16 hours ago, Cobraxx said:

On a different note, I’m considering coming up from Nashville for this game. I’ve never been to War Memorial. Anyone have a recommendation on where to go for a pregame meal? Thanks in advance.

If you like BBQ you have two GREAT options. 
 

A&B, it’s more like a local small town joint.

Hoskins, it’s the big nice restaurant style.

Both are incredible.

 

 

This game will be close. Mayfield at home in November is just different.

I have LCA 42-28. If it was elsewhere Mayfield would get blasted

LCA 28-21.

13 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

You're using Bowling Green's game vs. Graves County to compare Mayfield to LCA?  That doesn't make any sense at all.  But if you want to compare it that way, you can't just look at the final score.  Bowling Green had a running clock on Graves County with 4:22 to go in the 2nd quarter.  Mayfield never did run the clock on Graves County and didn't pull their starters until into the 4th quarter.  

Then there's this:  The teams that Mayfield have defeated have a combined record of 37-55.  The teams that LCA has defeated have a combined record of 69-56 They have defeated 4 teams with at least 9 wins.  Mayfield has defeated 3 teams with a winning record.  

Same story every year. Smh By golly LCA better win it all this year or they’ll Never lol.. But I’m taking THE BIG RED MACHINE AT HOME.. only 2 losses since 2006 at War Memorial 

1 hour ago, JO1911 said:

Same story every year. Smh By golly LCA better win it all this year or they’ll Never lol.. But I’m taking THE BIG RED MACHINE AT HOME.. only 2 losses since 2006 at War Memorial 

Might be a reason for that...... 

Just watched LCA play Lexington Catholic on you tube, neither one played good defense. Stop LCA running back and Mayfield wins, but you have to contain him if not you lose. I know that sounds like score more points than your opponent and you win.

With the people that have watched games on these teams, mayfield game in particular, how do your lines match up?

It's like a Whirlpool Museum in here, lot of spin.

Mayfield is arguably the most consistent public school in the State (perhaps Male, but right there).  And as @Brown said they won't lie down for anyone.  Thought I'd add some food for thought from an outsider:

Top 3 Positive Things for Mayfield in this game:

1. Playing at Home - War Memorial is a big advantage.

2. Coaching Staff - Seen it all; know how to circle the wagons and give you something you haven't seen before.  They will be ready.

3.  Speed - you either have it or you don't and the Cardinals do.

Top 3 Negative Things for Mayfield in this game:

1.  Outside of Paducah Tilghman, no one on their schedule is playing top shelf ball in the State.  And they only had 9 games on their schedule this year.  I just watched Owensboro beat South Warren.  A reason for that in my book is the tough out of district teams O played.  Scheduling is a tough task and no one wants to play Mayfield; not blaming because Mayfield traditionally schedules tough teams like Union City, TN and Corbin for example, but it's #1 here.

2.  Mayfield usually has the best players on the field and maybe the top 2 or 6.  But not this game.  Boley and Hensley are tough customers.

3.  What is your defensive game plan?  Stop Hensley.  Good thought.  Then Boley likely elevates and vice versa.  Just a tough animal to corral.  Boyle County held LCA to 38.  Can Mayfield at home when it matters?  I think they could, but it won't be easy.

Top 3 Positive Things for LCA in this game:

1.  You have the best 2 players on the field.  You need to ensure your game plan spotlights them.  The ole dance with the partners that brought you to the dance theme.  Sometimes Coaches outthink themselves.  Most find peril with this path.

2.  Your schedule has prepared you for all the games you have left to play.  Now just execute.

3.  Lot of momentum and confidence.  And with making the trip to the Purchase Area last year, they know what's in front of them much more than last season.

Top 3 Negative Things for LCA in this game:

1.  That's a long bus ride coach.  4 Hours.  How are you going to accommodate that?  Could they come out of the gate slowly?  That can certainly happen.

2.  Mayfield doesn't lose at home in the playoffs very often.  You are going to get their best game.  Coach Morris is a master on the sideline.

3.  You probably haven't seen Mayfield's best plays on film yet this season.  That could be Mayfield's advantage of drilling most of their opponents early and moving on.  I anticipate new wrinkles for this game that LCA will have to adjust to on the fly.

So there you have it.  Would love to be able to make this game, but alas just won't work out for my schedule.  Good luck to both teams and no injuries!

