It is rematch time for these two. KCD has not defeated Holy Cross since 2012. KCD lost by 2 TD's in their first game this year. Can Kentucky Country Day pull off the upset in the rematch? What has been the key for Holy Cross in this winning streak over their rival? What are the keys to victory for each team in this one?

Louisville Holy Cross 35

KCD 26

The main key is KCD will have their best RB thus time around. He missed the regular season matchup. I think KCD wins 35-28

The main key is KCD will have their best RB thus time around. He missed the regular season matchup. I think KCD wins 35-28

 

Two running backs were missing for KCD that night, both who get regular carries. One out of town on a family matter and the other was sick. It can't hurt KCD to have both back in the lineup Friday.

 

I believe the keys for HC include breaking outside contain with RB Evan Perry and continued running success with QB Alec Greenwell...the more mobile he is, the more he scrambles on pass plays, the tougher it'll get for KCD.

 

The good news for KCD, its defense is better now than earlier in the season, fewer blown assignments, better reads, better tackling. On offense, KCD needs to use all of its weapons, give HC a number of different looks.

 

In the first game, KCD was actually leading going into the 4th quarter and Holy Cross finished stronger. The fourth quarter will be key again in Friday's matchup.

After reading the posts above, I think there is a very good chance of a KCD upset.

After reading the posts above, I think there is a very good chance of a KCD upset.

 

I've followed this district and district 2 pretty closely this year in 1A. I've been really impressed with Holy Cross's late season finish. They stuffed their early schedule with some pretty strong competition and held their own. This team plays very sound, mistake free football and Perry is a legit back. And they look to be playing their best football right now. They'll be home and comfortable and looking to load up the TD cannon.

 

KCD has been more of an in and out team. It makes sense given how young, especially on defense this team is. Thebest wins: a dominating 34-14 against Bethlehem, and a gritty comeback 2nd half shutout of Campbellsville, both of whom are still dancing.

 

Arguably, KCD also hasn't had a "blowout loss" this year--The Bearcats were tied 19-19 with 3A, 9-1 Adair Co at the half, were leading HC going into the 4th quarter, outscored Lexington Christian in the second half of that boat race. The one glaring loss that stands out is a final second gimme on the road to a 5-6 Washington Co.

 

Bottom line, if a well prepped and breathing fire KCD shows up Friday off of Dixie Highway, these are the most likely scenarios in my mind:

 

1)HC by a narrow margin(Home field, mistake free football and knowing KCD's offense well helps HC get it done)

2)KCD by a narrow margin (The Bearcats improved D keeps Perry and Greenwell in check enough, a more wide open offensive scheme helps keep HC guessing and KCD prevails in a squeeker upset.)

3)HC by a couple of TDs. (KCD gets in a hole early with Perry making the corner a couple of times, Greenwell scrambles and hits a few long ones against the secondary and KCD plays it safe on offense and has too much to do to rally.)

 

Get tied on. Temps in the 30s, but a dry night is expected. Hope it's an exciting game.