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Belfry:
Offense - Belfry will try and control the clock and keep Pikeville’s offense off the field. They will run the ball because that is what they do....everyone knows that. They will throw the ball when they have to....Haywood 101.
Defense - Belfry will not bring all kinds of pressure. They will play to defend the pass and try and contain the QB Roberts and fly to him when he runs with the ball...assignment football is what they do best on defense.
Pikeville:
Offense - Pikeville will mix run with the pass and move the chains. They will also try and control the clock. Knowing that Belfry will try and key on Roberts, I look for Pikeville’s other athletes to have big games in this one. Quick hitters will loosen that Belfry defense up and Pikeville will find their groove.
Defensively - Pikeville will be able to run with Belfry and this may be the biggest advantage for the Panthers on defense. Coach Sullivan knows what to expect and how to stop it, as he’s proven in the past when he had the athletes. Pikeville will be praying that Belfry starts putting the ball in the air, that means their defensive scheme is working. IMO, the pressure will be on the interior LB’s for Pikeville. If they just have a solid game, it will make the difference in defense for the Panthers. If they play on their heels it could be a long night!
Keys to Game:
Belfry - Ball security! If they start turning the ball over, Pikeville WILL capitalize. Belfry will have to control the clock and keep the Pikeville offense and their QB off the field.
Pikeville - Win the field position battle! They must find a way to flip the field in their favor. Kickoff has to improve...can’t let Belfry start midfield, it puts too much stress on the defense. Keep the Belfry offense and Dixon off the field by controlling the clock.