CovCath. FD is still very much in the “needs to prove it” category.

 

Kind of what I am thinking.

Very hard to decipher between the two right now. Both have similar resumes: a standout win amidst several defensive gems against lesser opponents. CovCath's outlier performance against Lexington Catholic feels like a distant memory at this point.

So my take...

 

Cov Cath

The Lexington Catholic game was a wake-up call. Like I said in the predictions/updates thread, the only times a lot of the guys on this year's Cov Cath team have ever had the feeling of being against the ropes was last year against Highlands during the regular season and then in the state finals. I'm glad the Lex Cath game put them in a situation where they really had to play hard, and find a way do dig deep and fight for a win. That game also identified some key areas that required improvement for the team, and given the outcome of the game last night, it sure looks like most of those have been addressed. They have also proved last night that despite going up against a team with more recognized college talent, they can still do what it takes to win.

 

Douglass

I'm not sure of the complete list of the big players for Douglass and which are being recruited for D1 college, but I know they have several - including Crowdus, Parks, Neal, Burton, and Key. That's a big plus in their column. Douglass' schedule has also left something to be desired as far as challenging games go. Their biggest was against Scott County, which they obviously won in pretty big fashion. That's another big plus. I'm also sure that the Cov Cath's win last night has also set off some warning sirens for the team to be better prepared than they may have even initially expected...which probably comes as a good thing for the Broncos at the end of the day. I'm sure the Douglass win over Scott County did the same for the Colonels.

 

I think Cov Cath has moved forward several steps since their mis-step against Lex Cath. You can still count it against them if you want, but I see it as a plus at this point. I would like to see another decent challenge for Douglass this season before I can really cast judgment. Lex Cath looks to be the one remaining opportunity for that in Broncos' regular season.

 

As it stands, I would personally give the nod, only slightly, to Cov Cath. But at the end of the day, this one will definitely come down to which team comes in better prepared and more motivated for the win, and which team plays without the most miscues, penalties, and turnovers.

 

If Crowdus had not went to IMG Academy in Florida I would think it would be Douglass’s to lose. I do think it is Douglass and Cov. Cath. right now one thing the Douglass defense imo is a good bit better than last years and could be the difference maker. It definitely was against Scott Co. other than a trick play for 51 yards they were shut down totally by the Douglass defense. Hopefully we will get to see Civ. Cath. and Frederick Douglass face off for a state title.

After hearing the Cov Cath LS game and seeing Highlands play Conner it is very flattering to hear “don’t forget Highlands”. Highlands will be very lucky to not be embarrassed. I hope they can hang for a couple quarters.

 

This is the best post I’ve seen all day and it bleeds truth lol.

Would these two meet in championship?

Would these two meet in championship?

@Brown answered that same question for me up in post #27.

If Crowdus had not went to IMG Academy in Florida I would think it would be Douglass’s to lose. I do think it is Douglass and Cov. Cath. right now one thing the Douglass defense imo is a good bit better than last years and could be the difference maker. It definitely was against Scott Co. other than a trick play for 51 yards they were shut down totally by the Douglass defense. Hopefully we will get to see Civ. Cath. and Frederick Douglass face off for a state title.

 

That's right....I'd forgotten about Crowdus signing off for Florida.

@Brown answered that same question for me up in post #27.

 

If that game happens im making the trip to Lexington!

Covington Catholic is currently ranked #1 in the state on Calpreps. I don't personally think CovCath is better than Male, and I doubt many do but I guess that win over LaSalle was impressive enough to put them at the top.

Covington Catholic is currently ranked #1 in the state on Calpreps. I don't personally think CovCath is better than Male, and I doubt many do but I guess that win over LaSalle was impressive enough to put them at the top.

 

Technically, it is a tie between CCH and Male. I don't know how calpreps decides which team to list first and which second.

I would take CovCath until Douglass proves they can win a game that matters. I think the discipline and structure of the CovCath team would win out over the talent that Douglass has.

I would take CovCath until Douglass proves they can win a game that matters. I think the discipline and structure of the CovCath team would win out over the talent that Douglass has.

 

Did the Scott County game not matter to Douglass? I agree with CCH #1, but not because Douglass has not won a game that matters.

Did the Scott County game not matter to Douglass? I agree with CCH #1, but not because Douglass has not won a game that matters.

 

I mean a game that matters in the playoffs. Twice they've gone into the playoffs and lost to Scott County. This year may be a different story, but when it counts Scott County seems to win.

Technically, it is a tie between CCH and Male. I don't know how calpreps decides which team to list first and which second.

 

Looks like they put Cov Cath on top because they have the highest rated win since LaSalle ranked higher than Trinity.

As a Cov Cath guy give me #2. The only time being #1 matters is after the last game. Keep that target off of our backs lol.