Scouting Littlefield: The Wildcats are much like Boyd’s last two opponents in that they like to run. This group operates out of a power-I formation and has proven to be among the best in controlling the clock. The offense is led by Brian Hobratschk. The signal caller is good on his feet and passes no more than 10 times a game.
In the backfield will be Tyler Adams, Stephen Viljoen and O.J. Zapata. Viljoen, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound runner, has been hard to stop this season. The offense averages 332 yards rushing and 50 yards passing a game. The Wildcats have run for at least 190 yards in every game this season, including a season-high 517 yards against Muleshoe. Defensively, Littlefield has been tough. The group allows 16 points a game and had allowed just one touchdown in six out of 13 games this season.

Keys to victory: The Boyd defense has been spectacular against the run this season. The group has shut down the last two run-happy offenses and will need to make it three in a row to advance. Offensively, the Yellowjackets have surprised their last two opponents by displaying a tenacious running game. Tailbacks Josh Foster, Jeremy Sessums and Danny Martin must have another big night to keep Littlefield on the sideline.
The passing game, which has been slowed by dropped passes the last two weeks, has been good enough to make defenses defend the pass, which has opened up the running game.
Quarterback Cody Ogle last week became the first Boyd quarterback to pass for 3,000 yards in a season when he moved to 3,028. Receiver Jeremy Nelson received a milestone as he has now caught 54 passes for 1,030 yards. Receiver Brandon Clement is not far back as he has 54 catches for 990 yards.