Big time game this upcoming week in the SAC-7 and more than likely determines the conference champion as Clinton 7-1(4-0) host St Pauls 5-1(3-0). Big time game playoff atmosphere expecting great crowd on both sides should be a really fun game to watch and answer a lot of questions as both teams look to assert themselves in the conversation as contenders in the 2A East. Both teams come in riding win steaks Clinton defeated Red Springs last night 54-14 for their 6th win in a row St Pauls defeated Midway 51-22 for their 4th in a row. Last years match up was 56-38 win for St Pauls where we saw star RB Kamarion Baldwin go nuclear on the Darkhorse defense rushing for 402 yards and 6 TDs. Baldwin just as strong as a year ago coming in averag217 yards rushing per game.
For Clinton you had this one circled I’m sure. A chance to potentially capture a conference crown and get some revenge from last year. Baldwin had his way with a young Clinton defense a year ago but will dealing with a much more experienced and confident group this year headlined by a strong defensive front led by #10 Amaris Williams. This is where I believe will determine a lot that happens as far as slowing Baldwin down goes gotta hit that big boy and slow him down before he gets going,let him get outside or to the second level might aswell put up 6. Offensively Clinton has seemed to establish offensive identity and that’s #2 Josiah McLaurin getting him the ball any which way possible up to 18 total TDs on the season so far. Sophomore QB Nydarion Blackwell has steadily improved week to week and will also be leaned on heavily going forward. It’s important for Clinton to win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Taking care of the ball will be key don’t want the turnover bug to hunt you the way it did vs Wallace earlier this year.
For St Pauls I would expect it to be pretty simple feed #23 until we stop him. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them mix in some QB read options and RPO. Sophomore QB Theo Seltzer is a very good athlete in his own right and watch for #8 Chris Bryant in the passing game. Defensively definitely looks like they have the size and athleticism to match us #30 Mcbryde looks like a thumper #8 Bryant is a ballhawk and I see they have a couple talented freshman they play. Just watching their game vs Union Pines earlier in the season.
Lots of great athletes on the field for both teams. This is going to be one you don’t wanna miss.
For Clinton you had this one circled I’m sure. A chance to potentially capture a conference crown and get some revenge from last year. Baldwin had his way with a young Clinton defense a year ago but will dealing with a much more experienced and confident group this year headlined by a strong defensive front led by #10 Amaris Williams. This is where I believe will determine a lot that happens as far as slowing Baldwin down goes gotta hit that big boy and slow him down before he gets going,let him get outside or to the second level might aswell put up 6. Offensively Clinton has seemed to establish offensive identity and that’s #2 Josiah McLaurin getting him the ball any which way possible up to 18 total TDs on the season so far. Sophomore QB Nydarion Blackwell has steadily improved week to week and will also be leaned on heavily going forward. It’s important for Clinton to win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Taking care of the ball will be key don’t want the turnover bug to hunt you the way it did vs Wallace earlier this year.
For St Pauls I would expect it to be pretty simple feed #23 until we stop him. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them mix in some QB read options and RPO. Sophomore QB Theo Seltzer is a very good athlete in his own right and watch for #8 Chris Bryant in the passing game. Defensively definitely looks like they have the size and athleticism to match us #30 Mcbryde looks like a thumper #8 Bryant is a ballhawk and I see they have a couple talented freshman they play. Just watching their game vs Union Pines earlier in the season.
Lots of great athletes on the field for both teams. This is going to be one you don’t wanna miss.
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