Ridge vs. Union – Group 5 State Championship
Plainfield faced both teams and the outcome was not very
good as both teams took my Cardinals to the woodshed and did a number on
them.
According to my computer geek next-door neighbor, Jimmy
Neutron, both teams were expected to make it this far. Jimmy said that he is a perfect 6-0 with his
predictions so far and this game will be the only one he predicts that can go
either way.
Jimmy is telling me that Union has thrown a funny bone into
his computer program. The Cardinal Fanatic
responded by saying you must be talking about Jamauri Bogan rushing
prowess. Jimmy tells me NEGATIVE. Jimmy
explains the surge of outstanding linebacker Jabree Robertson has caught teams
off guard. The Cardinal fanatic already
knew that Robertson was a talent on the defensive side of the ball but Jimmy
explained that Robertson has exploded on the offensive side of the ball in the
latter part of the season. Especially
against Plainfield when Bogan went down with an injury. The old cliché of Thunder and Lightning is
back. The 200lb Robertson is strong and
is the perfect compliment to the speedy Bogan.
By the way Robertson is equally as fast as strong. Jimmy said that this new revelation has
caused his computer program to crash.
Jimmy further explains to further complicate his prediction;
Ridge is running like well tune Mercedes 600.
Powerful but smooth, strong but fast, cruising but punishing. All this equals a dominant team but Jimmy
did notice a few flaws in the armor of the Red Devils. An excellent team with excellent skill
players and very good offensive line but the teams that gave Ridge a battle
(Linden and Westfield) both had very good interior linemen. Union’s interior line of Kameren Stowe, Moses
Jean-Louis, Uchenna Egwuonwu and Mike Seraquaize have not only caused havoc on
the suspension of the buses they travel on but the combine weight of over ½ ton
linemen have been a force. Ridge will
counter with arguably the best quarterback in Somerset County and Mid-State
Conference in Connor Hughes. Hughes can win this game with his arm, legs or
feet. Not only is Hughes the best
quarterback he may also be the best kicker in the conference. With this game seemingly so tight on paper,
it may come down to the legs of Hughes.
Jimmy also explains the skill players for Ridge execute well. They are all above average athletes that
execute better than any other team in the conference.
Ridge’s co-captain Nick Franzese is a threat through the
air. Excellent hands and has been
proven to be a lethal weapon through the air for Hughes. Chris Mueller is a force on defense and will
surprise teams on the offensive side of the ball. At 6’5” 220”, Chris will be a load to handle. The backfield of Matthew Soulas and Liam
Derkasch will be looking to counter Bogan and Robertson. AJ Peterpaul will be
the leader of the front line and has the tall task of nullifying the strong
front line of Union.
With that all said Jimmy reluctantly explained that Union
can pull this game out based on their strong play down the stretch of the
season. Jimmy feels Robertson will be
key for Union to win.
But Jimmy feels that Ridge is the favorite. Hughes and Franzese will be key. Look for Hughes to win this game with his
arms, legs and ultimately his feet.
Jimmy Neutron prediction
Union – 20
Ridge - 24
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