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Vikings anxious for rematch with Bandys in playoffs
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Published: November 11, 2009
South Iredell's football team is a pretty happy bunch. Especially considering it drew a No. 15 seed in the 2AA West bracket.
The Vikings, though, are anxious for another shot at conference opponent Bandys (10-1).
The Trojans downed South 30-0 earlier this year. South Iredell, obviously, is hoping for a different outcome this time.
"I think the good thing is that they are familiar to us," South coach Ed Masterton said. "It's just been a couple weeks since we played them. We feel like we can play with them."
Known for a tough passing attack, highlighted by 6-foot-4 receiver Seth Cranfill, the Trojans won the regular season game on the ground.
Trenton Millsaps carried the ball 17 times for 125 yards, and Bandys also took advantage of a few South Iredell miscues.
Armed with another shot, South Iredell linebacker Allan Hayes thinks the Vikings have a real shot at slowing Bandys.
"I wouldn't have had it any other way," Hayes said. "I feel like the first time, we didn't play like we could have played. For us to get to play them again, it's a great opportunity.
"I believe that it was said it would be a monumental upset if we beat Bandys. I'm hoping that we get to build the monument this week."
Bandys has skilled athletes across the board, but the coaching strategy gives opponents an added dimension to consider.
The Trojans operate out of the spread offense and signal plays in from the sideline.
This gives Bandys coaches a chance to see how the opposing defense lines up before calling a play.
"We feel like our defense is fundamentally sound," Masterton said. "When they call in the plays, there will be some gamesmanship there. Sometimes we'll change our set if they change."
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