Chestatee vs. Gilmer Preview

It's HOMECOMING!!! I just love Homecoming games, not the dances though. Everybody dressing up and having a good time and staying out until the wee hours of the morning. Anyway, back to football, normally what we see in Homecoming games is a bunch of blowouts. You pick someone that will not put up much of a challenge so everyone else can concentrate on who is going to be the Homecoming queen and to see the cool cars that they ride in. This game may be a little different in our GAME OF THE WEEK.

Welcome back folks to another edition of the GAME OF THE WEEK. This week we are showcasing an interesting match up in Region 7A-AAA, the Gilmer Bobcats (2-5, 1-1 subregion) against the Chestatee War Eagles (5-2, 2-0 subregion). If Gilmer can pull a win in this matchup it will make for an interesting last few weeks of the year with East Hall still still lurking around for a playoff spot. We probably will not see a blowout in this game though. Lets see what i have for my keys to the game for each team.

History: Series is tied 2-2 with Chestatee winning at Gilmer in 2005 by a score of 14-10

Chestatee War Eagles: Stan Luttrell 1st year 5-2 (2-0 subregion)

1.)Control the ball with the run. Ever since RB LaneVasser went down with an injury, Jo Jo Sweet has come to the table ready to play. He has lead the team in rushing last week. Look for him to get more looks and to dominate.
2.)Vasser on D? It was said in the Gainesville Times that Lane Vasser will probably get more looks on defense especially because of his speed (4.46 40-yard dash), and because colleges are looking to recruit him more as a defensive player. Look for him to make some plays on this weak Gilmer County Offense.
3.)Stay focused on the playoffs. The have to win this game if they want to continue their quest for a playoff birth or even the subregion champ.

Key players: QB #5 Ethan Souther, RB #2 Jo Jo Sweet, and on RB /defense #45 Lane Vasser.


Gilmer Bobcats: Rob Stowe 5-25 overall (since 2003)2-5 (1-1 subregion)

1.)Play 4 quarters,not 2. The Bobcats need to play the whole game. There have been a couple of times (Flowery Branch and Gainesville) to where it looked like maybe Gilmer might play a good game, but they would just fall apart in the 2nd half. Play the whole game and there might be an upset in the making.
2.)Rely on your playmakers RB Rob Newberry and RB Ethan Watkins. If these guys can get free we may have a game on our hands folks.
3.)Play your own game, don't try to play up to Chestatee's standards. Gilmer County has been very competetive and is no pushover. They have to have confidence in their offense and control the ball so the stonger, faster War Eagle offense cannot have a chance to showcase what they have.

Key players: Gilmer County Defense and QB Kenny Lakins

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