I expect Beechwood to win this in a close, hard fought low-scoring game. I was impressed with CovCath's effort and defense against Highlands but also believe the physicalness and emotion of a game like that takes it toll on them (along with some injuries that hurt them) while Beechwood has been on cruise control against lesser competition for the past few and upcoming weeks so they have the opportunity to come in a more rested and ready for this neighborhood showdown (and no subsequent meaningful challenges in their district) although they will have to gear back up to this level of intensity and competition. In the end, not quite enough offense for CovCath against a good Beechwood defense and Beechwood gets a couple of big plays out of their QB and/or perhaps Bankemper (RB) to win. In fact, it wouldn't be surprising for this to be somewhat like the Dixie/Beechwood game in that respect. Beechwood uses this one to gauge its status and prepare itself for the later rounds of its playoff romp this year. CovCath probably needs this one if it hopes to get 3 wins against its brutal schedule this year and a win over its neighborhood rivals would salvage something for them for the year.

Agree this will be a battle. Hungry Colonels against a good Beechwood team. If CCH offensive play calling stays as conservative as it did against HHS, I go with Beechwood 14-7. If Coach Brossart opens it up, I take the Colonels 28-14.

Besides Punch, was there another significant injury for CCH Saturday?

Think Jacobs got banged up but he is a tough kid.

Last game at home for the seniors as its senior night.

 

Last 4 games on the road!! Who made the schedule?

Last 4 games on the road!! Who made the schedule?

 

An Ohioan...

Lets see, go to Murray State University to visit my daughter who I haven't seen in a month and a half for parents weekend, or go to the first night game in the history at CovCath? Decisions, decisions.......Got to go to MSU to see the daughter, not even close, sorry Colonel family! Go Colonels beat the Tigers, but it will be hard to root against one of the nicest kids and his family (Chris and Joy), that I have had the pleasure to meet....Go Cody......

Well, on paper I'd have to go with Beechwood. But with Coach Brossart being a Beechwood alum, he's telling his CCH boys exactly what the other team is thinking about them(he knows from experience) and that will get 'em fired up. And include the first night game, and senior night, emotions will be high and this Colonel will never count out the Colonels, especially with that "with a spirt, that will not die!" attitude. Plus, this senior class is going for the unheard of 4 game sweep of the Beechies. So let's keep the streak alive, and here's to a hard fought injury free game. I'm taking the Colonels!! Good luck Beechwood and CCH.

Beechwood 22-20.

Naturally, I vote for the Tigers.........BUT, I am not putting either team in my Snappy pick 4! I think it will be a great game, as usual!

 

GO BEECHWOOD!:fight:

This game will be the Local 12 live webcasted game this week. If you are unable to attend the game you can watch it live at http://www.local12.com.

I think Beechwood in a close game.

Think Jacobs got banged up but he is a tough kid.

 

He did not practice today or from what i saw he was in street clothes on the field during practice.

Beechwood 17

CovCath 14

BHS 24 CCH 21