Having the North Division title wrapped up has significant advantages for the Kitsap County Bears, especially if rumors of their preparations for this week's games are true.
The Bears plan to rest many of their starters in for their game against South King County thanks to having a two-game lead over the Colts and Clark County Vipers. The Bears are guaranteed homefield advantage through the North Division playoffs.
South King needs a win to wrap up a home game in the first round.
If Yakima wins as expected at Clark County Saturday, the Bears will play host to the Vipers in the first round, while Yakima is at South King.
And with the Vipers late-season swoon, Kitsap might be able to rest many starters then, too.
The Bears got their two-game edge with a 24-17 win over Yakima, June 26. South King beat Clark County 66-6 as 10 different players scored.
The Portland Monarchs have the South Division wrapped up, so they'll likely offer plenty of playing time to players hungry for it in their game with the Portland Raiders.
The Springfield Buzzards need a win at the Oregon Outlaws to advance to the playoffs, so they'll have their top line-up available.
The league playoffs begin July 16.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Vipers move Thomas in at QB
Marvin Thomas is the answer for the Clark County Vipers this week.
With Kyle English done for the season, and Naamon Archer out for the weekend, the Vipers are turning to Thomas at quarterback for their key game Saturday against the Kitsap County Bears in a battle of unbeatens in the Northern Division of the Pacific Football League.
Thomas, who prepped at Evergreen High in Vancouver, has played in mop-up roles this season.
"He's got a lot of athletic skill and has played at a high level before," Clark County coach Reggie White said Wednesday. "He knows our offense. He's ready to do a good job for us."
Both teams are 5-0 in Northern Division play. Game time is set for 6 p.m. at Olympic High School in Bremerton, Wash.
English, who has played quarterback, running back and receiver, re-injured his left ACL in Saturday's 42-7 loss at home to Southern Oregon in which he and Archer combined to throw six interceptions.
The Vipers, though, were without key defensive lineman Marquise Cross and three-way threat Jason Pabillano, both of whom are set to play Saturday.
Pabillano, who has scored as a running back and kick returner and is a standout defensive back, missed the past two games with a high sprain of his right ankle.
White, who expects more than 30 players to travel with the team, said the loss of the team's top two quarterbacks shouldn't affect its morale.
"Everyone expects us to be the underdog, but we're okay with that," he said. "Saturday was a tough game, but it brought everyone together on what we need to do to be successful for the rest of the season."
Kitsap has been led throughout the season by running backs Edward Ash and Anthony Galloway, each of whom has scored seven touchdowns.
With Kyle English done for the season, and Naamon Archer out for the weekend, the Vipers are turning to Thomas at quarterback for their key game Saturday against the Kitsap County Bears in a battle of unbeatens in the Northern Division of the Pacific Football League.
Thomas, who prepped at Evergreen High in Vancouver, has played in mop-up roles this season.
"He's got a lot of athletic skill and has played at a high level before," Clark County coach Reggie White said Wednesday. "He knows our offense. He's ready to do a good job for us."
Both teams are 5-0 in Northern Division play. Game time is set for 6 p.m. at Olympic High School in Bremerton, Wash.
English, who has played quarterback, running back and receiver, re-injured his left ACL in Saturday's 42-7 loss at home to Southern Oregon in which he and Archer combined to throw six interceptions.
The Vipers, though, were without key defensive lineman Marquise Cross and three-way threat Jason Pabillano, both of whom are set to play Saturday.
Pabillano, who has scored as a running back and kick returner and is a standout defensive back, missed the past two games with a high sprain of his right ankle.
White, who expects more than 30 players to travel with the team, said the loss of the team's top two quarterbacks shouldn't affect its morale.
"Everyone expects us to be the underdog, but we're okay with that," he said. "Saturday was a tough game, but it brought everyone together on what we need to do to be successful for the rest of the season."
Kitsap has been led throughout the season by running backs Edward Ash and Anthony Galloway, each of whom has scored seven touchdowns.
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