Being undefeated through a few weeks is a great start to the season. But after seven weeks?.... You're worth keeping tabs on.

The following ten teams have outrun defeat as we head into Week 8. 

Class by class, with this week's opponent:

The "Perfect 10" ?%

1A
Campbellsville ? - OPEN
Sayre ⚔️ - on the road at Berea

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - OPEN 
Prestonsburg ?‍⬛ - OPEN 

3A
Hart County ?? - OPEN 
Hancock County ? - OPEN 

4A
Boyle County ? - home versus Russell County 
Paducah Tilghman ? - OPEN 
Franklin County ? - home versus Southwestern 

5A
Cooper ? - home versus Scott 

6A

I picked a doozy week to start this thread, what with such a loaded schedule of big games. ?

Only four of our "Perfect 10" are in action.

My crystal ball ? is crystal clear. All four should roll this week.

Looking ahead, what caught my eye most was the potential for Week 11 in Munfordville:

Campbellsville (9-0) at Hart County (9-0)

That scenario played out last year, with the Raiders escaping by a touchdown. At worst, we'd have two top four teams in their respective classes with 10-0 up for grabs and Hart looking for a second straight undefeated regular season. 

Both have work to do, but I like their chances of getting there.

Between now and then....

• Campbellsville has Lou. Holy Cross at home and KCD on the road.

• Hart County has Glasgow and Franklin-Simpson, both at home.

22 hours ago, DevilMayCare said:

I picked a doozy week to start this thread, what with such a loaded schedule of big games. ?

Only four of our "Perfect 10" are in action.

My crystal ball ? is crystal clear. All four should roll this week.

Looking at the four undefeateds playing this week, I guess Franklin County would have the most difficulty, and that's a relative term. Calpreps predicts the Flyers to win 48-3!

The four teams in action last week - Boyle County, Franklin County, Cooper, and Sayre - won their games by an average score of 50-6.

The best chance for an L this week lies in Morganfield, where Hancock County visits a team that beat them by four touchdowns last year. Hart County shouldn't be overlooked as a potential upset target, either.

The "Perfect 10" ?% - Week 9

1A
Campbellsville ? - At home versus Lou. Holy Cross 
Sayre ⚔️ - At home versus Frankfort 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - On the road at Edmonson County 
Prestonsburg ?‍⬛ - At home versus Floyd Central

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Glasgow 
Hancock County ? - On the road at Union County 

4A
Boyle County ? - On the road at Lincoln County 
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus Warren East 
Franklin County ? - At home versus Henry County 

5A
Cooper ? - On the road at Boone County 

Fade the Hornets.... Hancock County was brought back to reality by a 42 point shellacking at Union County. 

The most vulnerable teams this week are Campbellsville (ranked opponent on the road), Hart County (hosting an opponent they clipped by three points last year), and maybe Sayre (visiting a team they edged by four points last year), but I like where the Spartans are at right now.

The "Noble 9" ?% - Week 10

1A
Campbellsville ? - On the road at Kentucky Country Day 
Sayre ⚔️ - On the road at Eminence 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - On the road at Fort Campbell 
Prestonsburg ?‍⬛ - On the road at Knott County Central 

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Franklin-Simpson 

4A
Boyle County ? - On the road at Wayne County 
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus Calloway County 
Franklin County ? - On the road at Western Hills 

5A
Cooper ? - On the road at Dixie Heights 

Hart County might be in danger this week.

• Fade Campbellsville.... the Eagles fell to a worthy KCD squad, unable to hold up their end of a potential battle of unbeatens with Hart County.
• C'ville now gets to play the role of spoiler, as the Raiders seek a second straight undefeated regular season. 
• Paducah Tilghman, Franklin County, Owensboro Catholic, and Sayre are also in position to secure a repeat of last year's 10-0 marks.
• Prestonsburg needs a win over its strongest opponent yet to lock down its first 10-0 record since 2009, and the third in program history. 
• Boyle County is seeking an incredible fifth unbeaten regular season in the last seven years, but the Rebels face a stiff challenge in one of Week 11's marquee games.

