This has to be one of the better if not the best matchup this coming Friday night. In a huge 6A clash the Frederick Douglass Broncos (1-0) travel west to Louisville to take on the Manual Crimsons (2-0) kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm.

The Broncos are coming off their bye week after an impressive 41-20 home win over 4A power Highlands in which they scored 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter for the win. The Broncos are led on offense by Mr. Football candidate Dakari Talbert who rushed for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win. However, it is the Broncos defense that may well be their calling card as they are very athletic and hard hitting.

The Crimsons are 2-0 on the season and had a statement win in my opinion by going to South Warren and walking out with a impressive 42-21 win. The defeated Central 37-6 to start the season. They also in preseason held CAL to just 10 points in a 10-6 loss.

I think this game will be much like 2 years ago at Manuel where both of these defenses look very good it may come down to a turnover or a special teams play to get the win. The game can be streamed for free on Glicod Sports. Best of luck to both teams.

I'll go with Manual by 7.

Douglass wins on the road in a come from behind fashion, 35-21.

This is an intriguing game. No outcome would surprise me.

I'm eager to see how Talbert and Presley fare running at two really good defenses.

Tough to pick. Both teams look like the real deal.

Crimsons- 34

Broncos- 24

if Douglass plays their game, they win

Give me Manual. Douglass was way too undisciplined against Highlands, and the Bluebirds did not make them pay nearly enough.

GREAT early-season matchup. Kuddos to both teams for scheduling it. Manual, here is your chance to make a statement.

19 minutes ago, bruin66 said:

GREAT early-season matchup. Kuddos to both teams for scheduling it. Manual, here is your chance to make a statement.

Would you say they did last week defeating South Warren on the road 42-21?

Impacts Manual.

Go Crimsons!

Just out from FCPS:

Heat-Related Restrictions on Outdoor Activities

 

Today, Sept. 1, Fayette County Public Schools is restricting afternoon and evening outdoor activities because of forecasted extreme heat. All after-school elementary and middle school outdoor activities are canceled. Outdoor high school activities are permitted after 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, all outdoor activities are canceled.