Who do you think wins and why?

Go Panthers!

Tight game the first time these two played. Can Frankfort get the upset? The first round win over Bellevue was by an impressive score. Did anything change for Frankfort that led to that big win? What are the key matchups in this game?

Looked like Frankfort threw the ball a ton in the game. KCD's pass defense has been a little suspect all season. Look at the numbers that LCA especially put up against the Bearcats.

 

This is a scary, scary, scary game for KCD. It's so tough to play an opponent a second time, especially if they played you pretty tough earlier in the year. KCD gets back the services of running back Ashton Robinson for this game--he was out with Mono for four weeks, so that's a plus.

 

Frankfort has some serious size advantages on the line and was able to run Tremayne Jones off tackle for some huge gains in October when these two teams met.

 

Keys to the game--KCD needs to get some pressure on Frankfort QB Holt Hammons, he's much more of pocket passer and not nearly as big a run threat as Panther QBs of the past several years. If he has time, look for him to have a big night finding the likes of receivers like James McGraw.

 

On offense for KCD, a balanced attack mixing up the pass and the run and really spreading the field as was so successful with Frankfort the last game is the key there.

 

I look for Frankfort to turn the tables here and win by a TD or two. They are a team on the serious improve and finding team identity and chemistry at the right time.