DINWIDDIE @ MATOACA
Friday, September 30, 2016
Matoaca Warriors (5a) 2-2, 1-0 Central District
Wins: Clover Hill 6a (0-4) and Prince George 5a (2-2)
Lossess: Manchester 5a ( 4-0) and Cosby 6a (2-2)
PFA: 26, PAA: 24
Key Players:
Justin Ford, Qb,
Cade Driskill, Rb/Olb
Jeremiah Carter, Rb
Russell Cohen, Wr/Db
Trevon Stewart, Wr/Db
Dinwiddie Generals (4a) 4-0, 1-0 Central District
Wins: James Monroe (3a) 3-1, Hanover (4a) 1-3, Caroline (4a) 0-4, Hopewell (3a) 2-2
PFA: 59, PAA: 12
Key Players:
Bryce Witt, Qb
Zion Sturdivant, Rb
Timothy Fields, De
Davon Clayton, De
Tye Freeland, Rb/Wr/Db
Joseph Tyree, Rb, SS
K’vaughan Pope, Mlb, Wr
Matoaca comes into this game on a two game winning streak. They defeated Prince George 22-20 last week in a hard fought contest. The Warrior offense is led by quarterback Justin Ford. Ford, is a dual threat quarterback who has a strong arm. He has been a bit inconsistent this season, but is capable of putting up big numbers. The top two rushers are Jeremiah Carter and Cade Driskill. Carter has good speed and can create problems on the edge. Driskill is a very physical back and is the short yardage specialist. Wide Receiver, Trevon Stewart has great hands and is a primary target for Ford. Russell Cohen is their possession style receiver who can be counted on to get the first down. The offensive line is anchored by Aarron Walker (T) and Hunter Simmons (C). The Matoaca defense has struggled at times this season, but their linebackers are very sound. Last week Prince George had a 100 yard rusher and the Royal threw for over 250 yards.
Dinwiddie (4-0) is off to its best start since 2013 and look to continue their winning ways. Coach Mills appears to have his team focused and based on a tweet sent out to his player yesterday “Ignore the noise” he intends to keep it that way. Matoaca always plays Dinwiddie tough and defeated the Generals 32-20 last season. The Dinwiddie offense has been extremely balanced and is calmly being led by quarterback Bryce Witt (37/57 668 yards, 10 tds. And 0 ints.). Four different running backs (Sturdivant, Freeland, Tyree and Cooper) provide the firepower on the ground. Joseph Tyree has 9 rushing touchdowns on the season. With Pope and Freeland being double covered, J. Jones (10 catches for 181 yards and 2 td’s) and Freshman J. Williams (8 catches for 168 yards and 1 td) have been Witt’s primary targets this season. The Dinwiddie defense led by K’Vaughan Pope, D. Clayton, and Timothy Fields ihas limited its opponents to 12 points a game and held Hopewell’s four star running back Ronnie Walker to minus 1 yard last week.
On paper Dinwiddie should win this game, but playing disliked rival always makes things a little tougher. Matoaca must be able to attack the Dinwiddie defense both in the air and on the ground. Keeping the Dinwiddie offense off the field with long sustained drives will be a necessity if they desire to win this game. Dinwiddie’s keys to victory include: Special teams creating short field situations, pressuring the struggling Matoaca pass defense and limiting Matoaca’s big play ability.
The rain and damp fields could change this game tremendously. If this game turns into a ground and pound game it would clearly favor a very physical Dinwiddie team.
Looks like a poncho and Muck boots for this one.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Matoaca Warriors (5a) 2-2, 1-0 Central District
Wins: Clover Hill 6a (0-4) and Prince George 5a (2-2)
Lossess: Manchester 5a ( 4-0) and Cosby 6a (2-2)
PFA: 26, PAA: 24
Key Players:
Justin Ford, Qb,
Cade Driskill, Rb/Olb
Jeremiah Carter, Rb
Russell Cohen, Wr/Db
Trevon Stewart, Wr/Db
Dinwiddie Generals (4a) 4-0, 1-0 Central District
Wins: James Monroe (3a) 3-1, Hanover (4a) 1-3, Caroline (4a) 0-4, Hopewell (3a) 2-2
PFA: 59, PAA: 12
Key Players:
Bryce Witt, Qb
Zion Sturdivant, Rb
Timothy Fields, De
Davon Clayton, De
Tye Freeland, Rb/Wr/Db
Joseph Tyree, Rb, SS
K’vaughan Pope, Mlb, Wr
Matoaca comes into this game on a two game winning streak. They defeated Prince George 22-20 last week in a hard fought contest. The Warrior offense is led by quarterback Justin Ford. Ford, is a dual threat quarterback who has a strong arm. He has been a bit inconsistent this season, but is capable of putting up big numbers. The top two rushers are Jeremiah Carter and Cade Driskill. Carter has good speed and can create problems on the edge. Driskill is a very physical back and is the short yardage specialist. Wide Receiver, Trevon Stewart has great hands and is a primary target for Ford. Russell Cohen is their possession style receiver who can be counted on to get the first down. The offensive line is anchored by Aarron Walker (T) and Hunter Simmons (C). The Matoaca defense has struggled at times this season, but their linebackers are very sound. Last week Prince George had a 100 yard rusher and the Royal threw for over 250 yards.
Dinwiddie (4-0) is off to its best start since 2013 and look to continue their winning ways. Coach Mills appears to have his team focused and based on a tweet sent out to his player yesterday “Ignore the noise” he intends to keep it that way. Matoaca always plays Dinwiddie tough and defeated the Generals 32-20 last season. The Dinwiddie offense has been extremely balanced and is calmly being led by quarterback Bryce Witt (37/57 668 yards, 10 tds. And 0 ints.). Four different running backs (Sturdivant, Freeland, Tyree and Cooper) provide the firepower on the ground. Joseph Tyree has 9 rushing touchdowns on the season. With Pope and Freeland being double covered, J. Jones (10 catches for 181 yards and 2 td’s) and Freshman J. Williams (8 catches for 168 yards and 1 td) have been Witt’s primary targets this season. The Dinwiddie defense led by K’Vaughan Pope, D. Clayton, and Timothy Fields ihas limited its opponents to 12 points a game and held Hopewell’s four star running back Ronnie Walker to minus 1 yard last week.
On paper Dinwiddie should win this game, but playing disliked rival always makes things a little tougher. Matoaca must be able to attack the Dinwiddie defense both in the air and on the ground. Keeping the Dinwiddie offense off the field with long sustained drives will be a necessity if they desire to win this game. Dinwiddie’s keys to victory include: Special teams creating short field situations, pressuring the struggling Matoaca pass defense and limiting Matoaca’s big play ability.
The rain and damp fields could change this game tremendously. If this game turns into a ground and pound game it would clearly favor a very physical Dinwiddie team.
Looks like a poncho and Muck boots for this one.
