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11-20-2009, 11:10 AM
Region IV Week 12 Playoff Preview
We’re not going to spend a lot of time and bandwidth breaking down these match-up as every game has a poll with many replies on the message board already. What we do know is of these 6 games most are toss ups and we’ll be lucky to get half right. The only game with a clear cut favorite is La Grange over Edna and even that one is tough to pick as the Cowboys are a scary team.
Friday November 20th
Division I
Cuero Gobblers (11-0, 5-0) vs. Sealy Tigers (11-0, 5-0)
Without a doubt one of the most anticipated games of the year. We’ve all tried not to look ahead but most in RIV have seen this game coming since mid-season. These teams met last year and Cuero controlled the game for the most part although Sealy did hit the big play a few times. Sealy is a lot better this year and Cuero is a different team as well. We like how steady and unflappable Cuero plays the game. Sealy has talent and has answered the bell whenever needed. But against a heavyweight like Cuero, you need to play a full game. We think Sealy jumps out to an early lead but Cuero’s relentless attack wears down the Tigers in the end.
Cuero by 8
Bandera Bulldogs (8-2; 5-1) vs. Ingleside Mustangs (10-1; 6-1)
The Bulldogs have suffered through injuries all year long and seem to be on the mend, but will it be enough to stop the Mustang trio of Hull, Farbacher & Perez? No one outside of the Bandera training room really knows if their pre-season All-State QB Cole Hubble is 100%. If he is, it could make the difference. But we like Ingleside and think the Mustangs can slow down the Bulldogs enough to win.
Ingleside by 10
Division II
Pearsall Mavericks (9-1; 5-1) @ Sinton Pirates (10-1; 6-1)
The Mavericks bring a strong running game to Corpus Christi Friday night, but we think Sinton's quick strike offense will cause some problems for the Mavericks. The big question mark will be the impact of the weather on this game. This one is going to be played on grass and the field will be slow and muddy. That would seem to favor a power running attack like that of the Mavericks. But, the footing for DBs isn’t great either and the Sinton passing game will adjust. We like the Pirates.
Sinton by 6
Mathis Pirates (10-1; 6-1) @ Devine Warhorses (7-3; 4-2): Both teams like to run the ball and we think Mathis' RBs will be the difference. They have speed to burn and are riding high after their win over previously undefeated Lyford. This is about power vs. power and we think Mathis is the stronger team.
Mathis by 14
Saturday November 21st
Yoakum Bulldogs (6-5, 3-2) vs. Brookshire Royal Falcons (6-5, 4-1)
The Falcons pulled off the biggest upset in the state last Friday when they put away the Giddings Buffaloes. That would sure seem to make the Falcons the favorites. All year long we’ve been talking up the Yoakum Bulldogs. All year long we’ve said they have a new coach and new system and it will take time for them to hit their stride. They hit it last week with a huge win over a favored La Vernia team. This game is a contrast in styles, speed vs. power. We think the Yoakum Bulldogs are peaking at the right time.
Yoakum by 3.
La Grange Leopards (9-2, 3-2) vs. Edna Cowboys (8-2, 4-1)
Most publications have the Leopards favored between 3 and 4 touchdowns. We’re not sure where they come up with those numbers. The Edna Cowboys have one of the most feared players in all of 3A in Kam Jones. All you need to do is ask those who watched the Cuero-Edna game to get a feel for what Kam is capable of. But, the Leopards answer with a very good QB of their own in Josh Schneider, and Josh has an assortment of very good receivers. This game matches up two very good offenses and we think the key will be which defense plays best. The Leopards are an outstanding team, but we like the Cowboys in an upset.
Edna by 7
We’re not going to spend a lot of time and bandwidth breaking down these match-up as every game has a poll with many replies on the message board already. What we do know is of these 6 games most are toss ups and we’ll be lucky to get half right. The only game with a clear cut favorite is La Grange over Edna and even that one is tough to pick as the Cowboys are a scary team.
Friday November 20th
Division I
Cuero Gobblers (11-0, 5-0) vs. Sealy Tigers (11-0, 5-0)
Without a doubt one of the most anticipated games of the year. We’ve all tried not to look ahead but most in RIV have seen this game coming since mid-season. These teams met last year and Cuero controlled the game for the most part although Sealy did hit the big play a few times. Sealy is a lot better this year and Cuero is a different team as well. We like how steady and unflappable Cuero plays the game. Sealy has talent and has answered the bell whenever needed. But against a heavyweight like Cuero, you need to play a full game. We think Sealy jumps out to an early lead but Cuero’s relentless attack wears down the Tigers in the end.
Cuero by 8
Bandera Bulldogs (8-2; 5-1) vs. Ingleside Mustangs (10-1; 6-1)
The Bulldogs have suffered through injuries all year long and seem to be on the mend, but will it be enough to stop the Mustang trio of Hull, Farbacher & Perez? No one outside of the Bandera training room really knows if their pre-season All-State QB Cole Hubble is 100%. If he is, it could make the difference. But we like Ingleside and think the Mustangs can slow down the Bulldogs enough to win.
Ingleside by 10
Division II
Pearsall Mavericks (9-1; 5-1) @ Sinton Pirates (10-1; 6-1)
The Mavericks bring a strong running game to Corpus Christi Friday night, but we think Sinton's quick strike offense will cause some problems for the Mavericks. The big question mark will be the impact of the weather on this game. This one is going to be played on grass and the field will be slow and muddy. That would seem to favor a power running attack like that of the Mavericks. But, the footing for DBs isn’t great either and the Sinton passing game will adjust. We like the Pirates.
Sinton by 6
Mathis Pirates (10-1; 6-1) @ Devine Warhorses (7-3; 4-2): Both teams like to run the ball and we think Mathis' RBs will be the difference. They have speed to burn and are riding high after their win over previously undefeated Lyford. This is about power vs. power and we think Mathis is the stronger team.
Mathis by 14
Saturday November 21st
Yoakum Bulldogs (6-5, 3-2) vs. Brookshire Royal Falcons (6-5, 4-1)
The Falcons pulled off the biggest upset in the state last Friday when they put away the Giddings Buffaloes. That would sure seem to make the Falcons the favorites. All year long we’ve been talking up the Yoakum Bulldogs. All year long we’ve said they have a new coach and new system and it will take time for them to hit their stride. They hit it last week with a huge win over a favored La Vernia team. This game is a contrast in styles, speed vs. power. We think the Yoakum Bulldogs are peaking at the right time.
Yoakum by 3.
La Grange Leopards (9-2, 3-2) vs. Edna Cowboys (8-2, 4-1)
Most publications have the Leopards favored between 3 and 4 touchdowns. We’re not sure where they come up with those numbers. The Edna Cowboys have one of the most feared players in all of 3A in Kam Jones. All you need to do is ask those who watched the Cuero-Edna game to get a feel for what Kam is capable of. But, the Leopards answer with a very good QB of their own in Josh Schneider, and Josh has an assortment of very good receivers. This game matches up two very good offenses and we think the key will be which defense plays best. The Leopards are an outstanding team, but we like the Cowboys in an upset.
Edna by 7