Both teams sit at 3-5, both coming off district wins over weaker opponents. Last year, the Tigers took the regular season game 21-0, but were stunned by Billy Jackson and Co. in the second round of the playoffs. This year, both teams are notoriously poor in the 1st quarter, so it may come down to whomever is better out of the locker room. Bardstown did not have Kelvin Scott against Fort Knox Friday, and he is questionable for Friday's action. Bethlehem's defense line has been strong of late, recording 12 sacks in the last 6 quarters of play. Will the Eagles fly away with the cross-town victory, or will the Tigers avenge last year's humiliation on its home turf?

Who nows how this one wil turn out. I feel that Bardstown will avenge the loss from last year. What is your opinion hearsay.

I think Bardstown should dress Scott but only use him on special teams, if you win the toss you take the ball, I think you stunt someone on Bethlehem every play and you play up-tight bump and run coverage on every receiver. On offense, you give the ball to Phillips and Mattingly, but change-up inside veer and outside veer. Your work on nothing in practice but line play and challenge this year's lineman to reverse the embarrassment that was their line play in last year's playoff game.

 

If you are Bethlehem, you of course anticipate that you are going to get blitzed every play and adjust accordingly. Roll out your QB and motion Stanley to avoid him from being bumped off the line of scrimmage. Avoid penalties and pray for rain.

 

I think Bardstown should have some extra motivation in this one because of the game last year. Assuming they come out with some fire, they should win this one going away. Of course, I said that last year, too, so who knows.

Bardstown 27-7.

Bardstown's seniors still have the bad taste in their mouths from this loss last year. This game will be an opportunity to rid themselves of that bad taste, I think they take advantage and win.