NW4A

McDowell girls are playing at the Freedom tourney. There are quite a few Charlotte teams coming, but I'm not sure which ones are coming. Freedom girls are going to Atlanta GA for a 4 day tourney.

 

I am a ref and have had each of the teams. I was at the scrimmage at Bunker Hill and South did not impress me any. I think Watauga can handle South if they take Heather out of the game. South likes to run and gun, so teams are going to have to get back on defense. I was suprised that Mcdowell lost. They were impressive in the game I had. Very quick team.

 

I Think it will be a 3-way battle for first with Freedom,Mcdowell and Ac Reynolds.I know our girls did struggle with 2 losses that they could have won,But I feel the sleeping giant has been woke up.

U can never count the Lady patriots out,Freedom has looked solid this week in crushing burns and completly dominating east forsyth and shutting down duke bound Chante Black.

Freedom will be in the race and surprise some people.

 

NEVER count out Freedom, they have a quality program and are always in the hunt for the NW4A title. A. C. Reynolds is having a great year so far losing only 2 games both to the defending 3A state champions and current #1 3A team Asheville. The first game was a 6 point game and the one last night was a 22 point game, however we were without all conference guard Katie Rybacki who has been out for a couple of weeks with knee injury. I am not saying we would have beat them, just that the game would have been closer. I think McDowell is the team to beat, but ACR and Freedom will be there in the hunt all year long. Don't overlook either one. It should be an exciting year in the conference! Good luck to all!

 

Didn't this conference open up Friday? What were all the scores?


And for my input in the conference....I agree with most of them

1, 2, 3- I think its a toss up anyway between McDowell, Freedom, and ACR, but you always have to give McDowell the upper hand because of previous seasons and their record this year. We all know though that this is one of the most battling conferences in the state though and you have to take it one day at a time.

4- South Caldwell- I've seen them play a few times, and we when they all show up to play, I think they could beat a few teams, they just have to be ready every night

5- East Burke- Its hard to do with just one player, but I think with that they can definitly get past Watauga and Alexander

6- Watauga- They have a decent ball team, but I dont think they will get very far in this conf.

7- Alexander- Just heard they lost alot and aren't doing very well this season.

 

ACR's game with East Burke that was scheduled for Friday was postponed until Monday, Dec. 22. due to snow. That is our conference opener. I know McDowell distroyed Alexander Central Friday something like 74 to 36. I think your summary of Alexander is pretty accurate!

 

After the developments over the weedend it will be intresting to see who is coaching AC's jvs tonight

 

what developments?? do you mean ac as in alexander central, or are you abbreviating acr (reynolds)

 

Alexander. You can go to the softball forum and read about it

 

ACR had a strong second half to beat East Burke last night in Ashville. ACR ended up winning by 21. East Burke folded under the ACR full court press. EB tried to press ACR but fell further behind. Watauga and SC did not play Monday. Looks like everyones predictions for the conference held true to form for the first games.

Merry Christmas and good luck in the Christmas Tournaments!