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District 5-2A predictions
August 25, 2008There is one common notion that prevails when discussing 5-2A.
Five teams -- Henrietta, Holliday, Nocona, Olney and Bowie -- can make the playoffs. Two of those will not.
The interesting things is, there are two schools that always seem to be in the postseason (Henrietta and Holliday) and the three others have made one playoff appearance each since 2001 (Bowie in 2004, Olney in 2006, Nocona in 2007).
So here are my predictions, but please take them lightly. I don't think anyone really knows what is going to happen here. But it should make for some exciting Fridays:
1) Henrietta: The Bearcats have a great quarterback, a stingy defense, probably the best kicker around. Sure, there are some question marks on the offensive line, but Henrietta should be in the mix at the end.
2) Bowie: This may be going on a limb, but I like what the Jackrabbits return. No other 5-2A coach is counting Bowie out, either. WR Cyler Matlock could be the biggest non-QB impact player, too. If they can build some confidence in pre-district, then watch out for the Jackrabbits.
3) Holliday: The Eagles are kinda young, but in the end, they should be in the mix because they still have some integral parts from last season's district championship squad.
4) Olney: The Cubs took a big hit when receiver Jodee Wales broke his leg in a motorcycle accident. They will go as far as Callen Pittman can carry them. But will it be enough?
5) Nocona: Interesting fact. In this district's preview story for the tab, we also did a poll from websites, staff writers and coaches. Of the seven different predictions we combined, Nocona was either second in fifth in all of them. Nowhere in between. Kinda weird.
6) City View: Should be a little better than last year, but even Coach Wilton admits they are a year or two away.
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