Key First Round Matchups in 1A
In Mississippi these classes have an extra week to play football. Their first round game is when the other classes will be having their second round game. It is time to witness that first week of madness. Who will go…
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Continue ReadingIn Mississippi these classes have an extra week to play football. Their first round game is when the other classes will be having their second round game. It is time to witness that first week of madness. Who will go home unexpectedly? Who makes it out of the first round alive? Let’s take a closer look.
Vardaman vs Taylorsville
These two teams are both used to being successful during the playoffs. Even though Vardaman is in the northern part of the state they still play South Half football. It is a long way to Taylorsville from Vardaman, but they can’t let those factors get into their head. It’s time to play football and no excuses will he accepted in the end.
Za Pratt is a heavy load for Vardaman. They may be from the sweet potato capital, but there is nothing sweet about him when he runs the football. He is a mean guy that packs a punch when he finishes his runs. He also can switch over and play good defense for their team. Evan Edmonson is another guy who gets his share of the rock with Vardaman as well. He averages sixty yards per game. Chipper Moore is the quarterback for Vardaman. He won’t be a Tom Brady out there, but he is a leader for this team.
Taylorsville will be more of a passing team. Vardaman will need to be ready to defend the pass and run when they play Taylorsville. This won’t be an easy task for them. Vardaman has lost three games straight. The worst of the losses came to West Lowndes. A very good team who also has MC Miller coaching them on defense.
Lumberton vs West Lowndes
Chase Toney is the leader of this Lumberton bunch. He is one of the reasons that I think this is a key game. Don’t let the records from their team fool you. They have been hot in division play. They took a tough loss to Bay Springs, but that’s why Bay Springs are defending champs. They know how to play good football. Chase is a guy that can toss the ball around some. If he can find a way to not be on the ground so much during this game Lumberton can find a way to win.
Blake Walters and Da Byron Conerly are going to be the guys who tote the rock for the Panthers. Together they have over 1200 rushing yards and they like to find the endzone. If they can pound the ball with these two guys that’s another element to the game Lumberton will have. Lathan Bowens, Kalyjah Willis and Tylan Sibley are the guys they can toss the rock up to. This game could very easily go Lumberton’s way.
West Lowndes has MC Miller calling the shots for their defense. He brings in that old school 50 defense. That’s how he wins his games. He loves to rush two big defensive ends from the edge, while have a strong interior push with his defensive lineman.
Jaquavious Tate is going to be the man on both sides of the ball for West Lowndes. He lines up in multiple positions and gets it done for their team. I think if Lumberton finds a way to stop him that will also give them a great advantage in this game.