East Carter Highlights

 

Any Raider fans who like to hear highlights from the Lloyd game can hear them at the link above.

Newport has stopped the run very well as of late and from what I hear that is what East Carter likes to do so if Newport can stop the run then they will win.

 

If Newport's Defense continues to play the run like they have I like our chances. With our weapons on offense back and healthy, I think they will play better this week but it sounds like they are gonna have to against a strong East Carter Defense.

The big difference this year compared to last year with East is they are healthier than they have been actually in 5 weeks or so also this bunch of seniors are a mentally tough bunch , last year they went to Newport without 4 or 5 starters plus we had some what you might call certain guys going through the motions by the end of the year, they may get ran off the field thi week but don't think they won't play for 4 Qtrs. Defensively they will flat put the wood to you and their LB's are a mean bunch with all with good size and speed , d backs areas fast as anybody and d line not huge but very quick and strong. The offense is really multi faceted if you want to stop the middle they have great speed outside along with IMO one of the best receivers in the area along with Pfau give him a step and it's over, the sophomore QB is a threat both running and passing. The big difference is this bunch is coming to win and will give the ultimate effort. I've made them sound unbeatable which is obviously not true but they will not be blown out, they were beaten by Russell 27 to 7 and that was with out some major contributors who just came back against Lloyd which gives them some depth. I have no idea how good Newport is justlooking at scores from the board and word on the board, so I reckon we will see come Fri, would love to see a Russell - East final which I believe Russell will do their part hopefully we can save Russell the trip to Newport, look for the Raiders to bring plenty of fans as the support has really been great this year.

Well Newport should do well if they have the same refs from the Friday night game against Fleming Co.

East Carter wins in a close one!

Newport played a great game last Friday night and I'm looking forward to another great one this week.

I really think the Newport O will get back on track this week with James Glenn back. We really missed his speed to the outside against Fleming. Defense last week surprisingly stepped up. Should be a good ball game.

 

East Carter fans,

 

Last year Newport really put it on the Raiders in the first round last year. But this year the team seems much improved. Can you guys tell me what the difference in last years team compared to this years? Im just trying to figure out how they improved that much from last year.

 

East had 4 or 5 starters go down the previous couple of weeks, including the starting QB, who was also the 1st team All-State punter. The starting QB for the Newport game was a starting CB who had not played QB since middle school. The Raiders hobbled into Newport just trying to survive.

I noticed a post earlier with East Carters roster. If possible does anyone have access to a Newport roster? I'd like to be familiar with the players before the game on Friday.

I noticed a post earlier with East Carters roster. If possible does anyone have access to a Newport roster? I'd like to be familiar with the players before the game on Friday.

 

NewPort Wildcats 2005 Football roster

 

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.

Matt Atkins TE/DE 6-2 215 12

Zachary Bartel OL/DT 6-2 225 12

Chris Dykes RB/DB 5-6 150 12

Chris Earls OL/DT 6-0 255 12

James Glenn RB/DE 5-11 160 12

Danny Goines WR/LB 6-0 165 12

Billy Houston WR/DB 5-9 165 12

Chad Raliegh WR/DB 6-0 165 12

Dan Runion OL/DE 6-4 255 12

William Sizemore OL/DT 5-10 215 12

D.J. Smith OL/DT 5-9 210 12

James Thomas WR/DB 6-3 185 12

Greg Weisbrodt RB/LB 5-8 175 12

Glenn Young OL/DT 6-5 290 12

Chase Barger TE/LB 5-11 170 11

J.J. Hesch QB 5-7 160 11

Nick Herald OL/LB 5-8 165 11

Zacch Ilg WR/DB 6-0 165 11

Curtis Marshall OL/LB 6-0 235 11

Ozzy McIntosh WR/DE 6-3 170 11

Josh Pfaff OL/LB 5-8 145 11

Travis Piccirillo WR/LB 5-11 180 11

James Roberts RB/LB 5-6 190 11

Anthony Schoo WR/DE 6-0 155 11

Tim Smith OL/DE 6-1 210 11

Kyle Southwood OL/DT 6-1 260 11

Steven Taylor WR/DE 6-0 175 11

Devon Boxx OL/DT 6-2 250 10

Billy Dieters OL/DE 6-2 210 10

Billy Herald RB/LB 5-7 160 10

Kevin Kincaid OL/DL 5-9 200 10

Ryne Wilfong RB/LB 5-9 180 10

Tommy Wilson QB/DB 5-11 160 10

Tony Baldwin WR/DB 5-6 120 9

Thanks for the roster!!!

Official assignments are located on the KHSAA website. They are scattered about throughout the state.

 

Good luck to the East Carter Raiders this Friday night.

This may be one of the better games this Friday. I think it may be a toss up. I can't pick this one but would like to see East win.

 

How deep has East Carter been in the play offs in prior years?

A beautiful night, a slight chill in the air, and a nice dry field. It's just what Newport's big play offense needs for a 35-28 victory and a rematch with Mercer Co.

A beautiful night, a slight chill in the air, and a nice dry field. It's just what Newport's big play offense needs for a 35-28 victory and a rematch with Mercer Co.

 

I would take that in a heartbeat!

If I'm Newport, this game scares the heck out of me because of East Carter's speed. Newport playing at home and EC's lack of playoff experience make Newport a 34-25 winner, but an East Carter win here would not surprise me at all.