Is it Week 6 already?

No really, it seems like the season just started!!!


Hanover hosts Kingswood

Hanover looks to get win #2 this week as they host the Knights. The Marauders struggled last week to contain Plymouth and will look to shore up their Defense against the the double wing of Kingswood. They'll have to watch out for Kohl Meyers who's shown he has the speed to break one at any time, and if BJ Smith get over the limp that held him in check most of the game last Friday, they could suprise the Marauders. For Hanover's part look for them to air it out and spread the defense. They like to throw the football and have numerous threats downfield. The problem for the knights will be covering Gorman and Ferraris as well as spying Cavallaro who's extremely fast...if he get's into a foot race, he will take it to the house.

My guess is that Hanover has too many weapons for the Knights, but look for this one to have some scoring. Hanover on top 42 - 35.

Trinity hosts Stark

Not much to say here that hasn't already been said. Tough to argue with what the Pioneers bring to the table this year. No one has been able to take their train off the track. Make no mistake they're not the little train that could, rather the freight train that's going to run you over and not bother looking back. They execute with precision and have shown some flexibility when needed. A very dangerous team to play. The rest of the field is simply playing catch up at this point. This week the train keeps on rolling. Trinity 40 Stark 7.

Kennet hosts Monadnock

  
As far as the playoff picture is concerned, this game has more impact than any other this week. This one could very well decide the 4th playoff spot. A win by Kennet puts them at 5-1 and Monadnock at 3-3 and the Eagles are clearly in the driver's seat. A Monadnock victory would muddy the water somewhat putting both teams at 4-2 with the Huskies getting the head to head W.

Kennet gets Trinity, Laconia and Kingswood  while the Huskies get Hanover, MV and Laconia.

Odds would say given those remaining games, this might put the favorite in the hands of the Huskies. Regardless this game is big. Jake Poulin and Drew Bolewski have both shown a nice mix of speed and power and willingness to drop a shoulder and run people over when needed. Their Defense is TOUGH as nails. Big Nick Dragon heads up a line that will throw down with the best of D IV. Kennet has a similar game. Nick Massa is a power guy that has better than just good speed. Jesse Wheeler has shown he can run the Eagles ship and has them off to an impressive start. Limiting mistakes and keeping them executing will be key to their victory this week as their line will be tested as will Massa's ability to break the first tackle. If he can get to the second level Eagles win.

I'm going with a close one, Monadnock wins on the road 24-21 in OT.

Lebanon hosts MV

MV brings a potent passing game to Lebanon this week. QB Cody Thurston is sharing the ball nicely and doing time at RB as well as they bring in a new Freshmen QB from time to time. They put up 64 on Kingswood and 22 on Kennet, but also allowed 40+ from Kingswood and 44 from Kennet.

Early on Lebanon's problem was scoring points, and based on last weeks performance they seem to have righted that ship. There Defense has been solid all year thus far with ILB Dylan Drew, LB Chris Henry and Alexander Morril all having All State caliber seasons again. I can't see MV scoring more than 20 on a healthy Raider defense.

If the Raiders can avoid turning the ball over I look for them to win this one with Defense. Raiders 28 - MV 14.

Plymouth hosts Laconia

As important as the Kennet/Monadnock game was, this one will set the tone for what I feel will be a 1st round playoff matchup between these 2 teams. Brooker and Newberry will have their hands full with Steele and Mahoney this week. Up to this point, they haven't seen the speed that these guys possess coming off tackle. They will have to be on their game to stop the Sachems machine. The same is true when you flip sides...add Brandon Goodale to the mix and you have 3 backs that can cause the Sachems D fits. Plus Plymouth will go to the air with efficiency and go there as often as needed.

The big tipping point imo is up front in the trenches. As you can tell I'm on the Sachem wagon when it comes to this Line. They cannot be matched by any team in DIV. They will excert their will on you from the first play, pound you into the dirt and just keep on grinding away. Even still this will be a close game...and I wouldn't miss it for the world. I'll be there and I suspect the Sachems will come out on top, defeating Plymouth 28-21.

Good luck everyone!