Van vs. Pleasant Grove

[99probs]

Van travels to Hawk Stadium this Friday for a 7 p.m kickoff 

Van held Gilmer to 3 points in the second half of their matchup, I believe. However, Gilmer did pull out the 31-23 win.

Many have said PG didn't impress them... and I can see some truth to that. However, it's been something special to watch when PG hits that next gear when they've needed to. I don't think PG will take them lightly. Chances for an upset?

[PantherNation2015]

15 minutes ago, 99probs said:

Van travels to Hawk Stadium this Friday for a 7 p.m kickoff 

Van held Gilmer to 3 points in the second half of their matchup, I believe. However, Gilmer did pull out the 31-23 win.

Many have said PG didn't impress them... and I can see some truth to that. However, it's been something special to watch when PG hits that next gear when they've needed to. I don't think PG will take them lightly. Chances for an upset?

I think Van keeps it close in first half, but PG pulls away in the 4th to win by 10.  But if PG makes several mistakes Van is capable of an upset.  Underrated game in East Texas for sure.  

[99probs]

You've seen both teams play Spring Hill and you think PG by 10... interesting 

[PantherNation2015]

22 minutes ago, 99probs said:

You've seen both teams play Spring Hill and you think PG by 10... interesting 

Yes.  SH was within one of Van 17-16 midway through the 3rd.

Edited November 5, 2024 by PantherNation2015

[99probs]

You see Van being able to move the ball? Where will their points come from?

[PantherNation2015]

37 minutes ago, 99probs said:

You see Van being able to move the ball? Where will their points come from?

Van will have limited success on the ground.  Points will come through the air.

[michaelmyers]

PG by quiet a bit

[HawkNation12]

PG should win, but have to limit penalties and be on the positive side of the turnover battle. Van is a good team, that is well coached. Hope PG QB plays well, he’s had some good and bad games, but seems to be getting better the last few weeks. PG Defense is hitting on all cylinders, probably one of the best D’s PG has had since 2017. I’m thinking something like 28-14 PG.

Edited November 5, 2024 by HawkNation12

[LPND]

43 minutes ago, HawkNation12 said:

PG should win, but have to limit penalties and be on the positive side of the turnover battle. Van is a good team, that is well coached. Hope PG QB plays well, he’s had some good and bad games, but seems to be getting better the last few weeks. PG Defense is hitting on all cylinders, probably one of the best D’s PG has had since 2017. I’m thinking something like 28-14 PG.

True PG has a very good defense speed everywhere just need to limit mistakes they should win!

[Lion7000]

Potential is there for a good match, but I gotta give the nod to PG! 

[longhorn]

Let's go Vandals!!

[Vandalman]

I'm not sure how these teams will match up. PG is favored for good reason, but Van will pop you in the mouth until the final second so it could be a good game. Vandals will need to limit turnovers and play mistake free. Really a tossup to me.

[Vandalman]

Depending on which weather app you believe the weather could potentially be a factor Friday night. 

[YoungBuckCoach]

Both are quality teams. I think most people are giving the nod to PG due to recent history of success. It would not surprise me for this to be a low scoring game. Being at PG helps the Hawks but Van is certainly capable of winning this game. 

[BlackShirtD]

Man I’m seeing some interesting takes on this game.  I just don’t see this being close.   PG 35 Van 14

[PantherNation2015]

13 minutes ago, BlackShirtD said:

Man I’m seeing some interesting takes on this game.  I just don’t see this being close.   PG 35 Van 14

Van needs a few things to go their way.  But they have just enough to make it interesting.

[cowboyandchrist]

Just now, PantherNation2015 said:

Van needs a few things to go their way.  But they have just enough to make it interesting.

If Vans defense can stop a not very good PG offense, they can make a 4 quarter game. 

[PantherNation2015]

11 minutes ago, cowboyandchrist said:

If Vans defense can stop a not very good PG offense, they can make a 4 quarter game. 

C&C - “not very good PG offense” is probably a little strong wording don’t you think?  They put up 27 on Gilmer and 31 on Kilgore.

[cotton84]

P G’s offense is probably in the top 12 of 4Div 2. 

[DogStar7]

PG in a blowout...

[99probs]

How you guys feeling about this game Van? 

Feel like if PG hadn't beat Gilmer there would be a lot more chatter 

[36gut]

19 hours ago, BlackShirtD said:

Man I’m seeing some interesting takes on this game.  I just don’t see this being close.   PG 35 Van 14

I don't either. Hope springs eternal for the Vandals.

[99probs]

19 hours ago, cotton84 said:

P G’s offense is probably in the top 12 of 4Div 2. 

And Van's Offense?

 

[Vandalman]

3 hours ago, 99probs said:

How you guys feeling about this game Van? 

Feel like if PG hadn't beat Gilmer there would be a lot more chatter 

Yes, if Gilmer had beat PG there probably would be more chatter. This still just "almost" has the feel of 4 or 5 years ago when Van was thrust into the district of doom with Carthage, Kilgore, Henderson and CHill. All the chatter then was Van couldn't compete with the big boys then went on to beat everyone except Carthage to take 2nd in district. I'm not saying that the Vandals will beat the Hawks, just that they are certainly capable. 

[cowboyandchrist]

20 hours ago, cotton84 said:

P G’s offense is probably in the top 12 of 4Div 2. 

We will know good that offense is when they go up against the Dawg D