5A #6 Southwestern (8-3) at Pulaski County (4-7)

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We Meet Again

For the ninth time in six-years, the Warriors and Maroons will face off in the playoffs. Since Coach Jason Foley arrived at Southwestern, he boasts a 7-1 record against the cross-town rival, with the lone loss being at home in the 2020 regular season. On its face, the Maroons' season has been lackluster as they hold a 4-7 record. However, when looking deeper, it is clear that the Maroons have had an above average strength of schedule and seem to be peaking at the right time. 

Previous Meeting

Just three weeks ago, these two teams played in a slugfest that resulted in a 12-point victory for Southwestern. The game was close the entirety of the way, with the Warriors only pulling ahead by two touchdowns in the final two minutes. It was clear from that meeting that these two teams know each other inside and out— so another tight game is expected. 

What to Watch For

As was the case in the last meeting, Southwestern will likely be starting a backup quarterback in Owen Campbell. In four games as a starter, he is 36/50 with 595 yards, 8 TDs and 1 pick. It is safe to say that the backup has been more than good enough to win games, if not make Southwestern's office more powerful. 

On the other side, Pulaski will be starting Zak Anderson at quarterback who has been very good all season. In 11 games, he's thrown for over 2,000 yards with 22 TDs and 9 picks. In the last meeting, Anderson has 157 yards on 11/17 throwing with 1 TD and 1 pick. Can SW stifle the PC attack again, or will the air attack of the Maroons' be formidable as we have seen in previous days? 

Who Wins? 

Can Southwestern exert the same dominance they have of late; or can Pulaski County prove the mantra, "its hard to beat a good team twice"?

9 times in 6 years?

16 hours ago, BEChargers said:

9 times in 6 years?

Ninth time in 5 seasons (since coach Foley arrived). 
 

It was poor math on my part. Dropped the ball there. Sentiment still remains though, they play each other a lot.

2019 games were both pretty big upsets and kicked off the start of a run of dominance by SW over PC. 

I think Southwestern wins, but watching the last match-up Pulaski definitely can win this game.

As at most every school this Friday the temps look to be 40 degrees or more below today's practice temperatures at kickoff here in Somerset. Teams can get a bit of fumblitis when temps drop for the first time.  Turnovers, in my opinion will determine the victor here.

Southwestern 27-14.

Bump.

This one was a good one the first time around.  I expect it to be tight again.  

 

 

SW 21

PC 7

Half

28 to 7

Early in third.

SW kicker sees an opening and onside kicks it to himself when the Warriors are up 35-7

 

41 to 13

Final