BC (3-5) vs. Liberty Co. (6-1)

BC takes a trip to Olvey Field for another Saturday evening contest. In the mid-90's Olvey field was considered one of the best and most intimidating atmospheres in the area. That was more so the case when Bradwell was playing but this year the Panthers might be the better team in Hinesville. BC has had the highest of highs and lowest of lows in the recent past at "The Jungle." In 2001 and 2002, the Cadets experienced devastating losses to Bradwell that cost BC a sub-region championship one year and a State playoff birth the other. In 2002 the Cadets gave up a Chumly defensive high 58 points against the Tigers. 2 years ago the Cadets fell to Liberty Co. by a point. The great 1996 team had their biggest regular season win at Olvey field against a state ranked Bradwell team. The late 90's saw BC dominate at Olvey field in a series that became a rivalry of sorts. But that is the past and BC is a much different team now. Liberty Co. was just the "other team" in Hinesville for so long. They are now in first place in the sub-region and in line for a #1 or #2 seed in the state playoffs. To date the Cadets and Panthers have faced two common opponents. Both handled Hephzibah, but the Panthers demolished Richmond Hill while the Cadets beat the Wildcats on the final play of the game. BC enters the game as a heavy underdog and have new injury problems to boot. The offense, which appeared to be making strides in the past month, took a step back last week. The defense struggled at times, but just as they did on the final play, buckled down when needed. If the Cadets are to stay in the game I believe Caleb Collins HAS to get more touches. Whether it be in the passing game or running on the corners, he has been able to make plays all year and makes the offense go. Donovan Kates is a Senior running back for the Panthers who has been doing the most damage on the Liberty offense. BC has not found much success in stopping good runners this year and should have a difficult time with Kates. Liberty does not take to the air to often but has been quite efficient when doing so. At this point in the year it would be a huge upset if the Cadets could pull off the win. South Effingham will breeze past Hephzibah this week and will enter next week undefeated in the sub-region. If Liberty takes care of business they too will be undefeated and face the Mustangs for the Sub-region championship. BC still controls their own destiny and could even make the playoffs with a win this week and a loss next week. The Panthers are too fast though, and will continue to pound the ball at BC eventually leading to big plays which has hampered the Cadets all year. BC goes down swinging but gets eliminated from playoff contention.
Liberty Co. 28 - Benedictine 10