2A Region 5 Preview

[RocketHouse]

On 10/18/2021 at 5:50 PM, GeneralForrest said:

disagree completely. Forrest has 3 more of him. We are not a 1 back offense. all 4 backs have almost identical stats. I expect Bell and Swift to both have big games 

Maybe not this week but if he's out it will affect us on both sides. Part of the reason we've avoided the injury bug is we've had 5 guys rotating at 3 positions and limiting their carries. It's rare anyone gets more than 10 carries a game.  They all play every snap on defense too. If #1 is out then #2 and 6 will likely have twice their normal touches and may have to sub on defense. Not sure who their defensive backups are but they have zero game time experience. Those two haven't left the field on D. 

On 10/18/2021 at 5:50 PM, GeneralForrest said:

 and if the coaching staff would figure out how to get Burchell the ball more than once every nine series, him too. 

Yes, let's get our best playmaker the ball in space without a formation or motion that keys the defense that he's about to get the ball. One day. 

[GeneralForrest]

5 hours ago, Salem said:

Maybe not this week but if he's out it will affect us on both sides. Part of the reason we've avoided the injury bug is we've had 5 guys rotating at 3 positions and limiting their carries. It's rare anyone gets more than 10 carries a game.  They all play every snap on defense too. If #1 is out then #2 and 6 will likely have twice their normal touches and may have to sub on defense. Not sure who their defensive backups are but they have zero game time experience. Those two haven't left the field on D.

good points. i get it. 

[Vandychris]

Summertown with the HUGE win over Lewis County on Thursday night. Good ball game. All the marbles on the table for Cascade vs Summertown in the final week. Can SHS bring their first ever playoff game to the community of Summertown? That would be an absolute lit environment if they are able to get that opportunity.

[RocketHouse]

On 10/18/2021 at 12:21 PM, Overland said:

East Robertson at Forrest   

• JOEL CLINGER jclinger@mainstreetmediatn.com

East Robertson may be coming off of last week’s overtime loss to Westmoreland a little deflated. The Indians now need one more region win to advance to the playoffs.

This, however, is not a region game, and that is a good thing. Forrest just wrapped up the Region 5-2A crown last week.

The Indians need to do whatever they can to be ready to go against Whites Creek next week because that game will determine if they make the playoffs or not.

Pick: Forrest 34, East Robertson 14

ER' s hometown press was expecting a loss and predicted a beatdown. Embarrassing home loss for Forrest.

[RocketHouse]

On 10/22/2021 at 8:53 PM, Vandychris said:

Summertown with the HUGE win over Lewis County on Thursday night. Good ball game. All the marbles on the table for Cascade vs Summertown in the final week. Can SHS bring their first ever playoff game to the community of Summertown? That would be an absolute lit environment if they are able to get that opportunity.

Summertown matches up well with them. Stop the QB runs and you should win the game. Good luck. 

[RocketHouse]

On 10/18/2021 at 5:50 PM, GeneralForrest said:

disagree completely. Forrest has 3 more of him. We are not a 1 back offense. all 4 backs have almost identical stats. I expect Bell and Swift to both have big games and if the coaching staff would figure out how to get Burchell the ball more than once every nine series, him too. 

Davis was missed more on defense than offense this game. His backup is solid against the inside runs but has nowhere near the speed necessary against ER. I would guess #1 is in the 4.7 range and #24 is around 5.3+.  I don't think his absence affected the offense much. A McClendon would have struggled against those fronts we were running directly into. 

Looks like the coach took your advice and gave the ball to Burchell more. Right up the middle on the first three drives. All punts. I don't think that's what you had in mind. 

[Overland]

We've made it to the end. Five of the six teams have a shot the playoffs. Mt. Pleasant's overall record was hurt by scheduling 2 5A teams and not winning. 

#1. Forrest hosts #5 Mt. Pleasant

#2 Cascade hosts #3 Summertown

#6 Loretto hosts #4 Richland 

 

Mt. Pleasant can play spoiler and ruin Forrest's region perfection. Cascade and Summertown have a home playoff game on the line. Loretto can go from #6 to #4 and the playoffs with a win and a little help. 

[Overland]

Stat Leaders from the Region 

Rushing                                                (games, attempts, yards, average, TDs)

Sam Edwards, Richland                   9             125        679           5.4       8

Caden Porter, Loretto                      8             105        649           6.2       7

Kase Tucker, Loretto                        9             102        506           5.0       5

Colton Shaffer, Summertown         7               71        474           6.7       7

Javen Edmiston, Summertown       7               63        452           7.2        3

 

 

[Overland]

Passing

                                    (games,  completions, attempts, yards,   TDs,   interceptions)

Bryce Miller, Richland                           9             66                  130         861          8               5

Nick Brown, Mt. Pleasant                     8             73                  147         854          8               8

Carter Daniel, Loretto                           9             57                  136         712          4               3

Colton Shaffer, Summertown              7             43                    86         582         5               4

[Overland]

• BY MAURICE PATTON Main Street Maury

Richland (4-5, 1-3) at Loretto (3-6, 0-4): Richland needs a win to clinch a postseason berth, after a loss two weeks ago to Region 5-2A titlist Forrest and a 42-14 non-region defeat in Week 10 at East Hickman -- managing just 162 offensive yards in the latter, despite WR Ethan Workman’s three catches for 58 yards. The recent slide stopped a three-game win streak for the Raiders. Loretto has lost four of its last five, including an 18-6 Week 9 decision against visiting Cascade. The Mustangs are hopeful that the week off will allow for the return of junior RB Caden Porter (649 yards, seven TDs). With a win, Loretto could help create a three-way tie for the final playoff spot out of the region. Richland 27, Loretto 14.

 

Mt. Pleasant (3-6, 1-3) at Forrest (6-3, 4-0): A road win over the Region 5-2A champion would be the first on the field since mid-September for the Tigers, who fell 14-7 last week to visiting Spring Hill despite a 223-yard passing performance by sophomore QB Nick Brown. WR Demarkus Brown finished with 115 receiving yards on nine catches, with Davion Meza adding 80 (including a 52-yard TD) on four receptions. Maintaining that production in the passing game would give Mt. Pleasant a chance against the Rockets, who dropped a 21-17 decision to East Robertson in Week 10. Playing a complementary brand of football, Forrest has allowed more than 21 points just once all year while surpassing that mark three times. In region play, the Rockets have won by an average of 16 points. Forrest 28, Mt. Pleasant 16.

Summertown (6-2, 3-1) at Cascade (8-1, 3-1): Second place in Region 5-2A -- and a state playoff opening-round home game -- is at stake when the Eagles hit the road after three straight homefield victories. Following league wins over Loretto and Mt. Pleasant, Summertown edged Lewis County 7-6 in a Week 10 Thursday night contest. QB Colton Shaffer and RB Javen Edmiston key the Eagle attack, while the defense has allowed just two touchdowns in its last three games. Like the Eagles, Cascade’s only loss came at the hands of Forrest, 24-7. Aside from that Week 7 slipup, the Champions have been consistent offensively and defensively, limiting opponents to two touchdowns or less in seven of nine outings and scoring at least 20 points in all but three of their contests. Summertown 21, Cascade 14.

 

[wholder]

Winners 

Chapel Hill

Summertown

Richland 

[GeneralForrest]

Wheres that Loretto fan from a few weeks ago lol