Region III GotW (Week 10): Carthage @ Diboll

[R3Editor]

This game will determine the District 20 champ. Diboll comes into the game with 9-0 record, is 4-0 in district and will be the "W" DII rep in the playoffs regardless of the outcome. Carthage is currently 7-2, is 4-0 in district and will be the DI rep. Their two losses were the first two games of the season, to 4A Henderson and Kirbyville, by 3 points and 1 point respectively.

Thoughts/comments on this game?

[Rattlesnake_08]

This looks to be a really good game of the week

But I'm choosing Diboll to win in this one 27-20.

[mistanice]

Carthage Bulldogs
Aug 31...Henderson, L 7-10
Sep 07...@ Kirbyville, L 26-27
Sep 14...OPEN
Sep 21...Pittsburg, W 45-21
Sep 28...@ Newton, W 43-36
Oct 05...Mt Pleasant, W 21-17
Oct 12...@ Center*, W 34-8
Oct 19...Rusk*, W 50-0
Oct 26...@ Crockett*, W 44-21
Nov 02...Huntington*, W 55-6
Nov 09...@ Diboll

Diboll Lumberjacks
Sep 07...@ Shepherd, W 45-12
Sep 14...Cleveland, W 52-6
Sep 21...Coldspring, W 55-44
Sep 28...@ Liberty, W 52-19
Oct 05...@ Splendora, W 48-6
Oct 12...Rusk*, W 62-0
Oct 19...@ Huntington*, W 62-15
Oct 26...Center*, W 42-34
Nov 02...@ Crockett*, W 45-28
Nov 09...Carthage*

[R3Editor]

I know common opponents doesn't tell the whole story, but looking at them, the two teams appear to be evenly matched. This should be a great game!

[R4Editor]

Carthage seems to have the better defense, i picked Carthage.

[mistanice]

Originally posted by R4Editor
Carthage seems to have the better defense, i picked Carthage.

you're right. Carthage has allowed 146 points in 9 games vs a pretty tough schedule, while Diboll has allowed 164 games against a questionable schedule. Difference of 18 pts.

[LH Panther Mom]

I have a feeling that Diboll will be going into the playoffs undefeated.

[State_In_08]

This is going to be a good one. I'm gonna take Diboll in this one.

[Old Tiger]

Diboll has to much offense for Carthage

[crzyjournalist03]

Carthage...I've been talking about them for about a month now, so I can't jump off the bandwagon now!

I'll take Carthage by 10.

[eagles_victory]

its a toss up but id say Diboll bc they're so explosive

[lakers]

I will go with Carthage, only because they have had a tougher schedule..

It should be a good one.

[Global Swarming]

What is the overall record of the teams that Diboll has played. Looks like a pretty weak schedule.

[Darren]

Diboll Wins

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Global Swarming
What is the overall record of the teams that Diboll has played. Looks like a pretty weak schedule. Diboll is full of speed and has a great runningback.

[mistanice]

Originally posted by Global Swarming
What is the overall record of the teams that Diboll has played. Looks like a pretty weak schedule.

Dibolls opponents W-L is 28-53 including district.

[eagles_victory]

how far is Diboll from Nacogdoches? EV might stroll over there for this one

[mistanice]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
how far is Diboll from Nacogdoches? EV might stroll over there for this one

Don't know the exact mileage, but I say w/ high traffic it will you take you 40-45 mins.

If you do decide to make the game, Directions: you'll be on HWY 59 South, when you roll into Diboll you'll make a left on Lumberjack Dr. (First stop light, and a sign will direct you) . Take L'jack dr. all the way to the stadium.

[buff4life]

Carthage, i think this game will show Diboll is slightly overrated...

[Panther One]

Carthage by a TD.

[buff4ever]

I voted diboll, but do believe they are seriously overrated, strength of schedule as everyone has pointed out is pretty bad.

[mistanice]

well we'll find out this Friday. First, people said that Diboll couldn't not hang w/ Crockett and claimed that game was the real test. Diboll beat Crockett, so now people are saying Carthage will show how over-rated Diboll is. We have two gidding's fans saying SLIGHTLY & SERIOUSLY overrated. Which one is it?!?

