raleigh Salters at LB. He is an outstanding player.

That being said, I know the HC at the 'Ville said they were losing a lot of key seniors, but he has a couple special players returning at WR and RB, so I think they will be just fine, and for me would be the favorites from the Lower State once again. With the talent pool at Fort D, you can never count them out- add Sumter and Ridge View to the mix as well- watch out for James Island- I expect Carolina Forest and Ashley Ridge to be in the mix as well- Stratford has the talent as well. Upper State, the same ole cast I would assume, DF, Spartanburg, Byrnes, Boiling Springs, Dorman- curious what Lexington and their new HC will do, and how River Bluff handles the coach stepping down- will Mann be ok or will they return to their routine level of play.

Div 2- Looks like Gaffney's evil plan to escape the DF playoff beatdowns by splitting 5A, didn't work and NW spoiled their trophy case expansion in 2024. The Injuns are not standing idly by and are shopping in the portal, hot and heavy. I know the NW faithful are believing they will just reload but losing that QB will hurt- special player. Folks told me after the 2023 season Mann would simply reload, but when you lose a 3000+ yard passer and a 1500+ yard WR... that's hard to duplicate as we saw with Mann this past season, and NW may have the same problem. Upper State, I expect Hanna to be sneaky good, Hillcrest always has the talent pool. Lower State- Irmo lost a lot, and it will be hard to replace that type production and leadership, but Coach Brand will figure it out I expect. IF Coach Pelham is still at White Knoll, they will always be dangerous. Dirty Myrtle is always loaded with talent...Chapin, the Stags at Slicks' Corner, and Duck Ditch...in it as well.

I probably left out some good teams- not enough coffee yet. If I had to wager, I would say the Injuns raise the Div 2 trophy and DF gets their 10th title in Div 1.

Fear The Fox...

DFOLDMAN wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:21 am

Early look at 2025 for Div 1 and Div 2 in 5A. Interesting... who will rise to the top. Of course, I am in full homer mode and pick DF to be the best in Div 1. DF fans have long looked to the 2025 and 2026 seasons to be special. I knew 2024 would be good, but the defense was one of those special units that come along rarely. For DF, to me it all starts with their DL and OL...and again, they will return a strong unit led by Walker on the DL and Lorenzo on the OL. Offing is back with a strong group of receivers- I expect Anderson Bean to have a great season. Watch Raleigh Salters at LB. He is an outstanding player.

That being said, I know the HC at the 'Ville said they were losing a lot of key seniors, but he has a couple special players returning at WR and RB, so I think they will be just fine, and for me would be the favorites from the Lower State once again. With the talent pool at Fort D, you can never count them out- add Sumter and Ridge View to the mix as well- watch out for James Island- I expect Carolina Forest and Ashley Ridge to be in the mix as well- Stratford has the talent as well. Upper State, the same ole cast I would assume, DF, Spartanburg, Byrnes, Boiling Springs, Dorman- curious what Lexington and their new HC will do, and how River Bluff handles the coach stepping down- will Mann be ok or will they return to their routine level of play.

Div 2- Looks like Gaffney's evil plan to escape the DF playoff beatdowns by splitting 5A, didn't work and NW spoiled their trophy case expansion in 2024. The Injuns are not standing idly by and are shopping in the portal, hot and heavy. I know the NW faithful are believing they will just reload but losing that QB will hurt- special player. Folks told me after the 2023 season Mann would simply reload, but when you lose a 3000+ yard passer and a 1500+ yard WR... that's hard to duplicate as we saw with Mann this past season, and NW may have the same problem. Upper State, I expect Hanna to be sneaky good, Hillcrest always has the talent pool. Lower State- Irmo lost a lot, and it will be hard to replace that type production and leadership, but Coach Brand will figure it out I expect. IF Coach Pelham is still at White Knoll, they will always be dangerous. Dirty Myrtle is always loaded with talent...Chapin, the Stags at Slicks' Corner, and Duck Ditch...in it as well.

I probably left out some good teams- not enough coffee yet. If I had to wager, I would say the Injuns raise the Div 2 trophy and DF gets their 10th title in Div 1.

Fear The Fox...

NHSTrojan wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:33 pm

The only add for the Trojans is the last time we replaced a QB (A Mr. Football finalist) we advanced to the LeNorris Sellars bowl with a 10th grader taking the snaps. The growing pains looked like 89 in week 0. I don’t know what 2025 will look like, but the running game will be solid and the defense should be strong as well. The new QB has some hype. I look forward to seeing it on Friday nights.