#6 Garrard squeaked by Clay in their opener; facing a tougher test this time around?

Should be an interesting matchup. Garrard County played well enough to win against a decent Clay County team, but they'll need more offense this week. The running game was limited by the tremendous size up front from Clay County and the passing game was hampered by several dropped balls. I suspect a week's worth of practice could lead to some improvement in both categories this week. On the defensive side, Clay County's strength was Garrard County's strength - the Tigers ran and the Lions stopped the run. If Anderson County's past is a barometer for this week, they'll throw the ball around quite a bit. Garrard's secondary is young and this could be a very good test for them. It's too close to call right now.

 

This game is part of the Bob Allen Pigskin Classic at Danville High School, but unlike many bowl games, it will pit two old rivals against each other. Garrard and Anderson have met 22 times previously. Garrard County has only played three other teams more than they have played Anderson County (Harrodsburg, Boyle County, and Lincoln County). The Bearcats lead the all-time series 12-10 and have won the last four meetings, dating back to 1981.

 

1964 - Anderson County 18, @Garrard County 14

1965 - @Anderson County 32, Garrard County 7

1966 - Anderson County 33, @Garrard County 6

1967 - Garrard County 39, @Anderson County 0

1968 - Anderson County 19, @Garrard County 6

1969 - Garrard County 24, @Anderson County 6

1970 - @Garrard County 14, Anderson County 0

1971 - Garrard County 12, @Anderson County 0

1972 - Anderson County 44, @Garrard County 6

1973 - @Anderson County 28, Garrard County 8

1974 - Anderson County 12, @Garrard County 6

1975 - @Anderson County 20, Garrard County 0

1976 - @Garrard County 12, Anderson County 6

1977 - Garrard County 13, @Anderson County 6

1978 - @Garrard County 38, Anderson County 0

1979 - Garrard County 20, @Anderson County 6

1980 - @Garrard County 13, Anderson County 10

1981 - Garrard County 34, @Anderson County 6

1982 - Anderson County 17, @Garrard County 7

1983 - @Anderson County 21, Garrard County 0

2009 - Anderson County 47, @Garrard County 10

2010 - @Anderson County 46, Garrard County 18

Garrard Co. 28-21.

Anderson bounces back from the speed of Station.

Anderson wins this one 20-14