Talk about dominant.
The AML South flexed its collective muscles in Week 1, outscoring their northern counterparts 169-16 in five crossover games. Port Allegany was the only team to score from the North in those games in their 48-16 loss to Curwensville.
Otto-Eldred also had a tough go in Week 1, losing to state-ranked Sharpsville 46-8 in a non-conference contest.
That’s a grand total of 215-24.
The North will have its shot at redemption, however, as five more crossover games dot the schedule tonight.
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Bradford looked poised to win its season opener against St. Marys, only to see the Dutchmen come back in the second half for a 19-14 win.
The Owls defense was solid and their backs, specifically Alex Colosimo, looked explosive at times.
The key will be if Bradford can get consistent line play. That will be a key not for just tonight’s game against Oil City, but the entire season.
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Well, it was Week 1 for Ron and I as well, as I went 14-6 and he finished 12-8. This week, we add the New York schools to the mix. Away we go.
ANDY’S PICKS
Friday’s Games
Oil City at Bradford
Bradford will have to get physical if they want to beat the Oilers.
OC running back John Trbusich tallied 189 yards on 31 carries and three touchdowns in the Oilers 37-15 season-opening win against Corry, prompting coach Matt LeVerde to tell The Derrick: “Boy did our offensive line and tight ends play really well.”
Quarterback Jackson McFall also threw for 79 yards, including a pair of touchdown passes to Morgan Hadley.
Bradford, meanwhile, must be able to sustain drives in order to win. The Owls were able to take advantage of a pair of turnovers to take the lead, but the Dutch were able to hold them in check after that … Oil City by 7
Smethport at Kane
Kane outlasted Cameron County in a 13-0 defensive slugfest, while Smethport comes off the wrong end of a 38-0 shutout against Brockway.
I think the Wolves will be fine offensively, and Smethport is still in a state of flux after being without five starters due to suspension last week … Kane by 13
Port Allegany at Elk County Catholic
The Crusaders were very impressive last week in a 32-0 win over Coudersport, dominating in every facet of the game.
Port Allegany, meanwhile, had its hands full against Curwensville and looks to make strides against ECC.
I think the Crusaders put the rest of the AML on notice last week that they are a different team then they were a season ago and I like them again this week … ECC by 10
Otto-Eldred at Curwensville
It’s hard to imagine a tougher schedule out of the gate then the one O-E has. They come off a home date with Sharpsville with a trip down to Curwensville.
Week 1 was a stiff challenge to open the season for the Terrors and Week 2 isn’t much easier. Still, however, I think they give Curwensville a challenge … Curwensville by 8
Coudersport at Brockway
Brockway was impressive in their Week 1 win over Smethport, with do-it-all offensive weapon Anthony Benson scoring a touchdown rushing, receiving and on a punt return all in the first half.
Coudersport will look to regroup after a tough loss to Elk County Catholic … Brockway by 21
Cameron County at Ridgway
An intriguing matchup. Cameron County’s defense went toe-to-toe with Kane, while Ridgway is coming off an explosive offensive performance in which backs Cole Myers and JP Cerroni each went over 100 yards rushing.
For my money, the best crossover matchup of the week … Ridgway by 6
St. Marys at A-C Valley
I expect the Dutch to cruise in this one … St. Marys by 21
Friday Other Games
Franklin at Conneaut … Conneaut by 14
DuBois at Meadville … DuBois by 13
Moniteau at Clarion-Limestone … Moniteau by 17
Keystone at Punxsutawney … Punxsutawney by 7
Union at Brookville … Union by 3
Clearfield at Penns Valley … Clearfield by 20
Sheffield at Clarion … Clarion by 28
Karns City at Brashear … Karns City by 17
Carrick at Redbank Valley … Redbank Valley by 10
Youngsville at Eisenhower … Eisenhower by 3
Titusville at Warren … Warren by 7
Allegany-Limestone at Silver Creek/Forestville … A-L by 3
Cuba-Rushford at Bishop Kearney … Bishop Kearny by 14
Cattaraugus-Little Valley at Westfield/Brocton … C-LV by 13
Randolph at Maple Grove/Chautauqua Lake … Randolph by 10
Dunkirk at Pioneer … Pioneer by 17
Bolivar-Richburg at Canisteo-Greenwood … C-G by 1
Sherman/Clymer at Ellicottville/Franklinville … E-F by 1
Wayland-Cohocton at Wellsville … W-C by 8
Falconer/Cassadaga Valley at Salamanca … Salamanca by 20
Gowanda at Southwestern … Southwestern by 7
Panama at Frewsburg … Frewsburg by 14
Saturday’s Game
Olean at Eden/North Collins … Olean by 13
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RON’S PICKS
Tonight
Oil City at Bradford … Oil City by 18
Franklin at Conneaut … Franklin by 7
DuBois at Meadville … DuBois by 14
Coudersport at Brockway … Brockway by 18
Cameron County at Ridgway … Ridgway by 10
Port Allegany at Elk County Catholic … ECCH by 18
Otto-Eldred at Curwensville … Curwensville by 18
Smethport at Kane … Kane by 6
Moniteau at Clarion-Limestone … Moniteau by 14
Keystone at Punxsutawney … Punxsy by 8
Union at Brookville … Brookville by 2
St. Marys at A-C Valley … St. Marys by 14
Clearfield at Penns Valley … Clearfield by 12
Sheffield at Clarion … Clarion by 18
Karns City at Brashear … Brashear by 6
Carrick at Redbank Valley … Redbank Valley by 8
Allegany-Limestone at Silver Creek/Forestville … A-L by 12
Cuba-Rushford at Bishop Kearney … C-R by 6
Cattaraugus-Little Valley at Westfield/Brocton … Catt-Little Valley by 4
Randolph at Maple Grove/Chautauqua Lake … Randolph by 18
Dunkirk at Pioneer … Pioneer by 7
Bolivar-Richburg at Canisteo-Greenwood … Canisteo-Greenwood by 10
Sherman/Clymer at Ellicottville/Franklinville … Ellicott-Frank. by 8
Wayland-Cohocton at Wellsville … Wayland-Cohocton by 16
Falconer/Cassadaga Valley at Salamanca … Salamanca by 7
Gowanda at Southwestern … Southwestern by 10
Panama at Frewsburg … Frewsburg by 16
Youngsville at Eisenhower … Eisenhower by 12
Titusville at Warren … Warren by 6
Saturday
Olean at Eden/North Collins … Olean by 12
