Lafayette/Kettle Run
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Grass field, stands are larger than Brentsville if you made that trip last year.
How would you compare this year's Lafayette team to last year's? I was at the Brentsville game where Lafayette was very stout against the Tigers who were without their excellent QB and one of their top runners/DBs.
As for Kettle Run, they score a bunch and spread the ball around. They have given up some points this year against really athletic teams but have scored on everyone. The past few weeks it feels like they should have scored closer to 50 than in the mid-30s. Star running back made his return to the offense last week and looked good. That will be huge for Kettle Run. They have 3 backs, a great TE, and a slot receiver that is really one of their better playmakers.
It will be interesting to see how the Cougars are able to adjust to a drastic change in styles from what they have seen the past two weeks.
Looking at both teams schedules, Lafayette played 3 teams with winning records in Smithfield (7-4), Norcom (8-5), and Poquoson (12-1). They killed Smithfield and Norcom and won a low scoring game with Poquoson.
Kettle Run played Handley (8-3), James Wood (7-4), Skyline (8-4), Sherando (12-1), Armstrong (10-2), and Tee Jay (12-1). They killed James Wood, Skyline, and Sherando. They won tight ones against Handley, Armstrong, and Tee Jay.
No idea who is going to win. It would be a nightmare to prepare for Kettle Run's offense. I have seen them play a bunch this year and they still show me something new every week.
How would you compare this year's Lafayette team to last year's? I was at the Brentsville game where Lafayette was very stout against the Tigers who were without their excellent QB and one of their top runners/DBs.
As for Kettle Run, they score a bunch and spread the ball around. They have given up some points this year against really athletic teams but have scored on everyone. The past few weeks it feels like they should have scored closer to 50 than in the mid-30s. Star running back made his return to the offense last week and looked good. That will be huge for Kettle Run. They have 3 backs, a great TE, and a slot receiver that is really one of their better playmakers.
It will be interesting to see how the Cougars are able to adjust to a drastic change in styles from what they have seen the past two weeks.
Looking at both teams schedules, Lafayette played 3 teams with winning records in Smithfield (7-4), Norcom (8-5), and Poquoson (12-1). They killed Smithfield and Norcom and won a low scoring game with Poquoson.
Kettle Run played Handley (8-3), James Wood (7-4), Skyline (8-4), Sherando (12-1), Armstrong (10-2), and Tee Jay (12-1). They killed James Wood, Skyline, and Sherando. They won tight ones against Handley, Armstrong, and Tee Jay.
No idea who is going to win. It would be a nightmare to prepare for Kettle Run's offense. I have seen them play a bunch this year and they still show me something new every week.
Thanks, I would say this years team is a little better still very athletic and very fast.. Two of our backs are injuried but the replacements are excellent, the one # 22, Tyree Wilson ran for 230 yards ( yes that’s correct) against Norcom. It will be different going against Lafayette’s wing T. Defense will be challenged but Norcom had a receiver/ Rb, #6, Outten playing wildcat a large percentage of the game who is rated by ESPN as #7 player in Virginia and a Penn St recruit. I don’t we will someone like him sgsin. A long drive 2.5 hours, glad it’s a day game.
One caveat on comparisons of opponent records, it can be misleading. 3 of Norcom ‘s losses were to Maury, Oscar Smith snd Granby, Div 5 snd 6. Two still playing. I’m sure you’ve heard of them,
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Yes Norcom is a quality win, they did get beat pretty badly by Tee Jay also but records don't tell the whole story especially in tough districts. I don't think Skyline and James Wood would be able to stay within 30 points of Lafayette either like they couldn't with Kettle Run but their record is good because they play some bad football teams. My Fauquier Falcons included.
For example, if you asked me the most impressive win to this point for Kettle Run is Handley and it is not close. Handley would be 12-1 if they hadn't lost their QB (1st play of game to Sherando) and star RB (in the first half against Salem when he had already racked up 200+ yards rushing). When Kettle Run played them they were full strength. But they are 8-3 and they never get brought up when talking about Kettle Run's current season. That was the best team they played. edit: Just found the article from the game and Handley's running back had 241!!! yards in the first half before getting hurt against Salem.
