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Natchez Democrat Top 5 for Oct. 9
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Well, it took a while but we finally have a new No. 1 in the top five. Trinity has held the top spot since the second week of the season, but finally gave it up after a 27-25 loss to River Oaks last Friday. That means Ferriday, which defeated Peabody 32-12 last week, slides up a notch to No. 1. Trinity slips to the No. 3 spot while Franklin County is up to No. 2 after handily defeating Wilkinson County last week. Tonight should be another exciting night of football with more shakeups in the top five.
1. Ferriday (4-1)
Last week: defeated Peabody 32-12
Tonight’s game: vs. Mangham
Why ranked here: The Trojans are on a roll, winning four straight games since a 12-6 loss to Natchez to open the season. Ferriday has played a tough non-district slate to prepare them for District 2-2A play, which begins tonight. The Trojans are in a tough district, so no games will be easy from here on out.
2. Franklin County (5-2)
Last week: defeated Wilkinson County 49-24
Tonight’s game: vs. Hazlehurst
Why ranked here: Franklin County got a good start in its region last week with a big win over an improved Wilkinson County team. The Bulldogs have now won five in a row and seem to have found their groove after dropping their first two games. Hazlehurst is always a very strong team and a win over the Indians would push the Bulldogs back into the forefront of Class 3A football.
3. Trinity Episcopal (6-1)
Last week: lost to River Oaks 27-25
Tonight’s game: vs. Brookhaven Academy
Why ranked here: Three missed extra points were the difference in a two-point loss to River Oaks last week. However, losing by two points on the road to one of the top teams in a larger classification isn’t enough to drop you very far in the poll. Trinity takes on another top team in Class AA in undefeated Brookhaven tonight. A win will have them fighting for the top spot again.
4. Natchez High (4-2)
Last week: defeated Oak Grove 48-45
Tonight’s game: at Brandon
Why ranked here: Yes, the Bulldogs did upset the No. 4 ranked team in Class 6A last week. However, that is counteracted by the 35-0 loss the previous week at home against Meridian. Natchez has been inconsistent this year, sometimes looking like a very good team and other times looking just average. Tonight’s game is a must-win if the Bulldogs want to stay in the race for a top two finish in Region 3-6A and a first-round playoff home game.
5. Adams County Christian (5-2)
Last week: defeated Riverdale 53-14
This week: at Central Private
Why ranked here: ACCS was impressive last Friday in a homecoming blowout over Riverdale. It’s true that the Rebels haven’t had the most imposing schedule in the world, but they are winning the games they are supposed to. Tonight’s district game is huge for ACCS, with only the top two teams being guaranteed a playoff spot and Centreville looming on the horizon. A win tonight would almost lock up a playoff berth for the Rebels.
Comments
Posted by fightingthebattle (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
this poll is Bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by reader (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am a Trinity alum, and I am still a fan. Natchez High defeated the undefeated number 5 team in 6A. There is no one on the list that should be ahead of them. Let me give you a true Top 5.
1-Natchez High (6A school, enough said)
2-Franklin County (hottest team in Misslou)
3-Ferriday (solid team)
4-Trinity (favorites for A state)
5-Centreville (Good team despite losses, tough schedule)
next 5 I would say
6-Wilkinson County (better than last year)
7-Vidalia (struggling, but playing better)
8-ACCS (Hayles has done a great job but need a win against decent team, tonight would do that)
9-WCCA (just a little behind the Rebs)
10-Cathedral (Really struggling on offense, should win tonight)
Posted by ntzdevil08 (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ummm....Natchez High School is the ONLY school in the Miss-Lou actually playing competitive teams...what division is Trinity in?.....exactly....NHS should be #1!! Go bulldogs!!!
Posted by reader (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The others play competitive teams. Ferriday played Natchez close. It doesn't matter what division Trinity plays in, they spanked a 3A public in the Natchez jamboree. Just because they're small, doesn't mean they cannot play. (and Natchez should be #1)
Posted by Mofun2win (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Most teams playing better. FCHS and WCHS still gelling toward what they are capable of. FHS is just tough to beat. Area needs a win from everyone on reader's list of 10. Good Luck to all Miss-Lou Teams.
Posted by jedwards (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some of you don't seem to understand the poll. The poll is not based on how big the school is or how the teams would fare if they played against each other. I know perfectly well that if Trinity and Natchez played, Natchez would win. If the poll worked that way, Natchez or Franklin County would be No. 1 every week. However, the teams are ranked based on how good they are in their classification against the teams they play, not how they would fare against each other. Thanks to all for making the poll so popular.
Jeff Edwards
Sports Editor
Posted by reader (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
In That case, despite the loss to River Oaks (a bigger team) on Friday, shouldn't Trinity still be #1. They have shown they are most likely the best team in their division? So do you really think ACCS is better than Centreville?
Posted by steve_o (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are the scores from tonights games being posted here? Usually they are on the home page on Friday nites.
Posted by steve_o (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ooops, nevermind, its up now
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