I expect this one to get out of hand by halftime with CAL putting a running clock on the Panthers. CAL is the class of 3A and should have no problem with Elizabethtown. I expect a similar score as last week vs LaRue County. 

CAL 56- Etown 14

I think ETown will give them a game. No running clock.

26 minutes ago, Hearsay said:

I think ETown will give them a game. No running clock.

I agree. CAL hasn't had to play any of their guys more than a half in close to 3 months, which speaks to how good they've been. I think they win, but Elizabethtown puts up a fight and it's not a running clock. 

CAL 42

Elizabethtown 14

I’m very interested in this matchup.

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In order for Etown to stay in this game they need a really good first quarter and go from there.

Etown will need to start fast and play their best game of the season while needing CAL to be off their game a little. Not comparing Mercer to CAL in any way but the Panthers played their most complete game this past friday. Even with turnovers in the red zone on their first 2 possessions they kept their composure and started rolling.

I'm not sure CAL has any OL/DL that have to play both ways while Etown has most of their starters playing on both sides. This will be a huge advantage for CAL especially since they will already have the size advantage on the LOS.

Panthers will need to catch some breaks to make this one competitive. 

To be honest, I've been watching some of these CAL HUDL films and really don't see a weakness.  Run game seems a bit herky jerky, and I will say that they seem to get away with a lot of holding.  But other than that, receivers run clean, crips routes, Hodge is a master at taking what you give him, and their defense is just plain sound.  They don't miss tackles.  Special teams is well coached.  I don't really know.  I don't think the edge would be productive.  OC tried it and got killed.  Maybe find some double-teams and pound your best player in there, hope for good surge on 1st down, chew clock, keep their offense off the field, get a turnover or two, maybe spring a punt return?  

This could be a long night for the Elizabethtown defense. They allowed 392 yards rushing vs Owensboro Catholic. RBs Copenhaver and Hodge for CAL should have a field day rushing and enable their prolific passing game to open up. 

I don't see how Elizabethtown keeps it close!

Bump.

Beautiful night for HS football. 15 mins till kickoff. 
 

CAL has an immediate advantage as their visitors locker room is a half mile away from the field! 

CAL will receive to start the game

Etown forces a fumble then goes 3 and out. 
 

Cal honestly has one of the worst turf fields in the state. Like playing in a parking lot 

Cal scores and misses the PAT. 6-0