Class AA: West Catholic vs Lancaster Catholic preview
Written by: David Mika on Monday, December 5th, 2011. Follow David Mika on Twitter.
Opponents:
West Catholic (12) 10-3 vs. Lancaster Catholic (3) 14-0
Location/Time:
Red Raider Stadium, Coatesville Area HS, Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm
What’s at Stake:
A trip to the Class AA State Finals. The winner plays either Aliquippa (7) 14-0 or Tyrone (6) 13-1
Coaches:
Bruce Harbach for Lancaster Catholic and Brian Fluck for West Catholic
Last Week:
West Catholic defeated Pen Argyl 32-7 and Lancaster Catholic won over Mount Carmel 21-0.
Playoff Scoring Stats:
West Catholic:
Total Points Scored: 137 (Ranked #2 in Class AA)
Average Points Scored: 34.2 (Ranked #2 in Class AA)
Total Points Allowed: 45 (Ranked #3 in Class AA)
Average Points Allowed: 11.2 (Ranked #4 in Class A)
Lancaster Catholic:
Total Points Scored: 163 (Ranked #1 in Class AA)
Average Points Scored: 40.7 (Ranked #1 in Class AA)
Total Points Allowed: 28 (Ranked #1 in Class AA)
Average Points Allowed: 7.0 (Ranked #1 in Class AA)
West Catholic:
West Catholic started the season off with a 0-3 record, losing to Roman Catholic, Archbishop Wood and LaSalle College. Wood and LaSalle are in the AAA and AAAA Eastern Finals. Since then they have won ten in a row and are looking to make it 12 in a row.
The Burrs offense starts at running back. All-State runner David Williams leads the charge. The junior running back leads West Catholic with 1,879 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns.
The second leading rusher is quarterback Jaleel Reed who has rushed for 551 yards and passed for 695 yards. The Burrs as a team have rushed for 3,284 yards.
Lancaster Catholic:
Lancaster Catholic is led by quarterback Andrew Dzurik who has passed for 1,756 yards and 15 touchdowns.
When Dzuik isn’t passing he is handing off to two 1,000 yard backs. Roman Clay leads the way with 1,591 yards on 139 carries and 29 touchdowns. His counter point Brandon Hollister has rushed for 1,441 yards and 24 scores.
Charles Sweigert leads the receivers with 39 catches for 831 yards and 5 scores. Sean Titus adds balance to the passing game with 732 yards and 30 catches.
The Crusaders as a team have rushed for 3,935 yards and passed for 2,141 yards.
Final Thoughts:
This will be the third time these two teams have met. In 2008 West Catholic won 37-14 and in 2009 Lancaster Catholic won 23-21.
So who will win the rubber match?
With the rumors of West Catholic school closing the doors and Lancaster Catholic moving up to AAA next year, this could be the last hurrah for one of these teams in the state finals in AA.
Fans Thoughts:
Who will win and why? Post your comments below.
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December 10th, 2011 at 10:25 am
@Pen Argyl fan
HAHAHAHAHAHA, You can’t cry about refs when you get blown out! Had it been a close game perhaps the refs could have steered the game one way or the other. 32-7? C’mon that’s some really sour grapes. I just bought a box of tissue, I will Fed-Ex it to you ASAP.
December 10th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Two years ago, LC had zero calls against them in this game on this field. I don’t see officiating being a problem. WC will not lose in this rematch! WC 35 LC 20
December 9th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
If the refs are on their side and paid by west catholic like they were last week, WC by 20. In a fair game with good officiating, Lancaster by 10.
December 8th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
LANCASTER CATHOLIC BOYS WILL TAKE THAT WILL WIN . L.C 28 – W.C 17 . FINAL
December 7th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Speed kills. West by 17
December 6th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
You can’t coach speed you either have it or you don’t.
West is Best.
December 6th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
West Catholic will be the third participant in the PCL trifectia this weekend.
December 6th, 2011 at 11:58 am
I think the Lancaster Catholic wins by 10.