Rebels host defending state runner-up Westview to open region play

 


Jason Peevyhouse

Editor, JP Productions Sports

After a four-touchdown win over visiting Gleason to celebrate homecoming last week, the Rebels are 3-0 as Obion County Central heads into Region 7-3A play with a tough road ahead of them in conference.

Looking back briefly, Central Head Coach Clayton Morris wants his team to be able to adjust to the challenges of the game, like the ones the Rebels face last week against the Bulldogs.

“The ability to adjust when plans aren’t going how we want, but we still have to find a way to win and get the job done,” Morris said.

The next three weeks are going to go a long way to determining the outcome of the Rebels season as they play Westview, Covington and Dyersburg in consecutive weeks – traditionally the top three of the region.

Looking at the Charger offense highlighted by sophomore sensation, quarterback Graham Simpson, Morris is quick to point out there is more to the Westview offense than their signal caller.

“Really it’s their ability to be balanced,” the Central head coach said. “They can beat you in so many ways.

“Throwing, running, big plays or steady drives. We have to have unmatched energy and aggression to the ball.”

The defensive side of the ball is nothing to ignore either, as far as Morris is concerned.

“Man, their D-Line is really good and really active,” Morris explained. “It’s one of the best I’ve seen in my time at OC. It will be a fight to get our run game going”

Even with the undefeated Rebels facing the defending Class 3A runner-up and a favorite to go deep into the playoffs, Morris and his team looked to be pumped up for the challenge of the Chargers.

“It’s gonna be a great night of football in Troy!,” Morris added. “How can you not be excited about this?

“As a competitor, you only get so many chances to compete against the top. I could not be more excited to watch my family go to work!”

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday night in Troy.

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