I have to give out major props to Bob Whitman and the Country Day Buccaneers even though I don’t think coach Whitman or his kids want any part of it. Once again in what most of us on the outside would call a David vs. Goliath match up the Buccaneers gave 4-A power Northwestern a serious game, before losing in triple overtime on an extra point. I promise you that Country Day didn’t think of it as David vs. Goliath and they are still stewing about not winning the game. This really sets the stage for our Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week as these same Buccaneers travel to Charlotte Catholic. It’s a game the Cougars should win to extend their winning streak to 35 games, but I’m positive head football coach Jim Oddo will be make sure his players don’t overlook a very dangerous Country Day team.

Providence looked very impressive in their opener against Vance. The Cougars may have been slapped back to reality after their win at Concord but Coach Jeff Simpson will have Vance ready to rock this week, and they will have to be rockin’, as they host the second ranked team in the Observer’s Sweet 16, the Butler Bulldogs. Butler rolls in after demolishing North Meck 36-13 last week, thanks in big part to Ryan Houston’s 113 yards rushing and Jacob Charest’s 162 yards passing.

Order has been restored at Independence for the time being and the “I” is still on display on the helmets. You have to love Coach Knotts. The talented Patriots seem to be humble and focused which is a dangerous combination. Darryl McFadden threw for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns and the offense was balanced with Dequan Lead and Rico Carelock each rushing for a score and even the kicker Rob Ward added 3 field goals, as they thumped West Meck 58-0. The Patriots host Olympic this week.

I can’t wrap up without mentioning South Point’s thrilling comeback 34-27 win over Lincolnton. Sophomore quarterback Desmond Lowery was pressed into duty when the No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks quit mid-week and after a shaky first half Lowery settled in nicely. And I’m feeling a little sorry for the Wolves this week at practice. After the loss to the Red Raiders, coach Cloninger said his team must have gotten tired, and he would have to get them in better shape. We all know what that is code for.

On WCNC later this week, look for a feature on Maiden running back Tommy Henry who ran for 238 yards and scored 5 touchdowns in the Blue Devils win over West Lincoln.

See you on the Blitz!

Ira