The defensive unit that is more physical will propel their team to glory, as two tenacious teams square off in the deciding game of the Division 4A playoffs.
Blue Hills comes into this one well rested, but their biggest challenge may be knocking off the rust, as they'll have played just two games in the last 22 days come Saturday.
Don't expect that to be too much of a hindrance to the Warriors, who are lead by a bruising rushing attack that mixes in quite a few runners. The catalysts have been sophomore Vincent Burton and junior Isaiah Teixeira. The two have scored 36 combined touchdowns this season to lead an offensive attack that is averaging 28 points per game.
Defensively, they are lead by a stout defensive line that is just as good against the run as they are against the pass. They rank third in Division 4 in points allowed, and Rick Connor and Jamarr Goff have been handfuls for opposing offensive lines.
For Shawsheen, everything starts with their defense. Derek Bent has been an absolute nightmare from his defensive end spot, at times demanding double teams and single handily taking over whatever side he lines up on. Linebacker Devin Connearney has topped double digit tackles in almost every game this season, and as a unit they've been able to shut out each of their last four opponents. If anyone can bottle up Burton and Teixeira, its the Rams.
When the Rams have the ball, they have no shortage of play makers to turn to. Quarterback Ryan Woolaver is a dual threat who does a good job protecting the football. Andrew Dascoli is their primary running threat, but Steve Reynolds and Paul DiPlacido have also shown the ability to make plays. Bob Greenwood has been their most explosive receiver, hauling in three touchdown passes.
Field position will play a major roll. Both defenses will get their stops, but the one that consistently does so in the three to seven play range will put their offenses in the best position to strike. Expect a low scoring affair.
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