Big South Conference Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Big South Conference is home to some of the best football out of both Gaston and Cleveland counties in the Charlotte Metro Area year in and year out. Let's take a look at my predictions of this year's finish: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><li>Kings Mountain </li><li>South Point</li><li>Crest</li><li>Ashbrook</li><li>Stuart Cramer</li><li>Forestview </li><li>North Gaston </li><li>Hunter Huss</li></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A player to watch from each team is listed here below, with a brief thought about their game:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kings Mountain - DL/LB [player_tooltip player_id='50907' first='AJ' last='Richardson'] - Earned a Top 5 performance at D-Line at the Carolinas HBCU Showcase, excels at game-changing plays on the 1st 2 levels of the defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Point - OL [player_tooltip player_id='144930' first='Sullivan' last='Absher'] - Big Offensive Lineman committed to Norte Dame is simply one of the best players in the state. Dominant run blocker in a run-first offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crest - WR [player_tooltip player_id='353087' first='Javarius' last='Green'] - In the new-look Chargers offense, Green has been impressive through the summer and preseason. He figures to put up some big-time numbers this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashbrook - RB [player_tooltip player_id='104091' first='Carmelo' last='Bess'] - A talented player that has been one of the focal points of the Green Wave attack should have a special senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stuart Cramer - QB [player_tooltip player_id='131245' first='Justin' last='Rocquemore'] - The record-breaking QB is back again for his senior season, and should put up big numbers once again all over Gaston County. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forestview - DL/OL Kenneth Odugba - Has a non-stop motor at the Defensive End spot and rotates in on offense. Great leader vocally and by example. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Gaston - ATH [player_tooltip player_id='270423' first='JJ' last='Gordon'] - The main playmaker for the WIldcats, expect him to play some running back, wide receiver, and defensive back - very bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunter Huss - RB [player_tooltip player_id='274325' first='Darius' last='Headley'] - Very talented 2024 Running Back who will get as many touches as he wants in the Huskies offense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall the top 3 teams in this conference can be considered state title contenders if things fall right for them. They could very easily find themselves in a 3-way-tie for the conference title, the margin between them is very small. Teams 4 through 8 all have some players with top talent, the key for them will be if the supporting cast/depth can be enough to challenge for a playoff spot this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Projected Playoff Teams:</strong> Kings Mountain, South Point, Crest, Ashbrook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->