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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:…
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Continue ReadingThe 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:
- Kings Mountain
- South Point
- Crest
- Ashbrook
- Stuart Cramer
- Forestview
- North Gaston
- Hunter Huss
A player to watch from each team is listed here below, with a brief thought about their game:
Kings Mountain – DL/LB AJ 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
South Point – OL Sullivan Absher Sullivan Absher 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL South Point | 2023 State NC – 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.
Crest – WR Javarius 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.
Ashbrook – RB Carmelo Bess Carmelo Bess 5'8" | 175 lbs | ATH Ashbrook | 2023 State NC – A talented player that has been one of the focal points of the Green Wave attack should have a special senior year.
Stuart Cramer – QB Justin Rocquemore Justin Rocquemore 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Stuart Cramer | 2023 State NC – The record-breaking QB is back again for his senior season, and should put up big numbers once again all over Gaston County.
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.
North Gaston – ATH JJ Gordon JJ Gordon 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Ashbrook | 2025 State NC – The main playmaker for the WIldcats, expect him to play some running back, wide receiver, and defensive back – very bright future.
Hunter Huss – RB Darius Headley Darius Headley 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Huss | 2024 State NC – Very talented 2024 Running Back who will get as many touches as he wants in the Huskies offense this season.
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.
Projected Playoff Teams: Kings Mountain, South Point, Crest, Ashbrook