Ashland 41 Raceland 21

Great game, great atmosphere. Here are my 2 cents:

Raceland came in very confident and composed. It looked like they had a game under their belt. Running game needs to get going to complement the passing game. That being said, their QB, being a junior, is already developed. Good checks downs from what I noticed. Able to throw a receiver open. Defensively they need to get a few mor three and outs. They were on the field way too much in the third qtr.

Ashland came in hyped up. They need to check themselves and do away with all the stupid fouls. They were very undiscipline. Baker was the best athlete on the field. I liked the way they subbed in and out offensively and defensively. I really think that helped every one remain fresh. Baker might have been used a bit much on the definceive side of the ball. The oline did a great job opening holes. Somebody came on a trap block and kills a definceive end to spring Baker on his 85 yard td run. The backs need to do a better job of picking up blitzing line backers. Defence flew to the ball all night. Secondary needs work. GW will complete some of the passes Raceland didn't. Ashland needs to chose a QB and stick with him. My opinion, Dowdy did the better job. I feel he commanded the offense a little better. Only one pass attempt, I would like to see him throw the ball more. Roberts was open in the flat, it looked like Dowdy just didn't see the LB. Ratliff looked a little out of sorts, but settled down a bit in the second half. I just think he might have tried to do a little too much. One of his runs that got called back on a holding call, looked like he was supposed to hand the ball off on a counter, but pulled it instead catching the lineman off guard and having him try to redirect he defensive tackle. JMO

I will say there were a couple of things I didn't agree with the coaching staff. To me, at the end of the first half, if you want to score, either call a time out or run to the wide side of the field where Baker can work. If you don't want to try and score, take a knee so no one has the chance of getting hurt.

Ashland and Raceland both benifited from this game. Both will do well and go far in the post season. Good luck to both teams.