Super jacked for this one. Gonna be a heckuva ball game. Both teams undefeated, both teams looking strong early, both teams trying to lay claim to the city title. Both teams have blown out lesser competition with Creek grinding out a city won already with gritty Dunbar.

 

Henry Clay with electric Elijah Bell will look to give a whole lot of Bell in this one. His normal RB Tandem mate DJ Jackson is out for this game. So, Clay turns to the 3rd member of their backfield DA Jones to bolster the run game.

 

Creek will rely on its balance of playmakers with QB Graham Gordon passing to RJ Taylor and Tavon Dunn, and the ground attack of Casey Grimes, Martavius Carter mixed with Multi purpose back Jaren Shelby who does it all. And Creek will lean on a definite strength being its O and D Lines. Very experienced line for creek behind Deion Webb, Javon Blackburn, Tanner Gill, Tyler Sturgill all SRs.

 

This had the makings of a great ball game.

Defensively Creek will count on tackling machine Eamon Nasr in the middle who flies all over the field from the MLB spot. Also LBs Ryan Betlach, Marshall Gant and Jaren Shelby look to make a bunch of plays. Tates Creek Secondary is stout and doesn't give up much on the passing game and this game doesn't look to change that. Clay will take shots down field but primarily relies on screens and short drop offs for its passing game.

 

Henry Clay has a solid secondary unit. Their matchup with Creeks passing game could very well determine the outcome of the game. Clay defense is an aggressive, make plays out of aggression and pressure style defense. Seems like LBs are always coming forward, how will they respond to Creeks change of pace screen game?

 

Creeks Defense is vastly different from years past. A modified front scheme laced with upperclassmen has Creek in folks backfield making plays instead of receiving the blow and tackling in the 2nd and 3rd level. Can the Creek front 7 continue its strong showings against a Clay offense built on speed and finesse. Keeping Bell contained is a tall task, but Creek has a lot of team speed as well.

 

The makings of a Great, old school City Rivalry between longstanding rivals.......

I think this game being one of the better games in the state this week and seeing the results of the other teams in Lexington show signs of Lexington football improving.

I think this game being one of the better games in the state this week and seeing the results of the other teams in Lexington show signs of Lexington football improving.

 

Purple I think you are right across the board. I believe that this year folks are seeing a definite better brand of football from Lexington. And a lot of that is due Lexington teams have been young for the last few years and you are seeing the veteran, senior laden groups this year.

 

This will be some exciting football between longstanding rivals both looking for a renaissance year.....

If Tates Creek can slow down the Blue Devils early, I can say this game will go down to the wire. But if the Creek gives Henry Clay any breathing room, I dont know if they will be able to get the win AT Henry Clay.

If Tates Creek can slow down the Blue Devils early' date=' I can say this game will go down to the wire. But if the Creek gives Henry Clay any breathing room, I dont know if they will be able to get the win AT Henry Clay.[/quote']

 

I can see that.....

Turn overs will be key in this game. Creek will have to play mistake free football. If they do, this game is theirs. I also think play calling will be important. I just don't see Creek running the ball on Clay like they have the last three games. This will be a nail biter.

Does anyone know if this game will be broadcast over the radio or ihigh?

Turn overs will be key in this game. Creek will have to play mistake free football. If they do' date=' this game is theirs. I also think play calling will be important. I just don't see Creek running the ball on Clay like they have the last three games. This will be a nail biter.[/quote']

 

Agreed. I think this games turns to a contrast in styles. Creek will go Air Attack, Clay Ground and Pound. Who's style wins this one. YOU NAILED IT WITH THE TURNOVERS. I don't know about having to be Mistake free, they will inevitably make mistakes IMO, but turnovers will decide this one. It may come down to who has the ball last.

HC 41 Creek 27

I think Tates Creek wins by 2 scores.

I like Tates Creek here. I think they will be more motivated, because of being down lately. This is their chance to make the statement that they are back!

I like Tates Creek here. I think they will be more motivated' date=' because of being down lately. This is their chance to make the statement that they are back![/quote']

 

I fully Agree. This is a statement game opportunity. Super jacked for one of the better games in the area this weekend.