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The Trojans under the leadership of Scotty Vance travel down the road into Union County where they play the Braves. Both teams have played only 1 game. It will be a tough one for Webster County, I think the Braves get their first win Friday night.

If you need a small school team to pick for a victory over a larger school here it is. Central going to Russellville should be a safe pick. Central is getting better than last year, but they are nowhere near beating Russelllville.

Madisonville has really given up the points so far this season and going to North Hardin will not be an easy road trip. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back from the trip to the woodshed(mayfield).

This one should be a fun contest as both teams have already shown two interesting stats. They can both score and they can give up points also.

Trigg leads 42 to 7 at halftime.

Trigg County 28 Todd County 7. First quarter score.

Owensboro 14 Apollo 0. Halftime.

7 Fort Campbell 5 Owensboro 3 Heath 2 Clinton County 1 Barren County TB Fort Campbell

It is at Mayfield I believe, and Madisonville lost on the road last week at Christian County. But, Madisonville will sneak up on someone this season. They have a very experienced line with good size, and they have speed on speed. I think Mayfield still wins, but closer than expected.

I know its a little early this morning but this one should be fun. I personally can't make it there, so I hope someone keeps us updated.

Christian County jumped out to a 20 -7 first quarter lead. Madisonville then fumbled the kickoff to start the second quarter and Christian scored to make it 27-7. The next kickoff Madisonville returned it 75 yards for a first and goal. The Maroons then scored again before the first half ended, haftime score was CC 27 Mad 21. Christian Co. did the only scoring in the third quarter and lead 35-21. Both teams scored in the fourth leading to the final score 41-28. I thought this game would be entertaining and it was. Madisonville has a very good line but will be playing young guys in the skills position. Christian County has plenty of athletes also. Both teams will have good seasons.

I know these two played to a very high scoring affair last year, but am really surprised at this final score. I really thought Caldwell wins easily.

Friday night PT defeated Madisonville in their scrimmage 15-7. Neither team scored in the first half. Madisonville score their lone touchdown late to avoid the shutout. Madisonville opens up next week at Christian County. Should be one of the better games in western part of the state.

Owensboro defeated Hopkinsville friday night in their scrimmage. Hopkinsville is still trying to rebuild and will be playing youngsters at several positions. Owensboro lead 32-0 late. They also have some young talent. I dont think they will move Lone Oak or Madisonville out of the top 2 spots though.

Matt Beshear has been selected as the new Maroon coach. He has been an assistant for several years and should do a very good job. The Maroons graduated 9 seniors and next year they will have plenty of young talent.

Another activity is just walking through Gatlinburg at night. The caramel popcorn store downtown is great. We take our big can back every year and they fill it right up for us. And on the river road (back road) there is a haunted house. Looks like 1313 Mockingbird Lane, if you go in there let me know how it goes. LOL

Bubba Gumps downtown Gatlinburg, Park Grill right before you go into the mountains is good but $$$, Bennetts BBQ located on river road is good. The Edgewater grill has great burgers; located in the Edgewater Hotel. The Alamo is $$$, and wasnt all that good. But if you want the best experience, take some sandwiches or chicken up into the mountains until you get to the Chimneys(riverside park) and eat by the river. If I think of more will get back with you, we try to go every year during fall break. Great time to go.

Considering Greenwood lost their pitcher to a back injury I am really surprised they survived. Lone Oak came back from blowing a 2 run lead in the 7th and still found a way to win. Mercy would have to be the overwhelming favorite now. And I know very little about Boyle County but am impressed with how they have done so far. I think Mercy wins in the morning and they will face Greenwood in the finals. Mercy should win it all, but then again, that is why we play the games.

Winner's bracket: Mercy vs Boyle County Loser's bracket: Greenwood vs Lone Oak

Except at UHA, Christian County was the big dog in that district until this past year, Hoptown now has the athletes. UHA was second or third except for his first year there.

We heard this earlier this week here in the second region. He needed to get back into the "system". UHA being a private school hurts your retirement.

Although it will be hard to do, I think Greenwood will come out of the loser bracket. It will be difficult since they got in there so early but if they defeat Catholic they only have more after that to make it to saturday.

Mercy tied it in the bottom of the seventh inning. Great game, the loser bracket is going to be hard to survive.

Considering they had already played them twice. And total scores were 16 to 0. I have a feeling this one was easy for them. But taking nothing away from Mercy. Because they are the favorite along with Greenwood.

First round final.