Mallard Creek vs Independence 8/17

[Vik-Val 86]

The season will start out with two interesting matchups. Max Prep has this game starting at 8pm? Also will be played Thursday.
I have no clue as to how it will turn out. Should be a game that will grab lot of attention.
Any thoughts.

 

[New3ra]

I have Independence winning this one.

 

[-SWETT2VICTORY-]

I'll go with umm __The Super Star Team_ .

 

[mpj2k8]

I'll go with umm __The Super Star Team_ .

Not sure which team you are referring to.

What does Mallard Creek’s defense look like? If it is anything close to last season’s defense it will be the best defense Indy has seen in a couple of seasons. I don’t see MC keeping up in a shootout.

 

[-SWETT2VICTORY-]

Not sure which team you are referring to.

What does Mallard Creek’s defense look like? If it is anything close to last season’s defense it will be the best defense Indy has seen in a couple of seasons. I don’t see MC keeping up in a shootout.

Welp, I'm leaning towards Indi but you cant count out the UnderArmor Sponsored, 3 time Champ Mallard Creek out of the equation.

 

[mpj2k8]

Welp, I'm leaning towards Indi but you cant count out the UnderArmor Sponsored, 3 time Champ Mallard Creek out of the equation.

I think I know where this is heading

 

[shutdownD24]

I am going with Independence in this one. Indy is legit and then some.

 

[-SWETT2VICTORY-]

I think I know where this is heading

Please dont wake them(him) up sir

 

[bigdadd11103]

Please dont wake them(him) up sir

Leaning MC in a close one. Early season MC, late season Indy. Think MC defense makes the difference. But an Indy win convincingly wouldn't surprise either

 

[Blue and Gold22]

Leaning MC in a close one. Early season MC, late season Indy. Think MC defense makes the difference. But an Indy win convincingly wouldn't surprise either

Think it might be the opposite. Huge coaching turnover at MC. Think the MC offense might surprise this year with the defense down a bit. Lost a ton in the backend.

Indy certainly is the preseason hype team.

MC with brutal schedule early. Could be better in 2nd half of year.

 

[BlueDevil1996]

Mallard Creek will be better then most think but this will be a great test week 1 to see where they are.

I’m taking Indy but In close game

Indy 35 Mallard Creek 21

 

[mpj2k8]

Mallard Creek has to get this game, not sure what Gaffney brings back but will be a tough out. Being 0-3 going against West Charlotte who will be pretty good isn’t ideal.

 

[84k]

Will this game be streamed live on the internet.

 

[Cbiskit04]

Will this game be streamed live on the internet.

Nfhsnetwork

 

[bigdadd11103]

Mallard Creek is my final answer. LOL

 

[Vik-Val 86]

Any updates

 

[New3ra]

Any updates

Indy up 7-6, 1 min left in the first half..Creek at mid field driving.

 

[New3ra]

Indy up 7-6, 1 min left in the first half..Creek at mid field driving.

Creek up 12-7 with 11:14 in the 3rd left.

 

[ggman]

Mallard Creek is my final answer. LOL

Mallard Creek 12 - Independence 7 in 3rd Quarter

 

[New3ra]

Indy up 14-12 in the 3rd with 4:36 left. Indy just received the ball. This is a great game, a lot of back and forth.

 

[Vik-Val 86]

This sounds like a classic

 

[New3ra]

This sounds like a classic

I spoke too soon. Creeks CB just ran back another pick six.

 

[ggman]

I spoke too soon. Creeks CB just ran back another pick six.

MALLARD CREEK 20 - INDEPENDENCE 14 late in 3rd qt

 

[mpj2k8]

Not a huge fan of Mallard Creek’s two QB system and two of their TD’s were pick six’s. Mallard Creeks defense is looking good. Doing a good job stopping the run then rushing only three in passing situations. Makes it hard for Indy’s QB to find anyone open.

 

[New3ra]

Creek looking to take control of the game after a big play offensively and converted the 2 point conversion. 28-14 Creek up in the 4th. Creeks offense not impressive but that defense is the real deal, it just took time for them to settle in.

 

[ggman]

Mallard Creek 28 - Independence 14 11min left in game

 

[New3ra]

Outside of the two pick 6’s, it was pretty even. Impressive showing by Mallard Creek fighting back and shutting Indy down after going down 7-0 early. 28-14 Creek with about a minute left.

 

[PagePirates44]

Hats off to Coach Tinsley.

