4:00 PM, Saturday, August 29, 2015
Reliant Stadium
The Enemy: Klein Collins Tigers
2014: 11-2, 6-1 (2nd) in District 15-6A
Playoffs: 6A Division I, Region II regional semifinalist, lost 34-14 to Dallas Skyline
(A Few) Players to Watch on the Other Side
RB Justin Pratt, QB Nate Edmonds, WR Quinton Newton, OL Dante Bivens, OL Cooper Williams, DB Ernest Watts, LB Cameron Goode
All-Time Series
Klein Collins leads 2-1.
Previous Meetings
August 29, 2014: Klein Collins 42, Woods 14
August 29, 2013: Woods 21, Klein Collins 0
September 1, 2012: Klein Collins 35, Woods 14 (game played at BBVA Compass Stadium)
2¢ on Klein Collins
After a down year in 2013, the Tigers returned to their usual excellent form. They'll be bringing back a majority of their starters, most notably their starting offensive backfield in Nate Edmonds and Justin Pratt, who both ran rampant (literally) against the Wildcats in last year's meeting. The Tigers are expected to mount a serious challenge to Westfield, who has run the Spring/Klein district in recent years.
Pratt finished last season with just over 2,400 yards on the ground, and he's the feature back in a smashmouth running game. He is one of 3 returning running backs in Class 6A who ran for over 2,000 yards in 2014. His QB, Edmonds, pitched in with 22 rushing touchdowns of his own. Newton is an elusive deep threat outside, while Bivens and Williams are the anchors of a physical offensive line.
On defense, Goode and Watts were both 1st-team All-District selections from a year ago. This is an outstanding unit that will count on both of those guys to lead. The Tigers allowed just under 17 points per game (playoff games included) in 2014, which was the lowest mark in District 15-6A.
Last Time These Two Teams Met
In the 2014 season opener for both teams, it was all Klein Collins as they raced out to a 35-0 lead and cruised to a 42-14 victory. Almost nothing went the Wildcats' way that night.
Well, Luis Reyes successfully executed two onside kicks in a row, so I guess that's a silver lining.
Location of Reliant Stadium
I'm sure most of you have been here before. Considering Houston traffic, it would probably be wise to leave several hours in advance. Maybe hang out in Rice Village before the game?
$12 for parking? Come on....
For Freshman games: Location of Klein Collins High School
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