Christian Schools Playoffs Preview
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com
Why should all the big boys have all the fun?? With OSSAA squads fighting for their playoff lives, four Christian schools are ready for their semifinals, starting Thursday at Community Christian.
#1 Southwest Covenant vs. #4 Wesleyan Christian
SW enters as the top seed and is paced by a two-headed running back monster. In a league where having one runner is the norm, SW is fortunate enough to have two quality backs.
Wil Ross and Kyle Womack have combined for 26 touchdowns and 1,300 yards nearly split identically. Ross has 658 yards while Womack has garnered 647.
Throwing the ball is the job of Jon-Luke Ratliff. The junior has thrown for 18 touchdowns and 1,671 yards.
Womack’s been the man in terms of receptions but Scott Burner has been the big playmaker. With only 16 catches, Burner is averaging more than 18 yards per grab and has five scores.
Ratliff has a very balanced group as Womack has 27 catches while Ross and Matt Cord each have 23.
What to say about Wesleyan Christian, hmm, maybe you’ve heard of Zeb White? With more than 1,500 yards on the ground, White is the straw that stirs the drink. His 18 TDs are impressive but don’t forget about a couple of 7s as Jason Archambo and Trey Cloud each have seven rushing scores.
With such a potent running game, Cloud hasn’t had to do too much throwing. In 101 attempts, he only has two interceptions to go with his 8 TDs.
Archambo and Adam Fratzke are the top receivers for WC. Archambo has 22 catches and averages more than 21 per pop while Fratzke has six touchdowns.
Wesleyan is coming off a thumping at the hands of Destiny Christian while SW has been biding time. After being 7-1, SW has dropped its last two, but that trend ends Thursday.
The pick: SW Covenant 43, Wesleyan Christian 20.
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