Beechwood winning the time of poss. 17:55 to 6:05.

 

No kidding!

First Half flew by!

 

Pikeville has to count their lucky stars they are only down 8...

 

Beechwood played a little sloppy at times. Hergott and Castleman were both great, but between Pikeville's Defensive quickness and some missed assignments on the line they made their life tougher than it should have been.

Good first half. Beechwood not controlling the line as well as I thought but defense played tough except 1 blown assignment. Need a score coming out of half.

Pikeville playing very well. Castleman is getting no gaps at all. Halftime adjustments will be big. Beechwood has to keep Pikeville in front of them and no big plays. Pikeville's speed looks good. It is anyone's game.

Castleman with 17 carries in the First Half

I agree, Pikeville really hung tough there.

 

If Pikeville doesn't turn the ball over in the 2nd half they have a solid chance in this one.

 

I think it helps Pikeville that a lot of their kids were on the sideline three years ago to see their teammates take it to Beechwood and win the 1A title. This Pikeville team, more so than anyone else in 1A, isn't intimidated by Beechwood or overwhelmed by the stage.

Good first half. Beechwood not controlling the line as well as I thought but defense played tough except 1 blown assignment. Need a score coming out of half.

 

Seems to me like they are. Pikeville is weathering the storm. Beechwood has owned Time of Possession.

I think it helps Pikeville that a lot of their kids were on the sideline three years ago to see their teammates take it to Beechwood and win the 1A title. This Pikeville team, more so than anyone else in 1A, isn't intimidated by Beechwood or overwhelmed by the stage.

 

I agree

 

That kickoff recovery and that turnover on downs on the opening drive would have been a 28-0 game for most 1A teams and the fast track to a running clock versus Beechwood.

Pikeville playing very tough.

Beechwood driving in the 2nd half.

There are some Beechwood Legends at the game, photo credit to Brady Burns.

 

Beechwood to punt.

 

14 to 6 Beechwood with 920 left in the 3rd Q

Pikeville trying to spread Beechwood out with a second and long.

The Pikeville QB is quick but the Beechwood D swarmed him.

 

3rd and long.

And just like that Conner Roberts runs one up the middle for a 1st Down Pikeville at their own 32.