Bellville22
11-04-2002, 01:47 PM
After a few years off, the district finally realigned the way we wanted and now the neighboring rivals can play in the last game of the year, with a lot on the line, just like it should be. If my sources are correct, and assuming Navasota gets in as the D1, the winner of this game faces Giddings in Round 1 while the loser runs into LaGrange. So a District Crown isn't the only thing on the line. Although both of these schools have built up somewhat of a rivalry with LaGrange the past few years, and I'm sure would love to knock them out in the first round, I don't think either would prefer the Leps over Giddings.
I've seen both of these teams play this year and anticipate a great game. Sealy runs, then runs, then runs some more. They rely on their extremely quick backs to find a little daylight and head to the house, which they are quite capable of doing. They're not a team who pounds away at you, they count on getting 2 or 3 big plays from those guys a game. They're run defense is pretty solid as well. Big enough up front and pretty fast and aggressive all around. Pass defense on the other hand is something I can't comment on, they haven't played a team who will throw as much as Bellville, so that may be the question mark.
Bellville on the other hand is much more balanced in their offensive attack. Although they may not have the speed of Sealy's backs, they have a back who's bigger, capable of lowering his head for 3 or 4 extra yards, with enough speed to step off a 25 or 30 yarder if given the chance. Their passing game is as good as it's been in years, they've got a very good QB who throws the ball very well, and several recievers capable of making a big catch. I don't think Bellville's defense is as good as everyone thought it would be(losing D1 prospect LB will do that to you), but I think they have enough speed and discipline to contain those quick backs.
As with any heated rivalry, stats and previous scores can be thrown out the window. This game will come down to intensity, execution, and who makes the fewest big mistakes. Austin County is excited, and it will be a great football atmosphere in Sealy Friday night. Sealy will have a packed house full of excited fans who finally got to see their team break out of a mini-slump and play like they are capable of playing in Colombus last week. If they get a big play early, watch out. But I think that the balanced attack of Bellville, with a passing game far superior to anything Sealy has seen will come out on top in a close game.
Bellville 24, Sealy 17
I've seen both of these teams play this year and anticipate a great game. Sealy runs, then runs, then runs some more. They rely on their extremely quick backs to find a little daylight and head to the house, which they are quite capable of doing. They're not a team who pounds away at you, they count on getting 2 or 3 big plays from those guys a game. They're run defense is pretty solid as well. Big enough up front and pretty fast and aggressive all around. Pass defense on the other hand is something I can't comment on, they haven't played a team who will throw as much as Bellville, so that may be the question mark.
Bellville on the other hand is much more balanced in their offensive attack. Although they may not have the speed of Sealy's backs, they have a back who's bigger, capable of lowering his head for 3 or 4 extra yards, with enough speed to step off a 25 or 30 yarder if given the chance. Their passing game is as good as it's been in years, they've got a very good QB who throws the ball very well, and several recievers capable of making a big catch. I don't think Bellville's defense is as good as everyone thought it would be(losing D1 prospect LB will do that to you), but I think they have enough speed and discipline to contain those quick backs.
As with any heated rivalry, stats and previous scores can be thrown out the window. This game will come down to intensity, execution, and who makes the fewest big mistakes. Austin County is excited, and it will be a great football atmosphere in Sealy Friday night. Sealy will have a packed house full of excited fans who finally got to see their team break out of a mini-slump and play like they are capable of playing in Colombus last week. If they get a big play early, watch out. But I think that the balanced attack of Bellville, with a passing game far superior to anything Sealy has seen will come out on top in a close game.
Bellville 24, Sealy 17