Stephenville vs Kennedale State 4ADI State Semifinal

[slingshot]

Well, since posters from both teams seem to be superstitious about starting a thread about this game... I will. Both teams are big, strong and on a roll. Kennedale is a run first (and do it damned well) athletic team that just physically overwhelms most opponents. Stephenville runs and throws equally well and is gaining confidence every week. We played Ville in district and they just were too big and too strong for us. Played Kennedale last year in this same game and once we slowed their running game and they fell behind they had no answer. I understand they are much better passing the ball this year. Should be a good one.

[rb585]

Kennedale State?!?!?!

It's really not fair to make Stephenville play a college.

[jason]

Pigskin Prep has Kennedale as a 4 point favorite.

[Sville]

Sville 38 Kdale 21- the buck or should I say the wing-t stops here.

[Sville]

One of the big reasons for Sville's turnaround after the last two seasons. http://theflashtoday.com/2017/06/12/new-coordinator-moore-says-better-tackling-is-primary-focus-for-stephenville-defense/ and credit goes to Coach Winder for making the move. I know Winder has had his detractors around here but the man has been leading Sville's offense since 2008. His QB's, RB's, and WR's are in the top 3 of every record category at SHS. Under his tenure as OC and HC the Jackets have went 27-8 in the playoffs 77% win % going at least 4 rounds deep 7 out of last 10 years, 3 semi-final appearances, and one championship (hopefully it will two SC).

[jacketdawg]

I agree with you Sville. I have only attended a handful of games over the last three years but the defense this year is pretty dog gone good, bordering on really stinking good! The offense has come around with younger guys and a solid line, but the defense is something else that I have not seen in some time even when I did attend every game. Overall how is the Kennedale team compared to the last time the Ville played them in the playoffs. Just by record they are better, but what does everyone see as the difference in 2017?

[Rocket Man]

Pigskin Prep has Kennedale as a 4 point favorite.

CalPrep project a matchup has K by 4

USA Today score predictor has K by 5

But I voted for Sville anyway not that it makes any difference.

Would love to go to any of the semi finals, both divisions.....but won't make it........will "watch" on the FNR app

[RadioBoots]

The Harris Poll has Sville as a 3 point favorite.

[hollywood]

The Wing-T is a great offensive scheme when executed and consistently for an entire game. AND playing against an opponent that is run heavy as well. Ball control at its finest. The question becomes, which team executes the best and can outlast and overpower the other. But when competing against a team that is efficient with the spread offense that has a very solid defense that is strong against the run to go with it, it spells trouble for the team running the Wing-T. VILLE by 10

[bleedgreen]

Whatta ya know...we get to be home team after being visitors 4 straight games.
Everyone knows where I stand, so enough said. Go ahead and talk and I'll listen. I've got thick skin.

[WOS87]

Good luck Kennedale from WO-S! We’re pulling for ya. Not for any selfish reason whatsoever.

:smoker:

[Ville-D]

What does Padilla have to say about his game?

[Ville-D]

Memories.... https://vimeo.com/54473807

and

http://bbs.texasdownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?120343-Stephenville-(9-1)-Vs-Kennedale-(9-2)

[garageoffice]

This is the type of game that any football fan enjoys...two programs that are always good...well-coached, athletic, and with some momentum. This should be a VERY good game.

Stephenville obviously has a great defense and an explosive offense but probably hasn't faced a team with as many legitimate rushing weapons as Kennedale this season. They also have built some great momentum, peaking at just the right time. WOS is the only defense this season to even slow Kennedale down and they still had 300+ rushing yards. Even with 3 fumbles lost, they were still in position to make a run at winning it in regulation. Madisonville may have scored more points against WOS, but you can credit a lot of that to kickoff returns since they had only 30 more yards on offense than on KORs.

Kennedale has a strong run defense, but has not been able to shut down spread offenses that can execute consistently. Still, they've gotten better after halftime adjustments each week. This game is a toss-up, I think, with scores somewhere in the mid-30s...and I can't wait to watch it. LOL

[Ville-D]

Prepurchase tickets here:

http://www.attstadium.com/events/high-school-fb-playoffs-12-15

[regaleagle]

If Kennedale has the lead late, they can play the possession/keep away game. If Stephenville is losing late and gets the ball back, they have the type of offense with a very good passing qb and tall, fast receivers that can work the ball downfield in big chunks. Stephenville has the kind of offense AND defense that could pose problems for Kennedale. I was not convinced about Stephenville's chances until after the Hirschi game. Two wins against teams like Argyle and then Hirschi the next week tells me this team has the personnel and coaches to make this game a toss-up. I picked Stephenville to win it in the pickem contest. I was waffling over this one......but in the end I went with good spread vs great wing-t....defenses being close. I really don't know who will win, and nobody else does either. That's why picking a favorite in this game means nothing.

[lostaussie]

It's Kennedale's year. They finally get to the title game only to get the air let out by either WLV or Carthage.

[Sville]

This game will be won or loss at the LOS. Kennedale has a very good off-season and weight lifting program. They are always sending kids to the state powerlifting meet. Most of the time they just flat overpower teams up front. The Jackets can match them up front. Kennedale has been suspect against the pass, MH passed for 431 yards on them completing 70% of their passes. The Jackets definitely have the personnel to light them up through the air to go along with a RB that can house it on any play. Sometimes games come down to matchups and IMO this is a good matchup for the Jackets.

[slingshot]

This game will be won or loss at the LOS. Kennedale has a very good off-season and weight lifting program. They are always sending kids to the state powerlifting meet. Most of the time they just flat overpower teams up front. The Jackets can match them up front. Kennedale has been suspect against the pass, MH passed for 431 yards on them completing 70% of their passes. The Jackets definitely have the personnel to light them up through the air to go along with a RB that can house it on any play. Sometimes games come down to matchups and IMO this is a good matchup for the Jackets.
This. My thoughts exactly. Jackets take it...

[LionFan72]

Go, Go YellerJackets, take it to Them Cats!! Sville by 10!

[83Indian]

Nothing new here. A one dimensional offense vs. an above average defense. Stephenville has the edge. They can score multiple ways. The Kennedale defense must rise to the occasion if they have any chance to win. KTown played WOS to the wire so they belong.

I expect Stephenville to get up by a few scores and hold off the cats.

However if there ever was a year for Kennedale it's this year. The Ktown kicker adds a dimension to Kennedale most teams don't have.

Stepheville 38
Kennedale 31

[toddg]

This game will be won or loss at the LOS. Kennedale has a very good off-season and weight lifting program. They are always sending kids to the state powerlifting meet. Most of the time they just flat overpower teams up front. The Jackets can match them up front. Kennedale has been suspect against the pass, MH passed for 431 yards on them completing 70% of their passes. The Jackets definitely have the personnel to light them up through the air to go along with a RB that can house it on any play. Sometimes games come down to matchups and IMO this is a good matchup for the Jackets.hate to break it to ya, but anybody that plays Midlothian Heritage would be suspect against their passing scheme..Is a career 70% passer.

[toddg]

Kennedale 38-28

[regaleagle]

Stephenville 35 Kennedale 33