Week 2 Lightning Round
AccuWeather.com tells me the rain isn't supposed to come until after midnight this week, so that should be an improvement on Week 1. Does that mean the action on the field will be even better? With my fingers crossed, I give you a few quick takes leading up to Friday night's action.
Best matchup: Kole Kraut and the Dallastown offensive line vs. the West York defense. Last week, the Bulldogs held a talented group of Central York rushing backs to only seven yards on 27 carries. Last week, Dallastown running back Kole Kraut picked up 129 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries behind a big and experienced offensive line. Kraut has great field vision and a line in front of him that has size and savvy. The Bulldogs are viciously fast and merciless on defense, led by defensive end Blake Campbell. Something has got to give.
Toughest act to follow: Northeastern. It was an unbelievable varsity debut for the Bobcats last week. The feel-good movie version may be out in theaters by the summer of 2010. By the way, if any Hollywood movie executives are reading this, I could totally write that script. But this week, the Bobcats have to hit the road to play a team that finished above .500 last year. They still could beat Biglerville, which couldn't handle Class A Camp Hill last week, but I would be shocked if the win comes as easy as the east Juniata victory.
Most anticipated home opener: Spring Grove. Rockets coach Gregg Trone called Spring Grove's new digs "the nicest high school football stadium in the state of Pennsylvania" when addressing his team after last week's win at Kennard-Dale. They have a decent opponent coming to town in Lebanon, but will have an excited crowd behind them as they look to properly christen the fresh facility.
Most likely to reach 100 total points for the season this week: William Penn. The Bearcats scored 49 points in the first half last week before easing off in their 49-13 victory. This week, they play a J.P. McCaskey team they dropped 44 points on last year. Look for QB Jordan Davis and the William Penn offense to score at will once again in the second game of what could be a historically successful offensive season.
Best rematch of a 2007 playoff game: Delone Catholic at Trinity. The Squires flat-out embarrassed the Shamrocks in the District 3 Class AA title game last season, shutting out a Trinity team that was the No. 1 seed and came into the contest undefeated. Chances are the Shamrocks still remember what happened and will be poised for revenge. Delone has another talented group this year despite losing running back/linebacker Mike Kale among others, led by QB Noah Landi and RB Justin Reed, and should give Trinity a competitive game.
There's plenty of room for more quick takes in the comments section, should you be so inclined.
