On The Gridiron Capsules
October 12, 2017 at 2:07 p.m.
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Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Dunlap
Coaches: Phil Jensen (Warsaw), Craig Koehler (Concord)
Records: Warsaw 5-3 (4-2 NLC), Concord 7-1 (5-1 NLC)
Last Game: Warsaw 31, NorthWood 28; Northridge 28, Concord 21
Last Year: Concord 45, Warsaw 38
Matchup: With the Class 6A sectional right around the corner, the Warsaw Tigers have some momentum on their side. A win in Dunlap over 5A No. 6 Concord in Friday's regular season finale would catapult the Tigers into the state tournament. After winning just one of their first three games, the Tigers have won three in a row and four of their last five, including a thrilling 31-28 win over then-4A No. 7 NorthWood. Warsaw trailed 28-10 in the third quarter of the game before scoring 21 unanswered points to secure the win. The game-winning touchdown was a 24-yard pass from senior quarterback Tristan Larsh, who took a big hit after he released the ball, to classmate Zach Riley. Larsh has continued to grow into the quarterback role for coach Phil Jensen's team. In the Tigers' current three-game win streak, Larsh has completed 23 of 38 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 71 times for 367 yards and six scores. Since an injury to 2,000-yard career rusher Will McGarvey, Larsh has gotten help in the backfield from junior Bryce Garner, who carried the ball 24 times for 122 yards and a TD in the win over NorthWood. Jensen has also praised the play of his offensive line, as well as his defense and special teams. Like Warsaw, Concord runs the ball more than it throws it. The Minutemen, who are coming off their first loss of the season – a 28-21 loss to Northridge – average 185 yards on the ground and 64 through the air. Senior Jack Lietzan leads Concord's ground game with 86 carries for 519 yards and eight TDs, while classmate Dominick Debroka has 455 yards and five scores on 80 carries, and sophomore Ethan Cain 69 carries for 272 yards and three TDs. Cain has completed 41 of 80 pass attempts for 509 yards with three TDs and five interceptions. Warsaw has lost in its last three trips to Dunlap and has just one win – a 24-21 victory in two overtimes at Fisher Field in 2014 – in its last seven meetings with the Minutemen. In 53 meetings in the series overall, Concord holds a slim 27-26 advantage.
Jensen: "Coming from behind to beat NorthWood has the potential to be huge going forward. Like anything, it's not what happens to us, but how we respond to it going forward. Each week, Tristan (Larsh) has become more comfortable with his role, as have our other players. We have been doing a good job of everyone playing their part, and we have had a lot of different people stepping up to be counted on. Concord is one of the premiere programs of our conference and in the northern part of the state. They're big, physical and well-coached. It's a great opportunity to take another step forward heading into the playoffs."
NORTH MIAMI AT T. VALLEY (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Akron
Coaches: Joe Grant (North Miami), Jeff Shriver (T. Valley)
Records: North Miami 5-3 (3-1 TRC South), T. Valley 2-6 (2-2 TRC North)
Last Game: Peru 43, North Miami 21; Wabash 30, T. Valley 29
Last Meeting: North Miami 28, T. Valley 0 (Sept. 1, 2017)
Matchup: It's not often high school football teams plays each other twice in the same year, let alone twice in the same regular season. The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings and North Miami Warriors will do just that Friday in a Three Rivers Conference playoff game in Akron. The teams met Sept. 1 in Denver, with the host Warriors winning 28-0. Valley enters the game 2-6 overall and 2-2 in the TRC North Division, while North Miami is 5-3 and 3-1 in the TRC South. In the previous meeting, North Miami led 28-0, and acting head coach Jeff Shriver said in a phone conversation this week that Valley played much better in the second half, holding the Warriors scoreless in the third and fourth quarters. Through eight games, Valley's offense is fairly balanced, as the Vikings average 124 yards rushing and 110 yards passing per game. Sophomore quarterback Tanner Trippiedi has completed 65 of 131 pass attempts for 844 yards and five TDS with nine interceptions, while junior Alex Morrison leads the ground game with 83 carries for 357 yards and five scores. Junior Cameron Parker has tallied 209 yards and two TDs on 44 carries. Junior Noah Miller leads Valley's receiving corps with nine catches for 198 yards and four TDs. North Miami enters the game on the heels of a 41-23 loss to Peru. The Warriors average nearly 27 points per game, while giving up nearly 15. North Miami has won seven of the last 10 meetings with the Vikings.
