If LCA would've played Beechwood last year in the state final it would've been a toss up. Most of LCA's players were sophmores when they lost to Beechwood 38-35 in the State Finals. LCA never trailed against a single A team all year this year. The only time a game was even close was against Hazard.
Which would you rather have Experience (LCA's team going to state in 07 with a majority of this years seniors playing major roles) or Tradition (No one on Mayfield's team has played in a state championship, but they have 7 state titles and 15 trips)? I'll take experience over tradition.
A upset is when a team is a huge underdog. This game was a toss up at best. LCA lost by 2 in the first game they played in a horribly officiated game the first time. So its not a upset by any means. I'm not trying to discredit Raceland by any means because they had a great season. The Herald Leader had Beechwood #1 and LCA #2.