Big week of region games

October 03, 2007

By Jon Johnson

Some huge games coming up this Friday night in region play.
The Houston Academy at Wicksburg game should be a war. Give the Panthers the edge on offense, the Raiders the edge on defense.
I’ve been impressed with the progress of a very young HA team which has battled numerous injuries. I’m equally impressed with Wicksburg, which won a big one last Friday night at Florala.
I’ve got to give the edge in this one to Wicksburg, led by the experience of quarterback Blake Wallace. The Panthers being at home helps their cause as well.
The Enterprise-Auburn matchup at Bates Memorial should be interesting. Enterprise lost for the first time last week against a solid Bainbridge team, and I believe the experience of playing that type of team on the road will actually benefit them as Auburn comes to town.
Here’s believing the Wildcats will find a way to win against a talented Auburn team.
Another game of major interest in Eufaula at Charles Henderson. The Tigers have had the Trojans number in recent years, but I believe this year it’s pretty much a toss up. Still, I look for Eufaula to pull out this victory.
How about Cottonwood still rolling along in Class 2A undefeated after a big win at Ariton? Cottonwood will be heavily favored this week at Samson, then will host Houston Academy before traveling to Wicksburg in two weeks. The race in that region will become much more clear in the next couple of weeks.