23 minutes ago, Sycamores57 said:

I believe you are correct. They don't have to play, but they play just about every year. They may have played every year since Ryle has been open, but I do not know for sure

They used to be in the same district until Conner was dropped to 5A (2011?) Conner has had some competitive teams to keep Ryle on their toes.  Definitely not the strength of schedule that Trinity would bring every year. 

But I don't see them adding that game, instead it would replace St. X/CAL.  There is good competition in NKY and you don't have to spend a lot on logistics.  Ryle has a tough schedule.  They may have some running clocks the last few weeks (ok more than a few) but I think it's more attributed to the Raiders growing as a team than the schedule being easy.

calpreps.com projection:

Regular season (neutral field)
Ryle 21  Trinity 20 

Playoffs (neutral field)
Trinity 21 Ryle 20 

24-21 Ryle. 

Massey Ratings Predict:

Trinity 34 Ryle 14

On 12/1/2024 at 10:52 AM, thsrocks said:

I am hoping Ryle can squeeze Trinity into their schedule in 2027. You replaced DeSales with CAL.  I understand the desire to play Cov Cath, but Conner? Dixie Heights? Cooper has grown into a nice 5A team that presents challenges. Highlands is another local team with a storied history. The Raiders have now played St. Xavier of Louisville for 4 years in the regular season. I'd prefer a drive to Union over Indianapolis. I feel strongly the new AD at Trinity would entertain a home and home series in football. Something to ponder as we anticipate the forthcoming titanic struggle at Kroger Field.

Along those lines, Trinity and Ryle have only faced off in the playoffs. I recall Ryle allowing Trinity to score late in the 1999 game at old Trinity Stadium. The Raiders then drove the field and made the two point conversion to force OT.  The game ended in Trinity's favor 32-26 after two overtime periods. The mud, the grass, the sand....the good ole days. 

Will the KHSAA allow Ryle to bring the cannon? Will UK? I hope so. See you all at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

 

I remember Trinity and Ryle scrimmaging a few years back (maybe multiple years). Nonetheless, would love to see the Rocks get another tough in-state team such as Ryle on the schedule in future years. Fredrick Douglass and Bryan Station have been good, competitive non-Louisville opponents as of late. 

49 minutes ago, St. Matthews Boy said:

I remember Trinity and Ryle scrimmaging a few years back (maybe multiple years). Nonetheless, would love to see the Rocks get another tough in-state team such as Ryle on the schedule in future years. Fredrick Douglass and Bryan Station have been good, competitive non-Louisville opponents as of late. 

Bryan Station chose not to renew for the next two seasons.

2 minutes ago, thsrocks said:

Bryan Station chose not to renew for the next two seasons.

I hoped Ryle could bring their cannon Saturday. I see Juniors make up a large portion of Ryle’s attack. These two could easily see each other again next year in the semi-finals or championship. Douglass will remain a contender as well as the usual Jefferson County stalwarts.  

4 minutes ago, thsrocks said:

I hoped Ryle could bring their cannon Saturday. I see Juniors make up a large portion of Ryle’s attack. These two could easily see each other again next year in the semi-finals or championship. Douglass will remain a contender as well as the usual Jefferson County stalwarts.  

I know some of the neighbors around Ryle would be happy if the cannon left town. ?

20 hours ago, Sycamores57 said:

How many D1 players does Trinity have this year?

P/K Carson Hilbert is committed to Louisville, sophomore DB LA Evans has offers from UofL and UK and is drawing major P4 interest; DB Caleb Ricks and RB Zach Floyd are committed to P4 baseball programs (Notre Dame and UofL, respectively) 

Ryle              97.31
Trinity              95.64

On 12/1/2024 at 6:43 AM, Mr. Sixer said:

IMO, there is no other team that progressively got better than Ryle from the start of the season until now. 

I think they are ready for Trinity and match up well from a size perspective. As long as they don’t get caught up in the “mystique” of the letter “T” and settle in and play their game, I firmly believe they pull off this upset. Hoping Savage is 100% healthy because he WILL be a game changer. 
 

Pulling for all of the NKY teams!

I completely agree about Ryle’s progress since early on in the season. In my opinion they were good early on and progressively improved. This is clearly the most balanced and best football team out of NKY since the six class alignment began in 6A.

Any word on the health of Jeremiah Lynn?

The poll is currently 71-49, Ryle.  Another wow from me!

Jeremiah Lynn was limping pretty badly in the first quarter vs Frederick Douglass and was used sparingly throughout the night. I do not see him being anywhere close to 100% on Saturday. 

He was dressed and practicing yesterday...He's a tough kid and I'm sure will try to go