Before we get to kick-off, let's review a snipet of the preview and picks from earlier...
Deep Creek (6-1) at Oscar Smith (6-1) . . . While the Hornets are coming off their first loss of the season, 20-14 to Indian River as the Braves scored the go-ahead touchdown from 41 yards out with 21 seconds remaining a week ago, this is a very capable Deep Creek squad. Corner Ali Brooks has seven interceptions and linebacker Gabe Fuster, a Liberty commit, had a pick-six against Indian River last week. Can they slow down the Oscar Smith offense though?
The Tigers are averaging 51.5 points per game against Southeastern District opponents, rebounding nicely from that 13-6 season-opening loss to four-time defending State Champion Highland Springs at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Sophomore QB Ethan Vasko is part of a quartet of Tigers that picked up offers from Virginia Tech in the past week. The others include RB Tyvon Norfleet, OLB/S Maurice Freeman and ATH Sherrod Covil. The best thing for Head Coach Chris Scott? All will be back for 2020, and Vasko is the top passer for the time being in the Southeastern District.
Matt Hatfield Says: Oscar Smith 24-10
VHSL-Reference.com Says: Oscar Smith 26-13
Coach Ed Young Says: Oscar Smith 28-14