Battle may not be the right
word to use when Wayne travels to Cox Field for a GWOC battle on Friday night.
The Buccaneers look to take the next step towards a playoff run and need to find
a way to beat the Warriors for the first time in a long time. The Buccaneers are
looking for WAR!
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During the past few years
Xenia has circled its calendar each year for its game against Wayne. Each year
the Buccaneers look to take the next big step and win one against the Warriors
only to come up short. Will this be the year Xenia kicks the door down and heads
to the party? Friday night will give us the answer as Warriors better bring
their (A) game to the party.
2003 has Xenia sitting at
the top of the GWOC in many areas. With 1,862 total yards of offense, Xenia has
one of its most powerful teams to remember. With 1,487 of those yards coming on
the ground the Warriors defense will be tested early and often.
Offense is not the only area
that Xenia is showing its strength. On defense the Buccaneers have allowed only
898 total yards. Giving up 506 on the ground and 392 in the air, the Buccaneers
lead the GWOC in total defense. Look for the running of Thomas Mouser to play a
giant role in this game.
When looking at both teams
the Warriors have scored a total of 176 points and given up only 55 in its first
five games. The Buccaneers have scored 136 points and given up 51. Two key areas
to watch on Friday night, who will get the most penalty calls and turnovers.
Xenia is the worst team in the GWOC with 41 penalties, costing them 332 yards.
The Warriors have only been flagged a total of 18 times for 138 yards. Xenia has
fumbled 8 times losing 3, while the Warriors have 6 times losing 3
also.
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Both teams have go-to backs.
For the Warriors, Mouser ( 79 carries 486 yards) is the man. This tough nosed
old-style runner is what fuels the Warriors offense. For Xenia Mark Walker ( 61
carries 479 yards) is one of three backs who will carry the ball. Xenia will
also use Rudy Jones ( 52 carries 424 yards) and Cedric Tolbert ( 53 carries 271
yards ) in its three headed monster back attack. The only other back that has
carried the ball for the Warriors is Marcus Freeman ( 28 carries 273 yards
).
Xenia who starts a Sophomore
QB in Josh Cousins ( 56 attempts 24 comp. 203 yards 5 TD 2 INT ) has some
receiving threats with Tolbert and Kevin Peacock, but stay close to the vest
with its running game. The Warriors counter with Junior Matt Whited ( 82
attempts 51 comp. 546 yards 4 TD 2 INT ) and big play receiver Greg Orton ( 20
receptions 269 yards & 4 touchdowns ).
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Special teams play is a big
advantage for the Warriors in this match-up. With Mouser returning punts the
Warriors win this battle. In kickoff returns both teams are even with Mike
Mickens ( 28.75 avg./ret) and Tolbert ( 28.00 avg./ret). The punting game gives
the Warriors another edge with Freeman ( 43.83 Avg./Punt) . The Warriors biggest
special teams weapon is kicker Drew Eby. Eby leads the GWOC in kickoff avg.
58.77 avg./KO, and also leads the GWOC in individual kicking with 31 points.
Drew has hit on 22/22 XP and 3/5 FG’s so far this year.
Other stories to watch in
this game is the play of two of the states top players. Wayne’s Marcus Freeman
is the states top linebacker, while Xenia’s Ben Person is considered one of the
top O-linemen in the state. Will both be Ohio State recruits on Friday? We will
know on Wednesday when Freeman picks between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Other
players to watch in this game include for Wayne, David Day (SR), Mike Mickens
(JR), Brandon Waller (SR) and Greg Orton (JR). All of these players are showing
DI college potential. For Xenia keep an eye out for Cedric Tolbert considered
one of the top juniors in the state.
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