Ryle vs. Dixie Heights Predictions/Updates

[DevilMayCare]

Colonels lead the red calvary into Union looking for a repeat of last year

Records: Ryle (8-3), Dixie (7-4)

BGP Ranking: Ryle (#5 in 6A), Dixie (#9 in 6A)

Series History: Ryle leads 15-14 all-time

Table Setter: As we look ahead to the District 6 championship in Union, the number 'one' has been relevant. It's the winning margin for Ryle in the first meeting with four different players recording one touchdown each and a single extra point deciding the outcome. It's also the separation between the two schools in the all-time series. The Raiders and red Colonels can't seem to get away from one another lately. They've alternated wins in the last seven meetings, including a pair of games last year. Ryle blew out DH in the regular season before the Colonels emerged with the district crown in a playoff shootout. A shootout this year would come as a bit of a surprise considering the 13-12 score from the first game and the 12 and 15 points per game the Raiders and Colonels have allowed this season, respectively. 

Logan Landers accounted for 191 of DH's 230 yards in game one, while the Raiders primarily relied on three ball carriers to grind out yards on the ground. Landers may be the player most capable of carrying his team to a win in this game, but DH's kicker, Noah Koenig, could prove just as valuable if we're in for another close one. He was absent the first time they met, forcing the Colonels to go for two after both touchdowns, which they failed to convert.

[theguru]

For reference:

 

[BWTigers]

I think this game will be a close one like last time but I think Dixie will get the win this time.

Dixie 21

Ryle 17

[theguru]

@859Radioare you doing this game?

[4 Quarters]

I'll give Ryle a slight edge

[DevilMayCare]

Here's some additional reading material: 

I'm interested to see how the poll from that thread holds up to the one for this game.

[859Radio]

8 minutes ago, theguru said:

@859Radioare you doing this game?

Been looking forward to this rematch since Dixie beat Ryle last year in the district finals 41-36.  This has become one of the best rivalries in the state and we love being able to broadcast this for those who can't be there.  This can be seen on (859) Sports Radio.  

[Brcatz]

Oct 30, 1998	Dixie Heights	35	Ryle	31	District Game
Oct 19, 2001	Dixie Heights	14	Ryle	7
Oct 26, 2002	Dixie Heights	34	Ryle	21
Sep 19, 2003	Dixie Heights	15	Ryle	13
Sep 17, 2004	Dixie Heights	28	Ryle	12
Oct 28, 2005	Dixie Heights	21	Ryle	0
Oct 28, 2006	Ryle	16	Dixie Heights	14
Nov 3, 2006	Ryle	24	Dixie Heights	12	2006 Class AAAA Football State Tournament
Oct 26, 2007	Dixie Heights	45	Ryle	10
Oct 31, 2008	Ryle	48	Dixie Heights	39
Sep 18, 2009	Ryle	42	Dixie Heights	28
Sep 17, 2010	Ryle	20	Dixie Heights	7
Oct 21, 2011	Ryle	38	Dixie Heights	28
Oct 19, 2012	Dixie Heights	15	Ryle	14	(overtime)
Oct 25, 2013	Dixie Heights	42	Ryle	10
Oct 24, 2014	Dixie Heights	35	Ryle	24
Nov 14, 2014	Dixie Heights	46	Ryle	21	2014 Class 6A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Oct 30, 2015	Ryle	31	Dixie Heights	14
Oct 28, 2016	Ryle	43	Dixie Heights	14
Oct 27, 2017	Ryle	43	Dixie Heights	18
Oct 26, 2018	Dixie Heights	41	Ryle	14
Oct 18, 2019	Ryle	13	Dixie Heights	8
Nov 8, 2019	Dixie Heights	18	Ryle	6	2019 Class 6A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Oct 16, 2020	Ryle	44	Dixie Heights	14
Nov 27, 2020	Dixie Heights	41	Ryle	36	2020 Class 6A 2020 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals
Oct 15, 2021	Ryle	13	Dixie Heights	12
Nov 12, 2021	Ryle	-	Dixie Heights	-	2021 Class 6A 2021 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals

[RunForest]

Dixie had the last game won, if the kicker didn't need to play soccer the next day..

 

[nees1212]

For Dixie, Rohlman and Hawkins didn’t play any offense against SK. They weren’t needed, but will likely be needed this week as they provide more options offensively. I still question why Edwards doesn’t see any offensive snaps. The kid has shown his explosiveness this year on special teams and defense.

Dixie cannot afford to blow time outs early in the half like they have this year. This is a game that it could come back and bite them in the rear. 

And speaking of kickers, Dixie’s are back, but will Ryle have theirs? Will club trump football? 

[KY Outsider]

This will be a war on the line of scrimmage. 

[Blackhawks87]

Always tough to beat a good team 2 times in the same year.  This game will come down to whether Ryle can contain Landers and not give up the big play.  They were successful in doing that the last game.  Ryle was able to run the ball consistently in the 2nd half of the game.  Both teams have very strong senior leadership but I think Ryle wins another close one.

[hrcarrier]

Tough one to pick, I think this will be close regardless of who wins. I wouldn’t be surprised if either wins, my gut says to go with Ryle though. Good luck to both teams.

[StraightShooter]

Neither team’s seniors will want to hang the turf cleats up easily. I expect a last possession type of game with the usual 3 “suspects” determining the outcome when evenly matched teams without a clear LOS advantage hook up: turnovers, big plays, special teams. Slobberknocker guaranteed!

[Finkle Ray]

The general consensus is that it is going to be the usual suspects in 6A. Male, Trinity, St X depending on the RPI and re-shuffle. I think one of these two teams (Ryle or Dixie) will make a strong run to be the number 4.