TVHS football preview: Groveport 9/26
Teays Valley Vikings Host Groveport Cruisers in OCC Buckeye Showdown
This Friday, the Vikings welcome Groveport to their homecoming game, seeking to extend their unbeaten OCC Buckeye division streak. Both teams hold 4-1 overall and 2-0 division records.
Groveport's Wing T offense, led by senior running back Raishad King (1,042 rushing yards last season), will challenge Teays Valley's defense. King, a Special Mention All-District and 1st Team OCC selection, aims to become Groveport all-time leading rusher. The Cruisers return four starting linemen, including senior tackle Lavon Edwards and sophomore quarterback Baker Bowden. Bowden will distribute the ball to 6'3" receivers Jeremiah Moore, Josh Moore, Jeriah Golden, and Jaquan Ingram. Groveport's 4-3 defense features senior defensive tackle Jalen Joyce (3rd Team All-State and OCC Defensive Player of the Year) and Indiana University commit Keishaun Calhoun. Jeremiah Moore and Josh Moore patrol the secondary.
Key Matchups:
Teays Valley's defense vs. Raishad King and Groveport's Wing T offense
Vikings' offense vs. Cruisers' stout defensive line
Special teams battles featuring talented kickers and return specialists
Teays Valley Vikings Host Groveport Cruisers in OCC Buckeye Showdown
This Friday, the Vikings welcome Groveport to their homecoming game, seeking to extend their unbeaten OCC Buckeye division streak. Both teams hold 4-1 overall and 2-0 division records.
Groveport's Wing T offense, led by senior running back Raishad King (1,042 rushing yards last season), will challenge Teays Valley's defense. King, a Special Mention All-District and 1st Team OCC selection, aims to become Groveport all-time leading rusher. The Cruisers return four starting linemen, including senior tackle Lavon Edwards and sophomore quarterback Baker Bowden. Bowden will distribute the ball to 6'3" receivers Jeremiah Moore, Josh Moore, Jeriah Golden, and Jaquan Ingram. Groveport's 4-3 defense features senior defensive tackle Jalen Joyce (3rd Team All-State and OCC Defensive Player of the Year) and Indiana University commit Keishaun Calhoun. Jeremiah Moore and Josh Moore patrol the secondary.
Key Matchups:
Teays Valley's defense vs. Raishad King and Groveport's Wing T offense
Vikings' offense vs. Cruisers' stout defensive line
Special teams battles featuring talented kickers and return specialists