Murphy is beat up in the trenches, 'Dogs lost two starting lineman this week, including their big 6'4 290 lb tackle early in the Robbinsville game. When #71 went down there's no question that it had a major impact on Murphy's D tonight and given what Heritage likes to do offensively it will probably have an even bigger impact next week. All that may come across as an excuse to some but the reality is this injury is a potentially huge factor in how this football game plays out.
Having said all that, even with #71 on the field I believe Heritage would probably be a two touchdown favorite next Friday night. Murphy is a young team and I'd say a year away from being in the same echelon as where Heritage appears to be at this season.