Raceland comes into this game off a 42-8 win against Hazard, which was impressive and somewhat unexpected. The passing game for the Rams continues to improve which is a good sign for a 1A team that, despite significant losses to graduation, is in contention to make it back to Lexington for a title shot. Jacob Waller continues to improve taking the primary role at the QB position while Landen Stiltner (#14 in 1A in rushing) is an absolute load to tackle at runningback. Parker Ison provides a player that is both a capable rusher and receiver for the Rams. Raceland's main strength this season has been on the defensive end, with Logan Lockwood ranked in the top 3 in 1A in sacks with 5. Raceland ranks #4 in rushing defense in 1A, #4 in sacks, but #21 in passing defense. I am sure that is where Fairview will look to attack.

Fairview, under new head coach Alex Roy, has the most enthusiasm behind their program in over a decade. The program sits at 3-3 and although they have dropped two in a row, their 3-1 start was the best for the program since 2013. Ironically, Coach Roy was the starting QB on that team and would have a stellar career, including a season in 2015 where he threw for 32 touchdowns and ran for 9 more. Fairview has the #1 passer in 1A right now in Jace Manning, who has completed 54% of his passes throwing for 1,308 yards and 17 touchdowns. Xavien Kouns and Jeffery Everetts have 22 receptions each while Izaac Johnson has 19. Kouns, Johnson, and Everetts are ranked 4, 5, and 6 in receiving in 1A, respectively. Although this is not related to football, the school also has some momentum from a project which will improve their baseball and softball fields. Construction has begun next to the football stadium and it has generated a lot of excitement.

This used to be an exciting rivalry, and I anticipate Fairview will be fired up for this one. However, one who knows Raceland knows that the Rams will not come in overlooking the Eagles of Fairview. What are your thoughts on the game?

 

 

Bump.

Running clock. 

22 hours ago, mcpapa said:

Running clock. 

This was a great rivalry at one point, but a running clock for the Rams is one of the easier picks to make this week. 

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1 hour ago, DevilMayCare said:

This was a great rivalry at one point, but a running clock for the Rams is one of the easier picks to make this week. 

Yep. You sleep in the bed you make. 
 

I agree, running clock. 

I’ll be here for updates, unless someone else is just itching to type more tonight. 

Raceland playing for their 600th program win. 
 

Raceland Head Coach Mike Salmons is looking for his 100th win as head coach. 

Opening kickoff. Fairview on-side kick. Fairview recovers. And commercial. Really?

Apparently first down Fairview. Off the commercial. I have idea what happened. 

Manning is 0/2 passing 

Manning drops back. Maybe incomplete. This broadcast is rough. 

3rd and 10 Fairview

Manning drops back. Takes off. Close a first down. Flag on the play away from the ball. 
 

off-setting penalties. I have no idea what they were 

4th and 1. Going to be close. 
 

first down Fairview on Raceland 18