[Scotty_Bronson]

Just watched the game in its entirity again. Here is what I have come away with.

Raceland Offense:
Beech is a catalyst and woukd have been the difference maker in this game. With Beech eligible, Raceland would have probably put up 2 more scores. The offensive line dis a solid Job providing Elkins with time. Minus the forced throw and another nealry pick six, Adam played well. He made good choices for the most part. Kane Snyder and Bailey Walker did a fine job filling in for Beech and Litteral, but they neither one Daylin. What The Rams lost with Daylin out was speed to get to the edge. His ability to stretch the defense out opens up the between the tackle run game that Litteral, Walker, and Snyder have a majority of their success with. I think with Daylin in the game, the fumble by Snyder Negates the Dalton recovery for a TD and Raceland goes up 14-0. Big difference. You can also almost gaurantee that 1 of the 2 possessions that ended wth a turnover on downs, wouldhae provided a score for Raceland. Thatd have it at 21-0 or 21-7.

Raceland Defense:
Has GOT to get better defending the run between the 20 yd lines. I think if Raceland would have started with and kept the 5 man front, the could habe stopped 2 of the LC scores. The LB tackling must get better. Lawrence is a good ball team. Cant give up 4 yds a carry and expect to beat a team that lives on 4 yds/carry to grind things out.

Over all review:
If Beech plays, Raceland would have won. BUT....but but but. He didnt. The players used to fill his 105 yds/2 tds a game, did what they needed to do. But their youth showed in fumbles and a few runs coming up short. Snyder, Walker, and Christian will be great backs for Raceland next year. Raceland played flat after going up 7-0. Then it got worse after the fumble return for a td. Truth be told, Raceland got countless oportunities with the officiating.


Defensively, they gotta shore up the Run defense. But thu were able to bend and not break for the most part.

If Raceland wants to do what they think, and tbh i think they really are capable of, they need a healthy/eligible Daylin Beech. Losing him was the difference in the Fairview game last year as well. This was good test for Raceland and after watching the game again, I dont feel as bad about the loss, especially with the rally at the end. That showed a little more fight.. Lawrence is for real, atleast in the area. They took advantage of every opportunity. Hats off to them for staying the course and ruining homecoming.