McCracken is out one of the best running backs in the state in Bradley. They also have the best WR in the state with 24 receiving TD's, Franklin Hayes. Great offensive line and great QB for McCracken. Apollo has a great running back in Hogg and he also went off in this matchup last time. Solid QB for Apollo as well. Defense is average for both teams.

 

If I'm McCracken, you have to get Hayes with alot more than 4 or 5 touches. He will be double- and triple- teamed so you need to be creative. I would line him up at RB PLENTY! I would end-around, reverse, screens. Hayes can take it to the house ANYTIME and against ANYONE. He has to get 15-20 touches without Bradley. Wheat the QB also needs to run more, he's a great athlete and has some wheels. If I'm McCracken, I stack the box and make someone other than Hogg beat me.

 

If I'm Apollo, your team is flying high, but your facing one of the best players in all the state. I know Cover ZERO worked against OCath, but didn't against OHS. I would NOT go cover zero. I would make McCracken slowly trod down the field to get in the endzone. They're going to be ticked off at how they've played the last 2 weeks. While I would use different blitzes, I would double cover Hayes and get in his face as much as possible off the line. McCracken will still be trying to dominate the run game. Apollo peaking at the right time and has played a very solid schedule.

 

I think this game is a close one, but I'll take McCracken 35-28.

This is a fascinating game with Bradley being out. If he were in, I think McCracken wins comfortably like they did last time 81-51. Yeah 132 points scored. Look for the scoreboard to be lit up Friday night as well.

 

I picked the upset in my Power Rankings and I'll stick with it!

Apollo 45

McCracken 38

I’m going with the upset here.

Apollo 49

McCracken- 45.

I ran into an Apollo player over the weekend, and they're feeling good. I'm going with my boys in this one by two touchdowns: Apollo wins 56-42.

I know nothing about either, but I'd like to believe, judging on previous predictions, that the defense will, reluctantly, not be a concerning factor for either teams offense. And I too will pick the upset:

Apollo- 67

McCracken- 51

Good story on the game:

 

Apollo confident in chances against Mustangs - The Owensboro Times

They are an awfully good team to beat at home. Should be a good game.

I still take the Mustangs at home.

Edited November 9, 20196 yr by Ram
Rule 13

Apollo fumble the punt attempt then quick TD mustangs.

 

McCracken 7-0

Keep us updated @Brown.

Hayes with a receiving TD, he is amazingly quick.

 

Mustangs up 14-0

And it is freezing to give these updates.

End of 1st Apollo long drive.

Turnover on downs. The mustangs came to play.

65 yard run and incredible speed.

 

Mustangs 21-0 and trouble time for the Eagles.