Prep Football Preview: Fayetteville vs. Monterey

Vs.

Monterey Wildcats

(5-5 Overall, Region 2-3)

Last meeting: In 2013, Fayetteville won 41-22 in the TSSAA playoffs.

Series: Fayetteville leads series 1-0.

Last week: Fayetteville defeated Forrest, 39-37. Monterey lost to Smith County, 31-7.

Overview: Fayetteville had their hands full last week with a surprisingly talented Forrest Rockets team. My prediction: Forrest will make some noise in the TSSAA playoffs this year.

Fayetteville scored on the last play to win 39-37 against the Rockets. The Tigers had to drive the length of the field with 1:21 left to get the winning touchdown. It was most likely a huge growth moment for the talented Fayetteville QB Sam Willoughby. Monterey will look to line up and out formation the Tigers with their spread offense.

The Wildcats will travel to Tiger Hill looking to do what Moore County did to the Tigers earlier in the season. There is one problem with that strategy, Monterey isn’t Moore County. Look for Fayetteville to rise up to the challenge and be the king of the cats in this one. Fayetteville moves on to the second round, 27-10.