by Steve Dunford
Game of the Week
In an early season showdown against two of the top teams in the conference, Eldorado (2-0) faces SVWW (2-0) at Carroll Kelly Field Friday night.
The Eagles went down to Vienna-Goreville and picked up a 34-15 win last Saturday. The opened the season by defeating Chester at home 42-22.
The Eagles are led by RB, Jacob Traxler, who verbally committed to be in the backfield the next four years for Nick Hill and the SIU Salukis.
Here is a link to the WSIL-TV story on Traxler’s signing.
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36297605/traxler-headed-to-siu
Eldorado first year head coach, and long time assistant Joe Clark had to say this about the Red Devils going into Friday Night’s contest, “S-V-W-W is a good football team with a well designed plan and well coached. They have some solid skill kids and lineman. Should be a good early season test for both teams.”
The home team Friday night went to Carmi-White County and pulled the upset in week one. They went on the road and beat Edwards County in Week 2, which they were favored to win. Devils coach John Shadowens had this to say about the home opener. “Obviously, the defending Black Diamond Conference champs present some challenges we have not seen. First and foremost, having SIU recruit in Jacob Traxler. They are confident, play hard, and are an extremely formidable opponent. “
You can catch the game live or streaming on WEBQ 102.3 FM or click on the following link: http://www.webqradio.com/ or on tape delay with Richard Blakley on WXAN 103.9 FM.
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