Football playoffs capsule: Western Beaver at Carmichaels
Western Beaver at Carmichaels
Records: Western Beaver is 6-4. Carmichaels is 7-2.
Classification: A
Winner plays: Either second-seeded Clairton or Summit Academy
Who to watch: Both teams prefer to stay with running game. Western Beaver quarterback Jeddy Young has 957 rushing yards. Carmichaels tailback Nick Mundell has rushed for 938 yards. … The Mikes’ Jacob Lowry scored two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions last week in a 36-0 win at Bishop Canevin.
Noteworthy: This will be Carmichaels’ seventh game against teams from the Class A playoff field. The Mikes are 4-2 against playoff qualifiers. … Western Beaver was held to only 89 total yards in a 28-7 loss to Rochester last week. … Six of Carmichaels quarterback Kevin Kelly’s last 19 completions have gone for touchdowns. … This will be Carmichaels’ 18th playoff appearance in the last 21 years. The Mikes’ last postseason victory was a 32-0 victory over Fort Cherry in 2002 quarterfinals.