THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 12, 1995 TAG: 9510110195
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 21 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Sports
SOURCE: BY JAMI FRANKENBERRY, SUN SPORTS EDITOR
LENGTH: Long : 149 lines
SOUTHAMPTON WILL TRY to continue its string of big wins in the Bay Rivers District Friday when it hosts York, one of three teams with unblemished district records.
The Indians (2-0, 5-0), ranked second in the Associated Press Virginia Group AA poll, have already beaten district contenders Lakeland 20-14 and Nansemond River 35-20. York is 2-0, 4-1.
``It seems like we have that schedule every year where we open up with tough district games,'' Southampton coach Littleton Parker said. ``We definitely think this is a big one because Bruton is the only other undefeated team (in the district).''
If Southampton and Bruton (2-0, 4-1) win Friday, it will set up a battle of the last unbeatens next week at Bruton. The Panthers travel to Franklin this week.
Southampton vs. York
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Southampton
Records: Southampton (2-0, 5-0); York (2-0, 4-1)
Last year's results: York won, 31-0
Outlook: No lead is safe against the Falcons. In its last three games, all come-from behind wins, York has averaged more than 26 points in the second half. Both teams depend on powerful running attacks. Sinque Holmes rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries and Brian Smiley added 93 yards and two touchdowns on nine attempts for the Falcons last week. Southampton is led by William Brown and Rico Ivey, who each rushed for over 100 yards against Nansemond River. Brown also scored three touchdowns. York's only loss came against New Kent, 22-14.
The pick: Southampton 28, York 21. Ivey's turn to be the hero.
Lakeland vs. Smithfield
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Smithfield
Records: Lakeland (1-1 Bay Rivers, 2-3 overall); Smithfield (0-2, 1-4)
Last year's result: Lakeland won, 50-0
Outlook: The Cavaliers broke a three-game losing streak with a 49-0 thumping of Poquoson last week. Lakeland's Reginald Wiggins shook off a pinched nerve in his neck to rush for 206 yards, 185 in the first half. The senior has 583 yards rushing in five games. The Packers had gotten better each week before a 30-6 loss to Bruton last week.
The pick: Lakeland 28, Smithfield 6. The Cavaliers are back on track.
Nansemond River vs. Poquoson
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30
Site: Poquoson
Records: Nansemond River (1-1, 2-3); Poquoson (0-2, 2-3)
Last year's results: Nansemond River won, 27-0
Outlook: The Warriors fell apart after an impressive eight-play, 74-yard opening drive against Southampton last week. Nansemond River's Raymond Wiggins rushed for 84 yards, while Clarence Skinner added 77 yards and two touchdowns. The Warriors will have to slow down the pass-happy Islanders, led by quarterback Chris Riley. Poquoson committed four turnovers last week at Lakeland.
The pick: Nansemond River 21, Poquoson 3. The Warriors do it with defense.
Franklin vs. Bruton
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Armory Field in Franklin
Records: Franklin (0-2; 0-5); Bruton (2-0; 4-1)
Last year's result: Bruton won, 27-6
Outlook: Franklin's 12 points in a loss to York last week was the Broncos' highest total this season. Lamont Hill hit Carlandous Banks for a 79-yard score for Franklin before the Falcons busted touchdown runs of 45, 79 and 41 yards in the second half. The Panthers are a balanced squad, led by quarterback Keith Campbell and running back Jermaine Burke. Campbell has thrown for 604 yards and six touchdowns, while Burke has rushed for 508 yards and six touchdowns.
The pick: Bruton 34, Franklin 12. The Panthers wear down the Broncos in the second half.
Windsor vs. Charles City
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Charles City
Records: Windsor (5-0); Charles City (2-3)
Last year's result: Windsor won, 35-0
Outlook: The Dukes should keep rolling in the Tri-Rivers District opener for both teams. No one has been able to stop Windsor's running attack behind Wayne Briggs. The Dukes average more than 36 points per game and forced five turnovers in a 44-0 rout of Mathews last week.
The pick: Windsor 35, Charles City 6. A tune-up for the Dukes' next two games against Sussex Central and Surry, both undefeated.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy vs. Norfolk Academy
Date: Oct. 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Nansemond-Suffolk
Records: Nansemond-Suffolk (1-0 TCIS, 1-4 overall); Norfolk Academy (2-0, 4-0)
Last year's result: Norfolk Academy won, 36-14
Outlook: The Saints don't have much time to enjoy their first win, an 8-0 victory over Catholic last week. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 2 in the state Division III private school poll and are scoring more than 35 points per game. Nansemond-Suffolk has allowed 42 points per game.
The pick: Norfolk Academy 50, Nansemond-Suffolk 6. Lock of the week.
Isle of Wight Academy vs. Fuqua School
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30
Site: Fuqua School
Records: Isle of Wight (2-2 Virginia Commonwealth Conference, 3-4 overall); Fuqua (3-1, 5-1)
Last year's result: Fuqua School won, 35-6
Outlook: The Chargers will have to stop the Falcons' powerful running attack led by Trey Taylor, who leads the VCC in rushing. Michael Rogers carried 14 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns last week to give Isle of Wight its second straight win. Fuqua's only loss was to undefeated Brunswick Academy.
The pick: Fuqua School 38, Isle of Wight 20. Falcons outrun the Chargers.
Southampton Academy vs. N.E.W. Academy
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Site: Southampton Academy
Records: Southampton Academy (5-1 Colonial Carolina Conference and overall); N.E.W. Academy (4-2, 5-2)
Last year's result: N.E.W. won, 21-8
Outlook: The Raiders are looking for some revenge after loosing two straight to N.E.W. Southampton Academy coach Dale Marks expects a physical game and said his players have been looking forward to this week all season. The Raiders haven't allowed a point in two games at home.
The pick: Southampton Academy 34, N.E.W. 24. The Raiders come back in the second half.
Last week: 7-1
Overall: 23-6
Best pick: Southampton 28, Nansemond River 20; Southampton won, 35-20.
Worst pick: Catholic 24, Nansemond-Suffolk Acadmey 16; N-SA won, 8-0. ILLUSTRATION: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PICKS
Staff photo by MICHAEL KESTNER
Southampton running back William Brown (42) scored three touchdowns
against Nansemond River last week.
by CNB