Any four opponents that aren't the teams included in the tie-breaker, including out-of-state teams

Any four opponents that aren't the teams included in the tie-breaker, including out-of-state teams

 

:thumb: Thats good enough for me.

They will cancel each other out if the same teams claim them. But, Prestonsburg has to claim everyone they beat, while Belfry and SC can leave out the one-win teams that P'burg has to claim.

Sheldon Clark did exactly what they do best, were content to run right up the middle behind that big line and get 3-5 yard per play. Belfry did a pretty good job containing that for 3 quarters.

 

SC scored first on their first possession by using the majority of the first quarter doing the above and punching a score for a 7-0 lead.

 

Belfry got the ball and failed to score. A good punt put the ball fairly deep in SC territory. Belfry's defense held on 3 downs and the Cardinal snap went over the punters head and into the end zone for a safety, making the score 7-2.

 

Belfry received the kick and on that possession drove down for a score, but missed the extra point when Elkins pass sailed out of reach of the wide open receiver, leaving the score at 8-7.

 

This was the halftime score.

 

Belfry opened the 3rd period with 3 quick scores, taking a commanding 29-7 lead by about the 6 minute mark of the 3rd quarter. This was the do or die point for the Cardinals and you could sense them on the verge of being done. But somebody failed to tell the Cardinals it was time to quit.

 

Belfry's kickoff was returned back to the 10 yard line, after the Pirates had Dials hemmed up and failed to wrap up on their tackling. A couple of plays later and the lead was cut to 29-14.

 

From there on out it was a story of Big Mo being on the Cardinal sideline, Dials and company putting on a gritty and determined display and Belfry showing some dismal tackling. Several times the Pirates were wrapping up runners in the backfield, but not following through and letting them break free for big gains (and scores).

 

Uncharacteristically, Belfry's defense was worn down and very tired looking in the 4th quarter.

 

Kudos to Sheldon Clark Cardinals for showing great heart and doing all the right things to win this huge district game. As disappointed as I was in the loss, I was just as proud of the Cardinal kids and staff. Congratulations to Coach Hager and the whole program. Hopefully we will meet again before the season is over. You guys deserved the win and you earned it.

I picked this game on h.s.sportsrbest poll this week.

Nice win for the CARDS this is no surprise to me but I'm sure the pond creek nation is in shock most of them hasn't given SC any credit all season but I bet the next time they play they will be weary of the Cards. Good luck to both teams in the play offs:thumb:

Something interesting if you are watching Sports Overtime.

 

SC got the drive of the night for their first drive which led to their first score. If you saw the completion to #5, where he was hit and fumbled the ball.

 

They said that he recovered that fumble, but actually the refs called him down on the play before the fumble. It is funny because he was stripped and continued running 3 yds downfield, and in no way could have been down.

 

Please don't mistake my comments as some excuse, it had nothing to do with the outcome of the game. Belfry overcame that and built up a big lead so it is irrelavent IMO. The loss is a result of Belfry laying down and allowing the very determined Cardinals back into the game.

Nice upset by SC. Hope we play them again at the rock during playoffs.

Nice upset by SC. Hope we play them again at the rock during playoffs.

 

That will be one to look forward to. But according to Scribe, it looks like Belfry would still be district champs. Which would make that game at CAM.

Boy, I feel DUMB... :creepy:

 

I turned off the radio once it was 29-7. Just goes to show, anything can happen !! :eek:

 

Congratulations on a VERY nice win, Sheldon Clark... For Belfry? Oftentimes a loss like this works to bring things into better focus.

 

I think we're gonna have some pretty exciting football in the District Tourney this year...

 

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Special Kudos to the Cardinal offensive line...I was just plain WRONG when I thought you guys weren't in good enough shape.

WOW! I said early in the year that Sheldon Clark was MUCH better than I thought they would be. I'm suprised a little just because of the name Belfry but I'm really not that shocked after seeing them both play. Sheldon Clark is a strong physical team. Congrats on what is a huge win for them.

Congrast Cards.. Belfrys demise started in the middle of the third quarter.. if we would have went for it on 4th and 1 on the 50 yard line, and got it .. we could have concivably ran the quarter out, barring any turnovers. That right there in my opinion was the turning point of the game.

It looks like SC's weak non-district schedule is going to hurt them when the district picture is said and done.. I bet they wish they had that game to do over with the P'burg.. but we will glady welcome The Cards to CAM Stadium!

Congratulations to Sheldon Clark - nice win.

Congrast Cards.. Belfrys demise started in the middle of the third quarter.. if we would have went for it on 4th and 1 on the 50 yard line, and got it .. we could have concivably ran the quarter out, barring any turnovers. That right there in my opinion was the turning point of the game.

It looks like SC's weak non-district schedule is going to hurt them when the district picture is said and done.. I bet they wish they had that game to do over with the P'burg.. but we will glady welcome The Cards to CAM Stadium!

 

That weak non-district schedule didnt seem to hurt the Cards last night. And the strength of schedule is all in the eye of the beholder. Belfry's will get most of its points off of 2 Class A teams NCC- 4 wins and Pikeville- 3 wins which play in sorry single A districts while SC has its biggest points off of Class 3A Boyd Co- 3 wins and Knott Co- 3 wins which play in very tough 3A districts. Unfortunately Sheldon Clark decided to play up on its schedule with teams that have hard districts to win in while Belfry decided to play down on its schedule with teams that have very weak districts.

That weak non-district schedule didnt seem to hurt the Cards last night. And the strength of schedule is all in the eye of the beholder. Belfry's will get most of its points off of 2 Class A teams NCC- 4 wins and Pikeville- 3 wins which play in sorry single A districts while SC has its biggest points off of Class 3A Boyd Co- 3 wins and Knott Co- 3 wins which play in very tough 3A districts. Unfortunately Sheldon Clark decided to play up on its schedule with teams that have hard districts to win in while Belfry decided to play down on its schedule with teams that have very weak districts.

 

The Scribe doesn't see it this way, but the rules state it's only the "games" played between the tied teams that aren't counted, and all games are counted from any 4 defeated opponents, except for the "games" played between any of the 3 tied teams. So the wins from the tied teams should be a part of the tie-breaker, right? Or have there been changes made since the 2006-2007 KHSAA Handbook was issued? This makes for a significant change in the tie-breaker. :thumb: