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I'd worry about winning this game before you start talking about backups going in.

Silsbee and WOS are good 4A playoff teams but there are plenty of 5A and 6A opponents for non-district over in the Houston area. I just thought Nederland was trying to take it up another level or two. I'm not sure the non-district schedule challenges or prepares them for a pretty good District in 8-5A.

Nederland at #6 in the district looks about right.

Weak non-district schedule. Let's see how they do against much stronger teams in their district.

Nederland could easily be 0-3 right now. The 2 wins were squeakers against 4A teams.

I've missed less than 10 games in 47 years

On a related subject, I believe that Derek Gholke could have been the first freshman to start a varsity game at PN-G in the early 2000s. That first start was actually against Nederland, and Gholke started at middle linebacker and had an interception with a nice return early in that game. Derek was later moved to running back. Does that last name sound familiar?

It won't be anything like 2021. Way different players, coaches and mindset. PN-G 42 TH 41

The last couple of non-district schedules seemed to be effective...

We won't be surprised. Our team has been steady all season. Our coaches have prepared the team well each week and the plan has been executed. Just like last year, they will probably break off a run or two. But that will be it. That average of giving up 14 points a game is spot on. I don't see them scoring more than 17 at best. We will score at least 31, and I'm thinking probably hit the 40s again. We have great depth, are in good condition, and have many weapons. We have a couple of players that are not 100% healthy, but it hasn't slowed us down too much. Adrenaline has a way of getting you through some moments when you don't feel your best.

PN-G 38 LH 14

2 interceptions on the season that I can remember. They did not cause us any harm. High percentage throws with a negative outcome. He has taken very good care of the ball. One sack with a fumble against a very good defense. Minimal mistakes, especially for a sophomore. He has done an outstanding job at QB this season!

Their line and back is average compared to what we have already beaten. PN-G 35 Huntsville 14

PN-G 35 Lake Creek 21. Other than 24 by Memorial in week one, 20 points is the most any team has scored against our starting defense this season. WOS 20 Ned 9 Fort Bend Willowridge 20 TX City 16

I like this even better!

PN-G 38 Rouse 14