Rocky Mount Academy (4-0) at Southampton Academy (3-1)
The matchup: The Eagles are coming off a 54-0 win over Raleigh Grace Christian. The RMA offense has been effective this season with quarterback Isaiah Thomas leading the way. Southampton, meanwhile, suffered its first loss of the season last week against an upstart Faith Christian team that hasn’t lost a game.
Past 5 seasons: Southampton, 5-2.
Coach’s corner: Thomas had a huge game last week, and has proved that he is tough to plan for. The RMA junior threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, and also added four interceptions on defense.
And while the Eagles haven’t been tested much early on, coach Terrell Hudgins knows that will come to an end soon.
“I haven’t been completely satisfied with everything,” Hudgins said. “There’s still some things we need to work on. We’re going to play some tighter games once we get into conference play, with Southampton up this week.
“Luckily we’ve been able to get our starters out in the third quarter. We can prevent some injuries for our starters, and allow some of the second string players to get some quality time that way. But come conference play, those starters are likely going to have to play four quarters in more stressful situations.”
The matchup: The Eagles are coming off a 54-0 win over Raleigh Grace Christian. The RMA offense has been effective this season with quarterback Isaiah Thomas leading the way. Southampton, meanwhile, suffered its first loss of the season last week against an upstart Faith Christian team that hasn’t lost a game.
Past 5 seasons: Southampton, 5-2.
Coach’s corner: Thomas had a huge game last week, and has proved that he is tough to plan for. The RMA junior threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, and also added four interceptions on defense.
And while the Eagles haven’t been tested much early on, coach Terrell Hudgins knows that will come to an end soon.
“I haven’t been completely satisfied with everything,” Hudgins said. “There’s still some things we need to work on. We’re going to play some tighter games once we get into conference play, with Southampton up this week.
“Luckily we’ve been able to get our starters out in the third quarter. We can prevent some injuries for our starters, and allow some of the second string players to get some quality time that way. But come conference play, those starters are likely going to have to play four quarters in more stressful situations.”
