5-1 Portsmouth vs 6-0 Fairland

[Big Moe]

I still like Fairland in this one. I think their ability to pass and run effectively will gash this Portsmouth defense. I also think Portsmouth is far too vanilla offensively. I think fairlands defense can hold their own and get this win

Looked up the stats, not sure how updated they are. Fairland 1071 passing 901 rushing. They way everyone talks the offense up on here I would’ve figured they had way more passing. Not nearly as impressed with this offense now that I have looked at totals in each game.

Also I find your vanilla comment funny. Did that defense featuring mostly the same kids hold up against that vanilla offense last year? Portsmouth has thrown more this year than last year btw. Portsmouth is averaging 250 rushing yards per game. Time to lace them up, and see if Fairland can stop the vanilla this year.

Fairlands 1st team offense has only played 4 quarters twice this season. The second game of season and a mudfest at Fairfield Union where I thought they would get manhandled. So, numbers are not what they could be.

[unclequis]

SOSA Livestream Link for Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/live/YHlkCgPd9M ... NKZhSBDtQO

[dantargaryen]

FHS v. PHS has been a rivalry in boys and girls basketball for awhile, but the football rivalry has quickly become equally as exciting in a short amount of time.

Lots on the line for both squads tonight, so hopefully everyone stays injury free. I wouldn’t be surprised if the final score looks more like a basketball score with both teams trading scores back and forth. Hopefully the Dragons come out on top!

Fairland 48
Portsmouth 42

[HS Fball Fan]

I personally think Portsmouth can throw the ball. They just don't!! So if that's what you think will be the difference then just hope they still won't lol. Portsmouth pass defense is better. I think greenup could pass and RUN all over fairland. It's just opinions. This game will come down to physicality. And we know who won that matchup last year!!! Portsmouth will come out with their ears back. And I think fairland will come out tip toeing trying to spread it out and want nothing to do with a "fight"

Fairland destroyed Greenup in a scrimmage that the greenup coaches ended the scrimmage early.

[Mrfootball365]

Would like to see PHS pull this one out!

[RJShifko]

First couple drives will be huge tonight. Very curious to see what changes have been made for both teams.

Game is simple for Fairland to win they have to stop the run and not turn the ball over. They have to put Portsmouth in third and longs.

Portsmouth- control the clock with keeping drives alive by running the ball and running the ball well, they have to win the sudden change moments and try to minimize the Fairland big plays, make Fairland put together multi play drives.


Should be a dandy tonight

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth defense holds on the first series.

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth turnover on downs on the Fairland 15. 0-0 3:02 to go in the 1st.

[portsmouth_98]

Fairland forced to punt. Portsmouth takes over on their own 34 with 48 seconds to go in the first quarter.

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth on a quick 3 and out. Fairland takes over on their 26 with 11:40 to go in the 2nd.

[portsmouth_98]

Fairland unable to generate anything. Portsmouth takes over on their 28 with 10:52 to go. Neither team allowing the other to gain any momentum so far.

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth drive stalls on the Fairland 48. After a punt Fairland takes over on their 32 with 8:19 to go in the 2nd.

[portsmouth_98]

Another three and out. Heiland with a great punt return but it is coming back after both teams committed personal fouls forcing a re-kick? Officials time out now, not terribly confidence inspiring. Punt goes out of bounds at the Portsmouth 38. Trojans take over with 7:43 to go.

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth stalls out again. Fairland on their 20 with four and a half to go in the first half after a touchback

[portsmouth_98]

Fairland Qb has been taking a beating and is now out of the game with what is hopefully a minor ding. Fairland will be forced to punt from their 14. Portsmouth will start on their own 39 with 2:35 to go.

[portsmouth_98]

Fairland takes over on their 30. Walls back in at qb. Less than 1 minute to go

[portsmouth_98]

Fairland gets on the board first with 21.2 seconds to go
In the first half. After a two point conversion the Dragons lead 8-0.

[portsmouth_98]

Heiland finally carries the team down the field but can’t get the conversion. Fairland up 8-6 with 6:38 to go in the third quarter.

[portsmouth_98]

Trojan D gets a big stop. They take over on their own 26 with 3:26 to go in the 3rd

[portsmouth_98]

Portsmouth is starting to rack up tons of false start penalties.