Cardinals and Flyers collide in the Battle of Elkhorn Creek

Records: Season opener for both teams

BGP Rankings: Scott County (#6 in 5A), Franklin County (#4 in 4A)

Series History: Scott County leads 18-12 all-time

Table Setter: These central Kentucky neighbors haven't met since 2002, but what better time than now to rekindle the series? Scott County has long been an established power whose name commands respect, while Franklin County may be on the fast track to joining them after coming within a hair of winning a state title last year. 

The Cardinals feature one of the deepest backfields in the state with Campton Martin, Montago Jones, and Jeremy Hamilton keeping defenses off balance with their versatility as a unit. Quarterback Aaron Klein came to Georgetown from Tates Creek to pilot Jim McKee's wing-t after starting for the Commodores last season. 

The Flyers will also be breaking in a new signal caller following the graduation loss of Nick Broyles, who had a stellar career in Frankfort. The new quarterback - looks like it'll be Jayden Mattison - can take comfort in the weapons around him, which includes receiver Zach Claudio and all-purpose back Kaden Moorman, a potential breakout star this season who holds offers from UK and Wisconsin. He's a gifted package of power, agility, vision, and hands. Franklin County will have the edge in defensive experience, with top tacklers Brenton Sears, Peyton Ledford, Blair Tate, Nahavian Davis, and the aforementioned Mattison all back from last year.

 

Interesting times in Franklin County... to be mentioned in games like this with a chance!! I am rooting for the Flyer boys to get after it, and use this game as preparation for later in the season. I would give Scott county the edge right now with all the experience in the backfield and years of playing in 5A and 6A. 

I saw that Scott County announced that they will be starting Freshman QB Andrew Hickey. The first Freshman QB ever to start for McKee. 

I'm taking Franklin County in a close one because Scott County is starting a freshman at QB. He's probably very talented but starting first varsity game as freshman has to be tough on the nerves.

I think Scott County pulls this one out. Even though they are starting a freshman. Franklin County is starting a new qb also that hasn't proved anything yet either. 

FC has too many playmakers out in space. SC still runs their 9-10 playbook and someone has to stop those plays. If FC is physical enough up front, they win.

Franklin County only has a few real tests (IMO) on the schedule this season, and this is one of them. James will have them ready, I like FC. 

The NFHS Network will be streaming this one live. Just follow this link. Subscription only.

On 8/16/2021 at 10:30 AM, TheDeuce said:

Franklin County only has a few real tests (IMO) on the schedule this season, and this is one of them. James will have them ready, I like FC. 

Four high quality opponents: Scott County, Corbin, Ballard, and Central. The question is what the middle class looks like. Woodford County, Shelby County, Waggener, and Madison Southern have all had their moments in recent years but who knows if that will be the case this season.

That Moorman kid for FC is a handful! If FC has someone else offensively that can keep the Cardinals from locking in on Kaden, I say FC wins by a touchdown. 

Tradition never graduates, I hear that all the time from the Scott Co regime. But these Cardinals are not feared as they once were. The Flyers have had a whole summer to prep for that Cardinal offense, and if the D line stays with their assignment, they will win. Like the season opener last season vs. Station, Scott Co is vulnerable. 

This should be a very entertaining game. Either a close win for Franklin Co 20-14, or a initially close game that Scott Co pulls away after the half and wins 35-20. 

11 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

Four high quality opponents: Scott County, Corbin, Ballard, and Central. The question is what the middle class looks like. Woodford County, Shelby County, Waggener, and Madison Southern have all had their moments in recent years but who knows if that will be the case this season.

Woodford will be a very good and talented team. 

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Franklin County 7 Scott County 0

Franklin County 14 Scott County 0

Scott County got down to about the 5 and FC stopped them on downs, still 14 to 0.