[JJ]

Give me your best shot.

What do you think are the best match-ups for Week One?

[ex_dc_atc]

I always attend The Backyard Brawl, Alter vs. Fairmont. Not so much for the competitiveness on the field, but for the atmosphere. It's one of the best games as far as atmosphere you'll find before the playoffs. It's a great way to start the season.

[Hartley Football]

Amanda clear creek vs bishop Hartley

[QBall]

Originally Posted by ex_dc_atc

I always attend The Backyard Brawl, Alter vs. Fairmont. Not so much for the competitiveness on the field, but for the atmosphere. It's one of the best games as far as atmosphere you'll find before the playoffs. It's a great way to start the season.

+1, it's one of the best nights of the year for me. About 6 years ago, I even attended after coming down with the flu the morning of.

I have had skin in this game for the past few years, and do so again this year, but even after this year I don't ever see not attending this game.

[gamauter]

Licking Valley vs Tri Valley

[creeksider]

Originally Posted by Hartley Football

Amanda clear creek vs bishop Hartley

I hope it is a great game. Truth is, out of the last three times we've played, we've only played about one half (of one game) to our potential. We just have not had the horses to match up with Hartley. If we could go back to 09', I'd love our chances. Maybe 2012 will be different. See you there!

[Walking Boss]

Others may laugh, but the one I am looking most forward to is Westerville North at Franklin Heights. The game represents North's best shot at ending a 35 game losing streak and, to add to the intrigue, Mike Owens (who was the North Coach for 30 of those 35 losses I believe) is the new coach at Franklin Heights.

It obviously won't be the ONN game of the week, but it will be the final score I am most interested in.

[ex_dc_atc]

Originally Posted by QBall

+1, it's one of the best nights of the year for me. About 6 years ago, I even attended after coming down with the flu the morning of.

I have had skin in this game for the past few years, and do so again this year, but even after this year I don't ever see not attending this game.

My wife and I have attended this game for the past 8 years. We even have taken our 2 year old son the past two years. It's a great atmosphere!

[spurs50_21]

New Albany @ Reynoldsburg should be a good one.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by ex_dc_atc

My wife and I have attended this game for the past 8 years. We even have taken our 2 year old son the past two years. It's a great atmosphere!

One side has a bit more "atmosphere" - assume you sit on that side? You know, the side where you need to wear sunglasses.

[K_n_i_g_h_t_s]

Originally Posted by ex_dc_atc

I always attend The Backyard Brawl, Alter vs. Fairmont. Not so much for the competitiveness on the field, but for the atmosphere. It's one of the best games as far as atmosphere you'll find before the playoffs. It's a great way to start the season.

Got to admit they played us even the first half. Made a few people nervous!
Hopefully another great game!

I think it will be:
Trotwood-Madison vs University (Ft. Lauderdale,FL)

[ex_dc_atc]

In reality, Fairmont has kept most of the Backyard Brawls close at halftime but then fall apart in the second half. I'm assuming halftime adjustments and conditioning play a big part.

[Lharper2]

Going to see Pick Central against Colerain, but Cardinal Mooney vs. Iggy really has my interest

[wu51]

Marion-Franklin vs Brookhaven should be a great game just like the two last yr. The of the city league powers...

[Hornet4Life]

Ill attend the Battle for Broad Street (Licking Heights vs Watkins Memorial)! Huge turnout for these schools are less than 10 miles away from each and have been long time rivals since early 1900's! No other game like it. Also holds possible playoff implications for DII

[lefty_5]

I will have to agree with Walking Boss: The Franklin Heights and Westerville North game will be the game to watch IMO. I pick Franklin Heights by 21.

[57chevy]

Granville @ Johnstown! Go Johnnies!

[sccards7]

Pick North vs St Charles... ya'll gonna think im crazy but this is gonna be closer than you think....

[RedDevilsDad77]

Past 3 yrs, really!!!! Then MF @ Pick Central, followed Canal W @ MF!!! That's how you start a run for the state title!!!!

[Walking Boss]

Originally Posted by sccards7

Pick North vs St Charles... ya'll gonna think im crazy but this is gonna be closer than you think....

I do think you're crazy, at least on that one. Were you the SC fan predicting St. Chuck would be in the mix for the R3 playoffs last year?

Originally Posted by lefty_5

I will have to agree with Walking Boss: The Franklin Heights and Westerville North game will be the game to watch IMO. I pick Franklin Heights by 21.

I'll take Westerville North +21 all.......day......long.