Reynolds is fast, fast, fast
Deaton-Thompson Stadium is not exactly a model of character, but nonetheless, it serves its purpose as the football home to the football teams at Parkland and Reynolds. But the nondescript, concrete structure surely takes on a little more life when Reynolds takes the field and unleashes its speed.
Speed has been Reynolds’ calling card for what seems an eternity — which is good, because the Demons rarely have any size to speak of. But this season, it looks like Reynolds has even more speed than usual.
I haven’t seen West Forsyth, Mount Tabor, Reagan or Davie play yet, but I can tell you that none of them will have any fun chasing the Demons around this season. In fact, if the Demons tighten some things up (19 penalties for 145 yards against Parkland) I think they will be more than just a scary opponent for CPC teams to deal with — I think they will be a front runner.
Word to the wise — don’t let Jake Gainey of the Demons catch the ball in open space. Parkland let it happen last week and Gainey left a vapor trail in his wake.
After being off Monday for the holiday, it’s a short week and today’s a busy day for me. But I have already peeked at this week’s schedule and determined I am heading off to West Forsyth this Friday to see the 3-0 Titans take on East Forsyth.
There are two other really good games on the Forsyth County schedule this week — Reynolds at Carver, and Glenn at Mount Tabor. Of those three games mentioned, I don’t think a fan could go wrong.
This afternoon, I am going to Mount Tabor to talk to Margaret Leak, a standout cross country and track runner who keeps a busy schedule. Her story will be in Wednesday’s Journal.