Class 6A

 

Trinity hosted Champagnat, a team from South Florida that was feeling the after effects from Hurricane Irma. Supporters of the Shamrocks may have felt that Trinity was being a bit too hospitable as they let the smaller school hang around for longer than expected before distancing themselves late for a nice win. The biggest showdown of the week will be a battle to see who is #2 as St. Xavier and Pleasure Ridge Park will face off in a massive Jefferson County match-up. St. Xavier enters after making short work of 3A Central. This is not the only major game in Louisville Metro. Butler is as strong as they have been in quite some time and will have a prime opportunity to make a statement against #5 Male. Scott County lost their second consecutive game to a foe from Cincinnati's toughest division in respectable fashion, as they begin District play which should be a welcomed relief.

 

1. Trinity at Jeffersontown

2. St. Xavier at #3 Pleasure Ridge Park

3. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. #2 St. Xavier

4. Scott County vs. Bryan Station

5. Male vs. #7 Butler

6. Simon Kenton vs. 5A Highlands

7. Butler at #5 Male

8. Ryle -- OPEN

9. Manual at Seneca

10. Ballard vs. Eastern

That X-PRP game is the one to see this week.

That Manual win last week vs Ballard was impressive! While I don't think they have a chance against the top teams, they are playing pretty well right now.

That Manual win last week vs Ballard was impressive! While I don't think they have a chance against the top teams, they are playing pretty well right now.

I had a lengthy conversation with a Manual staffer a few days before this game They were not expecting a whole lot of success vs. Ballard and came away with the "W". I saw the same coach Saturday afternoon and he was on cloud nine. The Manual kicker guaranteed he would make the winning field goal if his offense gave him the opportunity.

If Butler defeats Male, should Simon Kenton hop over the Bulldogs? If PRP suffers a close loss to St. Xavier, should the Panthers drop below Simon Kenton and the Male/Butler winner?

No Douglass or Tates Creek?

I had a lengthy conversation with a Manual staffer a few days before this game They were not expecting a whole lot of success vs. Ballard and came away with the "W". I saw the same coach Saturday afternoon and he was on cloud nine. The Manual kicker guaranteed he would make the winning field goal if his offense gave him the opportunity.

 

That's a great story THS! I actually know the kicker's Dad. Great family. Really happy for them! Manual likely will have to start out on the road in the playoffs, but could very well be the favorite in that opening game! Go Crimsons!

No Douglass or Tates Creek?

 

Is this a serious question?

Is this a serious question?

 

Is this a serious question?

Is this a serious question?

 

No Douglass or Tates Creek?

They're lurking just below the Top Ten in the "others to watch". The Fayette County teams have not shown a whole lot thus far this year in high school football.

If Butler defeats Male, should Simon Kenton hop over the Bulldogs? If PRP suffers a close loss to St. Xavier, should the Panthers drop below Simon Kenton and the Male/Butler winner?

 

This is a good question for some of the X guys to answer as they will have played both SK and PRP. I would say if the game is very tight maybe keep them above SK but if it's more than a score they need to fall below. I wouldn't think there is anymore than a single score difference between X and SK on a neutral field and yes X would be the favorite.

They're lurking just below the Top Ten in the "others to watch". The Fayette County teams have not shown a whole lot thus far this year in high school football.

 

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This is a good question for some of the X guys to answer as they will have played both SK and PRP. I would say if the game is very tight maybe keep them above SK but if it's more than a score they need to fall below. I wouldn't think there is anymore than a single score difference between X and SK on a neutral field and yes X would be the favorite.

 

St.X was ahead by 7 in SK scrimmage but looked like neither team could stop each other. I was impressed with SK offense. I think StX running attack will be better in playoffs when it's cold outside and passes are harder to catch and throw.