The Mavericks
are #1 in the EFL right now which could be intimidating for any team except the Skagit Valley Lightning. What the Lightning lack in numbers of players they gain in heart. They've been averaging about 18 guys per road trip but they bring in none the less.
The Mavericks
are firing on all pistons right now and will be a tough opponent for any team.
The Lightning (1-3) are new to the league but are quickly being known as the "Iron Man" of the EFL. They don't have a lot in the way of numbers of players but that hasn't stopped them from showing up each week and playing their heart out. The team is head coached by Brad Collins who is also their quarterback. They have quick defense and are pretty big up front which could wear down any offense.
The Mavericks
(4-0) are absolutely on fire right now. They are the EFL's #1 team thus far. James Phillips is the #1 quarterback averaging just over 400 yards per game passing. They have a very fast defense that is led by stud linebacker Ryan "Red" Evers. The only weakness of this team is the lack of a running game which could haunt them as they go deeper into the season.
Analysis- Numbers...numbers...numbers. You can only go so far with heart before the body finally gives up. With the Lightning traveling thin thus far this year that puts them at a distinct disadvantage. They have a pretty good secondary but Phillips is playing the best football of his EFL career thus far. Slow down Phillips and the Lightning will have a great chance in this game.
Prediction- Mavericks win at home.
