Matchup Preview – Pierre T.F. Riggs @ Brookings
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Coming both off of strong performances last week, these two are primed for a key matchup of powerhouses in the 11AA conference, and it will be a great one to watch without a doubt. Let’s jump right in and see…
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Continue ReadingComing both off of strong performances last week, these two are primed for a key matchup of powerhouses in the 11AA conference, and it will be a great one to watch without a doubt. Let’s jump right in and see who is going to be the x-factors for these teams and what their strategies will be against each other.
Pierre T.F. Riggs High School
Pierre had a dominating win last week against a foe in Aberdeen Central but they will be facing a bigger titan in Brookings who has the tools to stop this freight train in its tracks. Their foremost game plan should be seen as relatively straightforward, give the ball to Lincoln Kienholz Lincoln Kienholz 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Pierre | 2023 State and let him air it out with brutal efficiency and masterful placement of passes that he throws. Kienholz is the blast furnace that sparks the fire of how fast and great this offense is when it throws passes all around the field. Their defense played very well too, holding an offense of Aberdeen to just 15 points and looking to repeat that against Brookings who had a great performance of their own against Watertown. Their keys to the game along with their passing attack will making sure their defensive backs are ready to come out and play, and most importantly, having the offensive line protect Kienholz at all costs. Brookings has a front seven that no one should think twice about them being a overwhelming presence when they are on the field. Pierre’s OL will need to hold stout, so make sure to watch all of them this up coming game close to see if they can hold up to the attacks and rushes that they are going to face in a team like Brookings. Pierre will need to near perfect and with what they have shown, I think they can play close to the level that they have always shown to be. Keys to the game are simple, Air it out, protect the pass, and stifle the quarterback at all times.
Brookings High School
Brookings is a balanced team that relies on its defense to hold its opponents at bay with a rushing attack that can do just about anything when it comes in terms of versatility. They dispatched Watertown in the previous week and now they face the goliath that has been at the top of the conference for years and they have a fantastic shot at an upset. Brookings is going to win this game in one way, which is using their pass rush and elite run-stuffing abilities to make Kienholz panic and lose his biggest strength, his IQ. Jaxton Eck Jaxton Eck 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Brookings | 2023 State will be a lead linebacker and edge rusher who will be making sure Kienholz knows his skill and makes sure that he is felt every time he goes around to try and take him down. Eck will be a critical pass defender as well with his hands having the ability to intercept passes that are coming his way. Caleb Loehr Caleb Loehr 6'0" | 215 lbs | DL Brookings | 2023 State will be a good defensive line piece to hold down the run game and make sure Pierre will be out of options. I am looking to see a running attack with Tyson Brandt Tyson Brandt ATH Brookings | 2023 State and Josiah Thomas being pieces to help establish a running game early and run it down the throat of Pierre. Brookings plays without ego and fear, making playing Pierre just like any other game. Their keys to the game: Get to Kienholz early, establish the run, and none stop grit everywhere on the field.