Gloucester (3-5) vs. Bethel (5-4), Darling Stadium (Hampton) 7 p.m.
(File Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757)
Tonight at Hampton’s Darling Stadium, the Bethel Bruins will host Gloucester. Gloucester lost a surprising 27-21 decision to Warwick last weekend, but was hampered by seven interceptions. Coach Brandon Kelley would like to see his Dukes finish the season at 5-5, which would be their best mark since Tommy Reamon was the coach in 2005.
Kelley is hopeful that his squad will do a better job at holding on to the ball against a sturdy Bruin defense that allows barely 100 yards per game. That puts the burden squarely on the shoulders of quarterbacks Elijah Shaffer and Brady Barefoot. Martaine Morris will get the majority of the carries for the Dukes, who do present a formidable offensive attack (23 ppg.), but must hold Bethel to less than three touchdowns to have a chance at winning.
Two weeks ago, this would have seemed to be an easy task. The Bethel offense was struggling and there was no steady player at quarterback. However, some of the Bruin woes may have been solved in last week’s 27-9 win over Denbigh.
Janaz Jordan, a player who had rushed for a mere 39 yards entering the game, had a breakout performance, with 120 yards and two touchdowns. Coach William Beverley admitted that Jordan, at 6’3” and 255 lbs., had started the season as the feature back, but was simply ”not ready” to handle the responsibility. This may have changed after last week.
At quarterback, Terry Chisley appears to be holding down the position for the time being. Chisley, perhaps the most versatile Bethel player, is equally adept as a slot back or wide receiver, but his leadership has been needed for the Bruin offense. This can be proven by the fact his last two starts at QB have netted only four (of nine) complete passes for 42 yards. However, the Bruins have won both games. Chisley is also deadly as the Bruin return man.
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