OCath (2-2) routed South Spencer (IN) 50-0 in Week 3, while Apollo (4-0) blanked Butler County 52-0. Aces QB Drew Hartz and WR Nick Mills, as well as Apollo RB Mariano McKenzie and WR/LB Sam Parm all came up huge in this game last year, a 31-24 Eagles win. Those guys are all back this season

Interesting clash of styles here. Apollo wants to shorten the game and play smash mouth football, and while Catholic has shown some ability to run the ball, they are still a pass first offense. I think this game will come down to Apollo’s ability to limit the big play. They have very solid DB’s and a solid pass rush that could give Catholic trouble. On the other hand if Catholic is able to put together quick strikes it could force Apollo to open up their offense and take them out of their comfort zone. I’ve gone back and forth on this one all week and I could see it going either way.

Interesting clash of styles here. Apollo wants to shorten the game and play smash mouth football, and while Catholic has shown some ability to run the ball, they are still a pass first offense. I think this game will come down to Apollo’s ability to limit the big play. They have very solid DB’s and a solid pass rush that could give Catholic trouble. On the other hand if Catholic is able to put together quick strikes it could force Apollo to open up their offense and take them out of their comfort zone. I’ve gone back and forth on this one all week and I could see it going either way.

 

Great post!

 

So what's your take on the overall changes or direction of the Apollo program now that you've had the chance to see them playing under Coach Hawk for four games? After following him here in Louisville for a few years, I'm interested to see how folks are taking him there in Owensboro.

Owensboro Catholic 28-26.

Apollo has a very solid football team this year. They have alot of kids that are seniors now that have been starting since Sophomores and got to taste a little bit of success. Sprinkle that in with some talented underclassmen (2 kids on UK's radar) and you have a very good high school football team. This game will come down to who will have a better game, Mariano Mckenzie or Drew Hartz. If OC can limit McKenzie I don't see Apollo having that Peyton Peters type of kid yet to make big plays and take the pressure off of Owensboro Catholic. I might be wrong though, I know the Parm kid is a good player but don't know enough about their other skill kids. Meanwhile, OC has alot of weapons and the offense has seem to have woke up a little bit. I like Owensboro Catholic in this one due to the fact that Drew Hartz is really playing well right now. I'll take Owensboro Catholic 35-24 over Apollo.

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Great post!

 

So what's your take on the overall changes or direction of the Apollo program now that you've had the chance to see them playing under Coach Hawk for four games? After following him here in Louisville for a few years, I'm interested to see how folks are taking him there in Owensboro.

 

I can’t speak for all Apollo folks but I don’t think I could be more pleased with a hire. I do think the culture change at Apollo started last season with a great group of kids and a lot of the current seniors were a big part of that group. Hawkins has came in and built on that. I like the mentality and swagger he’s brought to the program and think Apollo is now in a position to sustain the success these last 2 classes have started.

This should be a good game between a couple of pretty good teams. I give the edge to OC just due to the strength of schedule each team has played thus far.