High school football preview: Week 6
Q Foundation at Hoggard (4-0)
Coming off the bye week, the Vikings look to continue their early dominance this week ahead of opening Mideastern Conference play Sept. 28 against Laney (4-1). Hoggard is led by junior quarterback Christian Poveromo who has thrown for 742 yards and seven touchdowns this season. In the backfield, look for Sheldon Cooper and Keevon Thompson to get the ground-and-pound game going. The duo has combined for more than 700 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns.
New Hanover (4-0) at Pinecrest
The Wildcats enter the week ranked No. 7 in the latest AP High School Football Poll. New Hanover has already exorcised some demons this season after beating the defending 4A state champs in Scotland County in week two. The Cats were idle last week after 56-19 win over Purnell Swett on Sept. 7. Senior wideout Trevon Brown had five touchdowns in the game, which included a 90-yard kickoff return.
The Scorpions enter tonight’s contest winners of two straight. North Brunswick will look to pound the ball with senior running back Graham Rivenbark. Rivenbark carried the ball 39 times in last week’s 20-0 win over Whiteville. West Brunswick picked up their first win of the season last week 28-3 over South Brunswick. The Trojans hope to build some momentum behind quarterback Dustin Darguzas.
South Brunswick (1-4) at West Bladen
First-year coach Josh Rusk still believes he has a team that can be competitive this year, despite losing to a then-winless West Brunswick team last week 28-3. The Cougars encounter the West Bladen Knights tonight, in a 3A/2A Waccamaw contest. South Brunswick will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Knights go into the contest with a 0-5 record after their 48-7 league loss to South Columbus
East Bladen at Whiteville (2-3)
The Wolfpack had a tough time moving the ball in last Friday’s loss to North Brunswick. Whiteville has won both games at home this year with quarterback Faquonn Thompson under center.
Pender (2-2) at Union
Following a 52-0 shutout over Hobbton, The Patriots (2-2) will take on Union. The Spartans come into the 1A Tri-County game with a 2-3 record.
Lakewood at Trask (4-0)
The Titans are coming off a tough 22-19 loss to Midway last week. Trask goes up against Lakewood in a 1A Tri-County matchup tonight.
Topsail (2-2) at East Duplin
Topsail will look to get back in the win column tonight as the Pirates travel to East Duplin. The team lost last Friday’s home conference game against Jacksonville Northside 35-10.
Laney (4-1) and Ashley (2-3) are idle this week.
