Next week predictions

**cvcgrad** · October 22nd, 2007, 09:05 AM

Powell Valley vs Pound
I don't know if PV has turned the season around with the win over GC, but they looked much better than they have since early season. For the Vikings to be serious contenders to the Region D Div II title, they have to get back to the level they were playing at when they beat Lebanon. It's been a tough season for Pound, and they often get crucified on this forum for the unrealistic expectations many of their fans put on their teams and the fall out. But, I get a sense that some positive things are happening in Pound and Crabtree is making a positive impact. At any rate, this is a mismatch game. Vikes should get a decisive win here.

Appalachia vs JJ Kelly 
This could surprisingly be the game of the week in the district. The Dawgs and Indians should match up pretty well in this game. Both teams have had some success and disappointment this season. I wouldn't expect anything less than a hard-fought game. Appy has the home field advantage, and I think they'll get the win.

Clintwood vs JIB
Always an exciting game. There are many factors here that could change the outlook of this game, not the least of which is the injuries JIB has had this season. Playing without Coleman is a huge disadvantage to the Raiders. For Clintwood, it depends on which team shows up to play, and if they show up to play. It could be the team that gave PV and JJK all they could handle, or it could be the team that was down 21-3 to Gate City at the half. It's anybody's guess.

Gate City vs Lee High
If anyone is underestimating the Generals, I think they're making a big mistake. Everything I've heard and read about Lee High is that they have come a long way this season since losing to PV. Gate City has been up and down with a huge win over Clintwood and disappointing loss to PV. I think this will be another good game, but Lee High has the edge in this one.

**imported_Wildcat** · October 22nd, 2007, 10:48 AM

Powell Valley/Pound- This game will get ugly in a hurry. Phil has no compassion for anyone and he will run the score up on the Wildcats if nothing more than to try to prove a point in the Region with the playoffs just around the corner. There is no ifs/ands/buts about it, if Powell Valley has the worst game of the year and Pound has their best, PV still wins. I hate to say it, but the Wildcats are lacking a few things right now that makes a football team, especially in the LPD. Dakota Cantrell will show his former team just how good he is when he runs ramped in Pound Friday night.

Appalachia/Kelly- This could end up being a very good game. Kelly has speed backs that run hard. Appalachia always has hard running backs and this year they have some speed to add to it. These 2 teams are a lot alike this season and they have a lot to play for, PLAYOFFS. Both teams need every point they can get to ensure themselves a playoff spot. This could end up being a slobber knocker for 4 quarters, but I am going with the Indians to edge the Bulldogs in the last drive of the game. 28-24.

Clintwood/J.I. Burton- 2 LPD undefeateds battling it out with what could end up being the game that decides the LPD champion and the automatic birth into the playoffs. If Clintwood wins, Burton will still be playin on Saturdays, but if Burton wins, Clintwood will still have to finish the season strong to solitify a spot in the play off picture. Speed vs. Strength, the ultimate battle of 2 powers that are completely opposite. Burton looks to strike quick and take very little time off the clock as they do it, while Clintwood looks to slow the tempo down with a ground and pound style of offense that chews up a lot of clock. Both Defenses are very stingy, the majority of the time, they have that bend, but don't break mentality. Both are very solid and do not give up a lot. Whoever imposes their will on the other and makes them play their game will win. I am going with Clintwood to win a close game that comes down to the final few minutes to decide it. Clintwood 24-20

Gate City/Lee High- I am going with Lee High to roll in this game. I don't know why, but I have a feeling the Generals roll 35-20 and the Devils start scrambling to find a way in to the playoffs.