Russellville at Beechwood Updates - 1A Semi-Final

Please use this thread for all updates tonight.

If anyone knows of any broadcasts or other info about the game please link it in this thread.

From our 1A Expert @Voice of Reason here at BGP:

#4 Russellville (12-1) at #2 Beechwood (12-1) - This is the speed game. Both teams feature explosively fast backs. For Russellville it is RB Johnny Drumgole and running QB Jaylyn McMurry. For Beechwood it is the 1 -2 punch of RB's Aiden Justice and James Davis. Beechwood's offense is much more balanced with QB Brayden Burch throwing for over 2,000 yards on the year with 23 TD's and only 4 INT's while completing better than 60% of his passes. Russellville's passing game is one of surprise. They pound you repeatedly with their running attack and then sneak a receiver deep on you for big plays. They don't throw it often but they make it hurt when they do. Which defense can get more stops against the high powered offenses? That is what will determine the winner in this game of speed on speed on the turf in Ft. Mitchell.

Region 1 Championship

Russellville has been the prohibitive favorite to win region 1 since the first snap of the season and they did what everyone expected. The Panthers used their single wing rushing game and speed to roll over Bethlehem 48-12. Russellville rushed for 578 yards in the game. Leading the way was explosive RB Johnny Drumgole running for 194 yards on just 9 carries. QB Jaylyn McMurry was right behind him with 153 yards on just 7 carries. McMurry only threw 3 passes in the game but he was 3-3 for 79 yards and a TD. No surprises in this region as Russellville moves on the the state semifinals.

Region 2 Championship

Beechwood also was the clear favorite in their region and they delivered as well. Their regional title game was not a walk over despite the 42-7 final score. Kentucky Country Day proved their 10-2 record was no fluke as they pushed Beechwood hard in the first half. Ky. Country Day held Beechwood's offense in check and forced their way to a 7-7 tie late in the first half. The backbreaker for Ky. Country Day came almost immediately after their only score late in the first half when Beechwood QB Brayden Burch hit WR Daniel Mescher with a 56 yard pass that put the ball inside the 5. The Tigers scored a couple plays later to go back ahead 14-7 at halftime. In the second half it was all Beechwood. They completely dominated with their defense and used their running game to pull away. The Tigers move into the state semifinals for the 9th time in the past 10 years.

Beechwood Schedule - Results

Aug 26, 16 Lloyd Memorial home 12 - 0 (W)

Sep 2, 16 Somerset home 29 - 7 (W)

Sep 9, 16 Franklin County home 57 - 21 (W)

Sep 16, 16 Covington Catholic away 10 - 44 (L)

Sep 23, 16 Holy Cross (Covington) away 40 - 33 (W)

Sep 30, 16 Newport away 62 - 15 (W)

Oct 7, 16 Bellevue home 55 - 13 (W)

Oct 13, 16 Ludlow away 48 - 6 (W)

Oct 21, 16 Dayton away 50 - 0 (W)

Oct 28, 16 Newport Central Catholic away 42 - 14 (W)

Nov 4, 16 Eminence home 56 - 6 (W)

Nov 11, 16 Holy Cross (Louisville) home 44 - 0 (W)

Nov 18, 16 Kentucky Country Day home 42 - 7 (W)

Nov 25, 16 Russellville home 7:30 PM

Russellville Schedule and Results

Aug 19, 16 Trigg County home 41 - 0 (W)

Aug 26, 16 Fort Campbell away 41 - 6 (W)

Sep 2, 16 Butler County home 50 - 42 (W)

Sep 9, 16 Logan County away 54 - 14 (W)

Sep 16, 16 Todd County Central away 54 - 0 (W)

Sep 23, 16 Murray away 33 - 14 (W)

Sep 30, 16 Fulton County away 60 - 0 (W)

Oct 14, 16 Fulton City home 55 - 0 (W)

Oct 21, 16 Crittenden County home 49 - 7 (W)

Oct 28, 16 Franklin-Simpson home 7 - 34 (L)

Nov 4, 16 Caverna home 62 - 6 (W)

Nov 11, 16 Campbellsville home 57 - 7 (W)

Nov 18, 16 Bethlehem away 48 - 12 (W)

Nov 25, 16 Beechwood away 7:30 PM

Link to the Prediction thread for the game:

http://bluegrasspreps.com/ky-football-high/russellville-at-beechwood-339069.html

This might be a link to a livestream broadcast of the game from Russellville station WRUS 610am. Found it online. I don't know if it will work.

StreamingPlus Player

Kickoff is 7:30 pm EST.

RHS ball to start the game

Anything?

Just got an update from the Beechwood Authority: No score after 1qtr

0-0 after 1. Both teams had one long drive that ate clock but then the defense turned them away.

0-0 after 1. Both teams had one long drive that ate clock but then the defense turned them away.

Thanks @frankdracman23

Beechwood with only second possession of the game with 6:40 left in half. Score on a 61 yard TD pass on first play

TD pass BHS 7-0

7-0 Beechwood. Bad 26 yard punt gave BW decent field position at 39 yard line

Is 25 out for Russellville

7 penalties against Russellville. Mostly offsides and false starts.

Beechwood just scored with 2:14 left in the half.

TD Beechwood 10 yard run

14-0