We're starting to get some clarity as to who will be playing after November 9th and who won't.
D1 - Hodgson continues to roll, though they shouldn't look past Howard even with the pomp and circumstance of retiring Chicago Bears lineman Bilal Nichols jersey Friday afternoon. Middletown has Braden Davis back and while CR wasn't exactly a litmus test, the band is back together for that Cavs offense. Sallies needs a couple of big wins for confidence sake heading into their Hodgson/Mtown gauntlet near the end of the season. Smyrna and Central look to be the class of the Henny North, although Dover could still get in with a 6-4 record.
D2 - Woodbridge is a sentimental favorite, but they were a really good team even before this tragedy befell them. It's hard to ask 15, 16, 17 year old kids dealing with their first real loss in their lives to be at a high emotional level all year long, but they're still the favorites in D2, hands down. Friends came up with a BIG win at Delmar, but it may have cost them as Wyatt Nelson was injured. They should be fine right up to the Tower Hill game. Howard faces its first real test Friday, visiting D1 Hodgson, but they also play the Silver Eagles close, so that should be a good one. Caravel meanwhile has one of the most complete teams for their roster size I've seen in a long time - strong lines, solid backs, a QB who makes the right decision at all times - they're my co-dark horse along with Lake.
D1 - Hodgson continues to roll, though they shouldn't look past Howard even with the pomp and circumstance of retiring Chicago Bears lineman Bilal Nichols jersey Friday afternoon. Middletown has Braden Davis back and while CR wasn't exactly a litmus test, the band is back together for that Cavs offense. Sallies needs a couple of big wins for confidence sake heading into their Hodgson/Mtown gauntlet near the end of the season. Smyrna and Central look to be the class of the Henny North, although Dover could still get in with a 6-4 record.
D2 - Woodbridge is a sentimental favorite, but they were a really good team even before this tragedy befell them. It's hard to ask 15, 16, 17 year old kids dealing with their first real loss in their lives to be at a high emotional level all year long, but they're still the favorites in D2, hands down. Friends came up with a BIG win at Delmar, but it may have cost them as Wyatt Nelson was injured. They should be fine right up to the Tower Hill game. Howard faces its first real test Friday, visiting D1 Hodgson, but they also play the Silver Eagles close, so that should be a good one. Caravel meanwhile has one of the most complete teams for their roster size I've seen in a long time - strong lines, solid backs, a QB who makes the right decision at all times - they're my co-dark horse along with Lake.
