gchs_uk9 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Does NCC face any real threats on their path to the finals? Depends on your opinion of Shelby Valley this year. Obviously if Danville, Somerset, or LCA get back to where they have been in the past it could be a challenge, but I don't see that this year. And programs like Walton-Verona and Prestonsburg will have good teams, but they seem pretty far behind NCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLCat Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Does NCC face any real threats on their path to the finals? Shelby Valley is not a team to take lightly As mentioned in the preview... anytime you return 8 or 9 starters and basically all your offensive firepower you will be improved. I think NewCath kind of shocked them last year. They had simply not seen that team speed or athleticism. Also looking back at that game..Jacob Smith went OFF with big runs where he broke 5-6 tackles... kick returns..and so forth. Shelby Valley simply was a deer in the headlights and suddenly found themselves down in a big hole and didnt ave a passing game to try and play catch up. I still think there is a large gap between the two, but with that much experience and a considerably tougher schedule I fully expect Shelby Valley to be much more prepared if they met them again. As a side note... how many SV scouts do you think will be at Belfry when the Pirates play the Breds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 I tend to think "yes," but I'm going to couch that. My biggest reason for answering yes is that Newport Central Catholic will never have to go to Mayfield and win. Yes, but Beechwood had some chances to beat Mayfield at Beechwood and didn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach1980 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Jacob Smith 6'0 195 RB John Harris 5'8 188 RB/OLB Patrick Henschen 6'5 210 QB Austin Neff 6'2 185 WR/DE Luke Kues 6'1 187 WR/TE/DE Griffin McHugh 6'2 190 WR/TE/DE Eric Anderson 6'2 172 WR/FS Kobe Tallon 6'1 215 MLB/G Maleak Lawrence 5'10 230 DE/DT How do they look upfront on the line ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 All they have to do is beat them once and New Cath will have more success than Beechwood did. To beat Mayfield they need to figure out how to stop Mayfield's offense. Beechwood got better and better at handling the bubble screens and quick passing game but they only held Mayfield under 35 points one time in the last 5 meetings. In that game Beechwood picked off Mayfield's QB 3 or 4 times and lost on a controversial goal line play in the last minute. That game was at Mayfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexitucky Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 How do they look upfront on the line ? Hopefully they are more athletic than last year. On defense, Lawrence is an absolute beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakesnot_2000 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 They handled us pretty good in 2005. NCC is always a team to be reckoned with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footstomp Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Does NCC face any real threats on their path to the finals? No. The east will be as weak as last year. Providing NCC does not have any injuries, they will be in the finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach1980 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hopefully they are more athletic than last year. On defense, Lawrence is an absolute beast. I look forward into watching them out at Scott in less than a few weeks. Should be a good game ! Scott has a physical solid line on both sides of the ball . It should be a great matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk#1fan Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 How do they look upfront on the line ? NewCath should be big up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnboy13 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Which players are you talking about? Give us some information on them, if you can. Henschen looks every bit of 6'5" plus and still growing. Lawrence adding some muscle to an already "beefy" frame, & Hightchew looks like he grow 2 inches and added about 20-30 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach1980 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Henschen looks every bit of 6'5" plus and still growing. Lawrence adding some muscle to an already "beefy" frame, & Hightchew looks like he grow 2 inches and added about 20-30 pounds. Great !! I can't wait to see this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75center Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Have more success against Mayfield than Beechwood? Well, they can't possibly have less success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnboy13 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Jacob Smith 6'0 195 RB John Harris 5'8 188 RB/OLB Patrick Henschen 6'5 210 QB Austin Neff 6'2 185 WR/DE Luke Kues 6'1 187 WR/TE/DE Griffin McHugh 6'2 190 WR/TE/DE Eric Anderson 6'2 172 WR/FS Kobe Tallon 6'1 215 MLB/G Maleak Lawrence 5'10 230 DE/DT At the UC camp he measured 6'3" 205 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk#1fan Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) At the UC camp he measured 6'3" 205 I don't think they updated their roster yet. Edited August 4, 2015 by uk#1fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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