Week 7 Preview

The following predictions do not reflect bias or favoritism of HogoOnline. All scores are generated using formulas, rankings, and algorithms (which I named Dorothy) that are still in their infant stages. Please be kind to all predictions and remember, if you don't like it, the computer did it. After all, they're just silly predictions, right?

Last week: Dorothy 3-1
2008 Season: Dorothy 25-5

NORTHWOOD at CHILHOWIE

The Warriors have had a week off to prepare for their upcoming five game stint of straight district play. They are currently #2 on HogoOnline's rankings and boast one of the region's best offenses and defenses, which is definitely a rare feat for the Warriors known mainly for their defense alone. Northwood did not match-up well with the Pioneers and the Warriors may be a much harder task for the Panthers Friday night. The Warriors lead the last ten years of this Smyth County rivalry, 7-3.

• 1998: Chilhowie 13-12
• 1999: Northwood 26-7
• 2000: Northwood 21-20 (2 OT)
• 2001: Chilhowie 14-3
• 2002: Chilhowie 21-18
• 2003: Northwood 47-0
• 2004: Chilhowie 13-6
• 2005: Chilhowie 48-28
• 2006: Chilhowie 42-14
• 2007: Chilhowie 42-7
• 2008 Prediction: Dorothy says Chilhowie 46-6

PATRICK HENRY at GEORGE WYTHE

Having played just this Monday, there is much speculation as to whether or not the Maroons will be healthy enough to play 100% on both sides of the ball after the physical bout they endured against Fort Chiswell. The Maroons established a running game, lead by Will Sawyers, and strayed away from the passing game which has been the bread-and-butter of Pruitt's offense thus far this season. PH is coming off an emotional loss in the Shrine Bowl in Damascus last Friday, 21-6. PH kept it close until the fourth quarter before Holston stormed in for 14 more points in the last 6 minutes of the game. If Ronnie Groves and Robert Gonzales have not given up yet, they might muster some yards against a Maroon defense that doesn't do well with the rush. The Maroons have dominated the last ten meetings of this series, 9-1, including 9 straight victories.

• 1998: Patrick Henry 34-6
• 1999: George Wythe 23-10
• 2000: George Wythe 20-13
• 2001: George Wythe 42-8
• 2002: George Wythe 48-13
• 2003: George Wythe 40-16
• 2004: George Wythe 21-0
• 2005: George Wythe 36-13
• 2006: George Wythe 38-19
• 2007: George Wythe 38-0
• 2008 Prediction: Dorothy says George Wythe 28-20

HOLSTON at RURAL RETREAT

The Indians struggled yet again against another TRD powerhouse, Radford. The Bobcats dealt out 41 points in the game and illuminated the weaknesses of Rural Retreat's defense. The Indians offense also sputtered, amassing minimal yardage and only notching one score. The Indians' lethargic offense and inexperience on both sides of the ball have been their downfall in this rebuilding year. The Cavs, on the other hand, have found ways to score on defense, special teams, rushing, and passing. Holston can score points fast and use their speed and quickness to out-run defenders and make them miss. Coach Matlock likes for all of his skills players to have an opportunity to score, which typically results in lots of points for his experienced Cavs. The Cavs haven't beaten the Indians a single time in the last decade.

• 1998: Rural Retreat 29-24
• 1999: Rural Retreat 23-0
• 2000: Rural Retreat 35-18
• 2001: Rural Retreat 45-6
• 2002: Rural Retreat 37-18
• 2003: Rural Retreat 35-0
• 2004: Rural Retreat 21-14
• 2005: Rural Retreat 42-13
• 2006: Rural Retreat 52-12
• 2007: Rural Retreat 17-13
• 2008 Prediction: Dorothy says Holston 28-6