Hampton (6-3) at Bethel (5-4) . . . This one is huge for Bethel and its playoff hopes in Group 6A-South, where they are currently battling it out with Landstown for the #8 seed. The Bruins have shown promise by beating Heritage and nearly upending Phoebus in a game where they led by double-figures, though did suffer lopsided losses to Western Branch, Woodside and Kecoughtan - three teams that figure to make the playoffs in Group 6A. Offensively, they have the third leading rusher in the Peninsula District in Quinton Lee (160Att. 935Yds. 14TD's) as well as a lethal receiver/return man in Darrell Brown that has returned three kicks for touchdowns already this year. On defense, they will count on LB Aaron Edwards and CB T.C. Chisley to be playmakers.
As for Hampton, the Crabbers actually had a losing record at one in this season, 2-3 when they lost to Phoebus 19-8. They've re-grouped behind the dual-threat exploits of junior quarerback Jovonn 'Bubba' Quillen, who recently became only the third Peninsula District player ever to run for over 1000 yards and pass for over 1000 yards in the same season. He should get help with the return of RB Demetrius Strickland from injury, and wideout Tyquon Wilkins is an electric player on the edge. At times, the Crabbers have been porous defensively, but have also gotten key takeaways from LB Ricky Hatcher and Wilkins, among others.
Matt Says: Hampton 26-17
Gloucester (0-9) at Menchville (1-8) . . . There's very little, to nothing, on the line in this one. The Monarchs got off to a strong start to the season when they trumped Maury 28-7, but have since dropped eight in a row and don't look to be headed to the playoffs in Group 5A-South. Gloucester is trying to notch its first and only win of the year in the regular season finale. The closest they've gotten was an overtime loss to Warwick. Even though they lost to Hampton 49-10 last week, the Monarchs showed some offensive punch when TE Elijah Murphy broke off a long touchdown reception. Backs Malik Dixon, Torey Guilford and Richard Smith can be adequate in spots, especially against a Dukes defense that is pretty generous, allowing 42.1 points per game. Top rusher Devon Pullen (160Car. 642Yds. 3TD's) will have to step up in a big way for Gloucester and get some help for the Dukes to avoid finishing in the basement of the Peninsula District.
Matt Says: Menchville 18-9
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As for Hampton, the Crabbers actually had a losing record at one in this season, 2-3 when they lost to Phoebus 19-8. They've re-grouped behind the dual-threat exploits of junior quarerback Jovonn 'Bubba' Quillen, who recently became only the third Peninsula District player ever to run for over 1000 yards and pass for over 1000 yards in the same season. He should get help with the return of RB Demetrius Strickland from injury, and wideout Tyquon Wilkins is an electric player on the edge. At times, the Crabbers have been porous defensively, but have also gotten key takeaways from LB Ricky Hatcher and Wilkins, among others.
Matt Says: Hampton 26-17
Gloucester (0-9) at Menchville (1-8) . . . There's very little, to nothing, on the line in this one. The Monarchs got off to a strong start to the season when they trumped Maury 28-7, but have since dropped eight in a row and don't look to be headed to the playoffs in Group 5A-South. Gloucester is trying to notch its first and only win of the year in the regular season finale. The closest they've gotten was an overtime loss to Warwick. Even though they lost to Hampton 49-10 last week, the Monarchs showed some offensive punch when TE Elijah Murphy broke off a long touchdown reception. Backs Malik Dixon, Torey Guilford and Richard Smith can be adequate in spots, especially against a Dukes defense that is pretty generous, allowing 42.1 points per game. Top rusher Devon Pullen (160Car. 642Yds. 3TD's) will have to step up in a big way for Gloucester and get some help for the Dukes to avoid finishing in the basement of the Peninsula District.
Matt Says: Menchville 18-9
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