Apollo - 28 -- Madisonville N. Hopkins - 6

Apollo goes 2-0 after their contest with N.Hopkins. This won't be much of a game for the Eagles and I expect them to exploit N. Hopkins in almost every aspect of the game. Apollo probably won't be tested until their game against Catholic.

 

Daviess Co. - 21 -- Hopkins County Central - 7

Daviess Co. surprised a lot of people last week against Marshall County. I may have to re-evaluate my preseason prediction for DC? Especially after last weeks performance, I see the Panthers taking of care of business against HCC.

 

Catholic - 21 -- Owensboro - 14

Catholic struggled against a good South Spencer (IN) team and they squandered 3-4 opportunities in the red zone which would have affected the outcome of the game. Owensboro, offensively, is creating a yearly pattern of the inability to do anything. Even though both teams struggled in their opener, this should be the best game of the week. In last years contest, OHS won the football game because of 7-8 turnovers by Catholic. If Catholic can hang on to the football, and not miss on scoring opportunities, they will win the football game. Historically, this game has a lof of implications. Since I have been alive, Catholic has always played at Rash stadium. On Friday night, this will mark a change in history. Catholic will have a lot of pressure to win their first game in their new stadium and you can bet emotions will be running high! Looking forward to watching this one.

 

Henderson - 14 -- Evansville North - 28

Henderson makes some improvements this week, however, it isn't enough to get the job done. Evansville North takes care of business and the football. I really feel sorry for the Colonels. Things could be shaping up for a long season.

Daviess Co. surprised a lot of people last week against Marshall County. I may have to re-evaluate my preseason prediction for DC? Especially after last weeks performance, I see the Panthers taking of care of business against HCC.

The score of the game was misleading. Daviess managed only about 140 or so yards in offense and gave up 500+ yards. Their first score was on a fumble return, a lateral the receiver gave up on because he thought it was an incomplete pass. The second touchdown was on a kickoff return, and the other two came off turnovers in Marshall territory.

 

Daviess should have a long year.

Apollo 35 Madsionville 14

Apollo rolls against a Madisionville team who is learning a new system for the 3rd year in a row.

 

Daviess Co 14 Hopkins Central 28

Hopkins Central rebounds against Daviess Co.

 

 

Owensboro Catholic 24 Owensboro 21

catholic rides the emotion of the new stadium and stuns Owensboro

From what I hear, Henderson was every bit as good as Castle. The yardage was even with Henderson's best RBs and many defensive players out most of the second half. Maybe someone can talk about this who was there, but I heard Lightfoot in one of the first plays from scrimmage in the 2nd half fumbled in the endzone when he cramped up. He never returned. The two INTs resulted in quick scores that happened when Henderson had to throw the ball at the end. Thats 21 points right there. To believe this team is the 2000 cols is a mistake even if they are way down. Duffer never keeps the stable full even with the size of the school. For instance, when we lose 2 rbs, 1 TE, and 1 OL, we lose two CBs, 1LB and 1 DL plus 2 return men too. From what I gathered 5 or 6 guys had to be stretched on the field at the beginning of the 3rd (some more than once with severe cramping), and a few other limped off the field several times. It sounded like an impossible mess.

 

However, North is pretty good this year, and your score might be correct. Heck, North is better than Castle according to some.

 

In week 3 or 4, I would expect to see a changes for the better. With no major injuries, I expect Henderson to make the playoffs.

Apollo - 28 -- Madisonville N. Hopkins - 14

 

Daviess Co. - 14 -- Hopkins County Central - 21

I heard DC looked pretty pathetic. Had only 100 something yards in total offense. Coin flip here...

 

Catholic - 14 -- Owensboro - 26

I hope the outcome is different but i just don't see it. This team needs a few more weeks....location of game is still uncertain I believe.

 

Henderson - 21 -- Evansville North - 35

The score of the game was misleading. Daviess managed only about 140 or so yards in offense and gave up 500+ yards. Their first score was on a fumble return, a lateral the receiver gave up on because he thought it was an incomplete pass. The second touchdown was on a kickoff return, and the other two came off turnovers in Marshall territory.

 

Daviess should have a long year.

 

Thank you for the specific information. I agree, I think it will still be a long year no matter what. Perhaps, DC might squeak out one more victory than my original pre-season prediciton.

From what I hear, Henderson was every bit as good as Castle. The yardage was even with Henderson's best RBs and many defensive players out most of the second half. Maybe someone can talk about this who was there, but I heard Lightfoot in one of the first plays from scrimmage in the 2nd half fumbled in the endzone when he cramped up. He never returned. The two INTs resulted in quick scores that happened when Henderson had to throw the ball at the end. Thats 21 points right there. To believe this team is the 2000 cols is a mistake even if they are way down. Duffer never keeps the stable full even with the size of the school. For instance, when we lose 2 rbs, 1 TE, and 1 OL, we lose two CBs, 1LB and 1 DL plus 2 return men too. From what I gathered 5 or 6 guys had to be stretched on the field at the beginning of the 3rd (some more than once with severe cramping), and a few other limped off the field several times. It sounded like an impossible mess.

