Three questions: Guthrie at Duncan
Guthrie takes its playoff hopes to Duncan Friday night. The Demons are coming off a hard fought loss to El Reno last week in which their defense did a credible job in slowing down El Reno’s offense led by QB Jakeil Everheart. This week it doesn’t get much easier.
Can Guthrie slow down RB Payton Atchley and QB Brandon Wilson?
Neither player was overly productive against El Reno, but that’s because the Indians played so well on D. Guthrie’s defense isn’t too bad either, and matches up well against Duncan’s offense. Guthrie should be able to hold off Wilson who had just 36 yards in the air, but Duncan did have some success running the ball with 158 yards last week against a tough defensive front seven of El Reno.
How does Guthrie’s offense match up to Duncan’s defense?
Guthrie QB Bryan Dutton has been on fire lately, albeit against teams that have struggled this year. Still, El Reno was able to have a balanced offense last week against Duncan so look for more or the same from El Reno. Statistically Guthrie’s defense is better, giving up just 13 points per game but Duncan has played tougher opponents lately and gives up 15 points per game. Guthrie’s achilees heel all year has been turnovers. If they can limit those then there’s no reason to believe they can’t move the ball on Duncan.
Whose better prepared for the pressure?
Surprisingly it’s more or less a push. When you look at the most important positions on the field, quarterback jumpst to the top. Dutton is a freshman but you can argue after surviving the first 10 games, he’s no longer a rookie. Brandon Wilson is only a year ahead of Dutton so there’s also some inexperience there. A look at each team’s top skill player also shows similarities. Guthrie WR Kentrell Brothers is a junior and so is Duncan RB Payton Atchley. The home field should favor Duncan, but this is an area where neither coach should feel too concerned about having enough veterans in the lineup.
The pick: Duncan 17, Guthrie 14….Duncan’s week 10 battle with El Reno for the 5A-1 title was good preparation for this one as their defense rises to the occassion and gets them a win.
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