Desales vs. KCD Game Preview

This Friday, the DeSales Colts (1-2) take on the Kentucky Country Day Bearcats (3-0) in an intense and hyped-up high school football game. The Colts will be the underdogs going into this game despite playing on their home field. 

Although DeSales may not be the favorite to win this matchup, they still are going to be very competitive. The Colts are coming off a huge win against their rivals Holy Cross who were 2-0 going into the game. The Cougars were ranked in the top-10 in the Kentucky 1A class by some going into the game, meaning the Colts were predicted to lose this game by 20 by different sources. But DeSales did not listen to the outside noise and played their game. KCD is going to be a very similar situation - they are ranked as a top-3 team in the Kentucky 1A class. The Colts may be the underdogs but they should not be counted out by any means.

KCD runs a strict triple-option style offense that can be difficult to defend against. On nearly every snap, there are three potential ball-carriers going in different directions. The Colts' defensive front will need to be disciplined to slow down the rushing attack from the Bearcats. Offensively, expect another big game from senior QB Cam Bischoff. Through just three games this season, Bischoff is producing astounding numbers. He has thrown for 734 yards (244.7/game) and 9 touchdowns (2 interceptions) with a 63.5% completion rate (54/85 C/A). On the ground, Bischoff has rushed for 86 yards (28.7/game) and 2 touchdowns (0 fumbles), gaining 5.1 yards per carry. If DeSales were to pull the upset Friday night, Bischoff will be a key reason why.

A win this Friday night would be another huge statement win for the Colts because of their rough start to the season. At the end of the day the Colts, win or lose, are going to be there for each other to pick each other up. All in all, no matter what is said about Friday nights game the DeSales Colts are listening to none of it as they know that they are the ones who control the outcome not anyone else.