After a huge week that saw Garrard improve to a school record 16-3 with three big wins, the Lions get back into action again on Tuesday at home against an improving Casey County team. While Garrard should be the favorite, you have to have some concern about tiring. Garrard looked really tired against Boyle on Saturday night and you hope that it was simply the product of three games in five days and a couple nights off will help. Casey County (6-13) has won three of their last five, including a big victory over Pulaski County and a tough overtime loss to Rockcastle County.

 

Historical Preview:

*This marks the 35th meeting between the two schools

*Casey County leads the all-time series 23-11

*The two schools met nearly annually from 1971-1998, missing only the 1993 season; this is only the second meeting since 1998, however

*This will be the 16th meeting in Lancaster

*Garrard hasn't beat Casey in Lancaster since 1986, a span of six consecutive losses

*Casey County has won 13 of the last 16 against Garrard County, covering much of the 1980s and 1990s

 

*Garrard County's 16 victories are tied for the sixth most in school history

*Garrard County's 8 consecutive victories are tied for the second most in school history, trailing only a 9 game winning streak in 1970

*Garrard County's 8 consecutive home wins are also tied for the second most in school history, trailing the 11 consecutive home wins from 1998-2000

If Garrard plays there game they win by 10 to 15. 72-60.

I say Garrard by 15. Garrard looked very sluggish against Boyle County, if they can come out and play the way they did the second half, and play their game from the tip, this game shouldn't be in question. Casey County is improving, and could make a good run in their district, but I see Garrard winning this one.