Defenses cannot key on Thompson, however, because right next to him in the backfield is P.J. Rian Thompson has scored 10 touchdowns and averages 10.6 yards per carry for the Rams. Marcus Soriano, the district's leading rusher with 895 yards, has scored 13 of Tabb's 17 touchdowns this season. Still, each team's featured running back is extremely dangerous. But Lafayette has already shown it can handle a good running back. The Tigers' one-dimensional running attack is more than enough to deal with most opponents. While Tabb is better than many people expected, the Rams have been unstoppable this season. RECORDS/LAST WEEK: Lafayette (5-0, 4-0) defeated Franklin 55-6 Tabb (4-1, 3-1) defeated Smithfield 31-0.ĪNALYSIS: The Tigers certainly have their work cut out for them this week against the No. Denbigh's defense has been up and down this fall, allowing an average of 21 points per game to Bethel, Phoebus and Warwick, while surrendering an average of only six points per contest to Menchville, Booker T. The Patriots have averaged only 6.5 points per contest. Denbigh has had its own problems putting the ball in the end zone. The Warriors have only two offensive touchdowns. Even in its win over the Monarchs, Kecoughtan could manage only 94 total yards. The Warriors are averaging only 86 total yards of offense per game. However, the Warriors' offense isn't exactly racking up numbers at a breakneck pace. RECORDS/LAST WEEK: Kecoughtan (1-4, 1-3) defeated Menchville 7-0 Denbigh (1-5, 0-5) lost to Bethel 20-0.ĪNALYSIS: Kecoughtan broke from the ranks of the winless last week with a narrow victory against Menchville. They are averaging only four points per game. The Monarchs have only three offensive touchdowns on the season and have been shut out three times. Menchville has endured a season-long scoring slump that rivals Gloucester's in the district. Estes and Justin Fann, leads the district in allowing only five points per game. Meanwhile, the Phantoms' defense, paced by Adibi and defensive linemen B.J. Quarterback Kelcey Pierce and receiver Carlos Campbell have formed a dependable passing threat. Dennis finished his regular season with 402 yards and two touchdowns on 76 carries. He will step into the primary rushing role with the absence of senior Jacory Dennis, who broke his right arm last week against Heritage. Phoebus will rest its running game on the shoulders of senior Nathaniel Adibi, who has carried 51 times for 299 yards and two touchdowns. However, Phantoms coach Bill Dee has said that there's no way his squad will get caught up in the hype of being the top-ranked team in the district right now. Menchville is hoping it can catch the Phantoms looking ahead to an Oct. After crushing Heritage last week, Phoebus can't afford to let down now. 7 in the state rankings, begin their role as the team to beat in the district. RECORDS/LAST WEEK: Phoebus (6-0, 6-0) defeated Heritage 26-6 Menchville (2-3, 2-3) lost to Kecoughtan 7-0.ĪNALYSIS: The Phantoms, No. This game will be broadcast live on Newport News Cablevision Channel 47 with the pregame show beginning at 7 p.m. Also, the Hurricanes gave up a season-high 26 points and 250 total yards to the Phantoms. As a team, Heritage gained only 34 yards on 32 carries.

Junior Kente Blount, who entered the game third in the district in rushing, carried the ball six times for no yards. 1 ranking last week by Phoebus, which shut down the Hurricanes' rushing attack. 8 in the state rankings, was knocked from its No.

However, Woodside is catching the Hurricanes at the wrong time. The Wolverines boast the district's leading rusher in senior Reggie Johnson, who has 457 yards and eight touchdowns on only 64 carries. RECORDS/LAST WEEK: Heritage (5-1, 4-1) lost to Phoebus 26-6 Woodside (3-1, 3-1) defeated Gloucester 24-0.ĪNALYSIS: Tonight against Heritage, Woodside has an opportunity to prove whether its quick start is for real. These two teams have claimed 13 state championships in the last 24 years (Hampton has 10 and Bethel has three). Banks returns this week and hopes to move up in the Peninsula District rushing category, where he currently is sixth with 308 yards on 57 carries. Bethel ran the ball efficiently last week in a victory over Denbigh (38 carries for 162 yards), even without the presence of primary back Matt Banks, who did not play. Offensively, the Crabbers continue to be spurred by junior quarterback Marques Hagans, all-purpose back Almondo Curry and tight ends Carl Calloway and Jerame Southern. It was the second consecutive game that Hampton had held its opponent under 100 total yards (surrendering 60 total yards to Woodside on Sept. 4 in the Associated Press Group AAA state rankings, held Northeastern to 95 total yards. ANALYSIS: Hampton rolled past Northeastern last week behind a defense that hit with reckless abandon.

Matthew banks of jamestown