Sweeny (4-2, 0-1) vs. Columbia at West Columbia (2-4, 0-1)

[Scoop27]

Who wins this big Brazoria County battle?

[Roughneck93]

Sweeny will be heavily favored in this year's Battle of the Bernard.

[SHSBulldog00]

This is the 62nd Battle of the Bernard.

Is Sweeny play's like they did vs. La Marque minus the fumbles Sweeny should get the W. It will be a smash mouth, gritty kind of game full of emotion.

[Pudlugger]

This is a big game for both teams who are long time rivals. Sweeny has too much offense and Columbia's defense is suspect. Sweeny by 14.

[SHSBulldog00]

http://youtu.be/dT3uRR6oXeA

[Necked]

Columbia's defense is suspect.

Thats phrasing it lightly, but they did play much better against Stafford, even managed a goal line stand. But the lack of speed will make it difficult to slow down Sweeny. Need to make the first tackle or its over.

[SHSBulldog00]

Big game cause neither wants to fall to 0-2 in district.

[SHSBulldog00]

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3360/lbyf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/lbyf.jpg/)

[Saggy Aggie]

WC has been playing their JV on defense so far this season.

I think our coaches are going to suit up the varsity finally this week.

WC 49
Sweeny 0

[SHSBulldog00]

WC has been playing their JV on defense so far this season.

I think our coaches are going to suit up the varsity finally this week.

WC 49
Sweeny 0

So WC is going to have mini ditka and mini norris out there this week? Glad to see them come off the PUP list.;)

[Scoop27]

Will there be a webcast of this game?

[SHSBulldog00]

Will there be a webcast of this game?

I don't know if Skip is doing it this year?

[Roughneck93]

Sweeny-Columbia could be a nailbiter
By JOEL LUNA joel.luna@thefacts.com | Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 am

WEST COLUMBIA — After all the pomp and glamour, there is only one thing that will matter at the end of the 62nd meeting between Columbia and Sweeny — who got the win.

Both Columbia (0-1, 2-4) and Sweeny (0-1, 4-2) started off District 24-3A on the wrong foot and now are looking to get back in the playoff race.
The 7:30 p.m. Friday kickoff at Griggs Field will pit the top two rushers in the district and also the two worst defenses in 24-3A.

Columbia sophomore Dakarius Bell (168 rushes, 1,172 yards, 17 TDs) and Sweeny senior Dorland Fields (137-1,043 yards, 15 TDs) will test those defenses all night long.

“They are a very good ball club who has been good all season on offense and last week played well defensively,” Columbia coach Randy Lynch said. “They limited the La Marque offense to less than 200 yards, and anytime you do something like that, you are doing something right.”

But the Roughneck defense (399.5 yards per game), which ranks last in the district, gave up 28 points in the first half to Stafford last week, but held them to a single score in the final 24 minutes of play.

“That kickoff return to start the second half got our motor going, so they definitley stepped up last week,” Lynch said. “If we can just get that whole unit some more reps, I think we can do something in the coming weeks including Friday.

“We’ve had some injuries on defense and even had Jarius (Kesee) back there this past weekend. But they finally started making some plays and that was the one thing I noticed about them.”

The Sweeny defense hadn’t been that much better until facing La Marque last week at Bulldog Stadium. Though they dropped that matchup to the Cougars, the Bulldog defense kept them in the ball game.

“One thing that we’ve been stressing and building them up on defensively is to play hard and physical,” Sweeny coach Paul Kilby said. “I think our defense finally realized that because they really stepped up and played much better against a La Marque team with a lot of speed. We want to keep building on that mentally, and as long as they play like that their confidence is only going to grow.”

Kilby’s concern all season has been mostly with the Bulldog defense, but that changed a bit last week.

“Offensively we made some mistakes and something we are not used to seeing too much of,” he said. “I thought we really took a step backward last week.”

Sweeny's offense comes into West Columbia averaging 429.7 yards a game. In addition to Field, the Bulldogs also have junior tailback Anthany Simmons (88-776 yards, eight TDs), who has been pretty productive along with Fields in the slot-T.

“This is something fairly new that we will be facing with the slot-T, and for us it is going to be all about executing on defense and gang tackling,” Lynch said. “There is going to be a lot of misdirection going so we must play assignment football.

