BLUE & GOLD FRIDAY: Eagles Aim for 3-0

Aberdeen tests its high-flying offense against Elkton tonight in an home game at 7 p.m.

Aberdeen is off to a 2-0 start, having scored 101 points under new head coach .

Elkton is 1-1, losing, 8-7, in the closing minutes at Havre de Grace in Week 1 before toppling Bel Air, 21-12, .

The game will be broadcast on SFMSports.net, with Graham Whaples providing the play-by-play. Look for Patch to chime in during the halftime show.

Eagles Storylines

1. Stay confident. The Eagles have already doubled their win total from a year ago. But Aberdeen cannot allow itself to rest on a hot start. The Eagles have scored 101 points in two games and have the buzzing heading into Week 3. Another big win will erase any doubt that Aberdeen has been cushioned by an easy start.

2. Stay aggressive. Aberdeen hasn't given opponents a chance to get into games, jumping out to big first-half edges in the first two weeks of the year. Meanwhile, Elkton has allowed just 19 points through two games.

3. Keep growing as a defense. Aberdeen's offense has grabbed the headlines early. The Eagles defense could build some momentum with a low-scoring effort against Elkton. Aberdeen's defense will have to play a bigger role in the following two weeks as a visit to Joppatowne and a visit from defending champions North Harford loom on the horizon.

What They're Saying

The Aegis’ Inky Webb calls for Aberdeen to win, 24-14.

(Last week: Webb predicted a 33-8 Eagles victory.)

The Record’s Shad Roe also predicts an Aberdeen win: 

Ahem, 101 points in two games? The 2-0 Eagles are on a roll with Johnny Brooks at the helm, and I don't see them slowing down for the Golden Elks, who did manage to knock of Bel Air on Monday. The pick: Aberdeen takes it, 48-24.

(Last week: Roe predicted a 34-20 Aberdeen victory.)

Patch Says

Aberdeen has scored 51 points and 50 points in back-to-back weeks. The Eagles contine the downward trend this week—sort of. Aberdeen 49, Elkton 22.

(Last week: Patch predicted a 35-6 Aberdeen victory.)

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