Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A - Week 9

Tempest Rising

Redshirt
Oct 7, 2026
6
13
3
The Wolves came howling, proud and loud,
With plenty of bark to impress the crowd.
They strutted in thinking they'd run the show,
But forgot one thing about the Storm they’d know.

The Storm rolled in with a purple hue,
And showed those Wolves what purple can do.
No need for excuses, no need to complain,
Just check that scoreboard and try again.

Now, Wolves, don't pout, don't whine, don't fret,
It’s just one game you’d rather forget.
You brought all that bark, but where was the bite?
Seems the Storm had other plans Friday night.

So tip your hats, give credit where due,
The Storm did exactly what Storms tend to do.
And if you’re still wondering who ran the show…
STUART CRAMER DID.

No hard feelings, Wolves, we’re sure you’ll be fineMaybe next time, check the forecast before crossing the line.

GO STORM!

All bark, no bite… looks like the Wolves missed the memo.

⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
 

Lincolnton

All-Conference
Jul 8, 2025
902
2,460
93
Only one way to sum up the Cramer at Lincolnton game, and that is we (Lincolnton) just got beat in every way by a better team...Our guys were not able to stop SC's running game, and they rarely passed, but didn't need to. It was like playing so many South Point teams.
Our defense couldn't get penetration into the backfield and got pushed around all night.

On offense, Lincolnton couldn't do anything in the first half. In the second half we showed a little fire, but each time we scored they would answer it. We are really going to have to improve on defense. A good showing one week and not showing up the next will mean an early exit for the wolves in the playoffs.

Congratulations to all the Cramer posters. Hope everything else in addition to the score was good for you. Got a really good team with size, speed and execution. They rarely make mistakes and they play hard. All the best to you in the playoffs.

If any of the staff stops by this site, which I know they do, Thank you for all the work you put in.
you are very special to us. One more game when West Lincoln comes to town, next week. Get everybody ready.
Should any of the players stop by, thank you for all you do...To many of us you are very special to us as well. Listen to the staff and get ready for what's to come. Have confidence in the coaches to make the right adjustments. GO WOLVES.
 

AlwaysAWolf

All-Conference
Nov 28, 2007
1,410
2,405
113
The Wolves came howling, proud and loud,
With plenty of bark to impress the crowd.
They strutted in thinking they'd run the show,
But forgot one thing about the Storm they’d know.

The Storm rolled in with a purple hue,
And showed those Wolves what purple can do.
No need for excuses, no need to complain,
Just check that scoreboard and try again.

Now, Wolves, don't pout, don't whine, don't fret,
It’s just one game you’d rather forget.
You brought all that bark, but where was the bite?
Seems the Storm had other plans Friday night.

So tip your hats, give credit where due,
The Storm did exactly what Storms tend to do.
And if you’re still wondering who ran the show…
STUART CRAMER DID.

No hard feelings, Wolves, we’re sure you’ll be fineMaybe next time, check the forecast before crossing the line.

GO STORM!

All bark, no bite… looks like the Wolves missed the memo.

⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️.
Out of Cramerton a breezy tempest arose,
But waits til he wins, and then he crows.
His team won the game, and acted with class,
but this sissy poet can kiss my a##.

Crow on timid birdie.
 

Stormsurge1

All-Conference
Oct 21, 2025
1,109
1,647
113
Only one way to sum up the Cramer at Lincolnton game, and that is we (Lincolnton) just got beat in every way by a better team...Our guys were not able to stop SC's running game, and they rarely passed, but didn't need to. It was like playing so many South Point teams.
Our defense couldn't get penetration into the backfield and got pushed around all night.

On offense, Lincolnton couldn't do anything in the first half. In the second half we showed a little fire, but each time we scored they would answer it. We are really going to have to improve on defense. A good showing one week and not showing up the next will mean an early exit for the wolves in the playoffs.

Congratulations to all the Cramer posters. Hope everything else in addition to the score was good for you. Got a really good team with size, speed and execution. They rarely make mistakes and they play hard. All the best to you in the playoffs.

If any of the staff stops by this site, which I know they do, Thank you for all the work you put in.
you are very special to us. One more game when West Lincoln comes to town, next week. Get everybody ready.
Should any of the players stop by, thank you for all you do...To many of us you are very special to us as well. Listen to the staff and get ready for what's to come. Have confidence in the coaches to make the right adjustments. GO WOLVES.
Thank you for the compliments. Had a wonderful experience. Everyone from Lincolnton was pure class. Talked a good bit to the guys in guest concessions and they were all great guys. First time seeing #3 in person and he definitely lives up to the billing. Good luck the rest of the season, and you guys will be a very tough out in the playoffs.
 

