Columbus 36 v Western 21 FINAL

[ExplorerHomer]

Western has been thrashing their opponents with solid play on both sides of the ball. Offense is lighting it up with six running clocks and outscoring opponents 476-64. A few trash teams but impressive win against Palmetto and a 5-pt loss against a solid University School common opponent which clocked Columbus this year 35-0. Their defense has been lights out except for the STA game, recording 6 shutouts.

My Explorers on the other hand have had a solid season but performed well-below the initial hype in August. New coach, some lack of true leadership on the field, rare kicking woes (against Dillard in particular LOL!) and way too many penalties for an Explorer team. Starting QB hasn't progressed much if at all this year, new sophomore QB getting lots of reps because of it. Losses against BTW and U School are forgivable, but the blow outs in those games weren't.  Defense just quit. They've got the tools offensively, but D is really suspect this year.

I see an exciting, high scoring game, and I'm not counting my Explorers out. That said, I think if Western gets out early, it could get ugly. I seen us fold once that happened twice this season The defense better get ready to play 4 quarters.

Prediction: 41-30, bad guys. 

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

6 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer said:

Western has been thrashing their opponents with solid play on both sides of the ball. Offense is lighting it up with six running clocks and outscoring opponents 476-64. A few trash teams but impressive win against Palmetto and a 5-pt loss against a solid University School common opponent which clocked Columbus this year 35-0. Their defense has been lights out except for the STA game, recording 6 shutouts.

My Explorers on the other hand have had a solid season but performed well-below the initial hype in August. New coach, some lack of true leadership on the field, rare kicking woes (against Dillard in particular LOL!) and way too many penalties for an Explorer team. Starting QB hasn't progressed much if at all this year, new sophomore QB getting lots of reps because of it. Losses against BTW and U School are forgivable, but the blow outs in those games weren't.  Defense just quit. They've got the tools offensively, but D is really suspect this year.

I see an exciting, high scoring game, and I'm not counting my Explorers out. That said, I think if Western gets out early, it could get ugly. I seen us fold once that happened twice this season The defense better get ready to play 4 quarters.

Prediction: 41-30, bad guys. 

Gonna b a great game 

[Stangs1]

I thought u guys would be the team to beat this year.  That title game last year could have gone either way.

[ExplorerHomer]

22 minutes ago, Stangs1 said:

I thought u guys would be the team to beat this year.  That title game last year could have gone either way.

Graduated a lot of pounds on our O-Line last year. Kids played their heart out for Merritt's last season and for a junior who passed away over the summer. They were on a mission. This year, new coach, shaky special teams, and no fire in the belly. Hope to see that this Thursday or the state run is gonna end in Westchester.

[MNWB]

Graduation hit Columbus HARD and that's the problem with them. I want the Explorers to win I truly do but Columbus is going home Thursday night.

[DILLARDBOYZ954]

A game western will most definitely be favored in but could Parrish lead them to victory at home ?? We will see. 
 

if they do find a way to get back to the state semi I would say this season would be more impressive then last.

[topnotch305]

Columbus wins this game. Getting hot at the right time. 

[CoachMacho]

3 hours ago, ExplorerHomer said:

Western has been thrashing their opponents with solid play on both sides of the ball. Offense is lighting it up with six running clocks and outscoring opponents 476-64. A few trash teams but impressive win against Palmetto and a 5-pt loss against a solid University School common opponent which clocked Columbus this year 35-0. Their defense has been lights out except for the STA game, recording 6 shutouts.

My Explorers on the other hand have had a solid season but performed well-below the initial hype in August. New coach, some lack of true leadership on the field, rare kicking woes (against Dillard in particular LOL!) and way too many penalties for an Explorer team. Starting QB hasn't progressed much if at all this year, new sophomore QB getting lots of reps because of it. Losses against BTW and U School are forgivable, but the blow outs in those games weren't.  Defense just quit. They've got the tools offensively, but D is really suspect this year.

I see an exciting, high scoring game, and I'm not counting my Explorers out. That said, I think if Western gets out early, it could get ugly. I seen us fold once that happened twice this season The defense better get ready to play 4 quarters.

Prediction: 41-30, bad guys. 

Western's defense actually played great versus STA. Only gave up 17 points I believe, and that was playing beside an offense that turned the ball over 7 times. 

I don't see anybody scoring 30 points on their defense. This will be a much lower scoring game than 41-30 in my opinion. 

[Stangs1]

23 hours ago, MNWB said:

Graduation hit Columbus HARD and that's the problem with them. I want the Explorers to win I truly do but Columbus is going home Thursday night.

Dang.  I know the feeling.  We lost 18 senior starters.  Looked completely inexperienced at times.  We left Receivers wide open etc. It was ridiculous. 

[MNWB]

Oh well good luck to you guys tonight.

[ohs vargas]

Henry Parrish TD!

Columbus 7 Western 0 1st Q with 2mins to go.

[topnotch305]

Like I said Columbus peaking at right time.  This might get ugly. 

[ohs vargas]

Great stream on NFHS for those interested

[ohs vargas]

Just now, topnotch305 said:

Like I said Columbus peaking at right time.  This might get ugly. 

They are dominating this game. They got to the 1 yard line and fumbled on 4th and goal, it could easily be 14-0 right now.

[ohs vargas]

Safety for the Explorers!

Columbus 9 Western 0  2nd Q with 10 mins to go 

[muckboy561]

14 minutes ago, ohs vargas said:

Great stream on NFHS for those interested

You gotta pay for that we want free streams lol

[ohs vargas]

40 yard Field goal for the Explorers

Columbus 12 Western 0  2nd Q with 6 mins to go 

[ohs vargas]

Just now, muckboy561 said:

You gotta pay for that we want free streams lol

You got me there lol. Its only 10 bucks a month, definitely worth of it during the post season. (I only get the subscruption for the playoffs)

[OldSchoolLion]

6 minutes ago, muckboy561 said:

You gotta pay for that we want free streams lol

Think about all the money you are saving on Glades Central playoff tickets.

[muckboy561]

3 minutes ago, ohs vargas said:

You got me there lol. Its only 10 bucks a month, definitely worth of it during the post season. (I only get the subscruption for the playoffs)

That what up

[muckboy561]

Just now, OldSchoolLion said:

Think about all the money you are saving on Glades Central playoff tickets.

You got jokes!!! Lol

[ohs vargas]

TD Western!

Columbus 12 Western 7  2nd Q with 3 mins to go 

 

[ohs vargas]

Columbus Missed Field goal as time expired!

Columbus 12 Western 7  at the half

[ohs vargas]

Columbus Henry Parrish TD!

Columbus 19 Western 7  3rd Q with 8:30 to go

[ohs vargas]

Columbus Henry Parrish TD AGAIN 65 yards!

Columbus 26 Western 7  3rd Q with 4:57 to go