Raceland cam out and quickly showed Ram Nation that they are going to be a pain in the butt for any team on their schedule. They passed the ball well enough to open up a very potent looking running game. They also I.M.O. had the best skill player I watched this weekend. he wore #1 one and seemed to be able to do everything he was asked to do.

 

Raceland opened the scoring up on a forty one yard spring by #33, who looked as quick as a water bug as he sprinted down the field. The point after by #60 made this a, 7-0 game.

 

With 4:17 left in the opening quarter a #10 to #84 completion was called back because of a hold on Bath County.

 

The last big play of the opening frame was a forty yard jolt by #1 of the Rams. Kid looked like he had speed to burn on this run.

 

When Bath got the ball back a #33 for Raceland stopped #33 and forced a Bath County punt, with 11:01 left in the half.

 

At the 10:21 mark of quarter #2 #2 hit #3 good for a forty yard Ram touchdown. The point after kick made this a, 14-0 game.

 

Raceland looked to have a first down run by #1 at the 7:15 mark of the quarter but a hold negated the play.

 

With 6:45 left in the half, the Rams picked up ten yards on a third and twelve, when #2 connected with # 5. Raceland picked up the first down on a run by #1, with 6:36 left in the half.

 

#1 was back at it again with 6:09 showing on the clock. This time he used a couple of spin moves to gain nine yards. The kid can flat out play and if he was to get the touches out of the backfield he could I.M.O. pick up 1,300 or more yards. His line would aid in this in a large way.

 

With 4:43 left in the half #2 hit #5 for a seven yard gain.

Raceland's #4 put the ball on the ground and making the recovery for Bath was #12 on the eight yard line.

 

With 2:20 left in the half Bath got a first down when, #10 found #7.

 

Raceland scored again with :18 left in the half when, #2 hit #3 good for a thirty yard score. The point after made it a,21-0 game.

 

In the final frame #1 used another spin move on his way to a first down for the Rams.

Then with 9:50 left in the game #4 for Raceland gained twenty yards to move the chains once again.

 

At the 9:02 mark the Raceland impressive offensive line showed just how good they could be when they opened up a big hole for #8 to run through for a seven yard gain.

 

With 6:00 left Raceland scored again. This time it was on a two yard run by #33. The point after kick made it, 28-0.

 

The Rams wasted little time hitting pay dirt again. This time it was on a twenty six yard pass by #2 to #3. The point after ended the scoring,35-0.

 

Raceland's #13 picked off #7 with 1:21 left.

 

The final play of the contest was a long gain by Bath, on a #7 to #20 pass play.

 

UNOFFICIAL VARSITY STATS

RACELAND

64 PLAYS

390 YARDS

PASSING 12-26 3 TD'S

 

BATH COUNTY

41 PLAYS

60 YARDS

PASSING 10-18 1 INT

 

 

According to our stays guy, we had 325 rushing yards and 157 passing yards in 3 qtrs.

According to our stays guy, we had 325 rushing yards and 157 passing yards in 3 qtrs.

Like I posted my was unofficial.

Either way, I'll take it. At any level of football the offense is usually 2 or 3 games behind the defense. Idk why, it just usually is. There were several times that kids seemed a bit confused, especially at WR and the younger RBs. But, even though we have some guys returning/upper classmen at those positions, some of them are playing new positions or have just recently returned to the gridiron. With all that said, 5 TDs in 3 quarters and at or around 400 yards of offense? Yeah, I'll take those struggles lol. In all seriousness, we still have alot of work to do. But i was suprised.

The defense was pretty well lights out as well. Bags really impressed me with the physicality he showed last night. If he has a good year and Bailey stays healthy and fresh at RB, it could make a world of difference.

According to our stays guy, we had 325 rushing yards and 157 passing yards in 3 qtrs.

Our stats were posted on all (4) quarters.

@STEEL_CURTAIN88, is a clear starting OL unit beginning to emerge?

Im not sure. Mauk and Willett still have some work to do to get where they need to be, but imo, any variation of them, Fairchild, Wallace, Hall, Manis and Carmen will be a better and more well rounded line than what we had last year. I expect to see a heavy rotation, but right now, couldnt give a definite starting OL. The DL is all but etched in stone, imo. We are goina be stout upfront no matter what the personel is among those 7-8 guys.

Im not sure. Mauk and Willett still have some work to do to get where they need to be, but imo, any variation of them, Fairchild, Wallace, Hall, Manis and Carmen will be a better and more well rounded line than what we had last year. I expect to see a heavy rotation, but right now, couldnt give a definite starting OL. The DL is all but etched in stone, imo. We are goina be stout upfront no matter what the personel is among those 7-8 guys.

 

I'm gonna take a stab at the starting DL... Wallace and Hall at tackles, Manis and Carmen at ends?

 

Being able to rotate 7-8 guys on the lines will be huge for a 1A school.

Thanks to all that have posted w/ info on this one. Even though it was a scrimmage vs. a team that obviously (by stats) weren't remotely close to the strength or skill level of Raceland, it was still good to line up against across someone who's not a teammate.

Coaches usually show very little to nothing in the week before season scrimmage, especially in a scenario as a grid-o-rama where multiple teams coaches, staffs are watching you.

Overall a good outing for the Rams, I hope that we didn't have anyone injured in this one. On to the ones that count as W's and L's and the opener with West C. at Olive Hill on Friday night.

Like I posted my was unofficial.

It was not my intention to be ill towards you. I was just letting everyone know what our stats guy had.

Our stats were posted on all (4) quarters.

my bad

Oldrambler, not one injury. Well, Coach Salmons son, Jake, did run over our AD's left ankle with his bicycle. The rubber tire tore some skin. I do not anticipate him losing any time due to this injury. I'll list him as, "day to day". LOL

It was not my intention to be ill towards you. I was just letting everyone know what our stats guy had.

 

Its all good. I did not take it as you were being that way.

Newark.....very nice job.I know everybody appreciates the time and Energy that you put into this. Keep up the good work.