The #2-Class 5A State-ranked Raiders travel to face the #2-Class 6A State- ranked Deerfield Beach Bucks in a game which matches undefeated teams.
This series began in 1970 and is tied at 9 wins-9 losses overall.
This pre-game analysis can be broken down in many areas: the Bucks defense vs. the Raiders offense, the Raiders defense vs. the Bucks offense and Special teams play for both. Throw in the coaching factor and we come up all even.
The outcome should be decided at the "point of attack", or by the "play in the trenches", better known as the interior line.
The Aquinas O-line continues to improve each week under the coaching of Jay Connolly and Mike Curry. Three factors show why the the improvement has occurred: physical play, a healthy unit and chemistry as each player becomes accustomed to his teammates.
Aquinas has Deerfield Beach clearly in their cross-hairs and drop the Bucks in this back and forth shoot out.
Raider Press Box Prediction: Raiders by 3
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