September 7, 2012

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GAME 9 -Collier County Bragging Rights					The Skinny: Two teams have dominated Collier County - and Southwest Florida - for the last 10 years running. Both have dominant players, a loyal fan base and are always in contention. And the Naples-Immokalee rivalry rarely ends in a 'close' match-up. Usually one team pounds the other one. This year may be different as both squads are primed with talent and speed. Both teams recorded impressive week one victories and both teams have an abundance of pride at stake in this rivalry game. With three state titles between them in the last six years - Staver Field may not be the same after this one.
		vs
IMMOKALEE			NAPLES		Prediction: NAPLES

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Immokalee;DB Mackensie Alexander, RB Jacky Marcellus,DB Mackenro Alexander[/db], ATH Tshumbi Johnson, DT Deadrin Senat, WR Xavier Richardson RB D'Ernest Johnson, WR J.C. Jackson

Dr. Phillips; DB [DB]Jules Dornevil[/db], RB Manny Morgan QB Kilton Anderson, LB/DB Jordan Perez, WR Malachi Esdale

THE OUTLOOK: On paper, this one looks like a mismatch. Immokalee is flat-out loaded with Division I (FBS) talent. Even coach Bill Kramer told the Naples Daily News - that if it's a "battle of athleticism, we're in trouble."

But Kramer has faced more athletic teams before - and won. In fact, in this series in particular. In fact, in 2007, the Golden Eagles knocked off Immokalee - twice - and then beat a favored St. Augustine team to win the state crown.

The Golden Eagles need to play flawless football. the OL has got to stop Senat and company from getting to Anderson and open up some holes for Morgan.

If Naples can contain USFcommits QB Tshumbi Johnson and WR Xavier Richardson, and find a way to bottle up the West Virginia-bound Marcellus, - it should be a close game. Never underestimate Naples DC Sam Dollar. He's done it before.

Immokalee is as explosive as a vial of nitro-glycerin on a stage coach ride. Johnson and Johnson - along with Richardson and Marcellus will score in a hurry if you let them.

. One thing is for sure, if you want to see some serious talent on the gridiron - this game might be your best bet in Florida for Friday night.

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