Can the Dragons break their losing streak in New Castle Friday night? How about adding a poll for this one?

Edited August 23, 200917 yr by 'ol#70
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South Oldham looked very good against Woodford. Woodfords QB was a Frosh I do believe, and South put tons of pressure on him. South is a much improved football team...don't be fooled.

South's losing streak will likely end this year. Right now, their biggest challenge is offensive consistency - they couldn't get the defense off the field in the second half vs. Woodford County. But that will come as the season progresses. And they had their moments; running backs Jake Nichter and Michael Gray both showed serious promise...

 

I was very impressed with the defensive effort by South up front; the secondary had a little trouble with Woodford's outside speedsters. I thought Jon Derringer was particularly active. The offensive line, however - which should be a strength for this team - struggled a bit against the tremendous speed of Woodford.

 

I don't think Henry has that kind of speed, though, and I expect a lot of improvement in that area for SOHS as such.

 

Henry held their own vs. 5A Oldham County in a scrimmage, is well-coached, and has some returning talent. Coach Engstrand has done a fabulous job in New Castle. This will likely not be a case of the big bad 5A team having their way with the itty-bitty 3A team...

 

I'm expecting South Oldham to break their losing streak, but I expect Henry County to acquit themselves well against the Dragons. This game may not be decided until the fourth quarter. Should be a fun one to watch.

 

South 28, Henry County 14

I am taking Henry County. D-Coordinator Dennis Ledford will have the Wildcats ready behind their stud MLB.

Can we get a poll on this one?

I'll take Henry by 7.

This is going to be a great game. I look forward to this one. Go H.C.!

Poll added.

I would think that SO is looking at this game as a win to right the ship up there, Henry Better be ready if they want this one, 5a vs. 3a?

I would think that SO is looking at this game as a win to right the ship up there, Henry Better be ready if they want this one, 5a vs. 3a?

 

I doubt South Oldham is over-confident in any way, shape, or form. The Dragons have lost 17 straight, including two straight losses to 3A North Oldham. I'd say the mental edge goes to Henry in this one...they've had much more recent success than South... plus, I'm sure the Wildcat coaching staff will sell their kids on the "3A vs 5A" thing, meaning Henry will probably emerge from the locker room with a chip on their shoulder...

Well, Howdy football fans, Ol' Leonard here, and welcome back for week 2 of the high school season. The little smart pill machine blasted out of the gate in fine fashion last Friday night. Henry Co. bumbled and stumbled for a half but after what must have been a paint peelin' half time talk they righted the ship and came away with a nice win, 20-6.

This Friday Coach Clay Holbrook brings his group of over grown fire breathing reptiles into the Cats lair at New Castle. Them big green lizards are having a terrible hard time finding the win column as they have lost 17 in a row going back to 2007. I hope they don't think that Coach E's felines are going to lay down and play dead for 'em. Ain't gonna' happen.

Them Wildcats know a thing or two about how to win. I don't figure South would know how to celebrate if they did win.

Lot at stake here: Big 5A South vs. the smallest 3A school in Kentucky, bad blood over field striping' duties, rumors of unprofessional conduct by a coach or coaches who will not be named here. But the game still has to be played between the lines.

Look for Cat q.b. Luke Magness to have one of his better nights against South. Their press coverage will not be worth 10 cents against the Wildcat receivers. And if Henry chooses they can line up and RUN THE BALL for good yardage. Defense was adequate but not stifling last week. Looking for more improvement and better tackling.

South lost to a vanilla Woodford Co. team last week. They will try and bring a lot of defensive pressure from every where all night. They will not be successful. Percy said they had 4 punts blocked last week? Is that right? Gotta' be some kind of a record for bad execution. Ever do any special teams work during the week?

When it comes right down to it South could be in for another long season.

Won't be no nail biter here. When the dust settles them Dragons will be draggin' their dragon tails back to Crestwood, losing streak intact.

Leaonard's loser, South Oldham.

Let's go Percy, Git me outta' here!