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No. Dixie's D has been a sieve and it will get worse before it gets better. As they did in the 1st game last year I would think that HHS would try and keep Pike contained in the pocket and limit his ability to roll to his right. His favorite pass seems to be the 6-8 yard quick out to Cohorn (#5) on the right.

As for HHS, they may get some additional weapons back on the Offensive side of the ball who did not play vs Boyle. Based on the lack of a D line push in their 1st 2 games, Towles should have plenty of time to throw, which was not the case last year with Dixie. Dixie's line play last year was better IMO.

As a nationally televised game (Fox Sports South), it should be a fun game to watch.

As for a prediction, I envision HHS by several scores, Birds 55, Dixie 21.

Dixie gets decent penetration from their d line. They don't complete plays when they are back there. Towels will either take off and pick up 20 to 30 or throw it over the top for 6.