Final from Scott.

 

The return of Josh Conner with a 2pt conversion.

Oliver Head returns the Opening KO for a TD.

Edited October 11, 200818 yr by STRIKE3
Conner w/ 2pt conversion

Well, Highlands finishes the regular season with a perfect 4-0 district record and another regular season district title. Go 'Birds!

Pretty much what everyone expected. Highlands keeps on rolling.

 

They finish the district schedule outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 253-32.

Any more information on the scoring for Highlands?

I know that all will say that this is a moot point, but I feel that I must get it off my chest. In both scoring drives for Scott, the Refs made many "questionable" calls to keep the drive going. The last straw was taking away a clear interception by Collinsworth and saying it was a completion for Scott. I know everyone is going to say "They won by 54!" That's not the point. The point is, the refs must call a fair game on both sides of the ball and there was a clear block in the back right in front of the ref among other calls that should have been called against Scott that weren't. If I were Dale, I would write a formal complaint to the KHSAA. At one point, it was like 5 penalties in a row against HHS to help get Scott inside the 5 yard line.

 

On the subject of the actual football that took place. It was the Austin Collinsworth show. Nice to see Conner in to convert the 2 pt conversion. Head had a terrific 91 yard opening kick off return for a touchdown. Collinsworth did it all tonight though. He ran a kick, a punt, an interception, and caught a perfectly threaded pass from Tony all for touchdowns. Crawford ripped off some great runs and that's pretty much it folks. This team did have a lot of penalties and that was not good. Some of the penalties in the beginning of the game were legit, but not on the two Scott scoring drives. It seemed like if it looked like Scott wasn't moving the ball well enough, the refs would just shove them along. I just want it to be abundantly clear to all those Cov Cath fans that may feel bad that Scott scored on HHS and they didn't to know that it was the refs that should get their name in the paper tomorrow.

 

Regardless of the score, the rules still apply and kids need to know that it's not right.

I know that all will say that this is a moot point, but I feel that I must get it off my chest. In both scoring drives for Scott, the Refs made many "questionable" calls to keep the drive going. The last straw was taking away a clear interception by Collinsworth and saying it was a completion for Scott. I know everyone is going to say "They won by 54!" That's not the point. The point is, the refs must call a fair game on both sides of the ball and there was a clear block in the back right in front of the ref among other calls that should have been called against Scott that weren't. If I were Dale, I would write a formal complaint to the KHSAA. At one point, it was like 5 penalties in a row against HHS to help get Scott inside the 5 yard line.

 

One the point of the actual football that took place. It was the Austin Collinsworth show. Nice to see Conner in to convert the 2 pt conversion. Head had a terrific 91 yard opening kick off return for a touchdown. Collinsworth did it all tonight though. He ran a kick, a punt, an interception, and caught a perfectly threaded pass from Tony all for touchdowns. Crawford ripped off some great runs and that's pretty much it folks. This team did have a lot of penalties and that was not good. Some of the penalties in the beginning of the game were legit, but not on the two Scott scoring drives. It seemed like if it looked like Scott wasn't moving the ball well enough, the refs would just shove them along. I just want it to be abundantly clear to all those Cov Cath fans that may feel bad that Scott scored on HHS and they didn't to know that it was the refs that should get their name in the paper tomorrow.

 

Regardless of the score, the rules still apply and kids need to know that it's not right.

Did Conner score a TD or a two-pt conversion? How long did the first-stringers for HHS play?

Did Conner score a TD or a two-pt conversion? How long did the first-stringers for HHS play?

 

Pretty sure it was just a 2 pt conversion. But the point is, he was in the game and looked good! JV was being filtered in at end of 1st quarter, by 2nd half it was all JV.

Is it true that there is no HHS JV game tomorrow?

Is it true that there is no HHS JV game tomorrow?

 

According to LN, they've already scheduled the FTJFL games to be played tomorrow morning. So I guess that's a no. LN is a pretty reliable source. I know I may get some howling from the peanut gallery on that last sentence.

I know that all will say that this is a moot point, but I feel that I must get it off my chest. In both scoring drives for Scott, the Refs made many "questionable" calls to keep the drive going. The last straw was taking away a clear interception by Collinsworth and saying it was a completion for Scott. I know everyone is going to say "They won by 54!" That's not the point. The point is, the refs must call a fair game on both sides of the ball and there was a clear block in the back right in front of the ref among other calls that should have been called against Scott that weren't. If I were Dale, I would write a formal complaint to the KHSAA. At one point, it was like 5 penalties in a row against HHS to help get Scott inside the 5 yard line.

 

On the subject of the actual football that took place. It was the Austin Collinsworth show. Nice to see Conner in to convert the 2 pt conversion. Head had a terrific 91 yard opening kick off return for a touchdown. Collinsworth did it all tonight though. He ran a kick, a punt, an interception, and caught a perfectly threaded pass from Tony all for touchdowns. Crawford ripped off some great runs and that's pretty much it folks. This team did have a lot of penalties and that was not good. Some of the penalties in the beginning of the game were legit, but not on the two Scott scoring drives. It seemed like if it looked like Scott wasn't moving the ball well enough, the refs would just shove them along. I just want it to be abundantly clear to all those Cov Cath fans that may feel bad that Scott scored on HHS and they didn't to know that it was the refs that should get their name in the paper tomorrow.

 

Regardless of the score, the rules still apply and kids need to know that it's not right.

 

I was going to say it...but you took care of it for me. I was at the fence right behind the Ref that did not call the TACKLE in the back. Maybe he was in disbelief that a player would do that 10 feet from an ALLEGED ref.

 

The last face mask call was also right in front of the ref. The Highlands kid barely touch the TOP of the kids helmet, nowhere near the face mask.

 

I hate complaining about officiating (especially in a win) but when it is that blatantly bad, it is hard not to say something.

BTW...The guys played great.

 

Scott's team speed is FAR superior to CovCath, at every position. I am suprised they didn't take the Colonels down

I guess we should go ahead and apologize to all the moderators for this one, since I am sure that many will be getting on here to share their same feelings. I know that it's not right to question a ref's, coaches, or players' integrity, but if you didn't see this game you couldn't possibly understand. This was the worst officiated game (including Jr Football) that I have ever witnessed in all my 31 years of existence. I truly believe that Dale has every right to file a formal complaint about the lopsided, "questionable" calls from the men in stripes tonight.

Any injuries in the game for Highlands?

Any injuries in the game for Highlands?

 

Cody Rosenhagen (75) was limping a little coming out of the locker room at half but I didn't see tape, braces or crutches so it was probably just that he was a bit worn out from kicking off so much.

 

I told some of his relatives right before half that it isn't fair having a fast thousand pound kicker blowing up everyone in front him. I am sure his team mates pay attention to where he is on kick offs so he doesn't bulldoze them.

Any injuries in the game for Highlands?

 

No visible ones. But I did see Turner get up kindof gingerly on one play. That was about it. Collinsworth could send a copy of this game to any college to show all his versatility. Head has also become a very good return man. HHS is starting to peak at just the right time.