“One of the things that we didn’t do very well against Stafford was our special teams, so we need to execute there as well and just play well in all three phases.”

Aside from Bell giving them that production, junior quarterback Jarius Kesee (47-for-98, 667 passing yards, six interceptions, three TDs) has been pretty productive in his first season starting under center. But the Roughnecks need a better start then they had in Stafford last week.

“I thought we had some blown assignments on offense and these kids have to understand that they must do what they are being coached,” Lynch said. “We didn’t change any of the blocking schemes, but we just had some mental breakdowns. We need to get a better start in that department.”

The San Bernard battle has the Roughnecks ahead in the series 32-28-1, including the last three meetings between these two rival schools.

“I really do think we got to play keep-away,” Kilby said. “We have to keep it away from their offense. That could be huge for us in this San Bernard battle.”

http://thefacts.com/sports/local_sports/article_aa7ffc60-cd7f-5d0f-a9a0-3f38c6900b34.html?_dc=349211266729.9807

[Roughneck93]

Columbia offensive line has been very productive
Columbia offensive line powers no. 1 offense

By TROY MILES troy.miles@thefacts.com | Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 am

WEST COLUMBIA — Running back Dakarius Bell is getting the headlines, but it is the guys knocking heads in the trenches who are giving him the holes that have helped make Columbia the No. 1 offense in District 24-3A.

As returning starters, seniors Tyler Rathkamp at center and tackle Quinn Hendrick brought experience to the offensive line, which also includes guards Collin Heidaker and Anton Mayer and tackle Phillip Martinez.

Rathkamp and Hendrick downplay their roles as leaders of the offensive line, saying everyone on the line is even on the playing field. That includes them all being less than 205 pounds, giving Columbia one of the smallest lines in the league, but still one of the most productive run-blocking groups in the league.

Bell, who leads 24-3A with 1,172 yards rushing, immediately gave credit to the offensive line.

“These are my boys,” Bell said. “They protect me on the field and I do appreciate them for that.”

The offensive line has been effective due to their strong team mentality.

“We have weird code names for each other,” Hendrick said. “Mostly we have team bonding on Thursday night when we go to a buffet and chow down.”

As much respect as Bell has for the offensive line, the line seems to have just as much respect for their running back.

“We know when we are blocking or even when we don’t block well, he is going to make the play,” Rathkamp said.
Bell also has 17 touchdowns. Despite being just a sophomore, Bell has remained composed and unwavering in the spotlight.

“Get the ball and run behind them,” Bell said about his mentality going into games this season. “I don’t pay attention to the paper much. I try to just play my game.”

This week, the Roughnecks will be facing archrival Sweeny. Bell and the offensive line realize it is a big game as the ’Necks need to get on track in district after losing to Stafford last week.

“Going into the game we know there is going to be a lot of running of the football by both them and us,” Hendrick said.

http://thefacts.com/sports/article_31981880-9009-554f-8857-d2b2dae2d819.html?_dc=330529201775.78925

[Scoop27]

Any word or info if this game will be broadcast over the net?

[Roughneck93]

Any word or info if this game will be broadcast over the net?


http://www.legacysportsnetwork.com/games/sweeny-vs-columbia

[SHSBulldog00]

http://www.legacysportsnetwork.com/games/sweeny-vs-columbia

You are the man :2thumbsup

[SHSBulldog00]

Freshmen lost 6-15

JV was winning 32-6 I believe, but I don't know the final.

[Dub-C]

Freshmen lost 6-15

JV was winning 32-6 I believe, but I don't know the final.



Im sure y'all's JV was winning since a lot of our soph's are starting on varsity.

[Saggy Aggie]

Nvm, go necks

[1971Coogs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSmTUNc0zxg

[Scoop27]

How many fans does Griggs Field hold?> Will both sides be full tonight?
Wharton-El Campo game is sold

[Roughneck93]

Freshmen lost 6-15

JV was winning 32-6 I believe, but I don't know the final.

32-12 was the final.

[Roughneck93]

How many fans does Griggs Field hold?> Will both sides be full tonight?
Wharton-El Campo game is sold

Capacity is 5000 according to Texas Bob.

Neck fans didn't make a good showing in Stafford last week.

