article Western Kentucky Football Notebook for October 24

[The Scribe]

District races have just about been decided in each WKY district with the exception of the smallest and largest classes.

 

Caldwell County and Owensboro Catholic (2A), Paducah Tilghman and South Warren (3A), Madisonville (4A), and Graves County (5A) have clinched regular season district titles barring tremendous upsets.

 

Russellville travels to Mayfield to decide Class 1A, D-1, and Henderson County visits the new McCracken County High School to decide Class 6A, D-1.

 

Running Wild

 

Paducah Tilghman's Tre Coleman rushed for 224 yards on 20 carries and two scores to help Paducah Tilghman beat Trigg County 27-6. The Tornado moved to 4-0 all-time vs. Trigg and wrapped up home field advantage through the Class 3A playoffs.

 

Nothing to Crider About

 

Graves County's Cory Crider ran for 259 yards and two touchdowns to help the Eagles beat Christian County 38-21 and move one win away from the district title.

 

Trojan Porous

 

Playing without starting quarterback Jaylen Williams and running back Tristan Luke (injuries), Fort Campbell still beat Webster County 49-18. The Falcons had two picks returned for a touchdown, and Christian Berry ran for 176 yards and three touchdowns.

 

Tigers Win

 

The Tigers from Caldwell County beat the Tigers from Murray 42-13 behind who else? Elijah Sinedlar was 10-of-13 passing for 321 yards and four touchdowns. Eli Pepper caught three passes for 97 yards and two scores as Caldwell secured home field advantage throughout the Class 2A playoffs.

 

Six is Good. I Like Six

 

Sophomore quarterback Zyaire Hughes ran for three touchdowns and passed for three more to lead McCracken County to a 49-12 thumping of Daviess County. Jordan Troutman added 174 yards rushing for the Mustangs.

 

Quarterback Comparison

(Through Eight Games)

 

Luke Guhy (Mayfield) – 101-of-146 (69.1%), 1,586 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 12 rushes, (-38) yards, 1 TD

 

Elijah Sindelar (Caldwell County) – 129-of-202 (63.8%), 2,029 yards, 28 TDs, 2 INT, 35 rushes, 314 yards, 5 TD

 

Zyaire Hughes (McCracken County) – 126-of-206 (61.1%), 2,013 yards, 17 TDs,5 INTs, 76 rushes, 299 yards, 10 TDs

 

Houston Hartz (Owensboro Catholic) - 190-of-336 (56.5%), 2,148 yards, 27 TDs, 5 INTs, 19 rushes, 32 yards

 

Peyton Puckett (Graves County) – 90-of-153 (58.8%), 1,458yards, 17 TDs, 5 INTs, 23 rushes, 24 yards, 1 TD

 

 

Five Games to Watch

 

Russellville at Mayfield -- The top two teams in the Bluegrasspreps 1A poll square off at War Memorial Stadium. Russellville is 8-0 for the first time since 1984. That Panther team lost to Paris in the state semifinals. The teams have combined to win their last four games 226-6 so neither has had a test leading up to this one. With Class 1A being the most geographically diverse in terms of travel, the winner gets a huge boost in hosting the playoffs through the first four rounds.

PREDICTION - Mayfield 28 Russellville 14

 

Henderson County at McCracken County -- McCracken is two kicks away from possibly being 8-0 but will face a tough defense this week. Henderson County hasn't allowed more than 21 points in their eight games, while McCracken County is averaging 53.5 points over their last four games

PREDICTION - McCracken County 34 Henderson County 31

 

Trigg County at Fort Campbell -- The Falcons have won six straight vs. Trigg and 10 of the last 11 in the series. This game has huge implications. Win and you stay home in the first round of the playoffs. Lose and likely make the three hour drive to Monroe County

PREDICTION - Fort Campbell 41 Trigg County 30

 

Madisonville at Murray -- This game has no playoff implications but frankly, there just isn't a great slate of games to brag about in this end of the state this week.

PREDICTION - Madisonville 20 Murray 16

 

Hopkinsville at Graves County -- Graves County can clinch the district outright with a win over a much improved Hopkinsville team that has allowed just seven points the past two weeks.

PREDICTION - Graves County 49 Hopkinsville 21

 

Last Time: 3-2

Season: 25-10

 

 

 

Small School Rankings (Classes 1A-3A)

 

1. Mayfield

2. Paducah Tilghman (+1)

2. Caldwell County (-1)

4. Russellville

5. Fort Campbell

6. Murray

7. Owensboro Catholic

8. Union County

9. Trigg County (+1)

10. Ballard Memorial (-1)

11. Butler County

12. Hancock County

13. McLean County

14. Crittenden County

15. Webster County

16. Todd County Central

17. Fulton County

18. Fulton City

 

 

Big School Rankings (Classes 4A-6A)

 

1. McCracken County (+1)

2. Henderson County (-1)

3. Graves County

4. Owensboro

5. Christian County

6. Hopkinsville

7. Madisonville

8. Daviess County

9. Muhlenberg County

10. Ohio County

11. Calloway County

12. Marshall County

13. Apollo

14. Logan County

15. Breckinridge County

16. Hopkins County Central

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