Shriver: "We came out in the first game and saw some things we know we have to work on. We didn't tackle that well. We were down 28-0 at halftime, and then we played them 0-0 in the second half. Very few times do you get a chance to play a team again in the same season. No team stays the same, you either get better or you get worse. This is an opportunity for us to show that we're improved. North Miami does a good job with the passing game and the option game. We're going to have to be a disciplined defense and play assignment football."
WABASH AT WHITKO (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in South Whitley
Coaches: Floyd McWhirt (Wabash), Jeff Sprunger (Whitko)
Records: Wabash 1-7 (0-4 TRC South), Whitko 0-8 (0-4 TRC North)
Last Meeting: Whitko 30, Wabash 24 (Sept. 19, 2014)
Matchup: Still looking for their first win of the season, the Whitko Wildcats close the regular season Friday by hosting the Wabash Apaches in a Three Rivers Conference playoff game. Whitko is 0-8 overall and 0-4 in the TRC North Division, while Wabash is 1-7 and 0-4 in the TRC South. The Apaches got their first win of the season last week in a 30-29 victory over Tippecanoe Valley. Both Whitko and Wabash have struggled scoring points, as well as keeping the opposition from scoring. Whitko has been outscored 386-53 this season, while Wabash has been outscored 305-139. Since Wabash joined the TRC in 2006, Whitko is 11-0 against the Apaches, including overtimes wins in the sectional in 2007 and 2008. The teams, however, have not met since Sept. 19, 2014. A win Friday, which would snap a nine-game losing streak dating back to last year, would be a huge lift for the Wildcats, who average just 143 yards of offense per game. Wabash averages about 290 yards of offense per game – 220 through the air and 70 on the ground.
Sprunger: "Wabash does a great job of putting the ball in the air. They had much success throwing last week against Tippecanoe Valley by completing over 350 yards in their victory. We will be working very diligently with our defensive backs at staying in pass coverage and recognizing passing routes. Their quarterback has a very good arm that tends to be more accurate when he is on the run throwing the football, and they have two very skilled receivers. Both are very large and dominant players out there on the field that will demand our respect. Any team that can get a win under their belt becomes very dangerous because it proves to themselves that they can be successful and it builds confidence. We are still looking for that win and that confidence."
TRITON AT WINAMAC (HNAC)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Winamac
Coaches: Ron Brown (Triton); Craig Barr (Winamac)
Records: Triton 5-3 (4-2 HNAC); Winamac 4-4 (2-4 HNAC)
Last Game: Knox 35, Triton 7; Winamac 47, Caston 8
Last Year: Winamac 34, Triton 7
Matchup: Winamac senior Ethan Rogers needs 91 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the season, and he averages 151.5 yards per contest. RB Kyle Chumley has run for 381 yards, Jeb Smith for 222 yards, Harley Pugh for 169 yards, Austin Brandt for 152 yards and Gabe Townsend for 128. Smith has completed a third of his 60 passing attempts and is averaging just over 30 yards per game passing with only one passing touchdown this year. The Warriors have played in just one game decided by eight points or fewer, a 31-28 loss to Culver Community on Sept. 22. In their other three losses, the average score has been 41-9, and in four wins the margin has been about 39-9. With a victory Triton secures sole possession of third place in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference, and a winning record for the first time since 2008. The Trojans have already won more game this season than the previous two years combined. An area of concern for Triton may be ball security. The Trojans have seven turnovers in its last two games, including five interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Triton coach Ron Brown said it's important for the Trojan offense to not leave the team's defense in a difficult position. This game could be a preview of a sectional semifinal game in two weeks, if Winamac wins its home game against South Central and Triton does likewise against Caston.
Brown: "Our line play hasn't been the best, we haven't been making good reads and teams have been doing their fair share of forcing turnovers, so that's an issue at this point. The first drive (in the Knox game) it took them 10-12 plays to get a touchdown. If you're going to get scored on, you want them to drive the length of the field like that, rather than allowing them to run an interception back. Even though we have a share of third locked up, I'm not going to consider it ours unless we can knock off Winamac and not have any of those 'this team beat that team' situations. Plus, we could see them again come the playoffs, so I feel it's necessary to have a good performance Friday."
