Damon Anderson is an army veteran and 1992 graduate of Quince Orchard High School who has covered MoCo public high school football for 15 years. Damon and Kevin Grant also started the first ever podcast covering local high school football.
This matchup is set to be a massive collision between two evenly matched teams, with huge playoff seeding implications on the line. The winner will gain a crucial edge for a top-two seed in the 4A North region. Both teams come in with identical records and comparable resumes, but subtle differences suggest Blair might have a slight edge.
Both teams have showcased stout defenses, and this game promises to be a defensive chess match. The key contrast will come in offensive styles: BCC’s triple-option attack is rare in the MoCo area, making it a tough system to prepare for. Its run-heavy, clock-controlling style could be a difference-maker, especially with the game being played on BCC’s home field. Blair, however, features a more traditional offensive approach and can attack through the air when needed, with a strong ground game spearheaded by star RB Junior Rodriguez.