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Week #1 of Friday Night Lights kicks off here in the state of Iowa. Here are some key games in NW Iowa that will showcase some college prospects as teams look to get out the gate with a (1-0) or…
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Continue ReadingWeek #1 of Friday Night Lights kicks off here in the state of Iowa. Here are some key games in NW Iowa that will showcase some college prospects as teams look to get out the gate with a (1-0) or (2-0) start to the young season!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS SHOWCASE GAME
Bishop Heelan (0-0) @ SC East (1-0)
Kickoff: 7:00 PM Olsen Stadium
Radio: 1360 KSCJ (Justin Barker pxp)
Streaming: www.metrosportstv.com
CRUSADERS AND BLACK RAIDERS SET TO LOCK HORNS
The Crusaders of first year head coach Jon LaFleur and his new staff come into this contest with a
completely different offensive scheme from last season as the staff is creating a new identity
offensively. The Black Raiders of head coach Mike Winklepleck are coming off a 50-33-win last Friday
over Glenwood. As impressive as the offense was last week it was the defensive front of the Black
Raiders that caught my attention.
CRUSADER OFFENSE: The Crusaders have their QB of the future with junior Quinn Olson 6-0 (175) who
has game experience at the varsity level from last season when he was inserted into the starting lineup.
The Crusaders have some talent in the offensive backfield with junior
Sir Brandon Watts
Sir
Brandon Watts
5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH
Bishop Heelan | 2024
State
IA
(5-9 (170),
junior
Isaiah Favors
Isaiah
Favors
6'0" | 190 lbs | RB
Bishop Heelan | 2024
State
IA
6-0 (185) and sophomore
Myles Wegher
Myles
Wegher
5'8" | 175 lbs | RB
Sioux City East | 2025
IA
5-7 (155). The offensive line will be led up
front by senior Cole Fischer 5-10 (200) and senior John Halbur 6-0 (250). Junior TE Kannon Bork 6-2 (210)
is a nice target between the hashmarks and in the flat. Junior George Tsibanos 5-10 (170) along with
Jack Schramm 5-10 (175) are the main targets outside at receiver.
BLACK RAIDER OFFENSE: Senior QB
Cole Ritchie
Cole
Ritchie
6'2" | 190 lbs | QB
East (Sioux City) | 2023
State
IA
6-2 (195) got off to an excellent start last Friday
throwing for (304) yards and (2) scores last week. Talented senior WR
Kelynn Jacobsen
Kelynn
Jacobsen
6'3" | 190 lbs | WR
Sioux City East | 2023
State
IA
6-2 (190) had
(12) receptions last week for (160) yards and a score. Senior WR Preston Dobbs is a matchup nightmare
at 6-4 (190). Senior RB
Brecken Schossow
Brecken
Schossow
6'1" | 195 lbs | LB
Sioux City East | 2023
IA
had an excellent (99)-yard performance on the ground last
week to go with (4) scores. Senior RB
Brady Wavrunek
Brady
Wavrunek
5'10" | 180 lbs | RB
Sioux City East | 2023
State
IA
is another weapon out of the backfield for the
Black Raider high octane offense.
KEY MATCHUP: The key to the whole game is the matchup of the Crusader’s offensive line vs the
defensive line of the Black Raiders. Senior standout DT
Cale Pittenger
Cale
Pittenger
6'1" | 260 lbs | DL
Sioux City East | 2023
State
IA
who is coming off a (7.5) tackle
performance and (2) TFL is an excellent college prospect. South Dakota State DE commit
Nick Wells
Nick
Wells
6'3" | 230 lbs | DL
Sioux City East | 2023
State
IA
played well on the edge last Friday night as well and will be a handful Friday night. The Crusaders will
have to try to use the Black Raider aggressive front aggression against them. I look for the Crusaders to
utilize screens and draws to try to catch the Black Raider front getting up field to quickly. In the end it
will be the Black Raider offense that will be the difference in the game.
PREDICTION: BLACK RAIDERS 34 CRUSADERS 20
WARRIORS TRAVEL TO BULLDOG TERRITORY
SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON @ LEMARS
KICKOFF: 7:00 PM
STREAMING: https://www.facebook.com/events/3237411239920891/?ti=ls
The Warriors of head coach Justin Smith are taking on second year head coach Ken Vigdal and his
Bulldogs. SSI has confirmed that SBL senior QB
Tyler Smith
Tyler
Smith
5'10" | 175 lbs | QB
Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2023
State
IA
is not playing the first five games of the
season for undisclosed reasons. QB Smith 5-11 (190) enters his senior season as a three-year starter and
is a very talented college prospect. This news changes the complexion of this game entirely. The
Bulldogs are starting junior Teagan Kasel at QB and have a returning starter at RB with
Elijah Dougherty
Elijah
Dougherty
5'11" | 175 lbs | RB
LeMars | 2023
IA
6-0 (195) who rushed for (844) yards and (11) scores last season. The Warriors will likely try to feature a
running game with senior
Jake Hamilton
Jake
Hamilton
6'0" | 185 lbs | WR
Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2023
IA
5-10 (185). If the starting QB can get time to throw he will be
looking for senior WR Scott Kroll 6-1 (170) caught (26) passes for (403) yards and (6) touchdowns last
fall.
PREDICTION: WARRIORS 20 BULLDOGS 17
EAGLES SET TO HOST WESTERNERS IN SEASON OPENER
AKRON-WESTFIELD @ LAWTON-BRONSON
KICKOFF: 7:00 PM
RADIO: Y 101.3
STREAMING: https://twitter.com/i/events/1561109584437182464?s=11&t=RfyjVGxQpR-uJkU5lfrAmw
The Eagles of second year head coach Jason Garnand are looking to get the offense rolling early. The
Eagles return junior QB Braden Heiss 5-10 (165) passed for and most of the track team with him at the
receiver position. Junior Caleb Garnand 6-0 (170) is about to have a big season production wise for an
offense that is going to light up the scoreboard. Other weapons return with WR Jesse Oehlerking 6-1
(185) along with senior WR Leighton Olesen and sophomore speedster Louden Grimsley 6-1 (170). The
running game will be in good hands with senior Brayden Williams.
PREDICTION: EAGLES 35 WESTERNERS 20