One of the longest running rivalries in the state resumes this Friday night as the Jackets and Mountain Lions clash at Findley-Legion stadium in the Burg. The Jackets are flying high right now after a big win against arch rival Lynn Camp. Pineville enters the game after a big loss to Hazard. Both teams are having pretty good years. Pineville has one of, if not the, top rusher in the state. Williamsburg's d led by Andrew Root and Cody Perkins has been vastly improved allowing only 32 points in district play. JP Payne has evolved into an all state candidate at receiver, Logan Hamlin has stepped up at QB, and the duo of Travis Thomas and Kevin Hoffman at RB has made for a balanced and dangerous attack. Can The Burg stay on a roll and keep momentum going into the playoffs against a good Mountain Lion squad? Can the Lions bounce back from Hazard? This game was a barn burner last year going down to the wire. Could a moderator put this into a poll format please?

Williamsburg 38

Pineville 18

By the way these two played in the pre-season grid at Corbin with Williamsburg prevailing 8-6. Alot has changed for both teams since then and I for one am interested in seeing how far thay have come.

With this being such a long tem rivalry I would have thought there would be a bit of discussion on here.

Can the Lions bounce back from Hazard?

 

Williamsburg bounced back from an even worse defeat to Hazard to win four straight so I don't think this will be a factor. Both teams are well coached and have good offenses. Too close to call for me.

With this being such a long tem rivalry I would have thought there would be a bit of discussion on here.

 

I've been disappointed in the lack of discussions concerning teams from our area. I hope to see that improve.

W-burg will win this one 35 to 14.

Williamsburg bounced back from an even worse defeat to Hazard to win four straight so I don't think this will be a factor. Both teams are well coached and have good offenses. Too close to call for me.

 

I tend to agree that it will be a close one. Last year it went down to the final play so to speak with the Lions missing a field goal. I think it could be one of those where whoever has the ball last pulls out a win. Don't think 10 points will seperate these two when the smoke clears.

Williamsburg 20-0, the defense pitches another shutout.

Williamsburg 20-0, the defense pitches another shutout.

 

Would love to see that come true. The defense has been playing much better. Coach Hatcher has been coming up with some nice schemes and is utilizing Root, Perkins, Hoffman, and Thomas in ways they have really bought in to.

Well its Thursday so prediction time. Pineville has the leading rusher in the state. Williamsburg has been much better on defense and has been shutting everyone in the district down on offense. Root and Perkins have been playing at all star levels. The Jackets offense has been very efficient led by Hamlin, and Payne is an all state candidate at receiver. Thomas and Hoffman have emerged as quality running backs bringing balance to the offense. This will be a hard fought one but I'm going to go with the Jackets 24-14.

Jackets 32-8