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DEL.ICIO.US‘Stangs stuck in losing rut
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Morrow coach Daryl Steward insisted that the Mustangs would make the playoffs. They’ve only played one region game — a 31-7 loss at Hiram last week — but with Region 4-AAAAA frontrunners East Coweta and Newnan (the defending region champion) visiting this week and next, the Mustangs must find some solutions to their woes with great haste. Since losing its season opener to Oxford (Ala.), East Coweta has outscored its opponents 139-16. Playing on Saturday won’t help the Mustangs. Says here East Coweta wins …
Moving on …
Look out, Martin: It was difficult to envision Mt. Zion having difficulty scoring coming into the season, but the Bulldogs entered last week averaging 9.5 points per game despite the presence of speedy tailback Martin Ward. They scored 30 against Riverdale in a game that was not close, but now they face a Griffin team that has allowed just 50 points in five games. The Bears will no doubt focus a lot of attention on Ward.
Football Game of the Week
Lovejoy at Riverdale — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Twelve Oaks Stadium
Records: Lovejoy 1-4 (1-1 Region 4-AAAA Division B); Riverdale 2-2 (1-1).
Coaches: Lovejoy, Al Hughes (61-62); Riverdale, Jamie Reed (2-2).
Players to watch: Lovejoy - OL Andre’ Harris (Sr., 6-4, 320), QB Kyle Lacy (Sr., 6-1, 190), WR T.J. Brown (Sr., 6-2, 190). Riverdale - OL/DL Cordy Glenn (Sr., 6-6, 315), DB Jordan Simmons (Jr., 6-2, 205), WR/DB Fletcher Redd (Jr., 6-0, 190), OL/DL Lawrence Perry (Sr., 6-3, 240), RB Demario Askew (Sr., 5-8, 170).
Last year: Riverdale won, 20-14 in overtime.
Last week: Lovejoy beat Jonesboro 26-16, Riverdale beat Mt. Zion 47-30.
The skinny: Lovejoy, which had lost three games by a touchdown or less in its first four contests, finally got some validation last week, while Riverdale hit its stride with a big offensive performance. With both Griffin and North Clayton left to play, the Wildcats control their own destiny, while Riverdale needs to win out to have a chance at hosting in the region playoff, having already lost to North Clayton. This one went down to the wire last year and figures to do so again. Look for Riverdale’s speed to make the difference.
Prediction: Riverdale, 27-21.
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By Htown
October 7, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
Andre owned Cordy Glenn all night. the rushing game was the difference.