BoltsUp

Junior
Oct 8, 2025
152
289
63
Congrats, SC. That's a very good team you got. Count me as a believer. Good luck the rest of the way.
Appreciate it. I love the old school stadium at Lincolnton. Now, I don't like the walk to the parking, but once inside it is great. Lincolnton even had a party tent set up for the visting team to use at half. Top notch. Good luck the rest of the way.
 
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AlwaysAWolf

All-Conference
Nov 28, 2007
1,410
2,405
113
Appreciate it. I love the old school stadium at Lincolnton. Now, I don't like the walk to the parking, but once inside it is great. Lincolnton even had a party tent set up for the visting team to use at half. Top notch. Good luck the rest of the way.
Parking isnt one of our best offerings, lol. Lotta home fans have to hike from the high school. If our forefathers had used a little more foresight in placing graves around the battlefield, we may have a more cohesive layout, lol.
 
Aug 9, 2025
177
482
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Congrats to the Cramer folks on the win. You have the type of team that is a really bad matchup for us. Huge up front, strong running backs, and don’t need to throw the ball much. Our guys played with good effort and seemed to be in the right position, just couldn’t match the size and strength. Cramer doesn’t make hardly any mistakes either.

Only 3A competition for the Wolves from here on. Should be healthy and ready for WL and then the playoffs. Looking forward to it. Also ready to see all the familiar 4A teams compete in the playoffs.
 

notanyonesfan1

All-Conference
Nov 15, 2014
644
1,031
93
Somebody is gonna be really unhappy having to see Cramer coming to their place in the 2nd round of the playoffs, I just hope it's not us 🤣🤣...

On another note, Burns ran away from Cherryville from about the middle of the 2nd quarter on, basically exactly like I thought the game would go. But I will say this, Cherryville is a pretty good team. Lots of speed and athletes. They are going to be dangerous in the 2A bracket.... Wouldn't surprise me at all to see them in the 3rd round maybe 4th... They'll go on the road and pull an upset or two
 

BurnsBulldog02

All-Conference
Aug 21, 2016
1,304
2,494
97
Somebody is gonna be really unhappy having to see Cramer coming to their place in the 2nd round of the playoffs, I just hope it's not us 🤣🤣...

On another note, Burns ran away from Cherryville from about the middle of the 2nd quarter on, basically exactly like I thought the game would go. But I will say this, Cherryville is a pretty good team. Lots of speed and athletes. They are going to be dangerous in the 2A bracket.... Wouldn't surprise me at all to see them in the 3rd round maybe 4th... They'll go on the road and pull an upset or two
I will say this.
Cherryville deserves more from their community this year. That crowd is as nothing like it was supposed to be. I kept getting told they are coming full force. Those stands were 1/3 full and Burns easily had more. It was standing room only on the visitor side. Cherryville has a good 2A team. It went damn near exactly like I thought. The refs did too much to impose their will on this game. It was already an obvious mismatch but they made it too obvious that they were trying to keep it close. We had the same White Hat from Lincolnton. Hollywood is what they call him.
Cherryville has a ton of speed but zero depth. I hope they do as good as I think they can in the playoffs but their community has to get behind them more.
 

notanyonesfan1

All-Conference
Nov 15, 2014
644
1,031
93
Just looking at updated RPI, Burns is still at the 4 seed and Cramer at the 13 seed. Which would for now bring Cramer to Burns in round 2. But Cramer should jump up 2 spots to the 11 seed after next week and I think most likely will get the 10 seed at the end. Burns will end up with the 4 or 5 seed and probably will get East Burke or RS in the 2nd round.
 
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BUSHLEAGUE1

Senior
Oct 31, 2025
329
634
93
Hats off to Stuart Cramer. They stayed in that heavy set package. SC is massive upfront. It’s a horrible match up for us.

cooler weather and cold playoff weather makes SC a even scarier team. If I’m SC I’d never break that Heavy Package.

They whipped us from the start to finish.

The wolves did have some decent drives throughout the game.

My wolves will most likely be around the 7-10 seed. Most likely be on the road after 1st round. We will be Lucky to receive the bye 1st round.

3A football for us now.

Let’s Goooo Wolves
 

BoltsUp

Junior
Oct 8, 2025
152
289
63
No offense to Lincolnton — great, well-played game, and credit where credit is due. We all know Lincolnton was missing players last year. This isn’t directed at their crowd, either — I’ve never heard them make excuses. It’s for the armchair historians putting asterisks beside last year’s game. You know who you are. Must be tough when reality refuses to cooperate with the narrative. 😉
 
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