Prep football: 5 guys to watch on the gridiron in Week 3

KHAMEL MOORE, BLUFFTON

It should be no secret that the biggest weapon against South Adams may be the run game. The Starfires gave up over 130 yards in week one to Tipton on the turf and the Tigers are going to look to get fast quick. Something that could benefit the visiting Tigers is some familiarity as they have played more Friday nights on South Adams’ turf this season that South Adams has. Moore is coming off a modest 66 yard rushing night but the hard charger is due a big game and he may look to do it at Bluffton’s home away from home.

JACK ANDREWS, CONCORDIA

The Cadets are 2-0 for the first time in over 40 years and Andrews appears to be getting more and more comfortable under center. A win against Snider in week three would be a major statement for the Cadets and Andrews, a first 3-0 start since that magical year of 1978. Through two weeks, Andrews has completed 52 percent of his passes for 325 yards. Those numbers may not set the world on fire, but the senior has been steady with three different receivers connecting for touchdowns along the way. His poise is critical tonight.

KEYAN ARROYO, LAKELAND

While Lakeland’s offense is critical, the Lakers need to hone in on Prairie Heights’ offense, which is averaging 40 points per game through two weeks, pushing their winning mark at 2-0 to an average of 33 points per contest. Arroyo can alter that on both sides of the ball but Lakeland wants him stout defensively, where he ranks second on the team with 14 total tackles as well as an interceptions and a fumble recovery. Have to get the safety involved in the slowing of the Panthers’ offense.

LANDON SWOGGER, EAST NOBLE

The Knights are fresh off a two-day setback against Snider and a road game at 2-0 Huntington North is actually an important one to help kickoff NE8 season. East Noble went to seven different receivers against Snider, finding some success to the tune of 128 yards through the air. But, of the 7 guys that got thrown to, only four picked up a reception including a pair of catches by Swogger. As teams key more in on Mason Treesh (3 of the team’s 7 catches), Swogger has the potential to be a dynamite receiver on the opposite side of the field…quick, physical and tough to defend.

EMERSON SPIETH, WOODLAN

With Heritage boasting two one hundred yard rushers and an over 100 yard receiver through two weeks, a big step up in the linebacker game is what Woodlan should be keying on. Just a sophomore, Spieth has been tough the first two weeks as the Warriors sit at 1-1. He leads the team in total tackles with 21 including five solo and a tackle for loss in last Friday’s first win over Central Noble. This inside linebacker may be a great multi-tool player against Heritage’s offense in this first conference game for the Warriors this season.