Page High School Football

Checking Out the Crops:At Page High School Football Practice on Friday night, after Midnight

Was able to get over to Page High School for the football practice on late Friday night/early Saturday morning, and it was good to see the Pirates going through their early season workout… Page was going with two a-days on Friday, with their first practice at 6pm, and the Pirates second practice at 11pm… The Checking Out the Crops:At Page High School Football Practice on Friday night, after Midnight

Observations on Grimsley vs. Southern Guilford(DJ Reader Jamboree) and Page vs Glenn(CarolinaPreps.com Jamboree) – Wyatt Smith Reporting

DJ Reader Jamboree Observations: Grimsley: The Whirlies looked strong offensively both through the air and on the ground. With Chris Zellous and Quan Nora returning, Grimsley should continue to have success as long as they can get coverage. Back-up quarterback Jaquavion Mayo showed that he will be able to step in anytime they need him. Observations on Grimsley vs. Southern Guilford(DJ Reader Jamboree) and Page vs Glenn(CarolinaPreps.com Jamboree) – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Defense Leads Team To 26-6 Victory Over Northwest – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Seven sacks, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles by the Page defense was the difference-maker in the Pirates 26-6 victory over the Northwest Guilford Vikings at Marion Kirby Stadium on Monday night. The Pirates defense came on strong by forcing the Vikings to three-and-out on their opening drive, setting the tone for a long night Page Defense Leads Team To 26-6 Victory Over Northwest – Wyatt Smith Reporting

No. 4 Page Pounds No. 5 Providence in 4-AA West Second Round – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Early and often scoring, along with tremendous defensive play led the Page Pirates to a 41-16 rout of the Providence Panthers in the second round of the NCHSAA 4-AA West playoffs on Friday night at Marion Kirby stadium. The Pirates scored on their opening drive and just 1:13 into the game to set the tone. No. 4 Page Pounds No. 5 Providence in 4-AA West Second Round – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Comeback Spoils East Forsyth Homecoming – Wyatt Smith Reporting

After trailing 16-3 at halftime the Page Pirates went on a mission and used their determination to send an East Forsyth Homecoming crowd home disappointed as the Pirates emerged victorious 20-19 on Friday night in Kernersville. The Pirates struggled offensively early, and on their second possession, the Eagles blocked Thomas Murray’s punt because of an Page Comeback Spoils East Forsyth Homecoming – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Tops Eastern 19-16 in Tight Battle – Wyatt Smith Reporting *STATS UPDATED*

A punt and a field goal were the difference-makers in Friday night’s matchup between two Guilford County powerhouse football teams, as the Page Pirates edged out the Eastern Guilford Wildcats in the first meeting between the two teams at Tommy Grayson Field. The first half of the game featured defense and penalties with neither team Page Tops Eastern 19-16 in Tight Battle – Wyatt Smith Reporting *STATS UPDATED*

Ronald Polite(Page HS) Featured on ESPN Top 10 Neighborhood Plays – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page WR Ronald Polite takes the number 8 spot on the ESPN Neighborhood Top 10 with his one-handed catch in the playoffs against West Forsyth. Click on the link to see Polite’s incredible touchdown grab! **Having trouble getting link to show up in story at the moment. To view, highlight, copy and paste the link Ronald Polite(Page HS) Featured on ESPN Top 10 Neighborhood Plays – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Shutout in State Championship Game Loss 29-0 – Wyatt Smith Reporting

The Page Pirates were shutout for the first time in ten years by the Wake Forest Cougars in a 29-0 pounding in the State Championship game of the 4-AA NCHSAA playoffs on Saturday night at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh. The first possession for the Pirates looked eerily familiar to the first play of last year’s disappointing championship game. Page Shutout in State Championship Game Loss 29-0 – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Pirates Crush Vance 49-14 in 4-AA West Regional Final, Advance to State Championship for Second Year in a Row – Wyatt Smith Reporting, Pictures by Cameron Robles

Friday night’s 4-AA West Regional Final game was Will Jones’ third consecutive playoff game accounting for six touchdowns and Ronald Polite’s third game in a row with three touchdown receptions. But it was Page’s ability to capitalize on Vance mistakes while making few of its own, along with outstanding play from its defense, which made Pirates Crush Vance 49-14 in 4-AA West Regional Final, Advance to State Championship for Second Year in a Row – Wyatt Smith Reporting, Pictures by Cameron Robles

