Lawrence Central vs Lawrence North Preview

Among the intriguing matchups that Week 3 brings us, is the renewal of a great rivalry. Lawrence Central and Lawrence North will do battle again, both aiming to begin September in a winning manner. These two teams consist of several elite players, all of whom will be difference-makers in this game, much like they can be at the next level. Both teams know the importance of getting the win this week. Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, few wins are sweeter than those that come at the expense of your rival. Lawrence Central For the Lawrence Central Bears to pick up a big road victory, they will need to rely on a star-studded defense to shut down Lawrence North’s offense. The Bears can boast of a defensive backfield that will make throwing the football difficult for any offense. Junior [player_tooltip player_id="107190" first="Trent" last="Baker-Booker"] and Senior [player_tooltip player_id="98040" first="Jahmad" last="Harmon"] comprise an incredible tandem on the back end of the defense. While shutting down the passing game is critical, stopping the run can take an offense entirely out-of-sync. That is where [player_tooltip player_id="106986" first="Joshua" last="Mickens"] comes in. The junior defensive lineman is capable of controlling the line-of-scrimmage. Lawrence Central will need these three to step up if they are to overcome the playmakers on the other sideline. Lawrence North Lawrence North has an embarrassment of riches at the offensive skill positions. Senior’s [player_tooltip player_id="39048" first="Omar" last="Cooper"] and [player_tooltip player_id="98099" first="Jordan" last="Jackson"] make up one of the state’s best 1-2 punches at receiver. The team has a solid ground attack, as well. [player_tooltip player_id="98107" first="Travon" last="Hegler"] is an outstanding running back, capable of putting big numbers. Paving the way for Hegler, is [player_tooltip player_id="98084" first="RJ" last="Brooks"], a dominant force on the Wildcats’ offensive line. On the defensive side of the ball, the Wildcats are led by two studs in their front seven. [player_tooltip player_id="98102" first="Danny" last="Royster"] is a space-eating defensive lineman that has to be accounted for on every run play. The linebacker corps is led by Senior [player_tooltip player_id="98104" first="Romaro" last="Warren"]. Warren is an outstanding linebacker who is the center piece of the defense.