How will Renton and Lindbergh do in the playoffs? An expert weighs in

Published 12:03 pm Thursday, November 6, 2014

High school football expert Ryland Spencer, Washington analyst for Northwest Elite Index, offers the following assessment of Both Lindbergh and Renton’s playoff chances this season:

“It will be interesting to see what Lindbergh can do. I saw them earlier in the season in a game against Cascade Christian. They showed a lot of potential, and appear to be playing some of their best football lately.

“They have been able to get D’Angelo Faust the ball and let him make plays. Last week he had 258 on 17 carries and two touchdowns. He was close to 200 yards the week before, as well. If they continue to get that kind of production from him, they could win a few games.

“I think they should have no problem with Orting this week, but the week after should be tough with either Archbishop Murphy or Squalicum. Get through that and they will most likely face No. 1 Tumwater.

“Either way, they could play a few more games.

“Renton is going to have a very tough opening game. North Kitsap is one of the more underrated teams in the state. Defensively, North Kitsap is only giving up about 10 points per game.

“I think Tim Tramp has done a great job this year and is a coach that could really help turn Renton around, but the odds of them doing much in the playoffs this year are slim to none. Not to say they can’t, as anything is possible in high school football, I just highly doubt they get more than a single win, if they get one.”

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