For the first time since 2007, Class 6A will use a cross-bracketing procedure in the postseason. The KHSAA implemented this plan during the off-season but many are likely unaware who is playing who in the playoffs. This thread intends to outline the bracket and project favorites and contenders in each position. (Rankings listed are from the most recent Bluegrasspreps rankings)

 

REGION I

District 1 vs. District 2

 

Favorite: #14 Central Hardin

Contenders: Ohio County

Look Out For: Henderson County

 

The Number 1 seed in District 1 can control their destiny from home all the way to state, if they should continue winning. According to our predictions this could be Ohio County, but keep in mind McCracken's recent success is something to think about. Central Hardin appears poised to remain the team to beat in claiming Region I.

 

PREDICTION: Central Hardin takes the battle between District 1 and 2. A long road trip game at District 1's home field will be a test but we predict Central Hardin to take care of business here.

 

REGION II

District 4 vs. District 6

 

Favorite: #1 Trinity

Contenders: #6 Simon Kenton, #10 Ballard

Look Out For: #11 Campbell County

 

Barring major upsets, the BGP's team predicts a clash between Trinity and Simon Kenton to decide the winner of Region II. I think it is safe to say many people on this board would love to see the Pioneers and the Shamrocks go at it again. If the seasons plays out with no upsets, these two teams could be meeting undefeated, which would only add to the hype of this possible match-up.

 

PREDICTION: Thru three games, you have to give Trinity a strong chance of claiming the champion of Region II. Anything can happen in football when two teams meet between the white lines, but all fingers point to Trinity coming out on top.

 

REGION III

District 3 vs. District 5

 

Favorite: #2 Saint Xavier

Contenders: #3 Pleasure Ridge Park, #4 Male, #7 Butler, #8 Manual, #9 Ryle

Look Out For: #12 Conner, Cooper

 

Talk about cluster of top teams all going at it in Region III. This will be without a doubt the most observed Region in 6A this year. Any number of teams could come out on top and not many would be surprised. Consider yourself lucky if your team is on the other side of the bracket. District play will begin soon and we will get a better understanding on how this Region might play out. I have a feeling home field advantage will play a key advantage.

 

PREDICTION: The winner is ______. Honestly this Region is up in the air. Our rankings would say Saint Xavier will come away as the victor, but in reality any of these teams could be the winner. Where we are in the season, I'd give the slight edge to Saint Xavier.

 

REGION IV

District 7 vs. District 8

 

Favorite: #5 Scott County

Contenders: #13 Lafayette, #15 Tates Creek

Look Out For: Frederick Douglass

 

In recent years it seems to be Lafayette and Scott County going head to head in order to advance in the playoffs. This time it is expected that they meet again, but it'll be in Regional play in 2017. Frederick Douglass will get their first taste as a new school in the playoffs this year. Currently they are the only team in 6A to be undefeated in the playoffs, granted, they also do not have a win either. Who, if anyone, can beat them?

 

PREDICTION: We feel as if Scott County has the best shot to get out of Region IV. Whoever does win Region IV will have a very tough semi-final game against Region III.

 

*-Reminder: Since 2017 is an odd year, if two teams with the same seed meet in the regional final, the team from the odd district would host.

 

SEMIFINALS

Trinity at Central Hardin

Scott County at Saint Xavier

 

How do you think it will play out?

SK all the way!

I think it will be at Trinity vs STX final. Making this prediction with my green & gold tinted glasses on.

Trinity wins the regular season game. Saint Xavier get revenge in the playoffs.

And goes on to win the state 6-A championship this year.

Trinity wins the regular season game. Saint Xavier get revenge in the playoffs.

And goes on to win the state 6-A championship this year.

I'd be ok with that. Lol

I think it will be at Trinity vs STX final.

 

Hopefully, so we can get back to having the best two teams in the finals.

Nicely done. I think the Green Wave of Meade County may factor in this scenario. That being said, Central Hardin is a great deal easier to travel to than McCracken County for the Trinity faithful.