Hazard started the 2022 season off on the right foot with a good win against 2A Middlesboro last week 42-24. Hazard will look to travel over the mountain to Harlan County for a matchup up with the Black Bears.  Harlan County also started its 2022 season off right with a 43-7 win over South Laurel.  Hazard hold a edge in this series 3-1. They had a Covid Cancellation in 2020.

Who wins this matchup? Does Hazard pick up another win in the series? Does Harlan County send Hazard back home with a loss?

Harlan County has a big line returning and could give the dawgs some fits.

Harlan County will need to keep the ball away from Max Johnson If they want to win the game.

I could see it going about like last year. The Black Bears pound the rock and put some points on the board, but Johnson and Pelfrey make the plays necessary to keep Hazard at a safe distance to win by 3-4 touchdowns.

32 minutes ago, DevilMayCare said:

I could see it going about like last year. The Black Bears pound the rock and put some points on the board, but Johnson and Pelfrey make the plays necessary to keep Hazard at a safe distance to win by 3-4 touchdowns.

The size of there line worries for hazard. If they limit big plays they can keep it close. It’s just easier said than done. They will need to avoid Johnson in all phases. He scored rushing the ball, a two point conversion, punt return, kick return and a pick 6. He alone outscored Harlan County last season with 26 points to there 24.

Hazard up 7-0

Harlan County up 8-7.

Hazard back up 14-8. 

Hazard up 21-8 1.11 left in the half.

Max Johnson unofficial 9 carries for 166 yards and 1 touchdown.

Hazard up 27-8

Harlan County with the pick 6.

Hazard still up 27-14.

Hazard up 34-14. 209 left in 3rd.

Hazard up 40-14.

Harlan County scores thanks to hazard giving them free yardage with penalties.

40-20