The Central Yellow Jackets will take the trip to Mt. Washington on Friday to face the Bullitt East Chargers.  This will be the 11th meeting between the old Class 3A District 3 rivals.  The series is currently tied at 5 wins each. 

Central comes into the game with a 1-3 record, but as usual, their games have been against tough competition with the likes of Manual, St. X & Cincy LaSalle.  They are led by All-state RB and Division 1, FBS P5 recruit Cortez Stone, who is currently averaging 145 rushing YPG.  The Yellow Jackets are a run heavy team, running the ball at almost a 3:1 run vs. pass clip.  On the defensive side of the ball, they are led by Avaion Johnson-McNeal who is averaging 8.5 tackles per game.

The Chargers are currently 3-1 on the season, coming of their 45-0 win over Bullitt Central as they opened their new stadium and re-dedicated Mike Egan Field last Friday.  The Chargers are led by QB Jack Zwernemann, who has passed for 584 yards this season, while running for another 243 (no stats turned in for last Friday night as of today).

The strength of the Bullitt East defense is their front 7.  Can the BE defense keep Mr. Stone in check on Friday will be the main question.  Will this be a long night for the Chargers or will they move to 2-0 at home in their new stadium?

 

I like Central in this one, they can run the ball on BE, if they can block #5.  Central always plays defense!  

This is an interesting game. Central is very tough on defense have struggled on offense. Central RB Cortez Stone just needs a crease and then he's gone. I lean on picking Bullitt East since they are at home but wouldn't surprise me if Central pulls out a win though.

I could be wrong but I think BE's defense should be able to do a decent job with Central's O.  By decent I mean holding Stone to 150 or so and a couple of scores.  The big challenge will be if Central plays tight man on the outside and Bullitt East struggles to run the ball.  The Chargers oline will have to play their best game of the young season. 

Go Bullitt East! 

Hearing there was a big scuffle in the Central/La Salle game and Central has some players out this week. Any validity to that?

Bump.

East has to be able to run the ball !  If they can't do that they will struggle.  Injury bug hitting BE harder than usual this early in the season so it's time for the next man up to step in.  I think this will be a good game. 

0-0 end of 1st. 

Both teams have been to red zone to come up empty handed. 

East up 6-0 at half.  Big play by Bryce Elder from East running down Cortez Stone with 11 seconds left to prevent Central from scoring.  Stone with more receiving yards than rushing.

East up 13-0 with 8:48 left in the 4th.  East defense is playing lights out to this point.

Bullitt East 13-0.  Final.