WK:1 Athens vs Philo 8/20/2021

[AHS_Stephens]

Athens host Philo at Joe Burrow Stadium on Friday night at 7pm.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

If attending, the cost to get in is $6 at the gate. All fans must have proof of a mask to enter in case the stadium reaches 50% of the capacity in which mask will be required by district policy.

The game can be heard on 970am/97.1fm WATH in Athens or online at https://www.wxtq.com/wath/. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30pm.

The Bulldogs are young and inexperienced, they have 24 freshmen on their roster.

Look for Athens to pass the ball. The defense did cause two Trimble turnovers and had a goal-line stop vs Trimble.

Key leaders:
QB - Landon Wheatley - the junior Qb played a backup role last season before replacing star QB Joey Moore who went down with season-ending injury moments into the Nelsonville game last year. His only start was the playoff game vs Western Brown.

WR - Alex Pero - The freshman showed out in the scrimmage and has put himself on the list. He recorded 2 catches for 26 yards to lead the team in receiving. He also recorded two tackles, an INT, and made a big hit to break up a pass.

On the defensive side of the ball, Athens was lead by returners in

RB/LB - Luke Brandes, the junior led the team in tackles with 5.

WR/DB - Brxton Springer - The senior recorded 3.5 tackles and recovered a fumble that was caused by Brandes.

[AHS_Stephens]

[Raider6309]

I know nothing about them. I know they had a pretty good running back last year but I think he graduated. They play in a very tough league

[Jokerswild]

I know nothing about them. I know they had a pretty good running back last year but I think he graduated. They play in a very tough league

Philo has a small senior class of about 9 kids and a large junior class of about 28. Usually well coached and are competitive with whoever they play. Yes the running back graduated. They have a senior that split time at rb and in the slot. He will do the same this year with a junior speedster doing the same. Line is smaller compared to years past but seem to do alright with the spread offense they run.
Defensively they have decent speed and fly around and get after it.

[AHS_Stephens]

Athens going to have two key starters out ... Covid related.

[redblue85]

Philo rolls in this one…heard there very physical & have some good skill players. Haven’t heard much about Athens