SPARTANBURG @ GAFFNEY 2012 PREVIEW

TRIBE TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS AT THE DOG POUND..... The Tribe used a powerful ground game to pound the Boiling Springs Bulldogs 48 to 35. The Indians rushed for 444 yards with 302 yards and five TDs coming from Jr Hyleck Foster. The Indians also got a TD pass from QB Shaq Davidson to Eddie Studyvance. The Indians improve to 7 and 3 overall and 5 and 1 in the region and they will host rival Spartanburg with a chance to win the Region 2 4A Championship Friday night.

My View From The Stands..... (1) I was thinking during the game Friday night just how amazing it is to see the improvement this team has made since the loss to Wade Hampton. A few lineup changes and a change in attitude has made a huge difference. (2) The score was closer than the game was on the field. Three Gaffney turnovers and a boat load of penalties, that kept Bulldog drives going, kept the Dogs in the game. The Tribe dominated the total yardage stat. (3) The Tribe did what they needed to do, take care of business and win the game to set up a chance to win the region this week at The Reservation against Spartanburg.

Spartanburg @ Gaffney Preview..... The Spartanburg Vikings come into this game at 4 and 6 overall and 3 and 3 in the region. The Indians come into this game 7 and 3 overall and 5 and 1 in the region. The odd thing about this game is both of these storied programs lost to Wade Hampton this season. The Vikings lost a couple of weeks ago 7 to 6 and Gaffney lost five weeks ago 17 to 10. The Vikings have been an up and down team all season and the key to their success in this game is which Spartanburg team shows up.

The Indians come into this game on a roll, as they have not lost since losing to Wade Hampton and are riding a four game winning streak. They have found their identity as a team that must win with strong defense and a strong running game. They have to let their offensive play makers make plays. The Indians can win the Region 2 4A Championship with a win over the Vikings.

Game Prediction..... I see the Indians continuing their roll toward the playoffs. They will have a battle for awhile but, will pull away in the 4th quarter to claim the Region 2 4A Championship..... Gaffney 31  Spartanburg 14

TRIBE FACTS..... Gaffney is trying to win their second Region Championship in a row and their third since 2006.

Until Next Time.