WAWASEE AT GOSHEN (NLC)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Goshen
Coaches: Mike Eshbach (Wawasee); Kyle Park (Goshen)
Records: Wawasee 2-6 (1-5 NLC); Goshen 1-7 (1-5 NLC)
Last Game: Wawasee 7, Elkhart Memorial 6; Plymouth 41, Goshen 21
Last Year: Goshen 41, Wawasee 34
Matchup: Liam Morales leads the RedHawks with 559 yards rushing, and Rene Gutierrez has 375 yards on the ground, accounting for 52 percent of the Goshen offense. The RedHawks don't pass much, averaging 65 yards a game with three touchdowns against four interceptions so far this season. In last week's victory over Elkhart Memorial, Wawasee avoided the costly turnover that puts its defense in a tough spot. Instead, it was Jacob Hand who picked off a pass during the fourth quarter, then hauled in the throw from Aaron Evans for the Warriors first offensive touchdown since the Concord game on Sept. 8. Look for the Warriors to run multiple formations with several players taking snaps from center. Wawasee coach Mike Eshbach said after the game Friday it was an effort to get playmakers into open spaces and gain an advantage. But if Wawasee is going to attempt to pass, Evans is the player most likely to throw the football. Eshbach also said Friday his team never quit, despite a six-game losing streak, four of which were against ranked teams. The winner of this game will finish in sole possession of sixth place in the Northern Lakes Conference.
MACONAQUAH AT MANCHESTER (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in North Manchester
Coaches: Mark Hartman (Maconaquah); Greg Miller (Manchester)
Records: Maconaquah 2-6 (1-3 TRC South); Manchester 3-5 (2-2 TRC North)
Last Game: Southwood 45, Maconaquah 7; Manchester 28, Rochester 24
Last Meeting: Maconaquah 28, Manchester 27 (TRC Playoff, Oct. 16, 2015)
Matchup: Last week's win over Rochester did a lot for Manchester's confidence, according to coach Greg Miller, especially coming back from an early two-touchdown deficit. That confidence is something Miller wants to carry into the Maconaquah game and on into the sectional tournament. It might be easier to say who hasn't carried the ball for the Braves. Of 58 players on the roster, 17 have at least one rushing attempt. Junior Collin Silvers has 687 yards on 124 carries. The second-leading rusher, senior Aaron Sedwick, has 53 fewer carries. Sedwick does have 465 yards on the ground, averaging 6.5 yards per carry, with Silvers averaging 5.5 yards per tote. Three other Braves have rushed for at least 100 yards this season – senior Gemini Williams (324), junior Paxton Kintner (216) and junior Ryan Daine (108). Freshman quarterback Nolan Kelly attempts an average of five passes per game and has 17 completions and six touchdowns against three interceptions. The Squires average 166 yards per game through the air and 133 on the ground. Senior QB Hayes Sturtsman has completed 70 of 146 passes for 1,228 yards with 14 TDs and five INTs. Junior Delton Moore leads the ground game with 122 carries for 743 yards and four scores, while Sturtsman has carried the ball 56 times for 204 yards and four TDs. Sophomore Trey Clark leads all Manchester receivers with 21 catches for 541 yards and four TDs, while junior Andrew McAtee has 18 catches for 398 yards and four scores and senior Devon Rooney 25 receptions for 232 yards and four TDs.
Miller: "Outside of the guys in the locker room and our coaching staff, I'm not sure there were a lot of people who thought we could win that Rochester game. They jumped out to a 13-0 lead before we settled down and started playing. We got a couple of big stops and got rolling, and I felt like once we got rolling, we played extremely well. We thought our offense could score every single possession. It turned out a little bit more exciting at the ned than we wanted, but we got a big win. (Maconaquah's) a running team, with a couple of 300-pounders on their offensive line. So we'll have to play physical up front, maintain gap control and try to make them do things they don't want to do, which is throw the ball. Our linebackers are going to have to make good reads and get to the ball carrier."