[buff4life]

Originally posted by mistanice
well we'll find out this Friday. First, people said that Diboll couldn't not hang w/ Crockett and claimed that game was the real test. Diboll beat Crockett, so now people are saying Carthage will show how over-rated Diboll is. We have two gidding's fans saying SLIGHTLY & SERIOUSLY overrated. Which one is it?!?

we'll find out by how bad they lose...

Crockett isn't great...and i never said anything on the Diboll/Crockett thing..

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by mistanice
SLIGHTLY & SERIOUSLY overrated. Which one is it?!?
:doh: Seriously slightly..... ;) 9-0 is impressive, no matter what is said. :)

[Darren]

Originally posted by Darren
Diboll Wins

See not all Giddings posters think that Diboll is overrated.... Help me out with a win Diboll.

[mistanice]

Originally posted by buff4life
we'll find out by how bad they lose...

Crockett isn't great...and i never said anything on the Diboll/Crockett thing..

it could also be said that Carthage is underrated.

[SNYDER325TIGERS]

I hope Carthage beats Diboll which im sure they will cause they are the better team.


Carthage 27


Diboll 14

[SNYDER325TIGERS]

Originally posted by mistanice
it could also be said that Carthage is underrated.


Yeah they absolutly are underrated

[buff4life]

when people say Carthage i think of the movie Gladiatior for some reason...

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by buff4life
when people say Carthage i think of the movie Gladiatior for some reason... LOL.....I too have visions of biblical battles and gladiators.

[mistanice]

By JOSH HAVARD
The Lufkin Daily News

Thursday, November 08, 2007

The District 20-3A title will be decided in Diboll tonight as the Lumberjacks play host to the Carthage Bulldogs.

Diboll comes into tonight's game with a 9-0 record after a 45-28 win over the Crockett Bulldogs. That includes a 4-0 mark in district play.

The Bulldogs have been almost as impressive, even though they have two losses on the season. Those losses came in the first two weeks of the season, a 10-7 setback against Henderson and a 27-26 loss to Kirbyville.

Since then, Carthage has rolled off seven straight wins, including four straight in district play by a combined margin of 183-35. The closest contest was a 44-21 win over Crockett two weeks ago.

The Bulldogs are also coming off a 55-6 win over Huntington last week.

Carthage has a strong passing attack that is led by Si'Darius Blackshire, who has thrown for 1,714 yards and 24 touchdowns, while only being intercepted seven times.

Tavares Allison is his top target with 28 catches for 469 yards and eight touchdowns, and Richard Lyles has 25 receptions for 400 yards and five scores.

Jarvin Robinson leads Carthage's ground game with 508 yards and six touchdowns on 80 carries.

While those numbers are nice, Diboll has continued to be among Class 3A's top scoring teams. The Lumberjacks have 464 points on the season, which is second only to Gilmer, which has 489.

Jacolby Spencer has 1,428 yards on 75-of-119 passing with 22 touchdowns. He also has yet to throw an interception.

J.J. Hayes leads the receivers with 464 yards and eight touchdowns on 22 receptions. Cornelius Polk is not far behind with 24 receptions for 383 yards and seven touchdowns.

Ketaraus Stanton continues to be unstoppable on the ground as he has run for 1,565 yards and 21 touchdowns on 178 carries. That includes 731 yards in just the past three weeks.

All signs lead to a classic matchup for the district title at Lumberjack Stadium.

While tonight's game is for the district title, both teams are already locked into their playoff slots. Carthage will represent the district as the top seed in the Class 3A Division I playoffs, while Diboll is the top seed in the Division II playoffs.

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by mistanice
Ketaraus Stanton continues to be unstoppable on the ground as he has run for 1,565 yards and 21 touchdowns on 178 carries. That includes 731 yards in just the past three weeks.

this guy is the half brother of both Jermicheal Finley and Javorskie Lane. He was on smoak's radio show the other day and sounded like a good kid. That is a pretty good blood line!!!!!!

[mistanice]

Diboll was outplayed for most of the game! Diboll 32 Carthage 56! Carthage will do well in D1. They were definitely underrated, and could easily be undefeated. Give them 6 points and they are sitting at 10-0.