1A South

[Money05]

Five games into the season, no team has clearly emerged as the favorite to represent 1A South in Starkville this fall. Simmons' earlier loss to Leflore County has made the race much more open than it appeared at the start of the season. With the playoff picture wide open, here are four teams that could have what it takes to earn that spot:

 

1. Simmons (3-1)

Simmons has been dominant as usual through 3 out of their first 4 games to start the season. However, they suffered a huge 14-6 loss to Leflore County in week two of the season. Will they slip up again, or will they get a potential rematch with the Tigers in Starkville?

 

2. Nanih Waiya (4-1)

Nanih Waiya has had an offensive explosion to start the season averaging more than 40 points per game with a high powered pass game. Their defense has struggled though, giving up 33 points per game over this time frame. They are the favorite in their region and are capable of winning out through the regular season, but do they have what it takes to dethrone Simmons as the defending south champion?

 

3. Stringer (3-2)

Stringer started the season 0-2 against two teams that are a combined 8-2 through five games. The Red Devils are now on a 3 game win streak and have outscored opponents 128-31 over this time frame. They will host the struggling 0-5 Tartars of Taylorsville on Friday night; a team they have not beat since 1989. Will this finally be the year they overcome the green and gold and compete for the South, or will they continue to compromise with mediocracy?

 

4. Lumberton (1-3)

Don't let the Panthers 1-3 record fool you. All losses have been competitive against much larger schools. The team has an extremely talented QB and other weapons around him. Stringer defeated Lumberton by a large margin last season at home, but the Red Devils will have to travel to “The Pit” this season. Can Lumberton pay back Stringer’s gashing they gave them last season and win Region 8, or will they continue to slide?

[Chunky6617]

 I agree with your top 4.