There are big playoff games tonight and we kickoff our tale of the tape, previewing each Northeast Florida playoff team and opponent. Take a look each great matchup between two these well coached teams, and the break down at several positions.
2A-1
RPI Rankings
- Trinity-0.613
- Munroe- 0.603
- University Christian-0.601
- St. Paul II- 0.589
- North Florida Christian-0.543
- Rocky Bayou Christian- 0.481
#6. Rocky Bayou vs #3. University Christian (6-4)
University Christian Head Coach : David Penland III
Rocky Bayou Christian Head Coach: Robert Vilardo
It’s a familiar matchup for University Christian in Rocky Bayou, but for three time state champion David Penland III, it’s his first time facing the Knights under new head coach Robert Vilardo. UC last defeated Rocky Bayou in the 2018 playoffs 56-6.
Key Players:
University Christian:
RB- Orel Gray -564yds rushing, 10TDS
QB- Desirrio Riles- 556 yds passing 5TDs, 613yds rushing, 9 TDs
LB- Jerome Manning- 41 tackles, 2 sacks
DE Kaydrick Robinson 15 sacks
LB- Luke Thomas 74 tackles
WR- Ja’won Grey has returned from an injury suffered early in the season and is just in time to provide much needed help and spark to the University Christians offense.
Rocky Bayou is led by quarterback Noah Potts on offense.
Episcopal (6-4) vs Florida State University (8-1)
- Trinity Catholic (Ocala)- 0.660
- Walton – 0.655
- Florida State University- 0.632
- P.K Yonge-0.597
- Crescent City- 0.567
- Episcopal- 0.546
Episcopal is backing into the playoffs on a 2 game losing streak and it doesn’t get any easier. Traveling to FSU to face Tre Donaldson and company is a tall order. Donaldson has played in the last three games and scored in all three. For Episcopal, leaning on Ershod Jasey is the key. He’s one of the best running-backs in the area, and an all around football player just like Donaldson. For Episcopal to keep it close, everyone will have to step up.
Head Coaches:
Episcopal : Marcus Wells
Florida State University High:
Key Players:
Episcopal:
QB- Joseph Wiesner 1814yds 13TDs, 13INTs
RB- Ershod Jasey 823 yds, 12 TDs, Jasey has 60 tackles on defense at safety.
WR Corey Scott, 801 yds rec, 5 TDS
OLB Elijah Franklin 95 tackles, 6 sacks
Florida State University High
QB- Tre Donaldson ( Auburn commit)
Rhyder Poppell 625yds rushing , 9 TDs
Brooks Hickman- 644 Rec Yds, 3 TDS
Baldwin (6-3) vs Marianna (5-5)
RPI Rankings
- South Walton- 0.663
- Bolles- 0.652
- Andrew Jackson- 0.575
- Baldwin- 0.567
- Marianna – 0.546
- Gadsden County – 0.491
Don’t let the record fool you, Marianna is a tough team. Baldwin has had a great season but will need a big effort from their playmakers to bring home the W.
Head Coaches:
Baldwin : Robert Shields
Marianna: John Donaldson
Key Players:
Baldwin:
QB Ethan Krause, 869yds passing, 10 TDs, 7 INTs
RB Levarn Harvin, 399 rushing yds, 5 TDs, he also has 3 sacks on defense.
Malcom Harvin 69 tackles
Marianna :
RB Jaden McCall, 868yds, 5 TDs
Gadsden County (2-6) vs Jackson (7-3)
Gadsden County upset previously undefeated Mosely (9-1) two weeks ago to get the last seed in 4A. It’s a slightly misleading record as Gadsden County has had a very hard schedule, evident by their victory. Jackson has had a great season their best in almost two decades. It will be a good one off main street.
Key Players:
Jackson:
QB Jalen Sonnier (1316yds ,11 TDs, 6 TDS rushing)
RB Fred Gaines, 862 yds, 6 TDS
RB J’nethan Jackson , 625 yds , 4 TDS
LB Grayson Howard – 4-star athlete , 137 tackles
WR / DB Caleb Francis- 3 TDS rec
Gadsden County:
Cam Upshaw leads in total yards 644yds
Johntarrious Thomas 569 rushing, and 281 receiving
Bishop Kenny (7-2) vs Wakulla (8-2)
RPI Rankings
- Baker County-0.618
- Raines- 0.616
- Wakulla-0.577
- North Marion-0.567
- West Florida-0.634
- Bishop Kenny-0.582
- Terry Parker-0.566
- Ed White- 0.545
Head Coaches:
Bishop Kenny : Tim Krouse
Wakulla: Scott Klees
Wakulla came over to face a 5A region 1 opponent Ed White earlier this year and fell to the Commanders. But that team is completely different than this one as Wakulla went on to win 7 of their next 8 games, including an upset of West Florida to gain the #3 playoff spot. Bishop Kenny has been red hot as well since their loss to Ed White. They were able to earn the 6th spot in the region but must travel west.
Key Players:
Bishop Kenny:
QB James Resar 1266yds, 13 TDs, 476 rushing yds , 10 TDS
WR Jayden Harris 513 rec yds, 5 TDS
ATH Andrew Tabor 670 total yards 6 TDS
LB Baylor Newsome 123 Tackles
Wakulla:
QB Haden Klees- 2002 passing yards, 19 TDs
