Aberdeen is at a crossroads in its 2011 season.
The Eagles are coming off two straight losses, and need a win heading into a short week against rival Havre de Grace.
This week, Bel Air (2-4 overall, 1-2 ) plays host to the Eagles (4-2 overall, 1-1 in the ).
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comes in looking to rediscover its high-octane offense, while needing to prove it can stop opposing running games.
The Eagles are averaging 30.8 points per game—second best in the division, and third in the UCBAC. Bel Air is averaging 22.2 points per game.
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Both squads are allowing 16.8 points per contest.
The offenses couldn't be any different.
Aberdeen throws for 205 yards per game, while Bel Air generates just 49.7 yards passing per contest. The Eagles average nearly 400 yards per game overall, against 303 for Bel Air.
It's a should-win for the Eagles on paper. But so was last week's non-conference clash with McDonough, which saw the Eagles succumb to a crucial offensive pass interference call on their final drive.
If senior quarterback can limit mistakes and turn up a few , the Eagles should come away with a win.
Patch Says
The Eagles skidded the last two weeks—falling to a better North Harford team and posting a frustrating loss to McDonough. This week, the Eagles get back to their winning ways. Aberdeen 35, Bel Air 17
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