[Patriot]

HC comes off a regional championship last year and an impressive showing in a grid against Corbin, Morristown East from what I've read lost in the 1st round of the playoffs. They return a three year starter at QB who apparently likes to run the ball, he ran for 953 yards and 12 TD's and passed for 508 yards and 6 TD's. A sophomore running back who was all conference as a freshman, he ran for 588 yards and 4 TD's 3 of which were receiving. On defense they are led by 6"1' 225 Senior LB Nick Free who had 115 tackles last year (66 solo), but they gave up an average of 26 points a game last year.

Just from what I've read this team seems similar to last years Pulaski Co. Team whom the Black Bears lost to in the season opener, but beat in the regional championship game. The black bears had to replace a lot on defense but didn't seem to muss a beat as they pressured Corbins QB regulary.

I think it comes down to whoever passes the ball enough to establish a ground game.

Black Bears 28
Hurricanes. 14