6A Playoffs – Round 1  - Cancelled - Christian County Withdraws from 6A Playoffs!

Christian County (1-9) at South Warren (10-0)

A literal David vs Goliath.  This will be the 8th meeting between these 2 teams with the Spartans leading the series 7-0. 

None of the games have been that close and this one might be the most lopsided of the 8.  The closest game was their first meeting, which is also likely the most interesting.  They first met in the 2017 5A Regional Semifinals at Christian County in South’s first year in 5A.  Christian County came in as the #1 team in 5A at 11 and 0.  But their schedule was honestly pretty light.  South Warren came into that game at 9 and 2 and the second seed out of 5A District 2.  QB Gavin Spurrier had a big night for South offensively and underrated LB Pete Cross had a big game defensively overcoming the Colonels on their home field 24 to 6.  I have a strong feeling this game will go the way of the other 6 games with a very quick running clock for South. 

Christian County Colonels Information – (TP94 Ranking:  0.62)

I just remembered that this is very likely the very last game for Christian County Colonels football due to the merger with Hopkinsville High School.  That makes me really sad as a fan of Kentucky High School Football especially the old school part of it.  After that strong 2017 season for Christian County, the Colonels have a 12 and 70 record in the next 8 seasons including this year.  Goodness, that’s roughly 1 and 9 for the last 8 years.  They have had 4 different head coaches since long time Coach Steve Lovelass left after the 2020 Covid Season.  And they currently don’t have a head coach listed on the KHSAA website.  Just dire times for a once proud program with a consolidation future that likely has more questions than answers.  I feel for the Colonels.  I really do.  But on to this game. 

With only 6 stat games reported from County, SR QB Tom Johnson has passed for roughly 900 yards with 6 TDs vs 8 INTs.  JR RB Deasian Harris leads County with roughly 350 yards rushing and 3 TDs.  SR Zyon Wharton leads the County receiving corps with about 400 yards passing with 4 TDs.  Defensively, FR Bryson Ford leads the way with 47 tackles on the year.  Nice job by the Freshman! 

South Warren Spartan Information – (TP94 Ranking: 88.08)

South Warren is on a roll, undefeated and playing with high confidence.  The Spartan Coaches can continue their Louisville School scouting and planning.  They won’t need to plan for this game.  Their JV/FR teams could win this game.  Plain and simple.    

The Spartans are led by JR QB Camden Page (1,439 yards passing with 16 TDs vs 4 INTs).  SR RB Kayden York continues his fine play and likely very underrated state-wide.  He has 513 yards rushing on the season through 8 games with 12 TDs.  SR Jake Carter leads the Spartan WRs with 42 catches for 572 yards and 6 TDs on the year.

Defensively, South has only given up 109 points through 8 games and 17 points in district play.  Mercy.   

Game Preview

This has a 6A District 2 regular season game feel for the Spartans.  They crushed their district opponents 153 to 17. 

Let me be brief, even with South Warren’s worst game of the year, this game will not be close.  Running clock late first quarter.  I get no enjoyment typing this against a Christian County program I respect for all those old battles.  Just an unfortunate situation.

South Big!

Christian County has withdrawn from the 6A playoffs so this game will not happen. 

WOW!  Thx WKY!

Very, very sad for Christian County.

Christian County no respect for Purple88's big write up. ?

4 minutes ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Christian County no respect for Purple88's big write up. ?

True, but kinda my tip of the hat to them as they have now exited as a stand-alone school for good.

South Warren is going to be a tough out in the playoffs. 

Sad end of the road for one of the (once) most powerful programs in the STATE.

4 minutes ago, KingDeuce said:

Sad end of the road for one of the (once) most powerful programs in the STATE.

Agree.

I remember Owensboro playing them in the old stadium that I think now is part of the Boys/Girls club in Hoptown.  Looked like a prison stadium and they were always tough.

Rumor is the administration cancelled the game and never told the players or coaches til this weekend. They didn’t give them an option and I hate that for these players that have worked all year. Especially these seniors!!

50 minutes ago, Subway5024 said:

Rumor is the administration cancelled the game and never told the players or coaches til this weekend. They didn’t give them an option and I hate that for these players that have worked all year. Especially these seniors!!

Money talks.