Triton Trying To Reach Next Level
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Anthony [email protected]
For the fifth time in six years, the Trojans have reached the second round of sectionals play. But getting any farther in the tournament hasn't been easy in past years.[[In-content Ad]]If Triton is to reach a new level this season, they're going to have to get past the Whiting Oilers.
The Oilers enter the game with a 5-5 record, but three of their losses have come via forfeits. Among the forfeits are orginal 63-0, 40-13 and 51-0 wins over River Forest, Hammond Noll and North Newton, respectively.
But having also beaten River Forest 63-0 last week in Bourbon, the Trojans are ready for the 8 p.m. (EDT) game in Whiting.
"The kids came out with a purpose, and put the hammer down right away," Triton coach Rodney Younis said of the lopsided win over River Forest, which saw the Trojans score 38 first-quarter points. "We were able to rest a lot of guys, plus the younger guys got a lot of experience. So our starters are healthy and rested for this week."
That rest wil be huge for Triton, because against Whiting, they'll have their hands full.
This season, the Oilers are averaging 41 points per game, while allowing only 18. Triton will enter the game averaging 20 points and surrendering 23.
"They run a spread offense, and they have a very good offense," Younis said of the Oilers. "They can also run the ball and throw the ball. They have a good quarterback, wide receivers and running backs."
In Whiting's 40-13 opening-round win over South Central, the Oilers were without a few players due to breaking school policy concerning alcohol.
It's still unclear if the violation will garner just a one-game suspension, but the players that filled in last week seemed more than capable.
"From the film we watched, the freshman running back (Emerick Quiroz) they put in was very fast," Younis said.
One player the Triton coaching staff knows will be playing is senior quarterback Jeremy Demezich.
"We need to pressure him, and not give him time in the pocket," Younis said. "We are also going to have to hold containment, because he can run, too."
With Whiting's explosive offense, Younis will need his offensive line to step up and open holes for the running game. With that, the Trojans can stay on the field, eat up time of possession, leaving the Oilers' weapons on the sideline.
"Throughout the season, the offense has steadily improved," Younis said of his guys. "At this point, every running back we have is a threat. The front linemen will have an opporunity to dominate the line of scrimmage. To be successful, we'll need to keep the time of possession on our side."
For the fifth time in six years, the Trojans have reached the second round of sectionals play. But getting any farther in the tournament hasn't been easy in past years.[[In-content Ad]]If Triton is to reach a new level this season, they're going to have to get past the Whiting Oilers.
The Oilers enter the game with a 5-5 record, but three of their losses have come via forfeits. Among the forfeits are orginal 63-0, 40-13 and 51-0 wins over River Forest, Hammond Noll and North Newton, respectively.
But having also beaten River Forest 63-0 last week in Bourbon, the Trojans are ready for the 8 p.m. (EDT) game in Whiting.
"The kids came out with a purpose, and put the hammer down right away," Triton coach Rodney Younis said of the lopsided win over River Forest, which saw the Trojans score 38 first-quarter points. "We were able to rest a lot of guys, plus the younger guys got a lot of experience. So our starters are healthy and rested for this week."
That rest wil be huge for Triton, because against Whiting, they'll have their hands full.
This season, the Oilers are averaging 41 points per game, while allowing only 18. Triton will enter the game averaging 20 points and surrendering 23.
"They run a spread offense, and they have a very good offense," Younis said of the Oilers. "They can also run the ball and throw the ball. They have a good quarterback, wide receivers and running backs."
In Whiting's 40-13 opening-round win over South Central, the Oilers were without a few players due to breaking school policy concerning alcohol.
It's still unclear if the violation will garner just a one-game suspension, but the players that filled in last week seemed more than capable.
"From the film we watched, the freshman running back (Emerick Quiroz) they put in was very fast," Younis said.
One player the Triton coaching staff knows will be playing is senior quarterback Jeremy Demezich.
"We need to pressure him, and not give him time in the pocket," Younis said. "We are also going to have to hold containment, because he can run, too."
With Whiting's explosive offense, Younis will need his offensive line to step up and open holes for the running game. With that, the Trojans can stay on the field, eat up time of possession, leaving the Oilers' weapons on the sideline.
"Throughout the season, the offense has steadily improved," Younis said of his guys. "At this point, every running back we have is a threat. The front linemen will have an opporunity to dominate the line of scrimmage. To be successful, we'll need to keep the time of possession on our side."
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