Chapel Hill/Henderson

[lostaussie]

Absolutely no talk about this game for the district championship and that all important seeding position. I think it is in Henderson but I could be wrong. I'm taking CH. There losses have been to some pretty good teams. Thoughts and predictions???

[Aesculus gilmus]

There may be a few Henderson fans on here, but I've NEVER seen one from the Hill.

I'll take CH also. However, Henderson has had a better season than I would have expected. They are way better than the one Gilmer dominated in Longview last year, for sure.

[waterboy]

The only one I've seen on here from Chapel Hill is "Chillfan", but I don't think he's been on here at all this year. I could be wrong, but...

I think Chapel Hill has played a tougher schedule than Henderson, and the CH offense is pretty good at scoring lots of points. Their defense is a little suspect, though. I don't know that much about either team this year. Henderson's only loss came to Atlanta in a close one, but I honestly think Atlanta is overrated. I'll go with Chapel Hill in this one, but with the game being in Henderson anything can happen.

[Lion70]

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Chapel Hill visits Henderson in the Red Zone Game of the Week

Ryan Peterson

Oct 29, 2014 11:05 PM

Four years ago they met for a state championship.* The Highway 64 rivalry adds another chapter Friday night, with a district championship on the line.

"It's a big matchup," said Henderson senior Dalton Goode.* "A lot of history remembering the state championship. It's going to be fun to watch."

"It's a high intensity game," said Chapel Hill senior Michael McGrath.**

Henderson and Chapel Hill have enjoyed proving people wrong in 2014. Competing in a district with Carthage and Kilgore, The Lions and Bulldogs, were considered the underdogs.

"We had a lot of backs turned against us," said Chapel Hill senior Michael Bledsoe.* "People didn't think we could be 3-0. They thought we were going to lose to Kilgore and lose to Palestine. They didn't think we could pull it out but we're showing people wrong each and every day."

"We came into this thing the underdogs," said Goode.* "And that just made us want to work harder and be on top. Just self motivation and wanted to get out there and be the best."

The Lions have roared to a six game winning streak. Their toughest challenge of the season may be slowing down the high powered Chapel Hill offense.

"We know they have a lot of dudes that can run on offense and a lot of speed," said Henderson senior Kyndall Johnson.* "We're confident we have the defense to stop the speed."

The quest for a state championship. A district championship would be a nice start.

[Lion70]

7-1 Henderson vs 5-3 Chapel Hill
Both teams are 3-0
Henderson has beat Carthage Brownsboro and Palestine

Chapel Hill has beat kilgore Bronsboro and Palestine.

Game at Lion Statium in Henderson.

[Lion70]

Henderson leads the series 25-5-1
First meeting 38-7 lions in 1970
Last meeting 49-28 Hill 2013

[Lion70]

There may be a few Henderson fans on here, but I've NEVER seen one from the Hill.

I'll take CH also. However, Henderson has had a better season than I would have expected. They are way better than the one Gilmer dominated in Longview last year, for sure.

I am the only henderson fan that I know of. I expect a great game and would be surprised at a blow out for either team.

[regaleagle]

I took Henderson in the Pickem deal. I was leaning toward Chapel Hill, but thought the game would a close one. I decided to take the home team since it was the big game of the year for both teams and the district title. Henderson has the better record, even though their schedule may have been less competitive. But you play who's on your schedule. Chapel Hill did beat a good Paris team, but maybe so would have Henderson. I think this game is a toss-up.

[Lion70]

Chapel Hill 5-3
Hill@ 5a Lindale 21-17 L
Hill - 5a Whitehouse 52-42 L
Hill vs Paris 51-41 w
Hill @ 5a port Neches grove 5 2-0
Hill Vs Tatum 42-39 W
Hill @ Bronsboro 56-20w
Hill vs Palestine 76-36 w
Hill @ Kilgore 38-21

Henderson 7-1
Lions @ Athens 36-20 w
Lions vs Atlanta 28-24 L
Lions vs Rusk 50-21 w
Lions @ 3a Newton 41-32 W
Lions vs 3a Daingerfield 49-7 W
Lions @ Carthage 38-16
Lions Vs Bronsboro 46-0 W
Lions @ Palestine 51-10

GAME IN HENDERSON FOR the Share of the District title.

[Lion70]

Notes Henderson hasn't won a District Championship since 2000.
Henderson beat Chapel Hill for State in 2010.
Current Henderson coach Castles coached at Chapel Hill before the current Chapel Hill coach.

[defense51]

I'll take Henderson over CH, the advantage being Henderson playing at home.

[HEMOTOXIC]

Just looking at the scores, Henderson appears to have the better of the two defenses.

Give me the Lions in a close one.

[Lion70]

Just looking at the scores, Henderson appears to have the better of the two defenses.

Give me the Lions in a close one.

To be fair Chapel hill has seen better offense in non district.

[HEMOTOXIC]

To be fair Chapel hill has seen better offense in non district.

I see. Well, nontheless, good luck to both programs. Maybe we'll meet up in the playoffs..

[Lion70]

I see. Well, nontheless, good luck to both programs. Maybe we'll meet up in the playoffs..


I hope not I would hate to get Gilmer Buckeyd lol. The last time we played wasn't so great either lol.

[icu812]

Henderson's schedule and results are more impressive than CH's. Henderson has beat better teams (Athens, Newton & Carthage) than CH has. With Kilgore being so banged up CH's best win is probably Paris. They gave up 41 points to Paris and then Paris lost their last 2 district games. Heck CH gave up 36 to a bad Palestine team. Not saying CH isn't good but I'll take Henderson at home.

[Lion70]

Lions 22-0 1st quarter

[Lion70]

22-0 Half time Lions making look easy

[lostaussie]

Go Lions then. I didn't see this one coming

[Lion70]

29-7 3rd henderson

[Lion70]

37-14 henderson 3 min left

[Lion70]

Henderson 37
Chapel hill 14

Henderson 9-4A D1 District Champions

[regaleagle]

Congrats to the Henderson Lions this season. Good showing all year long.

[Aesculus gilmus]

I apologize to the Lions. Obviously I didn't know what I was talking about earlier in the week when I picked Chapel Hill.

[Lion70]

I apologize to the Lions. Obviously I didn't know what I was talking about earlier in the week when I picked Chapel Hill.

It's cool time to jump on the Henderson bandwagon.
8-1 Henderson District 9-4A D1 Champion @ 3-6 Kilgore

[waterboy]

Yep, I guess I underestimated those mighty Lions, too... They must have a heck of a defense to keep CH to 14 points. I knew Henderson would score their share of points, but I most definitely underestimated their defense.

Congrats to the Henderson Lions!:clap: