This should be a good one. Holy Cross has worked its way through one of the toughest schedules in 1A to a 4-2 record. Ky. Country Day is also 4-2. KCD has not beaten Holy Cross since 2012. Can they end the losing streak this year? What are the keys to victory for each team?

We have a two week build up for this one as both teams have a bye week to prepare and then brood over this game.

 

Had KCD given Adair Co a game last Friday, I would have been substantially more bullish on the Bearcat's chances. Reality check--KCD looked overwhelmed and anything but up for the challenge in Columbia. The came out flat, were fooled by two on- side kicks in a row and were down 19-0 minutes into the first quarter. With just one "quality" win on its resume (Bethlehem), it's no wonder that Massey and Calpreps give Holy Cross a touchdown or two edge in this game October 7th.

 

A couple of silver linings in this pretty dark cloud hanging over the Bearcats--they are going to be at full strength for the rivalry game. And they don't have to travel cross town to Dixie Highway where some unpleasant memories lurk from last year, including an interception in the end zone as time ran out that stopped a game-winning drive.

 

We've been told how talented the Holy Cross underclassmen are, how they are the bulk of the Cougars this year. They must be maturing rapidly along with the emergence of a passing threat in their last game against Grant Co. Junior RB Mario Cavernuto has put up some impressive numbers as well. And the HC defense looks to be picking up where they left off from last year.

 

I don't think KCD is as bad as they looked last Friday. It's probably a bit of a relief that they have an additional week to repair things and look ahead to what is arguably the most important game this year on its schedule.

 

Keys to Victory--KCD....score early and ramp up what was a pretty impressive passing game until last Friday. HC--Grind it out on offense and get pressure on the QB on defense.

Are we conceeding the winner of this game will be the one seed?

 

Frankfort May have something to say...

Are we conceeding the winner of this game will be the one seed?

 

Frankfort May have something to say...

 

Not at all. One game at at time....and this one is plenty tough for both teams I would surmise....after that HC gets to tussle with what always seems an athletic team in Frankfort....and Frankfort's athleticism absolutely gave KCD fits last year.

 

So no...no one forgets that Frankfort is in the district. But looking ahead would be suicidal for KCD especially in the cross town game coming up.

Can Kentucky Country Day get the upset win this year? What do they need to do to get the win?

This should be a solid game

KCD needs to score early, spread the field and throw early...absolutely the key to KCD getting the W tonight....if you look at Massey and Calpreps, this is a 10 point spread for HC...SOS playing a big part...some impressive showings early for HC against Evansville and Providence in Indiana.

 

An intriguing and confusing game to handicap