TVHS Football Play-Off Preview: The Briggs Bruins
Teays Valley Vikings Face Briggs Bruins in Playoff Showdown:
The Teays Valley Vikings (6-4, 4-3 OCC Buckeye) clash with the Briggs Bruins (6-4, 4-3 City League-South) in an opening OHSAA playoff matchup. Briggs Head Coach Harold Bates recognizes the challenge posed by Teays Valley, hailing from the tough OCC league.
Briggs Bruins Preview:
The Briggs Bruins boast impressive talent on both sides of the ball. Offensively, standouts include Jason Burton, Avent'Tay Solomon, Aquino Solomon, Cameron Griffith, Jordan Fleming, Romans Ward, Michael Conley, Troy Downs, William Winston, and Diego Cerrito. Defensively more of the same names, Romans Ward, Cayden Mason, Malik Sealy, Avent'Tay Solomon, Jason Burton, Cameron Griffith, Jordan Fleming, Teshawn Ray, Michael Conley, Troy Downs, and Aquino Solomon lead the charge. Special teams players to watch are TJ Williams, Malik Sealy, and Cameron Griffith.
Teays Valley Vikings Preview:
The Teays Valley Vikings have a strong roster, led by rushing leaders Carson Payne (187 rushes, 773 yards, 11 TDs), Spike Woods (65 rushes, 399 yards, 2 TDs), Evan Maynard (49 rushes, 213 yards, 1 TD), Brady Farmer (35 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TDs), and Griffin Gray (14 rushes, 93 yards, 1 TD). Through the air, Brady Farmer has completed 104 of 183 passes for 1,142 yards, 10 TDs, and 4 INTs. Top receivers are Cavin McDowell (24 receptions, 294 yards, 2 TDs), Carson Payne (17 receptions, 201 yards), Markus Mealy (14 receptions, 161 yards, 3 TDs), Luke Burgett (9 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD), and Peter Graham (7 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD).
Special Teams and Defense:
Teays Valley's special teams unit features Maxwell Spencer, who has made 34 of 34 PATs, averaged 28.5 yards per punt, and connected on 5 of 7 field goals. Griffin Gray has returned 14 kicks for 314 yards and 1 TD. Defensively, Peter Graham has 2 INTs (1 TD), Carson Payne has 2 INTs (1 TD), Weston Gray has 1 INT, Brandon Travis has 1 INT, and Chase Cahill has 1 forced fumble.
Briggs Analysis on the Vikings:
"Obviously, Teays Valley is an OCC school that can arguably be identified as the toughest league in Ohio. They are extremely talented with quickness at the skill positions. Their quarterback is big, talented, and has a great arm. Their depth is going to be a problem for us. The running game is a power running combined with inside and outside zones. Their offensive line has nice size, and they block extremely well. Defensively, they have size and depth, and they tackle very well. Very disciplined team that doesn't make any mistakes. I haven't seen a flag in any of the games I have scouted. We have our work cut out for us. We must play a mistake-free game to even have a chance to come out on top.”
Bruins record breakdown:
Overall Record: 6-4
League Record: 4-3*
Home Record: 4-2*
Away Record: 2-2*
Game-by-Game Breakdown:
Week 1: Lost at Grandview Heights (28-12)
Week 2: Defeated Whetstone (59-8)
Week 3: Defeated Franklin Heights (44-8)
Week 4: Defeated Marion-Franklin (34-24)
Week 5: Lost to Africentric Early College (36-22)
Week 6: Defeated Eastmoor Academy (20-14)
Week 7: Lost to Independence (38-32)
Week 8: Defeated South (14-12)
Week 9: Lost to Walnut Ridge (34-8)
Week 10: Defeated West (42-8)
Notable Wins:
59-8 victory over Whetstone
44-8 win against Franklin Heights
34-24 triumph over Marion-Franklin
Tough Losses:
28-12 defeat at Grandview Heights
36-22 loss to Africentric Early College
38-32 heartbreaker against Independence
34-8 loss to Walnut Ridge
Outlook on match-up:
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two teams of the same record. Will Teays Valley's OCC experience give them the edge, or can Briggs' balanced offense and defense lead them to victory? I will be on hand to cover for TLS!
