Re: Will The North Close The Gap This Year? Reply
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You are correct...Salem has to control the clock offensively and try to wear down LT on defense. LT is going to play 9 in the box and dare you to beat them 1 on 1. I don't think Salem has played against a team that will fly as many people at the ball every play. If they can make LT come off their Fill the box and fly at the ball mentality and play them a little more honestly, then they can "win the game! If they get behind early it could be a long long day.
Defensively, they need to STOP the big play. As well as Monacan played defensively last week, the one thing they had trouble with, especially in the 2nd half was stopping that big play. Monacan caused 4 turnovers in the first half, yet only led 7-0 at half. No turnovers in the 2nd half and while it took the "miracle" play to win, LT. proved that you better bring your best game for an entire 48 minutes!
I have no vested interest in either team. I see LT and their big plays early in the game giving them a 35-14 win12/13 2:54 PM | IP: Logged