Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed recent and upcoming sports events in Chatham County, highlighting high school football, volleyball, soccer, and other sports. Seaforth won 27-7 over South Granville, with key performances from Duncan Parker and Nick Gregory. Northwood beat North Moore 27-6, with Grayson Cox scoring three touchdowns. Jordan Matthews lost 48-18 to Southwest Randolph. Chatham Central faces South Davidson, and Seaforth plays JF Webb for conference titles. Woods Charter and Northwood lead boys’ soccer rankings. In volleyball, Woods Charter and Seaforth advance to the regional finals. Grayson Cox was named Athlete of the Week for his multi-faceted contributions to Northwood’s football team. [NOTE: This is an AI generated summary of this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup]
Chatham County Sports Roundup Introduction
- Gene confirms the live stream is working on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
- Facebook has changed its live stream retention policy to 30 days, so viewers should check YouTube for archives.
- Gene outlines the agenda, including high school football, volleyball, soccer, girls flag football, tennis, and cross country updates.
High School Football Recap
- Gene and Asheebo discuss the big win for Seaforth over South Granville, 27-7.
- Seaforth’s defense had four takeaways, including a strip sack and interceptions from Jude O’Neal and Patrick Miller.
- Seaforth is in a strong position for the conference title, with a chance to clinch it on Friday night against J.F. Webb.
- Northwood won against North Moore, 27-6, with senior quarterback Grayson Cox responsible for all three touchdowns.
Northwood vs. Southwestern Randolph and Jordan Matthews vs. Southwest Randolph
- Northwood’s defense held North Moore to 141 yards on the ground, and Leo Mortimer made two big field goals.
- Jordan Matthews lost to Southwest Randolph, 48-18, despite a strong comeback effort.
- Jordan Matthews’ quarterback Kamari Hadley threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Amir Wiley, and Jakari Blue scored on a kickoff return.
- Chatham Central vs. South Stokes was canceled due to Chatham Central not having enough players.
Chatham Central vs. South Davidson and Seaforth vs. JF Webb
- Chatham Central plans to play South Davidson, an 8-0 team, despite injuries affecting their roster.
- Gene and Asheebo discuss the challenges Chatham Central faces with a smaller team and injuries.
- Seaforth has a chance to clinch the conference title tonight against JF Webb, who has a strong running game.
- Asheebo predicts a tough game for Seaforth, with JF Webb winning 36 to 28.
Northwood vs. Southwestern Randolph Prediction
- Asheebo predicts Northwood will win against Southwestern Randolph, 23-20.
- Northwood’s defense has been strong, allowing just three scores in the last two games.
- Offensively, Northwood has found success with Grayson Cox and Raje Torres.
- Asheebo highlights the importance of getting Roger Torres the ball in space and making big plays on defense.
Power Rankings and Playoff Picture
- The current power rankings are Seaforth, Northwood, Jordan Matthews, and Chatham Central.
- Seaforth’s win over South Granville solidified their position at number one.
- The playoff picture shows Chatham Central at 22nd, Northwood at 34th, and Jordan Matthews at 34th in RPI.
- A win Friday night for Seaforth could improve their playoff seeding.
Drake Powell’s NBA Debut
- Drake Powell made his NBA regular season debut against the Hornets, playing for seven minutes.
- He scored two points, blocked a shot, and had four fouls and two rebounds.
- Drake suffered an ankle injury and will miss the Nets’ home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Volleyball Playoffs and Power Rankings
- Woods Charter will host East Columbus in the fourth round of the volleyball playoffs.
- Cedar Ridge will host Seaforth in the fourth round, with Seaforth looking to break a three-game losing streak against Cedar Ridge.
- The unofficial power rankings for volleyball are Seaforth, Woods Charter, Chatham Central, Chatham Charter, Northwood, and Jordan Matthews.
- Asheebo highlights the importance of team spirit and student support in volleyball games.
Soccer Updates and Power Rankings
- Northwood beat Jordan Matthews and Southwestern Randolph, showing strong form ahead of the playoffs.
- Jordan Matthews gave Southwestern Randolph a tough game, losing 4-3.
- Woods Charter lost to Cedar Ridge, missing a chance to share the conference title.
- The unofficial power rankings for boys soccer are Northwood, Jordan Matthews, Seaforth, Woods Charter, and Chatham Charter.
Tennis, Golf, and Cross Country Updates
- Seaforth will play Durham School of the Arts in the regional final for a chance to go to the Dual Team state championship game.
- Individual state tournaments for tennis are starting, with local competitors in girls tennis and boys golf.
- Northwood and Jordan Matthews have state qualifiers in girls golf.
- The conference championship meets for cross country are over, with Northwood winning both boys and girls races.
Girls Flag Football Recap
- The inaugural season for girls flag football in Southeast and Eastern Alamance leagues is nearing its end.
- Seaforth, Northwood, and Jordan Matthews have made it to the final tournament at Jordan Matthews.
- The final standings are Southeast Alamance, Northwood, Seaforth, Jordan Matthews, and Eastern Alamance.
- The tournament will be played on Tuesday, with the championship game at Jordan-Matthews.
Athlete of the Week: Grayson Cox
- Grayson Cox from Northwood is named Athlete of the Week for his performance in the win against Jordan Matthews.
- Grayson was responsible for all three of Northwood’s touchdowns, including two touchdown passes and a touchdown run.
- He has taken on multiple roles for Northwood, including quarterback, running back, and defensive back.
- Gene and Asheebo congratulate Grayson and Northwood on their success.