Second shot at a team on a roll
From The Sun's Stefen Lovelace:
During the playoffs, games typically become closer and tightly fought, because the clashes are between the best teams in the region.
The Hereford Bulls might be an exception.
They defeated Mervo, 63-0, in their 3A North semifinal. Putting up points has been a Bulls specialty this season. Led by running back Lonnie Liggins and a powerful and consistent offensive line, the Bulls have scored 506 points for an average of 46 points per game.
"To me, they’re the best team remaining in the state," Catonsville coach Rich Hambor said. "They’ve put together a state powerhouse in the last 10 years."
Hambor would know. The Comets played Hereford in the second week of the season, suffering a 56-0 pasting.
Catonsville will get a chance at redemption tonight at 7, when Hereford hosts the Comets in a 3A North regional final. Hereford coach Steve Turnbaugh is doing his best not to give Catonsville any bulletin board material, and to stress to his team not to look past the Comets.
"They’re an extremely good football team, and playing some of the best football of any team in the area right now as far as I’m concerned," Turnbaugh said. "It’s basically a new season. We played Catonsville in Week 2, but now it’s Week 12.
"Last time we saw them was nine weeks ago. Most of the kids can't remember what they did nine hours ago. We’re basing it on that."
