Symmes Valley Vikings (3-6, 1-3 SOC I) @ South Gallia Rebels (6-3, 2-2 SOC 1)
When: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: South Gallia Stadium, Crown City, OH
The Vikings can not only take home bragging rights in this rivalry game, but they can also sew up a playoff berth. For the Rebels, a win ensures them an outside shot at a home game for next week.
Symmes Valley:
The offense must find a way to get into the end zone. So whether by land or air, the Vikings need to find ways to make it happen.
The defense will be tasked with stopping the Rebels balanced attack. Good, fundamental play will do the trick.
South Gallia:
The Rebels must get get into a rhythm early to allow their balanced offensive attack to be effective.
Defensively, South Gallia will need to be able to play in space and stop the Vikings' ground attack.
Eastern Eagles (9-0, 4-0 SOC I) @ Green Bobcats (1-8, 0-4 SOC I)
When: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Green Bobcats Stadium, Franklin Furnace, OH
The Eagles are looking to secure two things on Friday: a 10-0 record and the No. 1 spot in the region for the playoffs. For the Bobcats, they will be looking to send their seniors out on a high note on senior night.
Eastern:
Execution and finishing drives will be important for the offense to take control of this game quickly.
In order to limit Green's offense, Eastern will need to control the line of scrimmage on Friday and force the Bobcats to put the ball in the air.
Green:
The Bobcats will need a big effort from their rushing attack to keep Eastern's offense off the field.
The defense may need to get creative in stopping Eastern's offense and limit their big play capabilities.
Gallia Academy Blue Devils (7-2, 4-2 OVC) @ South Point Pointers (5-4, 3-3 OVC)
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Alumni Stadium, South Point, OH
Lots of things on the line in this match up this Friday. South Point needs a win to climb back up in the playoff seedings in their region. For Gallia Academy, a win could give them a shot at a home game next weekend in the first round of the playoffs.
Gallia Academy:
The Blue Devils showed big play abilities last week, but not all the time. Getting a rhythm early will be important.
Defensively, the Blue Devils will be tested by South Point's array of backs. Goof, physical play up front will be a good starting point.
South Point:
The Pointers need to avoid turnovers and finish drives. Positive plays and avoiding mental errors will be important on Friday.
The defense will need to contain the Blue Devils skill players on the outside. This means playing disciplined ball in space.
Coal Grove Hornets (4-5, 1-5 OVC) @ Rock Hill Redmen (3-6, 1-5 OVC)
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Redmen Stadium, Pedro, OH
There's plenty of playoff storylines in this one. While Coal Grove may make it into the playoffs, a win would ensure a better place in the region. For the Redmen, a win and their in. And let's not forget how much the rivalry game means to both squads.
Coal Grove:
Offensively, the Hornets will need to avoid turnovers and find their rhythm early. Expect to see an array of backs get carries in this one.
The defense will need to limit Rock Hill's success on early down and force obvious passing situations.
Rock Hill:
The Redmen must win the battle in the trenches. Opening up holes for their backs and keeping the Hornets on defense will be pivotal.
The defense will need to limit Coal Grove's success in the running game. It'll start by playing physical up front.
Fairland Dragons (8-1, 5-1 OVC)@ Chesapeake Panthers (3-5, 0-5 OVC)
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Panthers Stadium, Chesapeake, OH
These two teams renew their rivalry again on Chesapeake's senior night. If the Panthers want to play in the postseason, they have their work cut out for them against a potent Fairland offense.
Fairland:
The Dragons need to keep the same momentum that they've had over the past couple weeks. So spreading the ball out to their playmakers will be key.
The defense must limit Chesapeake's success in the ground game on early downs and force them to dive deeper into their playbook.
Chesapeake:
The Panthers must find ways to shorten the game and finish drives, as to keep the Fairland offense off the field.
The Panther defense will be pressed to find ways to contain Fairland's scoring threats on the outside and make them methodically drive the ball.
Portsmouth Trojans (5-4, 4-2 OVC) @ Ironton Fighting Tigers (8-1, 6-0 OVC)
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Tanks Memorial Stadium, Ironton, OH
For the most part, Ironton has everything sewn up: an OVC championship and the top spot in the region. However, the only thing left is a win over rival Portsmouth. Now for the Trojans, they're going to need to win if they want to play in week 11.
Portsmouth:
Portsmouth must avoid a slow start on Friday. This means getting the ground game going early to keep Ironton on their heels.
The defense will tasked at stopping Ironton's explosive offense. Good, disciplined play and cutting down running lanes will be critical.
Ironton:
The Tiger offense has a great amount of athleticism at their disposal. Finding their identity early will be the key to their success on Friday.
Penalties and limiting costly mistakes will be two of the biggest obstacles for Ironton on Friday.
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