The "Elite 8" ?% - Week 11

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - On the road at Bethlehem 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - At home versus North Hardin 
Prestonsburg ?‍⬛ - On the road at Breathitt County 

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Campbellsville 

4A
Boyle County ? - At home versus Frederick Douglass ? 
Paducah Tilghman ? - On the road at Russellville 
Franklin County ? - At home versus George Rogers Clark 

5A
Cooper ? - Regular season complete at 10-0 (first time in school history)

 

Fade Prestonsburg.... the Blackcats were de-clawed by Breathitt County, 35-6. The schedule was soft, leaving them exposed in Jackson. 

Hart County escaped a brush with defeat against Campbellsville. The will to win is strong in Munfordville.

Everyone else won by at least three touchdowns. That includes Boyle County, who clinched its fifth undefeated regular season in seven years. The Rebels are an incredible 73-4 in regular season games since 2017.

With the playoffs opening next week, nothing short of a historic upset will keep the teams below from moving to 11-0.

 

The "Sensational 7" ?% - Round 1

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - At home versus Fairview 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - At home versus Crittenden County 

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Hopkins County Central 

4A
Boyle County ? - At home versus Perry County Central 
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus Breckinridge County 
Franklin County ? - At home versus Western

5A
Cooper ? - At home versus South Oldham 

As expected, last week's seven unbeatens carried over to this week. Franklin County received a bye to the second round, but the six teams in action won their games by a combined score of 330-55.

Look for things to tighten up this week, with the possibility of competitive games for Sayre, O-Cath, Hart County, and Cooper.

The "Sensational 7" ?% - Round 2

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - At home versus Paris

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - At home versus Murray

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Franklin-Simpson 

4A
Boyle County ? - At home versus Letcher County Central 
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus John Hardin 
Franklin County ? - At home versus Spencer County 

5A
Cooper ? - At home versus Scott County 

It's all good through the second round. The seven unbeatens all advanced, with Hart County's 15 point win the smallest margin of victory. 

For at least a couple of teams, it's about to get real, as menacing threats emerge to challenge their inclusion among the ranks of the undefeated. 

The "Sensational 7" ?% - Region Finals

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - At home versus Pikeville 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - At home versus Monroe County 

3A
Hart County ?? - At home versus Union County 

4A
Boyle County ? - At home versus Covington Catholic 
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus DeSales 
Franklin County ? - At home versus Bardstown 

5A
Cooper ? - At home versus Southwestern 

Bump.

Fade Hart County and...... Boyle County????

The Rebel dynasty was shockingly cut down by a Catholic rebellion from Park Hills, ending Boyle's bid for five straight titles and a state best 32 game winning streak in one fell swoop.

The fact that Hart County lost wasn't stunning in and of itself, because Jarren Johnson and Union County are formidable, but the three touchdown margin raised some eyebrows. 

For four of our five remaining unbeatens, it's anybody's ballgame. Owensboro Catholic is the only prohibitive favorite in the semifinal round.

The "Fabulous 5" ?% - State Semifinals

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - At home versus Campbellsville 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - At home versus Somerset 

4A
Paducah Tilghman ? - At home versus Corbin
Franklin County ? - At home versus Covington Catholic 

5A
Cooper ? - At home versus Highlands 

All five unbeatens from last week advanced to the state finals.

Sayre impressed with a three score win over Campbellsville, O-Cath earned a workmanlike win over Somerset, PT and Franklin County assured that we'll have at least one undefeated champion, and Cooper throttled Highlands with as one sided a second half as you'll ever see between two highly regarded teams.

The stage is set.

The race to perfection is nearing the finish line.

Who runs through the tape, and who tumbles head over heels in defeat?

The "Fabulous 5" ?% - State Finals

1A
Sayre ⚔️ - vs. Raceland 

2A
Owensboro Catholic ♠️ - vs. Beechwood 

4A
Paducah Tilghman ? - vs. Franklin County 
Franklin County ? - vs. Tilghman 

5A
Cooper ? - vs. Bowling Green 

Five entered the weekend eyeing perfection.

Only two survived, standing tall as the state's only 15-0 state champions.

The "Towering 2" ?% 

Sayre ⚔️ - ?

Paducah Tilghman ? - ?