Defensively, Hope will look to forget about last weeks’ game, as that was by far their worst outing of this season, as the Bobcat defense has been excellent all season prior to last week. This conference is the best 5A Conference in the state and if you don’t show up ready every Friday games like last week can happen. Coach Johnathan Turner spoke defense Wednesday, “Everyone has to do their assignments Friday to give ourselves a chance.” Sidney Ross could be a key defensive player in this game, if he can get to Parkview QB Eric McGehee and make him uncomfortable. KD Gulley, Juan Ortiz, and Jalen Staggers have been great all season, and I know they are hungry to get out there and make plays to help their team win. “Last week we came out flat, got hit in the mouth and didn’t respond the way we have all year”, Coach Johnathan Turner mentioned. It’s no secret how great of a team Parkview is, and the Bobcats are going to get hit, but I believe they will fight back this week in front of the home crowd and give themselves a shot at a huge upset. Coach Phillip Turner said, “Wednesday was the best practice we’ve had this week, we know we have to play dang near perfect to upset them, but we are up for the challenge.” Kick-Off is set for 7pm on Friday night.