 

 

10 minutes ago, Purple88 said:

It's like a Whirlpool Museum in here, lot of spin.

Mayfield is arguably the most consistent public school in the State (perhaps Male, but right there).  And as @Brown said they won't lie down for anyone.  Thought I'd add some food for thought from an outsider:

Top 3 Positive Things for Mayfield in this game:

1. Playing at Home - War Memorial is a big advantage.

2. Coaching Staff - Seen it all; know how to circle the wagons and give you something you haven't seen before.  They will be ready.

3.  Speed - you either have it or you don't and the Cardinals do.

Top 3 Negative Things for Mayfield in this game:

1.  Outside of Paducah Tilghman, no one on their schedule is playing top shelf ball in the State.  And they only had 9 games on their schedule this year.  I just watched Owensboro beat South Warren.  A reason for that in my book is the tough out of district teams O played.  Scheduling is a tough task and no one wants to play Mayfield; not blaming because Mayfield traditionally schedules tough teams like Union City, TN and Corbin for example, but it's #1 here.

2.  Mayfield usually has the best players on the field and maybe the top 2 or 6.  But not this game.  Boley and Hensley are tough customers.

3.  What is your defensive game plan?  Stop Hensley.  Good thought.  Then Boley likely elevates and vice versa.  Just a tough animal to corral.  Boyle County held LCA to 38.  Can Mayfield at home when it matters?  I think they could, but it won't be easy.

Top 3 Positive Things for LCA in this game:

1.  You have the best 2 players on the field.  You need to ensure your game plan spotlights them.  The ole dance with the partners that brought you to the dance theme.  Sometimes Coaches outthink themselves.  Most find peril with this path.

2.  Your schedule has prepared you for all the games you have left to play.  Now just execute.

3.  Lot of momentum and confidence.  And with making the trip to the Purchase Area last year, they know what's in front of them much more than last season.

Top 3 Negative Things for LCA in this game:

1.  That's a long bus ride coach.  4 Hours.  How are you going to accommodate that?  Could they come out of the gate slowly?  That can certainly happen.

2.  Mayfield doesn't lose at home in the playoffs very often.  You are going to get their best game.  Coach Morris is a master on the sideline.

3.  You probably haven't seen Mayfield's best plays on film yet this season.  That could be Mayfield's advantage of drilling most of their opponents early and moving on.  I anticipate new wrinkles for this game that LCA will have to adjust to on the fly.

So there you have it.  Would love to be able to make this game, but alas just won't work out for my schedule.  Good luck to both teams and no injuries!

 

 

ALL HAIL @Purple88

I believe Mayfield's last title was in 2015. If Mayfield does not win the title this year it will be 8 years without a title. That will be the longest title draught for Mayfield since before 1995. 

21 minutes ago, Purple88 said:

Mayfield is arguably the most consistent public school in the State (perhaps Male, but right there).

I will take Beechwood over Male or Mayfield as the most consistent public school in the State. 

On 11/12/2023 at 4:16 PM, WHO'S NEXT? said:

Of these 3 playoff teams to travel to Mayfield, which is the best of those. The current LCA team, the '17 CAL team or the '15 DeSales squad. 

 

On 11/12/2023 at 5:27 PM, snakesnot_2000 said:

LCA.

Per calpreps.com projected matchup:

2023 LCA 28 - 2017 CAL 21 ............. 2017 Mayfield defeated CAL 21-14 in the semifinals

2023 LCA 31 - 2015 DeSales 27 ...... 2015 Mayfield defeated DeSales 24-19 in the semifinals

 

20 minutes ago, theguru said:

I will take Beechwood over Male or Mayfield as the most consistent public school in the State. 

This may be a dumb question, but isn't Beechwood, Independent/Private since you have to pay a tuition to go there?

Mayfield and LCA have played twice before:

2009 - LCA wins their only title defeating Mayfield in the championship game 55-19

2022 - Mayfield upsets the highly touted LCA in the semifinals at Mayfield 38-28

4 minutes ago, sportsdad316 said:

This may be a dumb question, but isn't Beechwood, Independent/Private since you have to pay a tuition to go there?

Common error of thinking. Independent schools are public schools, just like every county school in KY. Anyone who lives in the district goes to Beechwood tuition free, just like every other public school. 

Any public school in the state can allow out of district students attend their school and charge them tuition.