Prep Football Preview: Oceanside @ Poway

#1 Oceanside Pirates at #3 Poway Titans
September 21, 2012

Last Meeting:

September 30, 2005 Oceanside 46 Poway 0

Oceanside’s number one ranking will be put to the test this Friday when they visit Poway for what could be a Division II playoff preview. Both teams are coming off bounce back wins after suffering losses in week two.

Key Match-Up:

Oceanside’s Passing Attack vs. Poway’s Defense

Oceanside senior Israel "Tofi" Paopao has developed into one of the top quarterbacks in the county. His athleticism and ability to improvise has helped him avoid sacks and put points on the board at a fast pace. You can also credit his powerful offensive line and talented pass catchers for the success of the offense. They’re currently averaging 30 points a game.

The Pirates will be challenged when they face a stingy Poway defense led by senior standouts Derek Babiash and Alec Moreno. While they may be two of the more talented defensive players in the county, they will not be able to slow down that offense on their own. The Titans defense will need to limit the Pirates’ scoring opportunities by doing what they're known to do best: Work as a unit and create turnovers. So far this season, the Titans have allowed an average of seven points a game. Holding the Pirates to that amount gives them the best chance to win.

The potential match-up between Babiash & Oceanside receiver Mikah Holder alone makes this game worth watching.

Tale of the Tape

 

#1 Oceanside Pirates (2-1)

Division: II

League: Avocado West

Head Coach:

John Carroll (24th Season)

Last Week’s Result:

Defeated Mira Mesa 48-0

Rankings:

San Diego Football Network - #1
San Diego Union Tribune - #1
San Diego Reader - #1
North County Times - #1
East County Sports - #1
Max Preps - #4

Average Ranking – 1.5

Impact Pirates:

Senior QB Israel “Tofi” Paopao

Last Week: Threw for 242 yards & 2 TDs

3rd in Passing Yards (684)

Tied for 2nd in Passing TDs (8)

Senior RB Thai Contrell

Last Week: Rushed for 158 yards, two TDs, and caught a 48-yard pass for a TD.

Junior WR Mikah Holder

3rd in Receiving Yards (346)

Tied for 2nd in Receiving TDs (4)

Junior DB Alijah Holder

Last Week: Recorded 2 Interceptions.

#3 Poway Titans (2-1)

Division: II

League: Palomar

Head Coach:

Damian Gonzalez (9th Season)

Last Week’s Result:

Defeated San Pasqual 20-6

Rankings:

San Diego Football Network - #3
San Diego Union Tribune - #6
San Diego Reader - #3
North County Times - #6
East County Sports - #6
Max Preps - #6

Average Ranking - 5

Impact Titans:

Senior RB Nehemiah Gross

Last Week: Rushed for 74 yards and 2 TDs.

Senior CB/WR Derek Babiash

Last Week: Caught 5 passes for 83 yards on offense, and an INT on defense.

Leads county in Interceptions (4 of Poway's 5)

 Senior LB/TE Alec Moreno

2011 All-CIF 1st Team Defense

Prediction: Oceanside by 7

Sources

http://www.SanDiegoBallers.com
http://www.maxpreps.com
http://www.calpreps.com
http://football.utpreps.com/
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/groups/red-zone/
http://www.nctimes.com/sports/high-school/nct/football/

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