4-AA West Regional Final Preview: Charlotte Vance @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting

After dominating West Forsyth last Friday night 49-14, the Page Pirates, ranked first in the state by MaxPreps, host Charlotte’s Vance High School in the 4-AA West Regional Final game on Friday night at Marion Kirby Stadium in Greensboro. The Vance Cougars come into town boasting a 13-1 record, same as the Pirates. The Cougars 4-AA West Regional Final Preview: Charlotte Vance @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Jones, Polite Lead Page to 4-AA West Regional Final with 49-14 Win over West Forsyth – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Will Jones’ six touchdowns –five passing, one rushing—propelled the Pirates over West Forsyth in the Third Round of the 2016 NCHSAA 4-AA football playoffs at Marion Kirby Stadium on Friday night. Three of Jones’ touchdown passes were to senior WR Ronald Polite. The Jones-Polite tandem single-handedly outscored their opponent as the Pirates beat the visiting Jones, Polite Lead Page to 4-AA West Regional Final with 49-14 Win over West Forsyth – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Football Head Coach Kevin Gillespie’s Notebook – Wyatt Smith Reporting

What goes through the mind of Page head coach Kevin Gillespie after a playoff win? Here’s an exclusive post-game interview Gillespie gave to Greensborosports.com after his team defeated the West Mecklenburg Hawks 55-26 Friday (11/25/2016) in the second round of the 2016 NCHSAA 4-AA football playoffs.   GreensboroSports.COM: How big is this win? COACH GILLESPIE: Page Football Head Coach Kevin Gillespie’s Notebook – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Punishes West Mecklenburg in Second Round of 4-AA Playoffs – Wyatt Smith Reporting

The Page Pirates took no prisoners in the second round of the NCHSAA 4-AA playoffs at Marion Kirby Stadium in Greensboro on Friday night. The Pirates’ senior quarterback, Will Jones, ran for three touchdowns and completed three passes to Ronald Polite for scores, but, in the end, Tyler DeBerry’s second-half dominance pushed the Pirates to Page Punishes West Mecklenburg in Second Round of 4-AA Playoffs – Wyatt Smith Reporting

NCHSAA Second Round Playoffs Preview: West Mecklenburg @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Friday night’s matchup between the third-ranked West Mecklenburg Hawks and the second-ranked Page Pirates has the possibility to be one of the most high-scoring games of the year for the Pirates. Page will look to their defense to hold the Hawks’ offense in check and let their offense do the scoring. West Mecklenburg is averaging NCHSAA Second Round Playoffs Preview: West Mecklenburg @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Leake, Special Teams Lead Pirates in Playoff Opener – Wyatt Smith Reporting

The Page Pirates battled through an onslaugh of penalties and turnovers in the first round game of the 2016 NCHSAA 4-AA playoffs, beating Charlotte’s Olympic Trojans by a score of 39-14 Friday night. In his first game back from a high ankle sprain, Javon Leake rushed for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns, providing Leake, Special Teams Lead Pirates in Playoff Opener – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page Beasts East ; Guilford County HS Football Poll: Week 6 – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Page came into Friday night the underdog against unbeaten East Forsyth, but the high-octane offensive barrage by the Pirate’s Javon Leake and Will Jones was too much for one of the top defensive teams in the state. The Eagles threatened late, but an Alan Tisdale interception with 1:05 remaining in the game put the victory Page Beasts East ; Guilford County HS Football Poll: Week 6 – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Wyatt Smith’s Game of the Week Preview: Week 6 -East Forsyth @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting

Two of the most high profile 4-AA schools in our state match-up on Friday night at Marion Kirby Stadium in Greensboro. The Pirates will be looking to avenge a heartbreaking 31-30 loss to the Eagles last season and build momentum heading into conference play. Kevin Willert brings his Eagles to Greensboro with an unblemished record Wyatt Smith’s Game of the Week Preview: Week 6 -East Forsyth @ Page – Wyatt Smith Reporting