Football Game Preview: Oxford Yellow Jackets vs. Huffman Vikings
Doubleheader Football Showcase at Bill Ogle Stadium
The Oxford Yellow Jackets and Huffman Vikings will face off in a doubleheader football showcase at Bill Ogle Stadium this Friday, August 25th. The Yellow Jackets, coming off a 10-2 season and a first-round playoff appearance, will take on the Vikings, who finished 7-4 last year and reached the second round of the playoffs.
The game will be the first of two on the night, with the Oxford Chargers and Hewitt-Trussville Huskies squaring off in the nightcap. Kickoff for the Yellow Jackets-Vikings game is set for 7:00 pm.
Oxford Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets are led by senior quarterback Cade Mintz, who passed for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Mintz has a number of weapons to work with in the passing game, including senior wide receiver Kobe Hudson and junior tight end Christian Leary.
On the ground, the Yellow Jackets will be led by senior running back Antonio Campbell, who rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Campbell is a physical runner who is difficult to bring down.
The Yellow Jackets defense is led by senior linebacker Jake Brannon, who had over 100 tackles last season. Brannon is a tackling machine who is always around the football.
Huffman Vikings
The Vikings are led by senior quarterback Carter Pate, who passed for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Pate is a dual-threat quarterback who can also run the football.
On the ground, the Vikings will be led by senior running back John Smith, who rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Smith is a shifty runner who can make defenders miss in the open field.
The Vikings defense is led by senior linebacker Mike Jones, who had over 100 tackles last season. Jones is a physical linebacker who is always around the football.
Game Outlook
The Oxford Yellow Jackets and Huffman Vikings are two of the top teams in Class 6A. This game is expected to be a close one, and it could come down to who makes the fewest mistakes.
The Yellow Jackets have a slight edge in experience, but the Vikings have a number of talented players who could make a difference in the game.
Ultimately, the team that executes its game plan the best will come out on top.