Big rivalry with Sweeny, hope the place is packed tonight.

[SHSBulldog00]

Capacity is 5000 according to Texas Bob.

Neck fans didn't make a good showing in Stafford last week.

Big rivalry with Sweeny, hope the place is packed tonight.

I know the Sweeny side will be packed. I would believe the Columbia side will be as well.

[carter08]

Going to try to listen to the game online tonight. Hoping the 'Necks win it.

[Roughneck93]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSmTUNc0zxg

Missed this earlier.

Thanks for posting!

[Saggy Aggie]

Updates?

[Dub-C]

Smash mouth

[Dub-C]

TD NECKs 7-0

[Roughneck93]

Necks up 7-0.

Necks looking good.

11:56 2nd.

[Roughneck93]

7-7.

9:07 2nd

[Roughneck93]

Sweeny up 13-7.

Dorland Fields 65-yard run.

5:40 2nd

[Roughneck93]

14-13 Necks.

Bell 5-yard run.

:32 2nd

[Roughneck93]

Half

Necks lead 14-13.

[Roughneck93]

Necks starting the second half at the Sweeny 46.

Big return by Harris...

[Roughneck93]

TD Necks.

Bell 14-yard run.

21-13

9:40 3rd

[Roughneck93]

TD Sweeny.

Simmons 5-yard run.

2-pt try good.

21-21

7:42 2nd

[Roughneck93]

Necks starting at the 50.

Sweeny tried onside kick...

[Roughneck93]

Necks turn it over on downs.

Dogs ball at their 25.

[Roughneck93]

21-21

End 3rd

[Roughneck93]

TD Dogs.

Simmons 11-yard run.

28-21

9:29 4th

[Roughneck93]

Necks forced to punt.

Sweeny driving, Necks can't stop their running game now.

[Roughneck93]

TD Sweeny.

Fields 8-yard run.

34-21

4:04 4th

[Roughneck93]

Sweeny wins 34-21.

[SHSBulldog00]

Chronicle Boxscore
http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2013&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=183090&TeamID=177&SearchType=Teams

[Saggy Aggie]

Just another game where we got our asses kicked in the 2nd half....

[Dub-C]

Just another game where we got our asses kicked in the 2nd half....

They won this year but don't except this to happen again for a few more years. The Necks will be back soon. The soph's are getting better every week and improving on defense. We are all hate to take the loses but next year the whole season will be a lot better.

[Roughneck93]

Game pics from BC Sports News...

https://www.facebook.com/BCSportsNews/photos_stream

[SHSBulldog00]

Game pics from BC Sports News...

https://www.facebook.com/BCSportsNews/photos_stream

I'm in one of those pics

[Roughneck93]

I'm in one of those pics

Hahaha...I see you.

[SHSBulldog00]

Hahaha...I see you.

It's like Where's Waldo :D

[SHSBulldog00]

http://youtu.be/aWjeITmDmmo

Now I know why the Sweeny band played this at the end of the game.

[SHSBulldog00]

http://youtu.be/aWjeITmDmmo

Now I know why the Sweeny band played this at the end of the game.

I heard the Sweeny band played it again as they passed the Columbia band at contest in El Campo Saturday. God I love this rivalry. :thumbsup: Did anyone else hear the same story?

[Necked]

http://youtu.be/aWjeITmDmmo

Now I know why the Sweeny band played this at the end of the game.

Enlighten the rest of us...

[Roughneck93]

I heard the Sweeny band played it again as they passed the Columbia band at contest in El Campo Saturday. God I love this rivalry. :thumbsup: Did anyone else hear the same story?

What's this all about? Haven't heard anything.

[SHSBulldog00]

Apparently Thursday after the JV and Freshman games some WC students spread chicken feed on the Sweeny turf and released some chickens to do their thing. Just the standard prank for the rivalry.

[Necked]

Apparently Thursday after the JV and Freshman games some WC students spread chicken feed on the Sweeny turf and released some chickens to do their thing. Just the standard prank for the rivalry.

Inexperienced young whippersnappers. They should know the appropriate animal to release is a goat...

[SHSBulldog00]

Inexperienced young whippersnappers. They should know the appropriate animal to release is a goat...

They should have plenty of them over at Pancho's.