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Cell service is horrible if any so be prepared
I realize Skyline played a lot of weak teams like you said, but they also outgained TJ in the first half and were only down 14-7 at the half. So Kettle Run played Skyline before Skyline figured things out. Kettle would have only beat Skyline by 30 at the end of the year, and not 60 like when they did play.
Kettle Run field is very pedestrian for a venue. Definitely nothing fancy. Visitors capacity is not great either.
As OCboy stated, The cell service is bad. Very hit and miss.
The grass field is beat up as expected for December football. Our playoff game against Armstrong was moved to Liberty High School due to weather and field conditions. We have a chance of rain for tomorrow but nothing forecasted for end of this week.
The Cougars Offense runs with pistol and spread formations to open up the Defense. Their misdirection and counters are run well to keep the defense in the box. Any team to beat KR will have to be disciplined and intelligent at LB and DB to key up on the formations. Fortunately, The Cougars O line is sneaky good too. They protect and run block very well.
I am really am trying to keep my optimism in check for this KR squad on Saturday.
Since cell service is bad do they sell tickets at the gate or only online like GoFan?
For someone who didn't see any Kettle Run regular season games, I think Kettle Run's most impressive win is Sherando. Sherando is playing in a class 4 state semi-final game this weekend. I did see Kettle Run's last two regional games with Armstrong and TJ. They moved the ball well in both. They scored a lot but also gave up a lot in those games. They did show they can win close games in pressure situations.
Great question! I don’t know how they will handle it since they say electronic tickets only. The boosters are trying to get everyone to purchase before the game on Gofan through social media but that will not reach everyone.
I totally agree that Sherando was the most impressive win of the regular season. Especially now where Sherando is still playing for 4A Semifinals. The 2nd half adjustments were fantastic.
I agree also that they can win in tight games even though there were not a lot of them over the years. These juniors and seniors on this KR squad have played a lot of high level football. They watched or played in the 2022 4A State Championship where they got crushed by Dinwiddie. They lost last year to the 3A runner up, Brentsville, early in the regional. I think these losses changed the program in a good way. This program appears to have a high level of expectation that they will win every time they take the field. They have only seen the Varsity teams lose 5 games in 4 years.
I guess I will purchase on Gofan and open my Email and press view ticket and leave it open. I guess this will work as I use my Waze map app to get to KR.
I'd go with Kettle Run in this one. They have a very good coach who knows exactly what adjustments to make and when to make them. Sherando had a good chance to go up by 10 at half and I don't think it would've made much of a difference, looking back. They changed things up in the second half and the Warriors had absolutely nothing for them. Don't see anyone beating them except for maybe LCA, and even that's a more of a tossup than I think most would consider it to be.
I never had an issue in the parking lot but once you start heading through the trees walking up to the stadium it phases out fast. Kettle Run imo has very nice facilities and the stadium is nice. The visitor bleachers will accommodate Lafayette. If for some reason the game is moved to Liberty then even better. Very nice stadium with tons of seating both home and visitor with a turf field. Very accessible off of 17. Kettle Run is definitely in the woods.
I second this. You normally have data in the parking lot, but not once you get to the stands. At least not the visitor's side.
Thoroughly impressed with KR's offensive scheme and playcalling. Shout out to Porterfield and staff for what they've built over there. Based on youth football in that area, I expect them to be a region/state contender for the next decade at minimum.
After watching KR vs Armstrong, TJ and Sherando, I've got KR by 7 at home over Lafayette. KR-LCA in the title game will be very impressive chess match with those two pro style offenses. KR may not be quite as big in the trenches but they are very fundamentally sound on both sides. Going to be good final two weeks.
After watching KR vs Armstrong, TJ and Sherando, I've got KR by 7 at home over Lafayette. KR-LCA in the title game will be very impressive chess match with those two pro style offenses. KR may not be quite as big in the trenches but they are very fundamentally sound on both sides. Going to be good final two weeks.
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