Game preview: Star Spencer at Millwood
Star Spencer at Millwood
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: LW Good Stadium
Why Star Spencer could win: Though they’ve got several new starters and a new coach, the Bobcats are a talented team. Their secondary will be able to keep up with Millwood’s speed, and the Star linebackers — though coaches were unhappy with their play last week — will be the foundation of this defense. The offense will find a way to move the ball as sophomore QB Darion Bogus comes along. Stevo Henderson will be crucial as a running back and receiver.
Why Millwood could win: The Falcons won’t face a team with more major-college prospects this season, but recruiting letters don’t always translate to automatic victories. Still, Millwood has the edge in experience, which will pay the most dividends in Week 1. Watch out for RB Shevin Patton. There wasn’t anyone more impressive last week at the Preview than Millwood’s new running back and he’ll get some help with the return of left tackle Devin Dobbins from injury.
Key matchup: Bogus vs. the Millwood secondary. The problem with playing a young, talented quarterback is that his youth contributes to as many plays as his talent does, and against a secondary with guys like Josh Turner and Kevonte Richardson, youthful mistakes turn into interceptions. Too many turnovers will do in the Bobcats real quick.
The pick: Millwood 27, Star Spencer 21. I know the Falcons fell short last week at the All-City Preview, losing to Douglass in the semifinals, but I think that’s a big reason why Millwood flips it around this week. The Falcons are a team that needs a little motivation to push them into the season. Star is still looking for some things to come together with all their new starters. Terrell Love will get them there, but I don’t know if they’ll be ready to take down Millwood in the opener.
– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
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Great analysis of the key match ups. Since, I’m in Afghanistan (Military) my Millwood updates are through your page. I’ll be checking each week for your game preview. Go Falcons!!!!