 

[ggman]

Mallard Creek 28 - Independence 14 11min left in game

Final score - Mallard Creek 28 - Independence 14

 

[Vik-Val 86]

Good game regardless of score. Thanks for the updates. Independence n Butler could well be a good one

 

[Champ_24]

This jv or varsity?

 

[Vik-Val 86]

This jv or varsity?

Varsity

 

[mpj2k8]

Not sure which team you are referring to.

What does Mallard Creek’s defense look like? If it is anything close to last season’s defense it will be the best defense Indy has seen in a couple of seasons. I don’t see MC keeping up in a shootout.

I felt this would be the best defense Indy has seen in a couple years and it played out that way. Once MC regrouped after Indy’s first drive, Mallard Creeks defense controlled the game.


Indy is hard to stop when they mix in the run with the option of the QB keeping it or pitching. The fakes open up easier throwing lanes designed to get their athletes in space. Once MC were able to make adjustments to stop the run it made Indy predictable and they don’t really have a sophisticated passing attack. Also dropping eight in passing situations made it rough for Indy.

The QB 12? (The one who started) has a cannon of an arm, i really liked him but MC went with the other QB to run the read option.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

After a sloppy 1st quarter they were one bad run fit from shutting Indy down. Tinsley can coach some defense. They are fast, tackle well, run to the ball and are rarely out of position. Offense not great but their best Olineman is out and they have a couple burners. Comes down to QB play for them. Rembert settled down in the 2nd half. If he plays well they could be a title contender I think.

 

[New3ra]

Ironically, Mallard Creeks JV also won 28-14 over Indy.

 

[bigdadd11103]

MC is good. That's why I picked them. Sometimes Sports people don't actually go to workouts/practices. The MC front 7 on defense is amazing. Benjamin Black is the most underrated players in the state. He flipped that game yesterday. Nas at corner is a game changer. Carroll had a big coach change up in DC.

TBH neither team showed well offensively. Think Both have potential to get much much better this year. Indy may be a tad overated IMHO.

 

[mpj2k8]

MC is good. That's why I picked them. Sometimes Sports people don't actually go to workouts/practices. The MC front 7 on defense is amazing. Benjamin Black is the most underrated players in the state. He flipped that game yesterday. Nas at corner is a game changer. Carroll had a big coach change up in DC.

TBH neither team showed well offensively. Think Both have potential to get much much better this year. Indy may be a tad overated IMHO.

I think Independence shocked many last year. People felt they would be improved but didn’t expect a nice playoff run and a share of the conference. This year teams are “getting up” for Indy which hasn’t happened since Knotts so it will be an adjustment. The rest of their non conference schedule isn’t terrible although the West Charlotte game could go either way.

 

[bigdadd11103]

I think Independence shocked many last year. People felt they would be improved but didn’t expect a nice playoff run and a share of the conference. This year teams are “getting up” for Indy which hasn’t happened since Knotts so it will be an adjustment. The rest of their non conference schedule isn’t terrible although the West Charlotte game could go either way.

Correct. Also note Page was down and Olympic was a FRAUD. Never underestimate the power of winning and confidence has on a program. Indy was on a serious roll last year.

Dont forget MC played Buford, and Southpointe which could have been two easy cupcake wins. And beat Hough before the playoff rematch. Those 3 games there are the difference between a pretty 11-2 type season, or and 8-4 disappointing season.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

MC is good. That's why I picked them. Sometimes Sports people don't actually go to workouts/practices. The MC front 7 on defense is amazing. Benjamin Black is the most underrated players in the state. He flipped that game yesterday. Nas at corner is a game changer. Carroll had a big coach change up in DC.

TBH neither team showed well offensively. Think Both have potential to get much much better this year. Indy may be a tad overated IMHO.

I think Little is gonna be special. His recievers did him no favors last night. I think the last pick was a bad decision but the first one was a reciever not braking of route and the 2nd was off recievers hands. There not real good upfront right now. Good size but really struggled with MC speed on D.

 

[bigdadd11103]

I think Little is gonna be special. His recievers did him no favors last night. I think the last pick was a bad decision but the first one was a reciever not braking of route and the 2nd was off recievers hands. There not real good upfront right now. Good size but really struggled with MC speed on D.

MC killed them upfront. Biggest mismatch of the game.

You are right Little will bounce back, and be better. Indy receivers will be better. MC is loaded defensively, and pride themselves on defense. If MC offense catches fire they are my favorites in the 4A. Will say it again Benji Black is severely underrated. He's a football player on both sides of the ball.