The Pioneers remained unbeaten in 2017 (3-0). Meade County and Bryan Station were the first two victims and Simon Kenton held off a scrappy Conner team 13-6. The Pioneers were outgained on the ground 141-132. The passing yards were in favor of Simon Kenton 33-23. The Pioneers recovered one fumble and one interception. Sr. QB Matt Shearer picked up 86 yards rushing and scored both touchdowns for the 6A squad.

 

The Colonels are now 0-3 with losses to Campbell County, Scott and Milford (OH). Dixie Heights relies on Sr. QB Paul Guenther to lead the offense. He is one of the Colonels top rushers along with Sr. RB Brandon Barker. Dixie Heights will have to play their best to keep this one close. Simon Kenton will be heavily favored in this northern Kentucky battle based this season's results and recent history:

 

2016 Simon Kenton 43-14

2015 Simon Kenton 45-7

2014 Dixie Heights 36-10

2014 Dixie Heights 24-0 in the playoff rematch.

Homecoming night for SK.

Long night coming for Dixie.

First home game for SK!

Sk by 28

Simon Kenton by as many as they want

Don't know how SK can keep playing these brutal games back to back to back like this...

Don't know how SK can keep playing these brutal games back to back to back like this...

 

Wasn't Dixie a preseason top 10 in 5A?

SK by 21+

SK will indeed name the score. Dixie is REALLY down

SK offense will have its way and score at will. Defense will be challenged by Dixie's undersized QB Guenther. Look for a high scoring 45-21 Pioneer homecoming victory.

Unfortunately, this will be ugly early and often. I don't see this one remotely close.

The Pioneers should roll here.

It was not that long ago Dixie Heights was in the thick of the 6A playoffs. Now they're in 5A and I thought they would be contenders annually.

TBNK Sports game of the week.