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I was checking the updates on this some. Does Walton struggle with kicking? I was surprised they didn't try to tie for possible overtime.

Good win for KCD.

When Julio Cesar Chavez stopped just fighting Mexican cab drivers and fought real competition he lost

Country Day holds on for a nice win.

Solid win for KCD.

What play did Walton Verona run on the last play going for the win?

Walton was 2-2 on kicks.

On the road I like the call of going for the win.

WV has to get off the bus ready to play. First half was not very good for WV. Second half the momentum turned and it was all WV other than the kick off return for KCD touchdown

No reason to play for a tie.

When teams look back on one of those "memorable seasons," they usually a game or two like this one in their favor. A very solid, "character statement" game by the kids on Springdale Road. I am pretty well convinced that WV would have won in overtime, but KCD stepped up huge on the final play. Kudos to the NKY Bearcats for going for the win, as they did seem to have momentum and fate on their side with no time remaining.

 

This was a dense plot line type of game, with a lot going on behind the final score....really a game of two halves. The first half was really all KCD, who controlled both offensive and defensive lines of scrimmage, moved the ball well, and prevented the home run pass with a number of strong plays at corner and linebacker. In fact, KCD might have been up 21-0 had it not been for an extremely questionable callback penalty on a touchdown run from KCD's Ashton Robinson. (Have watched the play in real time, slow motion back and forth..."Mr Referee, I appreciate that your job is a thankless one and that you do it for love of the game and the kids. I respect you and honor the job you do, but you blew the call that was right in front of you")

 

Anyway, Walton Verona took a number of body blows in the first half, but came out second half ready to go! They are a team with absolutely no quit and you have to admire how they fought back. The counter game with Mason Smith worked very well in the second half...aided by the fact that three KCD defensive starters, DE Josh Lifson, LB Chris Scott and DT Robert Thomas were out for long stretches due to cramps.

 

So valiantly, WV fought back into this game. KCD looked knocked down and out for the count, when a couple of the kids who were cramping a bunch of the second half were able to return. And the final play might not have materialized had KCD been able to get a punt off with abour 1:40 to go, leading 21-14. Mysteriously, the healthy regular long snapper was replaced by a kid who'd done it maybe one or two times before. You can guess the result....over the punter's head and downed on the 13 yard line with 130 and change to go. That's what led to the 2 point goal line stand.

 

This was an agonizing game to watch, but one that brings plenty of admiration for both squads. Walton Verona never stopped playing hard and adjusted nicely in the second half getting Smith plenty more carries. They stiffened up on defense as well. I would not be surprised if they run the rest of their table besides the extremely formidable Lexington Christian. Just a really solid, full of talent and courage kind of team.

 

And KCD? They survived "one of those character building games" against a tough foe. It was surprising that they went away from the passing game almost completely in the second half. Odd really, but a learning experience nonetheless.

 

As I said, this was a dense, agonizing, exhausting game. It's one for both squads to build on.

Great post. I was glad to see WV go for the win. Both teams showed a lot of heart.

Once again they had a bad first half of football but this time it cost them. Need to regroup and prepare for their first home game against Holmes.

Once again they had a bad first half of football but this time it cost them. Need to regroup and prepare for their first home game against Holmes.

 

WV will bounce back quickly....very impressed with the coaching staff, with the mental toughness of this team.

Thats two weeks in a row with a slow start. Hopefully they will look at the adjustments they made in the second half last night and have a great start against Holmes next week.

 

This team will continue to get better and limit the mental mistakes. My guess is they will figure it out and continue to improve as they did last year.