Scouting the Blue Devils
Despite having just one region win to date, the Marietta Blue Devils have an opportunity to eliminate their opponent this week from the post-season. Marietta is averaging 207 yards per game through the air and 73.8 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Jayden Whiteside hs thrown for 1,239 yards and 7-TDs. Elijah Green (35 receptions, 654 yards, and 2-TDs) and Sammy Anderson (33 receptions, 360 yards, 3-TDs) are tops on the team in receiving, while Landon Mannery leads Marietta with 235 yards and 3 rushing TDs. Their offense is averaging 16.7 points per game and allowing 26.1 points per game. Jamine Solomon and Anthony Kruah are tied for the lead with 42 total tackles each. Kruah also leads the team in sacks with 7, while the team has tallied 19 total sacks. Marietta has intercepted 7 passes as Caleb Graham leads the team with 4.
Scouting the Warriors
The Cherokee Warriors also have an opportunity to eliminate Marietta from playoff contention this week, The Warriors will have to rebound from their loss lost week where seemingly everything went their opponet's way. The Warriors were held to 289 yards of total offense, their lowest output since their week-1 weather shortened game. Quarterback Tanner Savasir has thrown for 2,438 yards and 21-TDs. Senior Israel Conway is now tops on the team in receiving with 33 receptions for 552 yards and 5-TDs. Wyatt Tash, continues to be one of the most productive tight ends in the state, with 31 receptions for 574 yards and 4-TDs. Christian Irwin and Brandon Hamilton have combined to rush foe 650 yards and 11-TDs. Savasir leads the team in rushing with 445 yards and 4-TDs. The Warriors are averaging 34 points per game and allowing 33.4 points per game.
Pundit's Pick
For Marietta to win this week, they will need to force a couple of turnovers and then score off of those opportunities. Marietta has not exactly lit up the scoreboard this season. However, their defense has done enough to keep them in games. For Cherokee to win, they will need to take care of the football and avoid a let down after halftime. Contrary to conventional wisdom, we expect this game to be a low scoring. The Warriors have just enough offense to hold off the home standing Blue Devils. Cherokee by 4.
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