The Grimsley / Hough Conundrum

[drop_tables]

For many years on messages boards such as these, folks would say until you beat the top team, you cannot be ranked above said top team. Well that's the case here. Grimsley has never lost to Hough. Yet, just about everywhere has Hough ranked higher than Grimsley. Our very own unwritten rules are being broken before our eyes.

2022: Grimsley 40, Hough 37 F/3OT (Playoffs)
2023: Grimsley 42, Hough 35 F (Playoffs)
2024: Grimsley 35, Hough 28 F (Playoffs)

Last year Grimsley was ranked higher and rated higher in all the polls and computer systems in pre-season and throughout the season. It wasn't until later in the season when Hough started to turn some heads. Hough has continued to add pieces in the portal this past off season while it seems like Grimsley didn't get nearly as many high profile transfers this summer compared to past years. Plus, they lost their D1 QB. So Hough is currently ranked higher based off paper/depth charts/transfers. Instead of past success.

So, who is better? WHO YA GOT?

 

[PortcityFB]

I was surprised how competitive the Clayton-Grimsley game was. Clayton imploded in the 3rd qtr which was the difference in the game. I watched Hoggard completely dominate Clayton (38-14). I think Rolesville would have matched up well with Clayton and I feel Millbrook would have beat them, pulling away. Hough was better than Millbrook last year for sure. Grimsley may have been the 4th or 5th ranked team in 8A last year.
Hough
Millbrook
Hoggard
Rolesville/Grimsley

Hough will have to put things together but they have added much talent thru the portal. I would go with Hough as the best team in the state heading into the season.

 

[Vik-Val 86]

That would probably been fun matchup this year. Or maybe put Hough n Grimsley in a non conference matchup for next year.