Loudoun County at Musselman Preview
Loudoun County Raiders (0-0) at Musselman Applemen (0-1)
Kickoff: 7:00pm
Waldeck Field
Preview
The Raiders and the Applemen will square off Friday at Waldeck Field in Inwood, WV. Musselman enters this game after suffering a loss from Keyser 42-22. The Applemen hope to bounce back with a win and hope that playing at home will give them an advantage. Musselman will look to Shon Jackson and Ethan French to lead the team offensively.The Applemen will be the Raiders first game, so the jury is still out on what the Raiders will have in 2006.
Keys to the Game
> Musselman should be familiar with the Raiders offensive style. Loudoun County runs out of the Wing T formation. Can the Appleman stop the Loudoun County running game?
> Loudoun County must stop Musselman running back Shon Jackson. The coaching staff is quick to point out how productive Jackson is gaining yards after contact.
> Who will win the battle up front? Musselman has good size and strength along the line while Loudoun County is hoping that there line can use their quickness to gain an advantage.
Players to Watch
Musselman Applemen Shon Jackson= Jackson is a very solid running back who loves contact. The talented senior can be effective in the open field with his speed or inside the tackles with his physical running style. Expect Jackson to get the ball often.
Loudoun County=John Jameson will lead the Raiders offensively and defensively from his fullback and linebacker positions. Jameson is a physical football player who leads by example.
