Pocahontas vs. Nettleton Week 1

[bigchief72455]

Good pick for a home opener.

[Pokey03]

Good pick for a home opener.

Nice to see more quality competition nonconference, not taking anything away from past years opponents or anything.

[bigchief72455]

Nice to see more quality competition nonconference, not taking anything away from past years opponents or anything.

Variety is the key to improvement. Nettleton and Osceola will be a little tougher than Corning.

[GHS_08]

Variety is the key to improvement. Nettleton and Osceola will be a little tougher than Corning.

Still shouldn't have much trouble with either.

[bigchief72455]

Still shouldn't have much trouble with either.

This is true.

[Lumberjackfan1978]

This is true.

think y'all will go undefeated in regular season this year

[Pokey03]

Variety is the key to improvement. Nettleton and Osceola will be a little tougher than Corning.

I wouldn't mind to see a Wynne or Batesville in those slots every now and then.

[bigchief72455]

think y'all will go undefeated in regular season this year

Easily.

[Pokey03]

Easily.

I would like to think easily as well, but you never know with Gosnell & Highland. Trumann is much improved also.

[bigchief72455]

I would like to think easily as well, but you never know with Gosnell & Highland. Trumann is much improved also.

They might be tougher than the others but still I don't think they will have what it takes to beat Pocahontas.

[SNT Sports]

I think Nettleton will hang with us for a half.  After that, I don't really think we'll be tested until the 2nd round of the playoffs.

[skins68]

I am anxious to see the scrimmage game against Blytheville. The have one of the top running backs in the state with Demekko Clark! He can fly!! That will be a big test for our defense!! We will know a lot about this team after the first two games in Blytheville and Nettleton.

[bigchief72455]

I am anxious to see the scrimmage game against Blytheville. The have one of the top running backs in the state with Demekko Clark! He can fly!! That will be a big test for our defense!! We will know a lot about this team after the first two games in Blytheville and Nettleton.

Yes. And I can't wait to see the offense as well. This O-line is huge and mobile.

[Pokey03]

I think Nettleton will hang with us for a half.  After that, I don't really think we'll be tested until the 2nd round of the playoffs.

2nd round will most definite be a test, 3 seed from the 7 that conference is loaded.

[Lumberjackfan1978]

Yes they are pretty loaded this year

[bigchief72455]

I am hoping for Warren in the semi final that would be a great game.

[SUGARTOWN]

I am hoping for Warren in the semi final that would be a great game.

LOL

[bigchief72455]

LOL

After the Ricebirds of course.

[SUGARTOWN]

After the Ricebirds of course.

Playoffs are a long ways off chief.

[bigchief72455]

Playoffs are a long ways off chief.

Yeah but you have to do something to fill the void for the next couple of weeks. lol

[Lumberjackfan1978]

I'm just ready for the season to get started

[bigchief72455]

I'm just ready for the season to get started

Amen

[GHS_08]

I would like to think easily as well, but you never know with Gosnell & Highland. Trumann is much improved also.

Gosnell lost a lot last year including one of the best players in 4A. New coach, new offense, going back to the double wing.

[bigchief72455]

Gosnell lost a lot last year including one of the best players in 4A. New coach, new offense, going back to the double wing.

Didn't your coach go to Southside.

[bigchief72455]

We are week away from game day. Finally ready to get this show on the road.

[The_Pioneer]

I wouldn't mind to see a Wynne or Batesville in those slots every now and then.

Will take a lot bigger name draw for Batesville to play down to a 4A team. 

[Lumberjackfan1978]

Will take a lot bigger name draw for Batesville to play down to a 4A team.

what about warren

[The_Pioneer]

Probably just Warren and Nashville.  Awfully long trip though.

[MDXPHD]

I wouldn't mind to see a Wynne or Batesville in those slots every now and then.

Why would you hope for a 40 point blowout to be on your schedule? It won't happen. It's a waste of time for Wynne or for Batesville.

[bigchief72455]

Why would you hope for a 40 point blowout to be on your schedule? It won't happen. It's a waste of time for Wynne or for Batesville.

I don't know about regular season but scrimmage wise it would be nice just as a means of comparison and seeing different looks. Blytheville this year was a very valuable learning and motivational scrimmage.

[Pokey03]

Why would you hope for a 40 point blowout to be on your schedule? It won't happen. It's a waste of time for Wynne or for Batesville.

Not saying we would win or lose to either, but a 40 point blowout is a bit of a stretch. Remember that was a "meaningless" scrimmage game.

[bigchief72455]

Getting close to game day. The excitement is building.

[bigchief72455]

The Sun is predicting Pocahontas by 6.

[OB11]

Nettleton will be playing a lot of sophomores I believe.  Their jr high was super athletic last year, so those young guys should help.  Not sure it will be enough to beat Pocahontas.  You've got speed & athleticism vs. technique & execution in this one.

[bigchief72455]

Nettleton will be playing a lot of sophomores I believe.  Their jr high was super athletic last year, so those young guys should help.  Not sure it will be enough to beat Pocahontas.  You've got speed & athleticism vs. technique & execution in this one.

I wasn't really impressed with their showing against Osceola.

[PokeyRedskinStudentScout]

As a student at Pocahontas, I must say I have never seen our players more hungry to start a season. They know that they are one of the top 4A teams in the state, and the whole 3-4A is after them. They lost the scrimmage vs. Blytheville, but they are a great team that will be great this year. We're chomping at the bit to get the season started, and a team like Nettleton is perfect to play at the start of a (hopefully) state championship run.

[WhiteRiverMonster]

As a student at Pocahontas, I must say I have never seen our players more hungry to start a season. They know that they are one of the top 4A teams in the state, and the whole 3-4A is after them. They lost the scrimmage vs. Blytheville, but they are a great team that will be great this year. We're chomping at the bit to get the season started, and a team like Nettleton is perfect to play at the start of a (hopefully) state championship run.

+1

[bigchief72455]

Its going to be good weather for a game tomorrow night.

[bigchief72455]

Game day. Ready to go and get that win.

[GuvHog]

I'll go with Nettleton by 3.

[bigchief72455]

Pocahontas by 14.

[OB11]

With the game being at Pocahontas, I'll say Pokey by 14.

[KREWSAWHEWSKI]

I am hoping for Warren in the semi final that would be a great game.

I'm not too familiar with teams in your area, but I'm glad we (as fans) can focus on State semifinals before the first week is complete!!!  Good thing our coaches & players prepare for each week.

[bigchief72455]

I'm not too familiar with teams in your area, but I'm glad we (as fans) can focus on State semifinals before the first week is complete!!!  Good thing our coaches & players prepare for each week.

Like I said it helped pass the time during the summer. lol.

[Lumberjackfan1978]

Pokey wins this one by 14

[Pokey03]

Pokey-12
Nettleton-14

Halftime

[Pokey03]

Pokey-20
Nettleton-28

End of 3rd

[Pokey03]

Pokey-20
Nettleton-42

Final


Lots of mental mistakes tonight, hopefully we get things turned around soon.

[TBone70]

Wow, didn't expect that at all.

[PokeyRedskinStudentScout]

I was very surprised at the level that nettleton played at tonight. I don't know how good the rest of the 5A east is, but nettleton could be a sleeper.