18 hours ago, Breds82 said:

Last year it seemed Raceland went away from the run game at inopportune times, and a little to aggressive on offense  when the defense was playing well. Is that approach to be expected again on Friday? Good luck both teams.

Raceland’s offense has looked the same for a long time, with different ways of executing it through different coaches:  Vanderhoof, Maynard, and Salmons (although, Maynard’s offense was primarily ran by Salmons).  
 

The difference this year with the offensive production is, Jacob Waller. He is a smart passer and doesn’t make many mistakes. He was sacked for the first time this season in the playoff game with Paris, he’s a good runner who can take-off when necessary. Plus, he doesn’t throw that many INTs. He has a 72% completion percentage, so he throws catchable balls.  
 

I think you will see a healthy dose of Stiltner, Marushi, and Annette, to satisfy anyone’s run game desire, with some Waller passing game sprinkled in.  

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Raceland 21-14.

KCD is definitely good, but I think Raceland’s team being together the time they have been, their running game, and defense is why they get it done altogether.

 Preseason Rankings and Thoughts coming into the season. 
 

The Final Class 1A Rankings of 2025.

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This is a very intriguing matchup. Spencer Hutchinson called KCD "the worst team he had ever seen" after the 2023 semi-final matchup, so I expect that quote to be plastered in the KCD locker room all week. 

As for the actual game, I expect this to be a low-scoring, grind-it-out slobberknocker. For Raceland, play their game, which is ride #2 and #5, and hit you in the mouth on defense.

For KCD, find a way to control the time of possession and advance the ball. Raceland was stout against them all game last year. 

Best of luck to both teams! 

Raceland!!

Kentucky Country Day

Fri, Aug 22, 25 Sayre at Sayre Athletic Complex (W) 31-28
Thu, Aug 28, 25 WEB DuBois at W.E.B. DuBois Academy (W) 34-10
Fri, Sep 5, 25 Spencer County home (W) 29-21
Fri, Sep 12, 25 DeSales away (W) 63-38
Fri, Sep 26, 25 Butler home (W) 51-0
Fri, Oct 10, 25 Holy Cross (Louisville) home (W) 47-20
Fri, Oct 17, 25 Bethlehem home (W) 44-0
Fri, Oct 24, 25 Campbellsville away (L) 17-27
Fri, Oct 31, 25 Henry County home (W) 42-8
Thu, Nov 6, 25 Caverna home (W) 56-16
Fri, Nov 14, 25 Holy Cross (Louisville) home (W) 45-7
Fri, Nov 21, 25 Newport home (W) 37-6
Fri, Nov 28, 25 Campbellsville home (W) 31-13
Fri, Dec 5, 25 Raceland at Kroger Field, UK, Lexington 12:00 PM

Raceland

Fri, Aug 22, 25 Ashland Blazer away (W) 17-14
Fri, Aug 29, 25 Pleasure Ridge Park away (W) 64-14
Fri, Sep 5, 25 Pikeville away (L) 27-35
Fri, Sep 12, 25 Mercer County home (W) 64-14
Fri, Sep 19, 25 Newport Central Catholic home (W) 56-27
Fri, Oct 3, 25 Hazard away (W) 35-14
Fri, Oct 10, 25 Fairview home (W) 55-6
Fri, Oct 17, 25 Paris home (W) 55-7
Fri, Oct 24, 25 Nicholas County away (W) 51-14
Fri, Oct 31, 25 East Carter away (W) 20-7
Fri, Nov 14, 25 Nicholas County home (W) 49-22
Fri, Nov 21, 25 Paris home (W) 27-5
Fri, Nov 28, 25 Pikeville home (W) 17-10
Fri, Dec 5, 25 Kentucky Country Day at Kroger Field, UK, Lexington 12:00 PM

What’s the injury report for both teams going into this matchup?

TP94 Power Ratings

Raceland 55.77
KY Country Day 52.5

? hsratings.com 

KY/Class, Team, Power, SoS 

33/1, KY Country Day, 15.3, -11.8

35/2, Raceland, 14.9, -9.5

Maxpreps Rankings:

Raceland 26.20

KCD 23.70

Raceland Rams ?

Jacob Waller (QB /JR) 1,707 Passing Yards with 26 Touchdowns and 4 INTs./ 256 yards rushing yards and 2 Touchdowns./ 51-55 PATs + 3-4 Fields Made.

Kentucky Country Day ?

Caden Long (QB/SR) 810 Passing Yards 16 Touchdowns and 2 INTs./ 207 rushing yards and 7 Touchdowns.