Royal will finally have their home and league opener in week 3. They will host the Connell Eagles, who return most of what they had from last year’s young team. Both teams are 2-0 with blowout wins in each contest. Both are full of “skill” players and will rely on their offensive lines to step up to the occasion. Both have defenses that create a lot of turnovers and have offenses that know what to do with them. The winner definitely has the inside track to the SCAC-East championship.
Here is what some football analysts in-the-know are saying about tonight’s contest:
Connell vs Royal. Both teams have shown great defense and offense against good opponents. I have seen both teams play and this should be a close game. I think Royal has the advantage with home field, but this could go either way. Here is what I can say:
Connell has 3 different running backs that are averaging ~5-8 yds a carry and at least 3 different receivers making tough catches. They have both speed and size but look a little thin on the line, but their heart makes up double their size.
Royal QB is 3rd year starter and likes to choose from any one of his 4-receivers for 8+ yds, including the running back that doubles as a receiver.. They are very well disciplined and everyone one fly's to the ball. The line does a good job stopping the run and getting to the QB. (WashingtonPreps.com blog post by Washington_sports)
Opening night of SCAC East play has a doozy. Connell, ranked fourth in the state in Class 1A, will visit No. 1 Royal (kickoff is at 7 p.m.).Royal quarterback Kaden Jenks and Joe Lang, a standout on both sides of the ball, lead the Knights. Meanwhile, Brian Hawkins has been money for the Eagles at quarterback. He threw four TD passes last week in a 45-7 rout at Cashmere. (Tri-City Herald)
The home town Royal Knights (2-0) are off to a hot start, and anytime the Connell Eagles (2-0) come to town, things tend to get a little rough. Junior QB Kaden Jenks has the Knights at #1 in the state right now, but the Eagles come in ranked #5 looking for the upset. This game could very well decide the SCAC East Champion when all is said and done. (Ryland Spencer, Northwest Elite Index, www.northwesteliteindex.com )
If you will be at the game, remember it is the “Black Out” game, so dress in black. If you can't make it to the game in person, join us and LISTEN LIVE at http://royalknightsfootball.com/webcast Kickoff is at 7pm. Broadcast will begin around 6:45.
Here is what some football analysts in-the-know are saying about tonight’s contest:
Connell vs Royal. Both teams have shown great defense and offense against good opponents. I have seen both teams play and this should be a close game. I think Royal has the advantage with home field, but this could go either way. Here is what I can say:
Connell has 3 different running backs that are averaging ~5-8 yds a carry and at least 3 different receivers making tough catches. They have both speed and size but look a little thin on the line, but their heart makes up double their size.
Royal QB is 3rd year starter and likes to choose from any one of his 4-receivers for 8+ yds, including the running back that doubles as a receiver.. They are very well disciplined and everyone one fly's to the ball. The line does a good job stopping the run and getting to the QB. (WashingtonPreps.com blog post by Washington_sports)
Opening night of SCAC East play has a doozy. Connell, ranked fourth in the state in Class 1A, will visit No. 1 Royal (kickoff is at 7 p.m.).Royal quarterback Kaden Jenks and Joe Lang, a standout on both sides of the ball, lead the Knights. Meanwhile, Brian Hawkins has been money for the Eagles at quarterback. He threw four TD passes last week in a 45-7 rout at Cashmere. (Tri-City Herald)
The home town Royal Knights (2-0) are off to a hot start, and anytime the Connell Eagles (2-0) come to town, things tend to get a little rough. Junior QB Kaden Jenks has the Knights at #1 in the state right now, but the Eagles come in ranked #5 looking for the upset. This game could very well decide the SCAC East Champion when all is said and done. (Ryland Spencer, Northwest Elite Index, www.northwesteliteindex.com )
If you will be at the game, remember it is the “Black Out” game, so dress in black. If you can't make it to the game in person, join us and LISTEN LIVE at http://royalknightsfootball.com/webcast Kickoff is at 7pm. Broadcast will begin around 6:45.