Rockcastle Co. 14 Knox Co. Central 0 (4A)

[TomLandry]

Final score: Rock 14-Knox 0.

[statmanhensley]

Sweet! Wish I could have listened to it live but I will definitely listen to it in the morning at 9:30 a.m.

 

Since I didn't get to listen to it live, I will hold off on my comments until after I listen to it in the morning.

 

Way to go Rockets!!!

[NothingTrivial]

Wow, my prediction from the playoff upset thread came true...Rock was the one with the shut. Congrats to them, but I think theyll be on the bad end of another shut out next week.

[Hasbeen]

I'd like to say this was a great defensive battle, but truth is this was two terrible offenses with Knox Central's being non-existant as it has been for the past several weeks.

[3wishes]

TOTAL YARDS:

Rock: 55-171 yards

KC: 33-37 yards

 

RUSHING YARDS:

Rock: 46-162 yards

KC: 24-26 yards

 

PASSING YARDS:

Rock: 1-5 for 9 yards

KC: 3-9-2 for 11 yards

 

FIRST DOWNS:

Rock: 10

KC: 3

 

PENALTIES:

Rock: 6-65 yards

KC: 13-108 yards

 

TOP:

Rock: 27:36

KC: 20:24

 

In the 2nd half KC had 2 of 8 plays that gained positive yards. Good news is that Rock's youth has started coming around, there are a lot of 10th and 11th graders contributing in a big way on both side of the ball. Casey Hayes had 22 carries for 102 yards and 2 TD's. Cody Mize had 7 carries for 33 yards. Rock has been winning the special teams game the past couple of weeks even in some of the losses, Rock has been getting great field position with their new kicker(s). Even though they were 0-2 on FG's it is a step in the right direction after not even having a kicker. This win allowed Rock to claim either the District Championship or District Runner-Up for the past consecutive 17 years.

 

Rockcastle County vs. Knox Central

 

All Time Series:

Rockcastle County 18 wins

Knox Central 6 wins

 

1977

Rock 52

Knox 54 Double OT

 

1978

Rock 6

Knox 8

 

1979

Rock 13

Knox 12

 

1980

Rock 6

Knox 30

 

1981

Rock 6

Knox 20

 

1982

Rock 18

Knox 13

 

1983

Rock 8

Knox 0

 

1984

Rock 20

Knox 46

 

1985

Rock 28

Knox 14

 

1986

Rock 8

Knox 6

 

1987

Rock 34

Knox 28

 

1988

Rock 22

Knox 6

 

1989

Rock 8

Knox 6

 

1990

Rock 42

Knox 0

 

1999

Rock 55

Knox 0

 

2000

Rock 42

Knox 0

 

2001

Rock 60

Knox 0

 

2002

Rock 49

Knox 0

 

2003

Rock 55

Knox 6

 

2004

Rock 44

Knox 0

 

 

 

2005

Rock 35

Knox 14

 

2006

Rock 22

Knox 7

 

2007:

Rock 0

Knox 15

 

2007: Part II

Rock 14

Knox 0

 

Total Points:

Rock 647 points

Knox 285 points

 

Average Score Per Game:

Rockcastle County 26

Knox Central 11

 

Total Shutouts:

Rock has shutout Knox 8 times.

Knox has 1 shutout against Rock.

[doodle]

Great game ROCK!!!!!!

[HT721]

13 first downs combined WOW! I knew both teams had offensive whoas but dang....

[3wishes]

13 first downs combined WOW! I knew both teams had offensive whoas but dang....

 

Both defenses were really tough, there was some hard hitting going on. I know Rock's defense was in the KC backfield all night laying some wood on the Panthers RB's.

[Leonidas]

Both defenses were really tough, there was some hard hitting going on. I know Rock's defense was in the KC backfield all night laying some wood on the Panthers RB's.

 

Dang Knox with the penalty yards no wonder they could not score. Sounds like some pretty good defense but miserable offense. :creepy::creepy:

[rockcastleraiders]

Dang Knox with the penalty yards no wonder they could not score. Sounds like some pretty good defense but miserable offense. :creepy::creepy:

 

In the first quarter Knox had at LEAST 3 false starts. I would like to credit that to our spirit section, but we were on the other side of the stands Seriously though, Knox Central WILL be back next season. They are coached too well to lay down. Trip to Bell County next week, I hope this season turns out like 2005 did I think some Bell faithful remember that.

 

Also, on a side note, for anyone that knows Coach Hilton ask him what he thought about me showing him the Rockcastle offensive playbook :sssh::lol::lol::lol:

[3wishes]

This win moved Coach Larkey ahead of Lynn Ray from Covington Catholic on the all time wins list with 233.

[Tall Trees]

This win moved Coach Larkey ahead of Lynn Ray from Covington Catholic on the all time wins list with 233.

 

Congrats to the Rock on the win.

 

Congrats to Coach Larkey. He is a class act. :dancingpa

[rockcastleraiders]

Congrats coach Larkey

[TomLandry]

I hope this season turns out like 2005 did I think some Bell faithful remember that.

QUOTE]

 

There were several of the Bell Seniors that started as Freshmen on that team. Believe me....they have not forgotten! They have wanted to avenge that loss for two years. Sweet revenge it will be on Log Mountain if the Bobcats bring their A-game. Rockcastle is always a worthy opponent, and the Bell/Rock games are a fans delight. This year's Bell team is special, however. They have a potent offense; strong defense; and special teams play rivaled by few teams of any class in the state. They have a lot of depth. How many teams have a backup who can step in at QB and a team of Bell's caliber not miss a step. Nelson will return this week. He was the QB of the 2005 playoff team. If they play the way they have been playing the last few weeks.....Bell won't be the gracious hosts that they were the last time we hosted Rock in the playoffs. It will be a great night of Mountain High School Football!

[rockcastleraiders]

I hope this season turns out like 2005 did I think some Bell faithful remember that.

QUOTE]

 

There were several of the Bell Seniors that started as Freshmen on that team. Believe me....they have not forgotten! They have wanted to avenge that loss for two years. Sweet revenge it will be on Log Mountain if the Bobcats bring their A-game. Rockcastle is always a worthy opponent, and the Bell/Rock games are a fans delight. This year's Bell team is special, however. They have a potent offense; strong defense; and special teams play rivaled by few teams of any class in the state. They have a lot of depth. How many teams have a backup who can step in at QB and a team of Bell's caliber not miss a step. Nelson will return this week. He was the QB of the 2005 playoff team. If they play the way they have been playing the last few weeks.....Bell won't be the gracious hosts that they were the last time we hosted Rock in the playoffs. It will be a great night of Mountain High School Football!

 

Well said, Rockcastle will have to bring their A-game.

 

3Wishes, will any of the injured Rockets be back for this game?