As many of you recall, Liberty was a favorite underdog and took Spotswood out last week. Well that was no fluke because they went to Western Albemarle and dominated. A team that was tough in the Seminole learned their lessons and are now preparing to setup an all Seminole Regional Final next week. Division 3 is all about the Seminole.
Going to be a great game. Liberty very stout vs the run while Heritage wants to establish the run and win the game in the trenches. The first meeting, Heritage offense got a good lead and the defense got enough stops in the 2nd half to hold on. Liberty neutralized their running game very well. Blake did seem to wear them down late. If Liberty doesn't get down big early again, they'll have a shot.
Keys for Heritage, get the vertical passing game going early, Liberty's weakness has been covering the pass consistently. Don't help Liberty with undisiciplined penalties etc. Don't give them life once you get the lead. In the first meeting it seemed like Heritage took their foot off the pedal in the 3rd quarter and Liberty made a comeback.
Keys for Liberty, get the running game going. If they can't run the ball they won't win. I can't see Liberty passing consistently without the threat of the run game. Keep the double dive flowing as it has been the past two weeks. Take care of the football and have a trick up your sleeve for a critical moment.
Hope Liberty pulls the upset but I'm going with the better team in another close game.
Heritage 27 Liberty 21.