article Lexington/Central KY Power Rankings 9-24-17

1.6A: Scott County (4-2):

After suffering back to back losses to Ohio powerhouses, the Cardinals bounced back in convincing fashion as they put up a running the clock on Bryan Station, 49-12. Senior running back Brice Fryman led the rushing attack with 146 yards and 3 TD’s on 4 touches, that’s 37 yards a touch. Senior quarterback, Josh Davis was 3/3 for 130 yards through the air, 2 TD’s and 0 INT’s.

2.2A: Lexington Christian (6-0):

Theirs 3 sweet things that you will always wanna try and do in sports (if you play them), 1. Win a state title, 2. Beat an arch rival, 3. Go undefeated, that’s what the kids at LCA are on the verge of doing as they ran their win streak/undefeated streak to 6 straight with a 31 point thrashing over Kentucky Country Day, who came into the contest undefeated as well.

3.2A: Danville (6-0):

Danville remained perfect this week, crushing Garrard County by 40, 42-2. If both teams remain perfect, in 1 month, will be the game to see. Danville v LCA but the Ads must focus on Tates Creek first.

4.3A: Boyle County (5-1):

The Rebels didn’t have a problem with North Hardin as they ran past the Trojans, 56-10. Boyle County will be able to relax this week and prepare for district foe, Garrard County.

5.3A: Western Hills (4-1):

Western Hills picked up their 4^th straight win Friday night defeating Woodford County 47-24. Hills will host 5-1 Washington County next Friday.

6.3A: Lexington Catholic (3-3):

The Knights are having trouble putting back to back wins up. Catholic played a hard fought game but 12 points was the separation between LexCath and DeSales 38-26.

7.6A: Frederick Douglass (4-1):

The Broncos are rolling in their first ever season and Friday night showed as they just destroyed Paul Dunbar 52-0. What’s more impressive? Frederick Douglass only allowed 34 yards of total offense by Dunbar.

8.6A: Tates Creek (4-1):

The Commodores had the week off to prepare for #3 Danville.

9.5A: Anderson County (4-1):

The Bearcats also had the week off and will now face Grant County this coming Friday.

10.4A: West Jessamine (4-2):

The Colts seen their 4 game winning streak come to an end in heart breaking fashion as they fell to Taylor County 26-20 in overtime.

TEAMS ON THE MOVE UP:

6A: Henry Clay (2-3): Henry Clay picked up their 2^nd consecutive win Friday defeating Lafayette 21-17.

5A: Madison Southern (4-2): The Eagles picked up a nice win crushing Pulaski County 60-21.

4A: Franklin County (3-2): The Flyers defeated Shelby County 30-3.

6A: Madison Central (3-3): Central didn’t have a problem cruising past Bourbon County 50-7.

5A: Montgomery County (4-1): The Indians had the week off last week.

1A: Frankfort (4-2): The Panthers defeated Newport 45-15 Friday.

1A: Paris (4-1): The Greyhounds didn’t have a problem defeating Berea, as they cruised past the Pirates 68-0.

TEAMS ON THE DOWNFALL:

6A: Lafayette: The Generals dropped yet another game, their 5^th straight.

3A: Garrard County: The Golden Lions fell hard to Danville Friday night, 42-2.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

Nathan Skidmore (RB Powell County) The JR running back had 140 yards, 3 TD’s on 14 carries, a fumble recovery (63 yards) for a TD and had 26 of Powell County’s 50 points in the Pirates blowout district win over Magoffin County 50-12.

GAMES OF THE WEEK:

6A: Paul Dunbar at 6A: Lafayette: Two of the most struggling teams in the state. Dunbar is looking for their first win this season and end their 8 game losing streak dating back to last season. Lafayette on the other hand is looking to get their second win and snap their 5^th straight game.

2A: Washington County at 3A: Western Hills: The 5-1 Commanders travel to Frankfort Friday night to battle the 4-1 Western Hills Wolverines. Hills defeated Washington County 54-40 last season.

Having seen LCA in first person on Friday, two things stand out besides the talent on display there: 1)Character 2) Sportsmanship ....both will take them a long way beyond this special season.

How LCA responded to KCD's repeated punches(KCD was leading this game several minutes into the 3rd quarter 38-35, and scored more points on LCA than any other team to date this year) speaks volumes about the Eagles. They took the blows, regrouped and kept throwing punches back at the Bearcats. The Eagles have a group of kids who are rock steady in the face of a challenge...very, very impressed!

And the Eagles are a classy team. They're confident and they have a swagger that helps them stay focused, but they're also just a good group of kids with respect for the game and the opponent. Can't say enough about that aspect of their team.

As far as the "thrashing" of KCD goes, I don't think that specific word is the right one in this particular case. The Bearcats gained nearly 500 yards on offense, scored more points against the Eagles than any other team on the LCA schedule thus far before wearing out against Lexington Christian adjustments, talent and depth. Thrashing just doesn't fit what took place in Louisville Friday...and that's from LCA players and coaches who had the character and sportsmanship to convey it after the game. That team from Lexington is a very special one. It was a great gift to get to play them.