Portsmouth HS Football to Play Against Mt. Hope Tonight

Opponent: Mt. Hope Date: 9/10/10 Time: 7 PM Place: Mt. Hope 2009 Matchup: Portsmouth W 14-6  

Mt. Hope 2009 Record: 6-1 Current Record: 0-0  

Portsmouth 2009 Record: 4-4 Current Record: 0-0  

Portsmouth Keys to Victory  

Defense:   It all starts with the Patriots' defensive line. They are large and need to be in charge of the line of scrimmage to free up space for linebackers and safeties to make plays. The Patriots are big up front and have speed all over on defense, but need to win in the trenches.  

Offense:   Portsmouth will need to showcase the depth and talent at the skill positions. The Patriots' offense brings a lot of speed and agility, especially with tight end Mike Dublin. As long as the Patriots are able to be efficient and execute properly, they should be able to put up points against any opponent. However, Portsmouth is playing a Mt. Hope defense that last year, could stifle any offense, as it held 8 teams under 10 points, including 4 shutouts.