At Prep-Parkland game, my observations:
Parkland game plan superb, the only way was the passing game, outside of one long busted 3rd and 1 most Trojan yds. via the air.
I was wrong, didn't think Parkland could/would exploit Reid's D absence, they did!! Continually went after his sub including many crosses.
I doubt Pennsbury will duplicate as they just don't throw, not their game, when they do it's very awkward. My sense is Prep is stout enough with their front seven to limit PB's vaunted running game. We'll see..
Even w/o Reid, Prep too many O big play makers. Game winner with less than 5 mins. to go perfect example. Swift gets behind safety, easy over the top TD. Prep/Clements showed nice poise when they got behind and game in the balance. After the final Swift score, labored D and front 4 sealed deal with great pressure, Strain again showed his mettle.
Credit to Parkland for spirited effort, unless Pennsbury's Snyder has an epiphany next week's game will have totally different mode. IMO..
Roxy,
Prep fan attendance much better than expected but still only ~ 50% of Parkland side.
Venue for Eastern final (it's D1 turn), Truman best site?? Big stadium, turf, closer to Pennsbury proper. Has it been announced yet?
Reid not dressed on crutches, non weight-bearing. Significance unknown.
