Big time District 2 showdown. District 2 had 3 teams in theBluegrassPreps Class 1A Top 10. Two these teams matchup this week. These two are #5 and #6 in the rankings. 
Both these teams lost in the first week of the season. Bethlehem lost on the road to Providence (IN) ( who Louisville Holy Cross beat). Louisville Holy Cross lost to Taylor County on a neutral field.  Both teams sit at 5-1 on the season. Bethlehem won both matchups last season when they played in the regular season and playoffs. They pitched a shutout in both.

Who wins this big district matchup? Does Bethlehem make it win #3 in a row over Louisville Holy Cross? Does Louisville Holy Cross avenge last seasons losses?

Cooper Stone, Zane Wickliffe and Company will be too much for the Crusaders. Eagles 35, Holy Cross 21.

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I posted this in the Class 1A rankings thread but I'll put it here as well:

The loser would most likely still be favored in a second round playoff game at Crittenden County or Russellville, but avoiding that long-distance bus ride makes this week's game a must win.

 

1 hour ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I posted this in the Class 1A rankings thread but I'll put it here as well:

The loser would most likely still be favored in a second round playoff game at Crittenden County or Russellville, but avoiding that long-distance bus ride makes this week's game a must win.

 

Well, and they still have to contend with Campbellsville.  Its entirely possible a 3 seed in District 2 could beat a #1 from District 1.

31 minutes ago, Hearsay said:

Well, and they still have to contend with Campbellsville.  Its entirely possible a 3 seed in District 2 could beat a #1 from District 1.

That’s true as well. I think all three might be capable of winning a first round road game.

This is really gonna be a good game.

Will be a good game.

Had a chance to see Holy Cross a couple of weeks ago. LB Tyler Ballard is legit one of the best players in the Louisville area. Leads team in tackles and has a ton of tackles for a loss. Hard-nosed kid with his nose always around the ball. Was really impressed.

Bump.

On 10/4/2022 at 10:36 PM, Bac2369 said:

This is really gonna be a good game.

One of the top regular season games in 1A this year. I like where Bethlehem is at right now, with the offense in a groove. Give me the Eagles in a thriller.

Bethlehem wins it, 37-20.