Dexter vs Saline Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was an outstanding football game last year. This game decided the who won the conference title last season. This year they meet early in week 2. Both teams return many talented players from the meeting last year but also each team has new players who are hungry to make an impact in this game. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Saline Players to Watch </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='563429' first='James' last='Rush'] | RB/DB | 2026</strong> | <strong><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2LT0Pt">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush has excellent speed and has the ability to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. He is very good at the cornerback position as well. I expect he will make an impact on this game either offensively or defensively. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='607341' first='Caid' last='Fox'] | WR | 2024</strong> <strong>| <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14859506/636a598132e77d047cccbf54">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fox emerged as one of the top receiving targets for the Hornets last year. Fox has good hands and is very good after the catch. He is a tremendous competitor who will step up and perform in big games. I expect him certainly to make some plays in the passing game this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212359' first='Isaiah' last='Harris'] | DE | 2026</strong> | <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13094806/63682fc39a9b6e04ec0c1543">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is very disruptive at the defensive end position. He is very strong at the point of attack and can get off blocks well. He is an excellent tackler who is very good at playing the run. Harris had an excellent season last year as only a freshman. Harris is a great athlete who also shows the versatility to drop back into coverage as well. He has good size for the position as well at 6-2, 205 lbs. I am fan of his game and he will definitely be a guy that <strong>Dexter</strong> will need to be aware of this Friday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Dexter Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='566881' first='Nathan' last='Gersh'] | LB | 2026 | <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/15212890/637a5bcb4210260838b80d73">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gersh certainly looks the part at 6-2, 215 lbs. Last season he started at linebacker at Dexter as a true freshman. Gersh is quick to read run plays. He plays very fast and composed and has the burst to shoot in the back field and make tackles for loss. Gersh has good speed and can track down ball carriers quickly. He is a hard-hitter who will make physical tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='604131' first='Ronny' last='Johnson'] | RB | 2025 | <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16312070/6365d0cb9676cd0beca06fec">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson has very good long speed and can break long runs for touchdowns. Johnson has good acceleration and can get up to top speed in a hurry. Last year <strong>Dexter</strong> had to run the ball effectively to win the game. Johnson's ability as a runner will be key to Dexter getting a victory in this football game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game has all the makings to be a great one once again. I expect this to be a lower scoring game with it likely being decided in the last couple minutes. Even though this game is taking place early in the season don't be surprised if the winner of this game goes on to win the SEC-Red title. This game is scheduled to take place this Friday, September 1st at 7pm at <strong>Saline</strong> high school football stadium. I expect a big excited crowd that will be full fired up for this matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->