The La Porte Bulldogs travel to Pearland Saturday 11/24 at 2pm to take on the Fort Bend Bush Broncos in round two of the playoffs.
This game is a rematch of last years round two game in which La Porte took down Bush 42-6. The winner this week would face the winner of Katy-Langham Creek who are playing Friday at 12 at Reliant Stadium.
La Porte's offense took some time to adjust last week with star running backs Senior Keith Whitely and Junior Jonathan Lewis out. This week the two running back's status is unknown. Sophomore Britt Grant (104 yards) and Juniors Victor Holmes (120 total yards, 3 tds) and Clifton Figaro stood in well against Pasadena Memorial. Junior Quarterback Jordan Jackson had one of his best games as a Bulldog last week, going 11/19 for 159 yards and two scores. Senior Receiver Jahvey Mark also had a great game with 7 catches and 117 yards with one score. Overall it was the most balanced attack La Porte has shown this season. The offensive line lead by Seniors Maurice Morris, Tony Briones and Justin King will be key this week against a fast Bush defense.
Bush's offense has been a very balanced attack this season out of their spread offense. Junior Quarterback Ronald Monroe (1742 total yards, 23 touchdowns) is a highly recruited prospect for the class of 2014. He does not have a lot of yards running (220 yards), but definitely has the ability. Senior running back Dominique Rodgers (936 yards, 8 tds) leads the rushing attack. The Broncos like to get their receivers downfield and Senior speedster Wayne Grice (474 yards, 8 tds) leads the team in receiving yards and averages a whopping 34 yards per reception. Monroe has a big arm and will be looking to make plays.
La Porte's defense had a bad game against Pasadena Memorial and will be looking to rebound this week. The Bulldogs did make big plays when needed in round one with Junior Linebacker Hoza Scott causing a fumble and recovering at the end of the first half and blocking a field goal in the fourth quarter. Junior cornerback John Nelson also picked up the game sealing interception in the fourth quarter. This week the main focus will be slowing down Monroe.
The Bronco's defense is very stingy, giving up only 14 points per game. Junior Cornerback Jyren McCain leads the team in interceptions with three. Senior defensive tackle Romelius Rhone is a big college prospect and is a terror on the line of scrimmage. Bush runs a 4-3 defense and have great athletes all over the field.
Keys to this week's game:
-La Porte must sustain long drives on offense.
-Defense will be covering multiple receivers and must get pressure up front and get to the quarterback before those receivers get open.
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