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Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Dunlap
Coaches: Phil Jensen (Warsaw), Craig Koehler (Concord)
Records: Warsaw 5-3 (4-2 NLC), Concord 7-1 (5-1 NLC)
Last Game: Warsaw 31, NorthWood 28; Northridge 28, Concord 21
Last Year: Concord 45, Warsaw 38
Matchup: With the Class 6A sectional right around the corner, the Warsaw Tigers have some momentum on their side. A win in Dunlap over 5A No. 6 Concord in Friday's regular season finale would catapult the Tigers into the state tournament. After winning just one of their first three games, the Tigers have won three in a row and four of their last five, including a thrilling 31-28 win over then-4A No. 7 NorthWood. Warsaw trailed 28-10 in the third quarter of the game before scoring 21 unanswered points to secure the win. The game-winning touchdown was a 24-yard pass from senior quarterback Tristan Larsh, who took a big hit after he released the ball, to classmate Zach Riley. Larsh has continued to grow into the quarterback role for coach Phil Jensen's team. In the Tigers' current three-game win streak, Larsh has completed 23 of 38 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 71 times for 367 yards and six scores. Since an injury to 2,000-yard career rusher Will McGarvey, Larsh has gotten help in the backfield from junior Bryce Garner, who carried the ball 24 times for 122 yards and a TD in the win over NorthWood. Jensen has also praised the play of his offensive line, as well as his defense and special teams. Like Warsaw, Concord runs the ball more than it throws it. The Minutemen, who are coming off their first loss of the season – a 28-21 loss to Northridge – average 185 yards on the ground and 64 through the air. Senior Jack Lietzan leads Concord's ground game with 86 carries for 519 yards and eight TDs, while classmate Dominick Debroka has 455 yards and five scores on 80 carries, and sophomore Ethan Cain 69 carries for 272 yards and three TDs. Cain has completed 41 of 80 pass attempts for 509 yards with three TDs and five interceptions. Warsaw has lost in its last three trips to Dunlap and has just one win – a 24-21 victory in two overtimes at Fisher Field in 2014 – in its last seven meetings with the Minutemen. In 53 meetings in the series overall, Concord holds a slim 27-26 advantage.
Jensen: "Coming from behind to beat NorthWood has the potential to be huge going forward. Like anything, it's not what happens to us, but how we respond to it going forward. Each week, Tristan (Larsh) has become more comfortable with his role, as have our other players. We have been doing a good job of everyone playing their part, and we have had a lot of different people stepping up to be counted on. Concord is one of the premiere programs of our conference and in the northern part of the state. They're big, physical and well-coached. It's a great opportunity to take another step forward heading into the playoffs."
NORTH MIAMI AT T. VALLEY (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Akron
Coaches: Joe Grant (North Miami), Jeff Shriver (T. Valley)
Records: North Miami 5-3 (3-1 TRC South), T. Valley 2-6 (2-2 TRC North)
Last Game: Peru 43, North Miami 21; Wabash 30, T. Valley 29
Last Meeting: North Miami 28, T. Valley 0 (Sept. 1, 2017)
Matchup: It's not often high school football teams plays each other twice in the same year, let alone twice in the same regular season. The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings and North Miami Warriors will do just that Friday in a Three Rivers Conference playoff game in Akron. The teams met Sept. 1 in Denver, with the host Warriors winning 28-0. Valley enters the game 2-6 overall and 2-2 in the TRC North Division, while North Miami is 5-3 and 3-1 in the TRC South. In the previous meeting, North Miami led 28-0, and acting head coach Jeff Shriver said in a phone conversation this week that Valley played much better in the second half, holding the Warriors scoreless in the third and fourth quarters. Through eight games, Valley's offense is fairly balanced, as the Vikings average 124 yards rushing and 110 yards passing per game. Sophomore quarterback Tanner Trippiedi has completed 65 of 131 pass attempts for 844 yards and five TDS with nine interceptions, while junior Alex Morrison leads the ground game with 83 carries for 357 yards and five scores. Junior Cameron Parker has tallied 209 yards and two TDs on 44 carries. Junior Noah Miller leads Valley's receiving corps with nine catches for 198 yards and four TDs. North Miami enters the game on the heels of a 41-23 loss to Peru. The Warriors average nearly 27 points per game, while giving up nearly 15. North Miami has won seven of the last 10 meetings with the Vikings.
