The "Wall's" Peninsula Game of the Week #2 - Coach Mike Smith Goes for Win #460 as Hampton Hosts Warwick

Warwick (2-6) vs. Hampton (8-0), Friday 7:00 PM, Darling Stadium (Hampton)

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The Warwick faithful are walking with a spring in their step after the Raiders intercepted seven Gloucester passes, which helped them seal a 27-21 victory last week.

They will probably have less good fortune in Coach Mike Smith’s backyard.

The Crabbers steamrolled Menchville last weekend, scoring all of their 56 points in the first half, while shutting out the Monarchs, and holding them to a paltry seven yards rushing on 25 carries. Before the game, Smith insisted that his team practiced as hard as always leading up to the Menchville game, and there is little doubt that they took no breaks in preparation while scouting Warwick.

However, with eight days left in the regular season, their transition into playoff mode is about to begin. Jovonn Quillen will get needed playing time. But, if the score gets out of hand, expect to see Curtis Seldon, or even Dazz Newsome, take some snaps from behind center. Newsome should get plenty of touches as a rusher and receiver; however, last week it was running back Trequan Smith who rushed for 100 yards and four touchdowns.

The Crabbers should be able to step on the gas for as long as needed, and then take advantage of the opportunity to show some diversity with their play calling and use of personnel.

It is highly unlikely that the Raiders will allow 56 points, and they do have some weapons that can score, even against the stingy Hampton defense. QB D.J. Nunn leads an offensive corps, which features running back Demonte Good, who has totaled over 600 yards on the ground. Travis Williams also remains a force to be reckoned with as a return man, receiver and defensive back. Junior Tzion Lucas, a 6’3” tight end, adds a cog to the Raider machine as a passing option.

Hampton, currently the #1 seed in the 5A South (Eastern) rankings, should perform well before a home crowd at Darling. Nevertheless, look for Warwick to pull out the stops and gamble on occasion. With Nunn, Lucas and Williams available for one more year, and younger players such as Tayshawn Porter and Dayvon Meade waiting in the wings, this game could become a good building block for the Raiders.