Private schools: Playoff jabs, Pt. II...

By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com

Lindsay (7-4) vs. Heritage Hall (7-4)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pop Murray Memorial Field

The wait is absolutely killing sophomore Sterling Shepard right now. Coach Andy Bogert told me Shepard feels fine, but everybody feels fine until they get hit again.

I don’t know, what’s happened with the Philadelphia Eagles’ star RB Brian Westbrook has me a little leery of Shepard coming back too soon.

Lindsay last year was sparked by Tim Hamilton and Jordan Lukens as one of the most potent QB-WR combos in the state. Bogert said the Leopards will once again attempt to throw it all around the field. One thing Scott Hacker does is make as many mistakes as big plays. He has 15 TDs and 18 INTs.

Bishop McGuinness (9-2) vs. Sallisaw (10-1)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Sallisaw (I’ll be there)

Talking with McGuinness players, they really see Matt Oberste as the main obstacle to advancement. While I agree Oberste is a beast, the Black Diamonds have some other weapons.

I’m in every Saturday morning and Sallisaw is one of the more consistent teams to always call in with some Friday Night Heroes.

With that being said, Jeremy Davenport is going to be just as crucial for Sallisaw. Davenport has rushed for just under 900 yards and 15 touchdowns. And Trey Wiley is one of the better WRs and had a big game last week.

And here is a short video with myself and Ryan Aber breaking it all down.