Thursday Night Showdowns Week 2
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Here we are set for another great Thursday night of football. Schools have a less time to prepare if they didn’t find the time to practice Sunday. It’s a night most people aren’t looking to go to a game, but…
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Continue ReadingHere we are set for another great Thursday night of football. Schools have a less time to prepare if they didn’t find the time to practice Sunday. It’s a night most people aren’t looking to go to a game, but there are always some nice games on Thursday. Here are a few for this week.
Smithville vs Hatley
This here is an old school rival that goes back a very long way. These two teams do not like each other, but they both keep it very respectful. This should be a tough, aggressive game with both teams hitting very hard all night. I expect both teams to be very run heavy. This should be a game with a lot of read options, dive and zone reads. Smithville is going to be real aggressive on defense. I wouldn’t be surprised to see those guys shoot a lot of blitzes on defense. Smithville also has a freshman offensive lineman that you need to keep an eye on. Wes Wiggins Wes Wiggins 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Smithville | 2026 State MS is the name and he is a force to deal with.
Florence vs Richland
Here is another rivalry game that has fallen on a Thursday night. These are two more teams who aren’t very fund of each other. They are next door neighbors and are very familiar with one another. Florence will have a very balanced game on their offense. Their defense will be lead head first by Zakari Tillman Zakari Tillman 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Florence | 2023 State MS . A guy who is very mean on defense. This kid is a straight up head buster who does not mind coming in laying the wood. The key for Florence will be to try to do whatever they can to keep him out of the game.
Tri-County vs Canton Academy
I expect to see Tri-County to try to pick up some balanced yards tonight. This is going to he a very good game. Canton Academy is expected to run the ball more tonight, but will have some passing plays that get thrown into the mix. They are going to play tough defense and be very disciplined. They will throw some blitzes in here and there. However, Canton relies on playing good base disciplined defense.
Walnut vs Faulkner
These two teams are another set that will face off tonight. This one is called the Joe Bowl and yes the fans will be packed in to see how this game turns out. This game will be packed and it will be exciting to see. Fans from each side are expecting to come away with a win, but only one team gets the trophy after the game. Both teams have a history of being run heavy. Expect a lot of running and good defense from both teams tonight.
Potts Camp vs Macon Road Baptist
Potts Camp did a good job of getting a victory last week. Their QB Ty Aldridge picked up a lot of rushing yards and their whole team rallied off of that momentum. This week they are facing a team that I am unfamiliar with. Macon Road Baptist is a school coming in from Memphis and Potts Camp is looking to get a winning streak rolling.