Playoff time has essentially begun in Anne Arundel County. South River, Severna Park and Meade are seperated by just four points with two weeks to go.
However, Meade plays at Severna Park this week and South River plays at Old Mill to conclude the schedule which means we literally won't know until about 8pm on November 5 who will be in or out. South River travels to North County, before finishing on the road at Millersville.
The winner of Meade-Severna Park gets a huge boost with minimum of 13 points just from that game alone, and depending on other results could have the winner and South River, should it beat North County virtually even heading into the last week of play. Broadneck has picked up the pace here of late, which has given the Falcons and Seahawks some extra bonus points, with Meade due to host the Bruins in week 10. Severna Park plays vs. Northeast at Chesapeake High School, Saturday November 5 at 5pm.
If Severna Park survives this battle, Meade and South River can look back on one point losses to Southern as the reasons they don't make the playoffs. Meade opened the season with a one-point loss to the Bulldawgs, and then followed up winning at South River in week two, 25-24.
Southern is still mathematically alive in Class 2A South, but must defeat Broadneck and Arundel to conclude the year on the road.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Old Mill Dazzles, while South River steps up
Old Mill High School and Arundel High School have set the standard for 4A Football in Anne Arundel County for the better part of 10 years now. They have played some memorable games, regular season shootouts, and playoff shockers.
Both schools have sent players to play football in college, with more headed that way. Last Thursday at Arundel though, left I think even the most ardent supporters of both teams speechless.
The Patriots (6-0) spotted Arundel 10 points less then four minutes in and the proceeded to score 47 unanswered points to paste the Wildcats, 47-10.
Rob Chesson was his normal self after an early fumble led to three points for the home team. He rambled 233 yard and five touchdowns, but again it was the Patriots defense which showed championship poise.
"They got one on us early, give credit to them (Arundel), but we knew what we had to do and our defense kept doing it,'' linebacker Rafael Kess said. Zebbie Atkinson paced the defense with three sacks and pressured Cooper Hibbs numerous times into early throws before his receivers came open.
Both teams have had explosive offenses through the years, but this Old Mill defense has that quality and toughness which could bring the county a championship. Some teams have one to the playoffs with one or the other, but this Old Mill team seems to have the package necessary to be a legit contender to win the whole thing.
"Our defensive guys have been outstanding. The effort they put in in practice and and play with in games has been excellent. They play really hard do what's asked of them,'' Old Mill Coach Chad McCormick said.
Meanwhile, over on Benfield Boulevard, South River traveled to Severna Park for a game with huge playoff implications. Connor Cox threw for 358 yards and five scores to lead the Seahawks to a 33-28 win. The victory gave South River a key five-point lead in the 4A East playoff Race for the fourth and final spot. Eric Young and Mike Strange combined for 12 catches for the winners.
Both schools have sent players to play football in college, with more headed that way. Last Thursday at Arundel though, left I think even the most ardent supporters of both teams speechless.
The Patriots (6-0) spotted Arundel 10 points less then four minutes in and the proceeded to score 47 unanswered points to paste the Wildcats, 47-10.
Rob Chesson was his normal self after an early fumble led to three points for the home team. He rambled 233 yard and five touchdowns, but again it was the Patriots defense which showed championship poise.
"They got one on us early, give credit to them (Arundel), but we knew what we had to do and our defense kept doing it,'' linebacker Rafael Kess said. Zebbie Atkinson paced the defense with three sacks and pressured Cooper Hibbs numerous times into early throws before his receivers came open.
Both teams have had explosive offenses through the years, but this Old Mill defense has that quality and toughness which could bring the county a championship. Some teams have one to the playoffs with one or the other, but this Old Mill team seems to have the package necessary to be a legit contender to win the whole thing.
"Our defensive guys have been outstanding. The effort they put in in practice and and play with in games has been excellent. They play really hard do what's asked of them,'' Old Mill Coach Chad McCormick said.
Meanwhile, over on Benfield Boulevard, South River traveled to Severna Park for a game with huge playoff implications. Connor Cox threw for 358 yards and five scores to lead the Seahawks to a 33-28 win. The victory gave South River a key five-point lead in the 4A East playoff Race for the fourth and final spot. Eric Young and Mike Strange combined for 12 catches for the winners.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Week six games have playoff implications
(ODENTON)- Fans will over populate Arundel High tonight to see the showdown between unbeatens, Old Mill and host Arundel, the most important game of the night will be in Severna Park.
Arundel and Old Mill will be 1-2 in the Class 4A East standings, barring a collapse, but, the final playoff spot, which looks to be a race between Severna Park and South River for now, is on display on 214 tonight.
The Falcons (4-1) lead South River by eight points in the standings. Severna Park has already beaten three-win Southern, while the Seahawks missed out, falling 25-24 in week two. The Bulldawgs stand to gain a couple more victories which will add valuable bonus points for Severna Park. It is imperative South River win tonight. A loss puts South River at 3-3 and with Severna Park having already played Old Mill, and only having Arundel ahead, South River would need some major help. A win by the home team and the race gets very interesting.
I will be at Arundel with Gridiron Review cameras, see you there.
Arundel and Old Mill will be 1-2 in the Class 4A East standings, barring a collapse, but, the final playoff spot, which looks to be a race between Severna Park and South River for now, is on display on 214 tonight.
The Falcons (4-1) lead South River by eight points in the standings. Severna Park has already beaten three-win Southern, while the Seahawks missed out, falling 25-24 in week two. The Bulldawgs stand to gain a couple more victories which will add valuable bonus points for Severna Park. It is imperative South River win tonight. A loss puts South River at 3-3 and with Severna Park having already played Old Mill, and only having Arundel ahead, South River would need some major help. A win by the home team and the race gets very interesting.
I will be at Arundel with Gridiron Review cameras, see you there.
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