2 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

Is it good or bad that Raceland beat Pikeville early in the season? Good, perhaps, because it proved the Rams could play with the Panthers and are championship material. Bad, perhaps, because Pikeville was always the better team and now the fire is lit under a program accustomed to winning state championships.

It’s always hard to beat a good team twice. 

My understanding is #35 for Pikeville Did Not play the last time these teams meet. He is a Game Changer and Will have an impact on this Game... Good Luck to Both Teams...

Bump.

Brenden Anthony being healthy for this game when he didn't play in the regular season game is like adding 3 players to Pikeville.

Raceland is well equipped to battle and potentially win, but I expect Anthony to play a key role as Pikeville wins another title.

26 minutes ago, ATLCat said:

Brenden Anthony being healthy for this game when he didn't play in the regular season game is like adding 3 players to Pikeville.

Raceland is well equipped to battle and potentially win, but I expect Anthony to play a key role as Pikeville wins another title.

11 on 14.  Well Raceland has no shot then.

Raceland Statistical Leaders

Logan Lundy (QB): 125/197 for 1,936 yards and 25 touchdowns with 7 interceptions | 356 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns

Noah Wallace (RB/LB): 167 carries for 1,157 yards and 15 touchdowns | 75 tackles | 2 interceptions 

Jaxon Heighton (RB/LB): 61 carries for 482 yards and 8 touchdowns | 77 tackles | 6.5 sacks

Parker Fannin (WR/DB): 42 receptions for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns | 3 interceptions 

Bryson Rowsey (WR/DB): 34 receptions for 363 yards and 5 touchdowns | 3 interceptions, including a pick-six 

Cameron Bell (LB): 66 tackles | 7 TFL | 3 sacks

Linden Sammons (DL): 59 tackles | 7 TFL | 2 fumbles recovered 

Pikeville Statistical Leaders

Isaac Duty (QB): 105/153 for 1,244 yards and 13 touchdowns with 2 interceptions | 7 rushing touchdowns

Brenden Anthony (RB/LB): 112 carries for 1,181 yards and 17 touchdowns | 100 tackles | 8 TFL | 1 interception

Tayvion Boykins (ATH): 68 carries for 597 yards and 4 touchdowns  31 receptions for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns | 1 kick return touchdown

Blake Caudill (RB/LB): 62 carries for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns | 62 tackles | 10 TFL | 6 sacks

Jeb Wilkerson (WR/DB): 35 receptions for 396 yards and 4 touchdowns | 79 tackles | 7 TFL 

Jeremiah Anderson (LB): 113 tackles | 8 TFL 

Deonte Stevens (DB): 92 tackles

On 11/26/2023 at 2:13 PM, hrcarrier said:

I think Raceland gets their state championship, it will be tough but I think they get it. Should be a very close and good game. This could be one of the better games this coming championship weekend. Good luck to both teams.

Exactly my thoughts as well. Lots of hype (rightfully so IMO) about these two programs all year in 1A. RPI did not get it right.

Also...why is the KHSAA seeding the regional finals? Why not just seed the Regional Champions (seed 1 thru 4) and make it "Regional Champion" an accurate accomplishment. RPI has too much weight and doesn't pass the logic test imo.

Bump.

On 11/25/2023 at 9:18 AM, bubba270 said:

Title stays in Pikeville another year. I’ll go 34-14 final score. And I wouldn’t be surprised if they roll off another 2-3 looking at that roster. 

I'm with you on the next few years. This was the year to get Pikeville. What they've done this season is a testament to the job McNamee has done building depth in that program. How many teams lose a Blake Birchfield, the leading receiver, a lot of size and experience on the o-line, and a ton of production in the defensive front seven and get back to the state finals?

Raceland's going to be around for a while, but this is their best opportunity to get that elusive championship. Pikeville may have it locked down for the foreseeable future. 

Raceland by 1

Championship History

Pikeville

2022: Beat Raceland 41-9

2021: Beat Russellville 30-27

2019: Beat Paintsville 43-0

2018: Lost to Beechwood 20-21

2015: Beat Beechwood 42-28

1991: Lost to Beechwood 6-34

1989: Beat Trigg County 20-7

1988: Beat Harrodsburg 28-10

1987: Beat Russellville 28-6

1972: Lost to Trigg County 0-22

Titles (7) | Runner-ups (3)

 

Raceland

2022: Lost to Pikeville 9-41

2017: Lost to Beechwood 0-41

Titles (0) ? | Runner-ups (2)

2 hours ago, DevilMayCare said:

Championship History

Pikeville

2022: Beat Raceland 41-9

2021: Beat Russellville 30-27

2019: Beat Paintsville 43-0

2018: Lost to Beechwood 20-21

2015: Beat Beechwood 42-28

1991: Lost to Beechwood 6-34

1989: Beat Trigg County 20-7

1988: Beat Harrodsburg 28-10

1987: Beat Russellville 28-6

1972: Lost to Trigg County 0-22

Titles (7) | Runner-ups (3)

 

Raceland

2022: Lost to Pikeville 9-41

2017: Lost to Beechwood 0-41

Titles (0) ? | Runner-ups (2)

Could 3rd time be a charm for the Rams?

On 11/27/2023 at 4:59 PM, spindoc said:

11 on 14.  Well Raceland has no shot then.

This post deserves a lot more laughing guy emojis. 

4 hours ago, DevilMayCare said:

Championship History

Pikeville

2015: Beat Beechwood 42-28

I think this was the biggest surprise. Played on a Thursday night in Bowling Green due to a WKU/Sun Belt championship game conflict. I didn't go until the weekend but was following on BGP and social media. Remember being surprised at the end result.