Shriver: "We came out in the first game and saw some things we know we have to work on. We didn't tackle that well. We were down 28-0 at halftime, and then we played them 0-0 in the second half. Very few times do you get a chance to play a team again in the same season. No team stays the same, you either get better or you get worse. This is an opportunity for us to show that we're improved. North Miami does a good job with the passing game and the option game. We're going to have to be a disciplined defense and play assignment football."
WABASH AT WHITKO (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in South Whitley
Coaches: Floyd McWhirt (Wabash), Jeff Sprunger (Whitko)
Records: Wabash 1-7 (0-4 TRC South), Whitko 0-8 (0-4 TRC North)
Last Meeting: Whitko 30, Wabash 24 (Sept. 19, 2014)
Matchup: Still looking for their first win of the season, the Whitko Wildcats close the regular season Friday by hosting the Wabash Apaches in a Three Rivers Conference playoff game. Whitko is 0-8 overall and 0-4 in the TRC North Division, while Wabash is 1-7 and 0-4 in the TRC South. The Apaches got their first win of the season last week in a 30-29 victory over Tippecanoe Valley. Both Whitko and Wabash have struggled scoring points, as well as keeping the opposition from scoring. Whitko has been outscored 386-53 this season, while Wabash has been outscored 305-139. Since Wabash joined the TRC in 2006, Whitko is 11-0 against the Apaches, including overtimes wins in the sectional in 2007 and 2008. The teams, however, have not met since Sept. 19, 2014. A win Friday, which would snap a nine-game losing streak dating back to last year, would be a huge lift for the Wildcats, who average just 143 yards of offense per game. Wabash averages about 290 yards of offense per game – 220 through the air and 70 on the ground.
Sprunger: "Wabash does a great job of putting the ball in the air. They had much success throwing last week against Tippecanoe Valley by completing over 350 yards in their victory. We will be working very diligently with our defensive backs at staying in pass coverage and recognizing passing routes. Their quarterback has a very good arm that tends to be more accurate when he is on the run throwing the football, and they have two very skilled receivers. Both are very large and dominant players out there on the field that will demand our respect. Any team that can get a win under their belt becomes very dangerous because it proves to themselves that they can be successful and it builds confidence. We are still looking for that win and that confidence."
TRITON AT WINAMAC (HNAC)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Winamac
Coaches: Ron Brown (Triton); Craig Barr (Winamac)
Records: Triton 5-3 (4-2 HNAC); Winamac 4-4 (2-4 HNAC)
Last Game: Knox 35, Triton 7; Winamac 47, Caston 8
Last Year: Winamac 34, Triton 7
Matchup: Winamac senior Ethan Rogers needs 91 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the season, and he averages 151.5 yards per contest. RB Kyle Chumley has run for 381 yards, Jeb Smith for 222 yards, Harley Pugh for 169 yards, Austin Brandt for 152 yards and Gabe Townsend for 128. Smith has completed a third of his 60 passing attempts and is averaging just over 30 yards per game passing with only one passing touchdown this year. The Warriors have played in just one game decided by eight points or fewer, a 31-28 loss to Culver Community on Sept. 22. In their other three losses, the average score has been 41-9, and in four wins the margin has been about 39-9. With a victory Triton secures sole possession of third place in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference, and a winning record for the first time since 2008. The Trojans have already won more game this season than the previous two years combined. An area of concern for Triton may be ball security. The Trojans have seven turnovers in its last two games, including five interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Triton coach Ron Brown said it's important for the Trojan offense to not leave the team's defense in a difficult position. This game could be a preview of a sectional semifinal game in two weeks, if Winamac wins its home game against South Central and Triton does likewise against Caston.
Brown: "Our line play hasn't been the best, we haven't been making good reads and teams have been doing their fair share of forcing turnovers, so that's an issue at this point. The first drive (in the Knox game) it took them 10-12 plays to get a touchdown. If you're going to get scored on, you want them to drive the length of the field like that, rather than allowing them to run an interception back. Even though we have a share of third locked up, I'm not going to consider it ours unless we can knock off Winamac and not have any of those 'this team beat that team' situations. Plus, we could see them again come the playoffs, so I feel it's necessary to have a good performance Friday."
