Bee’s prep football predictions: Fireworks expected between Clovis and Sanger?
Big game looms between the Clovis and Sanger high football teams this week.
The Bee’s 10th-ranked Apaches (1-0) and No. 12 Cougars (1-0) meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Lamonica Stadium.
One thing Apaches coach Matt Logue noticed about the Cougars this time around is that they’re big up front and physical.
And he said Clovis sophomore quarterback Deagan Rose is “poised” after playing against him last season in a 14-7 loss.
“He’s got a freaking cannon for an arm,” Logue said.
Clovis coach Aaron Wilkins was as complimentary towards the Apaches saying they’re a tough team that reminds him a lot of then-coach Chuck Shidan era.
“Play their tail off,” he said. “They get to the ball defensively and they’re just physical.”
The Apaches offensive line could be a problem led by Jonathan Ybarra.
Wilkins took note of that.
“Their offensive line is humongous,” he said. “(Ybarra) has a great motor and finishes his blocks. We’re gonna have to really control him if we want to have a chance in this one because once he gets going, he kind of, he can be very disruptive.”
Logue said this is an important test for his team because they have other tough matchups coming up.
He preaches 1-0, just like other coaches would for their team.
“Just trying to get our guys prepared as much as possible,” he said.
Prediction
This is The Bee’s Game of the Week.
Both teams will be fun to watch and it shouldn’t be anyone’s surprise if this game comes down to the final minute.
This game is hard to pick.
Prediction: Clovis 37, Sanger 34
Other predictions
The Bee identified four other games to watch in the Fresno-area with predictions.
Central 47, San Joaquin Memorial 43
Kingsburg 50, Sunnyside 30
Kerman 33, Torres 24
Reedley 20, Roosevelt 16
The Bee opened the season at 5-0.
