The La Porte Bulldogs (1-0) take on the Baytown Lee Ganders (1-0) this Friday 7pm at Bulldog Stadium in La Porte.
Last week La Porte beat Clements 31-0 while Baytown Lee beat crosstown rival Baytown Sterling 28-20.
Last season the Bulldogs took down the Ganders 57-6 in Baytown. Highlights from last season's game can be found online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geVg01iy9k8
The Ganders offense is lead by Junior Quarterback Josh Zellars and superstar Texas A&M commit Senior wide receiver Jaevon Richardson. Last week the Ganders were run-heavy with Zellars (19 carries 101 yards) and Senior running back Keith Johnson (17 carries 96 yards) splitting the load. Zellars was also effective through the air with 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Expect Zellars to try to find Richardson (5 catches last week) all game to keep the Bulldogs defense off balance.
On defense Lee gave up 265 yards on the ground to Sterling. The key for their win was the six turnovers caused. La Porte should be able to find room to run on the Ganders and will need to hang on to the ball.
Last week the Bulldog's offense was effective in the first half with short passes and the outside running game. Sophomore Quarterback Vic Holmes lead the way on the ground with 64 yards on 11 carries. Expect Junior running back Keith Whitely to have a breakout performance this week after not finding much room to run against Clements. Lookout for Senior wideout Aaron Nance-Garrett and Sophomore Taejon Wearen to get good yards through the air from Holmes and Senior Quarterback Josh Vidales.
On defense La Porte will bring more of the same that we saw against Clements with turnovers and tough coverage. The Bulldogs caused four turnovers with three interceptions last week. Cramps took their toll in the second half allowing Clements to get some yards on the ground. Early weather reports have the high temperature at a nice cool 92 degrees compared to the 128 degrees they measured at Hall Stadium on the turf. Seniors Chad Sutherland, Cameron Whilley and Aaron Nance-Garret along with Junior Corey Lee and Sophomore Hoza Scott lead the outstanding, attacking La Porte Defense.
Everybody come out and support the Bulldogs! What do you want to see improved this week?
I would like to see better blocking by the O-line this week.
ReplyDeleteI believe the line will show a big improvement this week. Remember with Tony Briones out last week Morris was their only lineman with extensive varsity time. Briones will probably be back and the coaches will fix what they saw on tape after the first game.
ReplyDeleteI forsee a big week for Keith Whitely and the oline.