WAWASEE AT GOSHEN (NLC)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in Goshen
Coaches: Mike Eshbach (Wawasee); Kyle Park (Goshen)
Records: Wawasee 2-6 (1-5 NLC); Goshen 1-7 (1-5 NLC)
Last Game: Wawasee 7, Elkhart Memorial 6; Plymouth 41, Goshen 21
Last Year: Goshen 41, Wawasee 34
Matchup: Liam Morales leads the RedHawks with 559 yards rushing, and Rene Gutierrez has 375 yards on the ground, accounting for 52 percent of the Goshen offense. The RedHawks don't pass much, averaging 65 yards a game with three touchdowns against four interceptions so far this season. In last week's victory over Elkhart Memorial, Wawasee avoided the costly turnover that puts its defense in a tough spot. Instead, it was Jacob Hand who picked off a pass during the fourth quarter, then hauled in the throw from Aaron Evans for the Warriors first offensive touchdown since the Concord game on Sept. 8. Look for the Warriors to run multiple formations with several players taking snaps from center. Wawasee coach Mike Eshbach said after the game Friday it was an effort to get playmakers into open spaces and gain an advantage. But if Wawasee is going to attempt to pass, Evans is the player most likely to throw the football. Eshbach also said Friday his team never quit, despite a six-game losing streak, four of which were against ranked teams. The winner of this game will finish in sole possession of sixth place in the Northern Lakes Conference.
MACONAQUAH AT MANCHESTER (TRC Playoffs)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday in North Manchester
Coaches: Mark Hartman (Maconaquah); Greg Miller (Manchester)
Records: Maconaquah 2-6 (1-3 TRC South); Manchester 3-5 (2-2 TRC North)
Last Game: Southwood 45, Maconaquah 7; Manchester 28, Rochester 24
Last Meeting: Maconaquah 28, Manchester 27 (TRC Playoff, Oct. 16, 2015)
Matchup: Last week's win over Rochester did a lot for Manchester's confidence, according to coach Greg Miller, especially coming back from an early two-touchdown deficit. That confidence is something Miller wants to carry into the Maconaquah game and on into the sectional tournament. It might be easier to say who hasn't carried the ball for the Braves. Of 58 players on the roster, 17 have at least one rushing attempt. Junior Collin Silvers has 687 yards on 124 carries. The second-leading rusher, senior Aaron Sedwick, has 53 fewer carries. Sedwick does have 465 yards on the ground, averaging 6.5 yards per carry, with Silvers averaging 5.5 yards per tote. Three other Braves have rushed for at least 100 yards this season – senior Gemini Williams (324), junior Paxton Kintner (216) and junior Ryan Daine (108). Freshman quarterback Nolan Kelly attempts an average of five passes per game and has 17 completions and six touchdowns against three interceptions. The Squires average 166 yards per game through the air and 133 on the ground. Senior QB Hayes Sturtsman has completed 70 of 146 passes for 1,228 yards with 14 TDs and five INTs. Junior Delton Moore leads the ground game with 122 carries for 743 yards and four scores, while Sturtsman has carried the ball 56 times for 204 yards and four TDs. Sophomore Trey Clark leads all Manchester receivers with 21 catches for 541 yards and four TDs, while junior Andrew McAtee has 18 catches for 398 yards and four scores and senior Devon Rooney 25 receptions for 232 yards and four TDs.
Miller: "Outside of the guys in the locker room and our coaching staff, I'm not sure there were a lot of people who thought we could win that Rochester game. They jumped out to a 13-0 lead before we settled down and started playing. We got a couple of big stops and got rolling, and I felt like once we got rolling, we played extremely well. We thought our offense could score every single possession. It turned out a little bit more exciting at the ned than we wanted, but we got a big win. (Maconaquah's) a running team, with a couple of 300-pounders on their offensive line. So we'll have to play physical up front, maintain gap control and try to make them do things they don't want to do, which is throw the ball. Our linebackers are going to have to make good reads and get to the ball carrier."
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