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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 16:08:00 GMT -6
Lovejoy(8-1) @ Melissa(9-0) on NFHS Thurs. 11/2/23
Here is a game worth watching tonight.....for the 5A-D2 District 7 Title. Both teams are ranked in the Top 10 in 5A-D2 with the winner most likely having the easier playoff path in the bottom of the Region 2 bracket. The top of the bracket will include South Oak Cliff and Midlothian Heritage....although the bottom will also include Texarkana Texas High....all Top Ten teams.
Pick your poison for the winner in this one. The game is at Melissa's new stadium.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 16:13:54 GMT -6
I will tune-in to watch this game tonight on NFHS while the Argyle/Creekview game is also being streamed on NFHS tonight. But that game will quickly get out of reach, so I will mainly be watching this one. I'm picking Melissa to win this one for the District 7 Title in their newly-built stadium and to maintain their #1 Ranking in 5A-D2 and their undefeated season....so far. This might be the best game tonight in the entire State of Texas in high school football.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 16:21:01 GMT -6
IF for some reason the NFHS Livestream is messed up.....I think you will still be able to watch it via Melissa's Football Livestream....but that will be with their hometown announcing crew. If you do not subscribe to NFHS, then this will be another way to watch this game livestream for free. You will need to google Melissa football livestream and find the highlighted icon to click onto. I've done this in a couple of their past home games this season. Make sure you go to MCN(Melissa Cardinal Network) which will take you to their MCN facebook page. There you will find the highlighted address to click onto to WATCH this game live.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 16:36:24 GMT -6
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:08:29 GMT -6
Looks like so far Lovejoy is controlling this game. They have taken advantage of some Melissa mistakes and turnovers, but seem to be able to run the ball for some good yardage at times. Their passing game has not been used much yet....Melissa seems to be having problems moving the chains on Lovejoy's defense.
Lovejoy 7
Melissa 0
End of 1st qtr.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:13:47 GMT -6
Now Lovejoy intercepts a Melissa pass on 3rd down and gets another turnover at their 40 yd line.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:20:05 GMT -6
Melissa gets a 3 and out and forces a LJ punt into the endzone. Neither offense is doing much moving the chains so far....and these offenses have been scoring lots of points.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:22:39 GMT -6
Now LJ gets a stop on Melissa and forces another punt. Downed near the LJ 38 yd line. The Leopards will attempt to move the ball and chains in this possession. Goes to show you really cannot look at points scored without looking at the opponents on the schedule. Lovejoy just got a first down. Now another first down for Lovejoy at the Cardinal 39 yd line.
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Post by TWolvesFan on Nov 2, 2023 19:26:24 GMT -6
Iβm also watching this game! Chris Ross has his finger prints all over this offense & defense! Looks a lot like when he was here in CP 3-4 Defense with a spread offense using a 2 back set!! He was the original architect of the Cedar Park TWolves program!!
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:29:50 GMT -6
It's fairly obvious to me that Lovejoy is not gonna let Melissa run the ball and try to force them into a one-dimensional offense. Cardinals just drew an interference call against Lovejoy to get into scoring position at the LJ 32 yd line.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:33:15 GMT -6
I can tell you right now that both of these teams would have trouble with the team Argyle has evolved into. And trouble with Frisco Emerson as well.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:37:28 GMT -6
Emerson is really talented and very speedy, but commit too many self-inflicted mistakes. They just need a little bit more discipline....that's all. They are definitely a very competitive team in Region 1 and could possibly win that region. But maybe Argyle will again. Who knows what team in Region 2 will come out on top....there are about 5 teams with a good chance.
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 19:46:38 GMT -6
Melissa 7 Lovejoy 7
Halftime
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 20:43:19 GMT -6
Lovejoy's defense is flat out shutting down the Melissa Cardinal offense. Lovejoy scored on a 42 yd scoring strike pass play last possession.
Lovejoy 14
Melissa 7
Middle of the 3rd
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Post by regaleagle on Nov 2, 2023 20:46:51 GMT -6
Just now the Lovejoy QB Alexander hits McCutcheon on the money for a 52 yd. long TD pass. McCutcheon was double covered but had a step on both defenders and the pass dropped right in there perfectly right when McCutheon was at full speed at the one yard line. It was a beautiful pass and catch play.
Lovejoy 21
Melissa 7
1:00 left 3rd qtr.
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