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Picks and preview for Norcom-Hampton

Posted to: High Schools Sports

 

Norcom (9-2) vs. Hampton (9-2)

Time 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Site Darling Stadium, Hampton

The scoop Norcom has a chance to avenge two losses to the Crabbers – last year in the region tournament and 14-13 earlier this season. The Greyhounds’ loss this season came in Week 3. Norcom has shown balance, with QB DaQuan Saunders (1,346 passing yards) and RB Chavelle Atkins (839 rushing yards) leading the way. Atkins rushed for a season-high 149 yards and two TDs last week. For Hampton, sophomore RB Marshawn Williams has 646 rushing yards and 13 TDs, while RB Kavon Bellamy returned to the backfield last week after playing mostly at LB while nursing an ankle injury. QB Jeremy Eubanks has thrown for 1,001 yards and eight TDs. Eubanks missed the game against Norcom while recovering from a hand injury.

Larry Rubama says Norcom, 26-21.

Jami Frankenberry says Norcom 14-13.

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