4inarowtopthat said:

For all we've heard about Alco's vaunted, potent running attack doesn't seem like anybody thinks they can run against FH. If it only counts when they play Southern, Northern, or Keyser then it can't really be that great. None of those teams have a defense even remotely similar to FH.

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Plus, FH has a way better running game with way better backs and overall speed.

For all we've heard about Alco's vaunted, potent running attack doesn't seem like anybody thinks they can run against FH. If it only counts when they play Southern, Northern, or Keyser then it can't really be that great. None of those teams have a defense even remotely similar to FH.

Not many 2-7 teams allowing just 16 points per game in the modern era of high school football.

Oh boy. Looks like SB won 14-12.

4R341 said:

FH can stop the run. Alco can't pass.

FH 50
Alco 7

Only score will be against second string.

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I second this

Twigg is very impressive. Good athlete and can throw a good ball. He’s got a strong chance to be a D1 kid.

I don’t understand why he’d move to Morgantown to play HS ball though. I assumed he/his family wanted to play in a more modern offense with a better chance to air it out. Why then transfer to another school running the wing t, albeit a more gun based version then what he’d have gotten at Frankfort? That is purely speculation on my part though.

FH can stop the run. Alco can't pass.

FH 50
Alco 7

Only score will be against second string.

I think Allegany will take chances and play as if they have nothing to lose. For example, going for it on fourth down rather than punt. They obviously can not commit penalties or turn the ball over.

Tony54 said:

The Alco running game looks very good. The big question is will they be able to run against Fort Hill. I was surprised to see them complete a few passes in their last game.. Fort Hill is clicking on all cylinders. FH. 48-14

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Alco is literally what everyone thought FH was going to this year. Can’t / won’t throw, terrible pass defense, has lost games they shouldn’t have lost.

The Alco running game looks very good. The big question is will they be able to run against Fort Hill. I was surprised to see them complete a few passes in their last game.. Fort Hill is clicking on all cylinders. FH. 48-14

56-14 FH

I havent seen much out of alco that says they can stop FH and FH has the outside speed to stop the sweeps. Northern beats alco if they could tackle on the perimeter

Crazy stat: the last time Alco won Homecoming, most of their current players were not born yet.

48-21 FH.

Seen Alco's defense look gassed in second half's too many times this season.

Thank you, now you gave me something to go by. He is getting to be that size that coaches drool over, and the varsity reps will pay off down the road. If he was closer, it would be fun to watch him.

The score was actually 21-14 then right before the half Martinsburg kicked a field to go up 24-14 at the half. The first half was competitive, Maddox threw for a long pass for a 60 yard TD and threw a short pass that they ran it in for the other TD. He had a couple good runs from the qb spot. Morgantown beat Parkersburg South 28-14, he played a good game. He definitely don’t look like a freshman, he looks like one of the better players on the field. Against Parkersburg South he ran 14 times for 168 yards and 1 TD. Against Martinsburg he was 5 for 10 passing for 117 yards and 2 TD.

Glad to hear that he's getting pt, but what has he done that's been special? I haven't seen any stats to judge his progress, but the Dogs pounded them something like 51 to 14. I know that one of Morgantown's TDs was a run, but the bottom line is that they were really never in the game. Let's give this kid a chance to grow and develop before we put him under the microscope.

Waggle Pass said:

What are the odds that Smithsburg backs out?

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IDK. Their students seem to have fun regardless of the score. Would not surprise me if they play next Friday at Greenway. Alco will play that Saturday if so.

TDHelmick said:

My personal projections for 1A West bracket:

ROUND 1
Smithsburg at Fort Hill
Southern at Clear Spring
Hancock at Allegany
Mountain Ridge at Northern

ROUND 2
Northern at Fort Hill
Allegany at Clear Spring

ADVANCING TO ROUND 3
Fort Hill
Allegany

I am projecting Keyser to beat Mountain Ridge on Friday. Otherwise the above changes.

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What are the odds that Smithsburg backs out?

TDHelmick said:

My personal projections for 1A West bracket:

ROUND 1
Smithsburg at Fort Hill
Southern at Clear Spring
Hancock at Allegany
Mountain Ridge at Northern

ROUND 2
Northern at Fort Hill
Allegany at Clear Spring

ADVANCING TO ROUND 3
Fort Hill
Allegany

I am projecting Keyser to beat Mountain Ridge on Friday. Otherwise the above changes.

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I’m hoping you’re right. I would love to see what Alco can do against teams not named Fort Hill. . I think they’re ground game is really potent.

My personal projections for 1A West bracket:

ROUND 1
Smithsburg at Fort Hill
Southern at Clear Spring
Hancock at Allegany
Mountain Ridge at Northern

ROUND 2
Northern at Fort Hill
Allegany at Clear Spring

ADVANCING TO ROUND 3
Fort Hill
Allegany

I am projecting Keyser to beat Mountain Ridge on Friday. Otherwise the above changes.

The MPSSAA Week 8 point totals are out. With that said.

If FH wins Homecoming they will be the #3 overall seed in all of Class 1A. The top 3 seeds will likely be:
1. Cambridge
2. Boonsboro
3. Fort Hill

Boonsboro is going to beat Smithsburg this week. But Cambridge may get a game out of Easton, who is 6-2 and in Class 2A. If Cambridge would lose that could shake up the #1 and #2 seeds. In that event, FH is still the #3 seed and will still have to travel to either Boonsboro or Cambridge for the semifinal game if the favorites continue to win out. Much is assumed here as upsets in Regional play happen.