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Preview: NHS Chiefs Vs. Holmes County; Can You Spell Yuhasz?

Northview (3-1, 2-1) is still in the running for a playoff berth in District 1-1A, and the Chiefs plan to keep it that way with another district win on the road tonight against Holmes County (1-3, 1-3).

The Holmes County Blue Devils have had a couple of almost-good games this year, but they have been unable to keep their momentum going for an entire game. They are coming off a 37-27 loss last week to South Walton. South Walton is the only team to beat Northview this year, with a 14-6 win over the Chiefs back on 9/11.

There are two undefeated teams in  District 1-1 — South Walton (5-0, 4-0) and Freeport (3-1, 3-0). But that will change tonight; the two teams square off in Freeport. The Chiefs will have a go at Freeport next week in Bratt.

The Chiefs are coming off a 34-14 win over Baker last week with 209 yards.

Can You Spell Yuhasz?

Holmes County is expected to learn how to spell Yuhasz tonight; The Chiefs have led on the ground this year by #4 Dustin Yuhasz with 49 rushes for 357 yards and four touchdowns. Jeremy Jackson is also expected to be strong against Holmes County; he has picked up 228 yards on 41 runs this year for three TD’s. One other NHS player, La’Mikal Kyles, has topped 100 yards this season; Kyles has two touchdowns and 165 yards on the ground on 23 carries. He also has completed one pass for another 20 yards.

The Chiefs have not had a huge passing game this season, completing four of 18 attempts for 69 yards. Brad Lowery has completed 3 of 14 (21.4%) for 52 yards. Brandon Sheets has completed 1 of 4 (25%) passing attempts for 17 yards.

On the defensive side, Holmes County will have to face a half dozen Chiefs with double digit tackles so far this season: Steven Long with 17; Shawn Knight with 13;  Devin Moorer with 12; KaDaris Grice, Taylor Martin, Levi Gideons and Anthony Pierce with 10 tackles each.

Our prediction: The long trip home from Bonifay will be sweet for the Chiefs;  Northview moves closer to the playoffs, 27-18 over Holmes County.

Pictured top: Dustin Yuhasz (#4) is flanked by Ka’Daris Grice (#3) and Brad Lowery (#12). Pictured inset: Yuhasz watches a recent game from the sidelines. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.