Game Preview: Oakville Takes On Lafayette Friday

The Oakville Tigers will try to end a four-year losing streak to the Lafayette Lancers when the two Suburban West Conference teams square off on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Lafayette.

Oakville (3-3 overall, 2-2 in the SWC) has not beaten Lafayette (5-1 overall, 5-0 in the SWC) since 2006. The Tigers are coming off a , while Lafayette defeated winless Fox 26-17 last week.

Oakville is led by sophomore QB Andy Oliver, who has completed 45 of 85 pass attempts for 758 yards, 6 TDs and 4 interceptions. The Tigers will stay balanced by running the rock with junior Moe LaGrand. He has averaged 5.5 yards per carry to go along with 6 TDs.

Oakville’s offense has been clicking as of late. Over their past three games, the Tigers have averaged 32.7 points per game. But to win against Lafayette, Oakville’s defense will have to contain a talented Lafayette offense that will look to move the ball via the pass.

Junior QB Matt Goro and senior receivers William DuPont, Tyler Manne and Brock Behrndt lead Lafayette’s aerial attack. Goro has completed more than 70 percent of his pass attempts this year, and the Lancers have scored at least 21 points in five of their six games.

Junior Deonte Robinson is the Lancers’ featured back. Robinson has rushed for 440 yards on 85 attempts, a 5.2 yards-per-carry average. Running backs Kevin Hampton and John Voit have combined for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Check back tomorrow for a look at Mehlville football and their Homecoming festivities.