Where: Warrenton High School. When: Friday, Oct. 4. Time: 7 p.m. Coaches: Warrenton — Steve McDowell. Mexico — Nick Hoth. Records: Warrenton — 1-4. Mexico — 1-4. Last Year’s Meeting: Mexico …
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Warriors Prepare to Host Mexico
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By Derrick Forsythe, Record Sports Editor
Where:Warrenton High School.When:Friday, Oct. 4.Time:7 p.m.Coaches:Warrenton — Steve McDowell. Mexico — Nick Hoth.Records:Warrenton — 1-4. Mexico — 1-4.Last Year’s Meeting:Mexico 49, Warrenton 29.McDowell’s greatest frustration may have been the 150 yards after contact that his team allowed in last year’s defeat. Mexico proved too physical for the Warriors, bullying their way past and through tackle attempts. And with another strong, aggressive back in the mix again this season, Warrenton could be facing a similar challenge this Friday. The Warriors trailed 14-7 after one quarter last season and had to look to the passing game for much of their success.Quarterback T.J. Lafaver was 15 of 29 passing for 189 yards. Devin Roberts grabbed seven passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns, while Luke Darity hauled in seven receptions for 51 yards.Outlook:The Warriors defense has been frighteningly inconsistent this season, following a strong performance in Week Four with another discouraging showing at St. Charles West last Friday. In fact, as talented as West was, Warrenton proved to be its own worst enemy, throwing five interceptions and committing countless penalties.McDowell says the missed tackles and assignments will have to stop this week if the Warriors hope to contend against a Mexico team that will pound the ball on the ground. Warrenton remembers the damage done by Washington’s Kyle Summers during Week Three, and Mexico’s running game presents a force just as dominant and larger in stature. Physical, aggressive defense will be absolutely necessary. McDowell says the focus is on stopping the run game and forcing Mexico to air it out.Offensively, the Warriors have got to establish the run game against a Bulldog team that employs a 4-4 defense. So far Mexico has faced mostly running teams, so McDowell is hopeful Warrenton’s spread approach will throw some wrinkles in the gameplan.Focal Points:Warrenton’s skill positions will be even shorter on depth this week, as starting running back Drake Wagner is not expected to play. Quarterback Zach Logan may not be 100 percent either and two others are still sidelined from early season injuries. McDowell is hoping to use Logan at running back if he is available, as he and Braydan Chmiel having been trading snaps. The program is not in the best of shape right now, but the next few weeks look promising, as Mexico has just one win and the following two opponents are winnable games for the Warriors.
Warrenton senior Luke Darity hauls in a catch during the Warriors' 48-0 loss to St. Charles West.
