Unioto 35 Vinton County 15

[SouthernOhioParent]

Vinton County: Behind 3rd year coach, Justy Burleson, the Vikings are looking to turn things around behind sophomore quarterback, Andy Long, their athletic offensive line & their tall, fast wide recievers. Only problem is their defense.. Can their defense step-up and get stops when they need it? Or will the Vikings be giving up 40+ points every game again?

Unioto: With great losses due to graduation, can the Sherman Tanks continue with their winning ways against the Vikings? With a very disappointing year in the past season, the Tanks are looking to get back to their winning ways also.

Goodluck to both teams this season. I'm looking forward to a great, hard hitting game. The 24th can't come soom enough.

Who wins and why?

[Dundas]

Does anyone know how Unioto has looked in their scrimmages?

[svcbaseballfan]

Unioto is going to be a physical team. Their offensive and defensive lines are going to be very good as long as they stay healthy. With Vanderpool having half a season under his belt at QB, and the return of Hudson North, the Tanks have a chance to be pretty good. They appear to have better than normal numbers. Their main weakness in their scrimmages appeared to be their DB's, and depth in the backfield.

My guess on this game is Unioto 32-Vinton County 20

[Dundas]

All time series..
1971..Unioto-27 VC-8
1972..Unioto-20 VC-0
1973..Unioto-39 VC-6
2006..VC-26 Unioto-0
2007..VC-31 Unioto-15
2008..VC-39 Unioto-19
2009..Unioto-21 VC-12
2010.. Unioto-33 VC-7
2011..Unioto-35 VC-14

Unioto 6 wins 3 Losses

[Xtoxxviii]

The U will win this one. Early in season U is always tough. Seems injuries always takes a tole on us.......as we get deeper into the season.

[SouthernOhioParent]

I beg to differ.. Vikings win this one. 27-13.

[danicalifornia]

Hoping the Jamboree Games are a good predictor of how this one will go, Unioto beat Washington CH(5-5 last year) 14-0 and was up 7-0 with the varsity in, while VC tied Huntington(0 for their last 36) at 26, but was down 26-7 at the half with the varsity playing.

I'll take Unioto in their home opener, 27-6

[Dundas]

VC controlled the tempo vs Huntington. The Vikings were much more physical. Huntington was overall very quick. VC found themselves down because of 2 turnovers and multiple (laughable) calls by the referees. If the Vikes learn to wrap up this week at practice, you will see a different outcome. Imo, Huntington's "streak" will end very soon. They were heads and shoulders better than SE.

What kind of offense does Unioto run? The Vikings seem to struggle against the spread. Mainly the run out of the spread more so than the pass oddly enough. I think this will be much closer than last years as imo will be the case the whole season for this much improved VC squad. These boys are stronger, faster, taller, and anyone who thinks its just VC ...well, they'll be surprised.

[danicalifornia]

I'm rarely right about HS football, but I hope I am this week. I like Unioto's athletes, especially early on in the season. I'd love to see a good, physical, hard-hitting game that's closer than I predicted on Friday.

Huntington should be much improved, they've got a year in under a good, young coach. Week 2 should be the end of the streak, if not earlier.

[buckeyeguy]

Goodluck VC rep the tvc... I think its a close game

[Skiisme]

Has anyone heard how severe the injury to Matt Smallwood was??? Did not look good, as he was carried off the field at halftime.

[Dundas]

Has anyone heard how severe the injury to Matt Smallwood was??? Did not look good, as he was carried off the field at halftime.

I sent a message to our AD. Waiting on a reply. It looked like they were working on his knee. I did hear that his parents took him to the hospital at halftime. Hopefully its nothing more than a sprain.

[Dundas]

Latest news on Smallwoods injury. No broken bones but he has an appointment this week to check on ligament damage. Hopefully there is none, but even if that's the case, he'll most likely be out for a little while.

[Orange and Brown]

Godd luck to VC!! GO TVC!!!

[Xtoxxviii]

Roll Tanks!

[swamprat]

Vikings in a rout. Much improved

[Raiderball]

All time series..
1971..Unioto-27 VC-8
1972..Unioto-20 VC-0
1973..Unioto-39 VC-6
2006..VC-26 Unioto-0
2007..VC-31 Unioto-15
2008..VC-39 Unioto-19
2009..Unioto-21 VC-12
2010.. Unioto-33 VC-7
2011..Unioto-35 VC-14

Unioto 6 wins 3 Losses

Looks like it's VC's turn to go on a three game win streak in the series.

[Eaglepapaw]

Good luck Vikings.

[Dundas]

All time series..
1971..Unioto-27 VC-8
1972..Unioto-20 VC-0
1973..Unioto-39 VC-6
2006..VC-26 Unioto-0
2007..VC-31 Unioto-15
2008..VC-39 Unioto-19
2009..Unioto-21 VC-12
2010.. Unioto-33 VC-7
2011..Unioto-35 VC-14

Unioto 6 wins 3 Losses

Looks like it's VC's turn to go on a three game win streak in the series.

I like this logic!

[OSUNUT52]

Unioto is a very young team with experience in some key spots i still look for the tanks to roll. 28 - 20