Final score.

Two very costly turnovers by Breathitt that Belfry turns into 14 points.

 

Pirate's depth took over in the 4th Quarter.

 

Breathitt will have a VERY good team next year right alongside the Pirates.

Yes, nice win.

Good job Pirates!

Two very costly turnovers by Breathitt that Belfry turns into 14 points.

 

Pirate's depth took over in the 4th Quarter.

 

Breathitt will have a VERY good team next year right alongside the Pirates.

 

These 2 teams were very close. Mistakes were the difference in the game. It was about what I expected with mistakes deciding who wins. Belfry did a great job keeping Breathitt's offense off the field with clock management and a several turnovers. These 2 teams will meet again next year no doubt as I believe the core groups are mainly Jr's.

Best team won the game....Belfry was stronger, quicker, better defensively, size advantage, and better coached.......= win!!

These 2 teams were very close. Mistakes were the difference in the game. It was about what I expected with mistakes deciding who wins. Belfry did a great job keeping Breathitt's offense off the field with clock management and a several turnovers. These 2 teams will meet again next year no doubt as I believe the core groups are mainly Jr's.

 

I agree. This game was pretty much what I expected. On paper it looked even and that proved to be the case on the field with the game tied in the 4th and Breathitt poised to get the ball back. Two backbreaking fumbles later and Belfry is headed on to the state semifinals. Congratulations to the Pirates. They were the better team last night adn took care of business. The road team continues to come out on top in these Breathitt/Belfry playoff games. Since 1989, both teams are 3-1 at the other's place.

 

I was a little surprised that the game was as low scoring as it was. I thought there would be a little more scoring.

 

And, I have to admit, this loss would have been tougher to swallow had I felt there was a realistic chance at a state championship. With Central's shut out of Bell County, there's not much suspense left in Class 3A. That said, I hope Belfry can pull it out.

 

Congratulations to the Bobcats. They had a great season and have a lot to look forward in 2012. Nothing to hang their heads about. They played hard and competed until the very end and that's all you can ask. I've seen Breathitt in quite a few of these close, evenly matched games. Sometimes the breaks go your way and sometimes they don't. Work hard over the summer and come back better next season.