The following game has been chosen by Dick Gallagher as his game of the week for week 3 of Western New York high school football. Don't miss it!
Bennett (2-0) at Orchard Park (2-0)
September 129h, 1:00pm
Bennett
Head Coach: Steve McDuffie
22-16-0, 5 years
Orchard Park
Head Coach: Gene Tundo
177-33-0, 22 years
Key Players
Bennett
Isaish McDuffie, RB/LB
Tysheen Mingo, LB
Marcus Toliver, RB
Derrick Bishop, WR
Brandon Brown, DB
Anthony Mendrysa, QB
Darnell Sanders, L
Tyshawn Mingo, LB
Marcus Barnwell, DL
Khaliqye Newsome, L
Orchard Park
Dillon Janca, QB
Ron Shul, LB
Kevin Koziol, WR
Dan Kubik, L
Ryan Paolini, RB
Josh Dahl, RB
Collin Creagan, DL
Tom Albert, RB
Chris Liberatore, WR
Nate Burnard, DL
Rankings
Bennett
Local #1
State #2
WGRZ #1
Orchard Park
Local #2
State #4
WGRZ #1
Stats
Bennett
AVG Points Per Game: 54
Pts Allowed: 21
Orchard Park
AVG Pts Per Game: 42
Pts Allowed: 7
Keys to Victory
Bennett
Win battle of line.
Limit McDuffie's rushing yardage.
Janca Koziol and Liberatore to have a good game.
Control the clock and ball.
Orchard Park
Win battle of turnovers.
Pressure Janca every down.
Avoid excessive penalties.
Get the early lead.
Edge
QB: Orchard Park
RB: Even
WR: Even
L: Even
Def: Even
K: Even
Summary
This is the first time a Class AA team has played a Class C team in several years. Both are expected to win their respective leagues. Both offenses are explosive and also have strong turnovers. Tigers will be energized playing the powerful Quakers. Key to the game will be Dillon Janca connecting with his wide receivers. This should be an interesting contest at the Quakers homecoming.
Prediction
Orchard Park 28 – Bennett 18
