Class 3A Semifinal: Taylor County at #1 Bell County

[DevilMayCare]

When Dudley Hilton returned to Bell County in 2016, it wasn't so much a matter of if he would return the Bobcats to the championship conversation, but when. It's only taken him three, short years to get Bell back to the semifinals, a place they haven't been since 2010, which happened to be Hilton's last year on Log Mountain before leaving for UPike.

 

They'll welcome a Taylor County squad that won't be intimidated by the prospect of winning on the road in the playoffs. The Cardinals won their district at Glasgow two weeks ago before making the long trip to Paducah to take down Tilghman in the quarterfinals. A healthy Tre Goodin and Wes Oliver combined for 357 rushing yards in Friday's 38-28 win over PT.

 

Players to watch: Goodin and Bell County QB London Stephney are two of 3A's most electrifying playmakers. Combined with Taylor's Oliver (3A's leading rusher with 2,093 yards) and Bell's Brandon Baker (1,226 yards rushing), they help give the Cardinals and Bobcats two of this class' best backfields.

Edited November 24, 2019 by DevilMayCare

[Coltcity]

Should be classic.

[dragon_slayer]

Bell Co 22

Taylor Co 20

[DearToday]

Bell 42 Taylor 28. Dudley makes it back to the ship in what should be a classic.

[ATLCat]

After watching some film on Taylor, their run defense looks extremely suspect and flat footed.

 

Taylor County has some really nice pieces on offense and their O-Line blocks well, I think they will sustain some success against Bell County's defense.

 

Unfortunately, I think Bell's explosive play-makers will feast on the Cardinal D though.

 

Bell County 44

Taylor County 20

[Pick-six]

I was very impressed with Bell's offensive line. They really get after it! I think they might be the difference in this ballgame.

[randya3339]

Bell Co will be tested for the first time all year. Their SOS was subpar to say the least. I think this will be the difference maker. Taylor Co has played Simon Kenton, Campbellsville,Glasgow 2X, and Paducah Tilghman. Better be glad this is a home game. Taylor Co by 14+.

[SLINK]

Bell Co. 35-14.

[theguru]

Bump.

[ICTHRUU]

Unfortunately for us, the Title game was at DeSales Rd 2. They won easily next round with a backup RPO QB. Unless it pours Fri, game over. Pains me to say it.

Edited November 29, 2019 by theguru
Rule 13

[gchs_uk9]

Unfortunately for us, the Title game was at DeSales Rd 2. They won easily next round with a backup RPO QB. Unless it pours Fri, game over. Pains me to say it.

 

I don’t follow.

Edited November 29, 2019 by theguru
Rule 13

[theguru]

Bump.

[theguru]

Bell 8 Taylor 0

[theguru]

Bell 20 Taylor 0

[theguru]

Bell 20 Taylor 7