 

However, North is pretty good this year, and your score might be correct. Heck, North is better than Castle according to some.

 

In week 3 or 4, I would expect to see a changes for the better. With no major injuries, I expect Henderson to make the playoffs.

 

I see Henderson gathering steam as the season progresses.

Apollo 28 MNH 7 Apollo seems to be a pretty good team this year. I am glad to hear that because the people I know from Apollo have spoken so well of Coach Carlberg and what he is doing.

 

Daviess Co. 7 HCC 21 DC should be in this game the whole way but I expect HCC will pull it out late.

 

Catholic 7 Owensboro 27 What I saw last week doesn't have me to excited about this game. Catholic will have trouble scoring against this tough OHS defense and the inabilty of Catholic to stop the run will give them fits all year. OHS' speed will hurt Catholic more than anything in this game.

I know its early, but OCH doesn't appear to have the Qb that makes that team go as in past years. If i'm wrong someone please correct me.

I know its early, but OCH doesn't appear to have the Qb that makes that team go as in past years. If i'm wrong someone please correct me.

 

your wrong....Walker is only a Soph. He will be stud by Senior year if not sooner.

Owensboro 28, Owensboro Catholic 7- I see some on here have this as an upset and after lasts weeks game I can see why. Owensboro's "o" was non existant while Catholic suposedly squandered some red zone oppurtunities. But this Friday I see OHS making fewer mistakes and running the ball more to wear down the Aces. I hope Steele Stadium is ready by Friday!

 

Apollo 24, Madisonville 7- Looks like the Eagles win the Mad'ville city championship! I see Apollo crusing in this one.

 

Hopkins County Central 21, Daviess County 14- I think the Panthers will make the Storm sweat this one out before HCC prevails late. Marcus Kimbrall was a great choice for DC.

 

Evansville North 35, Henderson County 14- Too much big play ability from the Huskies for Henderson to deal with. Lightfoot will bust one this game but its not enough.

 

:fire:

Apollo 21 Madisonville North Hopkins 14

 

Hopkins Co Central 28 Daviess Co. 14

 

OHS 31 OCHS 0 OHS will score some defensive touchdowns. OCath isn't where they need to be yet.:cry:

OHS 31 OCHS 0 OHS will score some defensive touchdowns. OCath isn't where they need to be yet.:cry:

 

I don't think OHS is capable of scoring 31 points. I would love to see them score 31 points, don't get me wrong! Consistent offensive output over the last few years (against teams that matter) has been almost non-existent at Owensboro. If Catholic shows up mentally, and doesn't turn the ball over as they did last year, I think Catholic should win as I predicted. It should be a tight contest. Coach Prince runs a "disciplined" team/program, however, Catholic is more disciplined and sound in what they do on the football field. The athleticism of OHS is much much better than Catholic and I predict that it will get them 2 TD's against the Catholic D. The Catholic O should welcome a scoring battle w/ OHS and they have shown the capability of scoring, but. . . will they?

 

My prediction hinges upon Catholic's ability to "show up." If Catholic shows up offensively, they have the potential to score a lot of points. I don't think they will score a lot of points, but, I think they can keep OHS off balance enough to get the job done. I think that the OCHS defense will be helped by the ineptitude of the Red Devil offense unless Catholic completely breaksdown. The Red Devils will make plays and the athleticism will carry them through most of the game, but, in the end, Catholic wins because they are better at the X's & O's. [Again, my prediction hinges upon whether the players show up!]

The OCath offense was hindered last week because of no running game, dropped passes, and having to score alot of points because the defense was unable to stop SS. OCaths qb is good but he is young and when you add in all of the problems I stated previously he didn't have a chance.

 

I think OHS can score 31 and here's why. I am expecting 1 or 2 defensive touchdowns and OHS to have fairly good field position throughout the game. SS did not respect the OCath run at all and because of that could focus soley on the screens that OCath threw at them. If OCath doesn't get a better running game then this game might be worse than SS was last week.

The OCath offense was hindered last week because of - - - -. . . . OCaths qb is good but he is young and when you add in all of the problems I stated previously he didn't have a chance.

 

I don't necessarily disagree with you, however, the key word that you used was "last week." From your prediction and comments, you are obviously predicting a repeat of "no running game, dropped passes, etc." I agree with you that, if Catholic repeats last weeks performance, they could potentially get beat worse this week.

 

You would have to agree with me that, if Catholic doesn't have "dropped balls, can establish a running game, convert on 3rd/4th & 1's in the Red Zone, limit turnovers, etc." The Catholic offense has the ability to win and score more points than the Red Devils. Even if you give OHS 2 TD's defensively?? I still don't think that they can score 2 more TD's and a field goal (your predicted 31 points). The Catholic defense is not as good as last year, but, they aren't way way off. Last year the Red Devils could only score 19 POINTS even after Catholic gave them 9 extra opportunities (in the form of turnovers)!

 

Anyway, it's fun to predict. I appreciate your analysis.