Teays Valley Vikings Face Briggs Bruins in Playoff Showdown:
The Teays Valley Vikings (6-4, 4-3 OCC Buckeye) clash with the Briggs Bruins (6-4, 4-3 City League-South) in an opening OHSAA playoff matchup. Briggs Head Coach Harold Bates recognizes the challenge posed by Teays Valley, hailing from the tough OCC league.
Briggs Bruins Preview:
The Briggs Bruins boast impressive talent on both sides of the ball. Offensively, standouts include Jason Burton, Avent'Tay Solomon, Aquino Solomon, Cameron Griffith, Jordan Fleming, Romans Ward, Michael Conley, Troy Downs, William Winston, and Diego Cerrito. Defensively more of the same names, Romans Ward, Cayden Mason, Malik Sealy, Avent'Tay Solomon, Jason Burton, Cameron Griffith, Jordan Fleming, Teshawn Ray, Michael Conley, Troy Downs, and Aquino Solomon lead the charge. Special teams players to watch are TJ Williams, Malik Sealy, and Cameron Griffith.
Teays Valley Vikings Preview:
The Teays Valley Vikings have a strong roster, led by rushing leaders Carson Payne (187 rushes, 773 yards, 11 TDs), Spike Woods (65 rushes, 399 yards, 2 TDs), Evan Maynard (49 rushes, 213 yards, 1 TD), Brady Farmer (35 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TDs), and Griffin Gray (14 rushes, 93 yards, 1 TD). Through the air, Brady Farmer has completed 104 of 183 passes for 1,142 yards, 10 TDs, and 4 INTs. Top receivers are Cavin McDowell (24 receptions, 294 yards, 2 TDs), Carson Payne (17 receptions, 201 yards), Markus Mealy (14 receptions, 161 yards, 3 TDs), Luke Burgett (9 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD), and Peter Graham (7 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD).
Special Teams and Defense:
Teays Valley's special teams unit features Maxwell Spencer, who has made 34 of 34 PATs, averaged 28.5 yards per punt, and connected on 5 of 7 field goals. Griffin Gray has returned 14 kicks for 314 yards and 1 TD. Defensively, Peter Graham has 2 INTs (1 TD), Carson Payne has 2 INTs (1 TD), Weston Gray has 1 INT, Brandon Travis has 1 INT, and Chase Cahill has 1 forced fumble.
Briggs Analysis on the Vikings:
"Obviously, Teays Valley is an OCC school that can arguably be identified as the toughest league in Ohio. They are extremely talented with quickness at the skill positions. Their quarterback is big, talented, and has a great arm. Their depth is going to be a problem for us. The running game is a power running combined with inside and outside zones. Their offensive line has nice size, and they block extremely well. Defensively, they have size and depth, and they tackle very well. Very disciplined team that doesn't make any mistakes. I haven't seen a flag in any of the games I have scouted. We have our work cut out for us. We must play a mistake-free game to even have a chance to come out on top.”
Bruins record breakdown:
Overall Record: 6-4
League Record: 4-3*
Home Record: 4-2*
Away Record: 2-2*
Game-by-Game Breakdown:
Week 1: Lost at Grandview Heights (28-12)
Week 2: Defeated Whetstone (59-8)
Week 3: Defeated Franklin Heights (44-8)
Week 4: Defeated Marion-Franklin (34-24)
Week 5: Lost to Africentric Early College (36-22)
Week 6: Defeated Eastmoor Academy (20-14)
Week 7: Lost to Independence (38-32)
Week 8: Defeated South (14-12)
Week 9: Lost to Walnut Ridge (34-8)
Week 10: Defeated West (42-8)
Notable Wins:
59-8 victory over Whetstone
44-8 win against Franklin Heights
34-24 triumph over Marion-Franklin
Tough Losses:
28-12 defeat at Grandview Heights
36-22 loss to Africentric Early College
38-32 heartbreaker against Independence
34-8 loss to Walnut Ridge
Outlook on match-up:
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two teams of the same record. Will Teays Valley's OCC experience give them the edge, or can Briggs' balanced offense and defense lead them to victory? I will be on hand to cover for TLS!