Week 3 Preview: York, Chester and Lancaster Counties
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For some teams in the York, Lancaster and Chester Co. areas, Friday night presents an opportunity for them to rebound after a loss and for others, this will be their first contest due to COVID-19 as we get closer to…
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Continue ReadingFor some teams in the York, Lancaster and Chester Co. areas, Friday night presents an opportunity for them to rebound after a loss and for others, this will be their first contest due to COVID-19 as we get closer to region play beginning on October 1, for now.
Catawba Ridge at West Cabarrus (NC) – Coach Zac Lendyak’s Copperheads are coming off their first loss of the 2021 season against Greenwood last week and they will make a trip to the Concord, N.C. area on Friday night. Quarterback Jadyn Davis Jadyn Davis 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2024 State NC (@iamjadyndavis) and the offense will be looking to find their rhythm after being held to 14 points. The defense will be looking to follow up on a solid performance which was led by Asa Johnson Asa Johnson 5'11" | 260 lbs | DL Catawba Ridge | 2022 State SC (@Asajohnson55) who had multiple TFLs and clogged run lanes against a tricky option attack.
Piedmont (NC) at Fort Mill – Fort Mill was originally scheduled to play Lancaster, but the Yellow Jackets made a change on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets have struggled early as they are 0-2. Senior defensive lineman Miller Shouse Miller Shouse 6'1" | 235 lbs | DL Fort Mill | 2022 State SC (@ShouseMiller) has been a bright spot for the defense who has recorded 10 tackles and played at multiple positions. If you want to see strong special teams play, junior long snapper Gannon Burt (@GannonBurt) and senior punter Joe Schepler (@JoeSchepler) have been consistent. The question will be can they get going on offense with quarterback Kyle Neibech (@kneibch_11) and wide receivers J.J. Ogwal (@jj_ogwal) and Jason Moran (@Jason_moran11), as they have yet to score a touchdown in 2021.
Broome at Indian Land – Coach Adam Hastings and the Warriors will play their first game since the season opener due to COVID-19 on Friday so it’s difficult to pinpoint how the Indians will look. The running game was critical for them in the win over Nation Ford. Look for sophomore running back Jaden Singletary Jaden Singletary 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Indian Land | 2024 State SC (@JadenSingletar6) to be featured heavily in the game plan to ease them back into the flow after the long pause. Senior quarterback Blake Goode (@BlakeGoode14) will use the quick passing game to his advantage. We expect linebacker Dumkele Idehen Dumkele Idehen 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Indian Land | 2022 State SC (@didehen8) to have an impact as well.
South Pointe at Shelby (NC) – The Stallions have also not played a game since their opener against Northwestern due to COVID-19 issues. But just like with the Warriors over in Lancaster County, the Stallions found something in their run game with running backs Ja’Quan Thompson (@JQThompson03) and Caleb Sims (@simscaleb10), especially in the second half in the opener. Friday will present a challenge against a traditional North Carolina power who the Stallions last played in 2017. Senior wide receiver Waymond Jenerette (@WaymondJeneret3) exploded in the opener and if he can have any semblance of that performance, the Stallions will be in good shape.
Legion Collegiate Academy at Charlotte Christian – Legion lost to Gray Collegiate to open the 2021 season last Thursday, who is currently the No. 2 ranked team in the statewide media poll. Friday night presents a different challenge as they head up I-77 to Charlotte. Freshman quarterback Andrew Turner (@Andrew_Turner12) will look to improve on his performance from last week. Wide receiver Charles Green IV (@Charles_Green14) will also be a guy to watch.
Union County (SC) at York – York took a tough loss to Cox Mill last Friday night, despite forcing four turnovers. If they can have a repeat performance on defense and build consistency on offense, that should serve them well on Friday night. Sophomore quarterback Ayden Davis (@AydenDavis03) has the capability to produce with his legs. But the key for the Cougar offense will be the stable of running backs which include Frank Thompson Frank Thompson 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB York | 2022 State SC (@FrankThompsonJ1) and RJ Glasgow RJ Glasgow 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB York | 2022 State SC (@RivilisG). Linebacker Mekayle Burris Mekayle Burris 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB York | 2022 State SC (@k8_Officiall) was all over the place on defense for the Cougars last week, and you can expect that to continue.
Northwestern at Chester – Northwestern and Chester are playing each other after their original opponents have had COVID-19 issues appear. This game brings some intrigue because two top quarterbacks in our current PRZ rankings will be featured: Trojans quarterback Will Mattison Will Mattison 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Northwestern | 2022 State SC (@Will1Mattison) and Cyclones quarterback Zan Dunham Zan Dunham 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Chester | 2022 State SC (@ZanDunham17). Coach Victor Floyd and the Cyclones have an explosive run game that ran all over Fort Mill a few weeks ago which features running back Shydem McCullough (@ShydemM). Northwestern has a trio of wide receivers that we’ve mentioned before, but William Brooks is a junior wide receiver you’ll want to keep your eye on Friday night.