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A very entertaining and exciting game. First, as best I could tell no one was injured. Second, the kids seemed to have fun. This wasn't the Highlands vs SK game that some, okay just one, predicted. Kids from Highlands & SK participated and played very well, especially on defense. This was truly a NKY all star game. RB's from Brossart & Ryle had great games. Zumdick from Dixie & Baldwin from SK played great at LB. Ritter, Sidel, Odom, Gregory, and all the East DB's did a great job. Both offensive lines did great. Wienel had a couple of really good punts and KO's (It seemed like the East struggled a bit holding the ball for a left footed kicker, but that is tough to master in so few practices). Imagine Kremer, Connelly, and Leonard on the same team. They might be good enough to make the SK squad. The most moving part of the game was the half time presentation to the families of the two young men who gave their lives so we could argue about HS football. Outstanding stories of two men who learned to lead and follow on the football fields of NKY and used those skills to defend us. God Bless them and their families. Scout is eternally grateful for their sacrifice. I will never forget their stories.

Easily the most athletic performance I've seen in a long time. Unfortunately, too few take notice.

Bummer for the Colonels. Congrats to the Cougars.

You, sir, have ZERO objectivity. In fact, you have less than I do, and that is saying quite a bit. That said, I look forward to the SK vs NKY gaime. Play on!

The young man is very impressive that is for sure. Word is that he's also a great sportsman. CovCath had nice showings by: 1) Austin Hudy. His win in the 300m hurdles was something to see. He edged out Bruns at the tape. Second in the 110. 2) Will Torbek winning the pole vault. He has really come on strong late in the season. He barely missed 13' 1". 3) Michael Bawdy. He came in third in the high jump. Won the long jump. Ran a very impressive first leg of the 4x100 4) Austin, Connor, Michael, and Thomas in the 4x100. Their handoffs were really, really good. They won by at least 20m. 5) Jake Henderson didn't qualify for state, but had a PR in the shot put. A great way for the big guy to end his season. 6) Cubby finished second in the high jump to Bray. He started the year strong, but has been in a post spring break slump. His jumps should give him some confidence. He needs to stop being so serious. There were some other great performances that I am sure I missed. I am most decidedly NOT a Highlands fan, but I will tip my hat to their girls. They are a well coached group of fantastic athletes. I enjoy watching them compete.

For 2A, Saturday at Harrison County.

I hope that Mr. Aldridge is okay. That was a nasty looking hit he took when he lost his footing at the high jump pit. Congrats to the CovCath 4x100 gentlemen. They have been pecking around that record all season. Great looking hand off's.

Don't misunderstand me. I am not being critical. They should take all the time they need. I am just impatient. I think the administration IS serious. (well most of them anyway.) They have to be seeing the impact of bringing in a guy to develop the whole program on the football side of the house. That has to be a driver on the basketball side.

Panda, please mark the Diocese Meet, 5/10 at CovCath on your schedule. I'd love to see you skills put to use there.....

Color me inpatient. A weeks goes by and the last post is about Bruce Pearl? I don't think that orange jacket would make it on the sidelines, unless it was on one of the Crazies.

He had potential to end up averaging those numbers. Before he got hurt, he averaged around 43 yards on air with a great hangtime. I'm not sure what the exact hangtime was, but there were only two punts returned all year. One was against Ryle in the opening game and another against Campbell County I believe. Hangtime is key for a punter. He gets enough distance on his punts, but with his hangtime, no one has a chance to return it.

So McDowell doesn't really have a chance? I mean he did out-punt St. Xavier Louisville's punter who was nationally ranked. McDowell had a ridiculous average (and I mean ridiculous as in very good), but it's not published on any site or newspaper. They had it all down wrong. He also is very consistent with pinpoint accuracy (hence the Beechwood game if you got the chance to see the play). He best skillset is his hang time. He can average a 50 yard punt with no return. 50 net yards for a punt is outstanding.

Do you think there is any shot that they are good enough to go big D1?

What do you think about college futures for these two kids? Any futures ahead of them? If so, how far could they get?

After talking with McDowell, it seems that his injury status is improving at a very successful rate. He has had two previous knee surgeries and he got through them without any trouble. He seems to be very dedicated to getting back on the football field.

I saw about 30 CCH points sitting on the beach in Florida at 1:00 AM Saturday morning (Friday night).

What do you think of Cov Cath's Special Teams unit that will be displayed this year? I know that they have quite a bit of experience with Evan Talkers as the kicker and Mitch McDowell as the punter. Will they be any good?

Thanks for the updates. I appreciate it. Sounds like a good game. LexCath is deceptively good.

Way to go big guy. Can't wait to see the haircut he'll get at USAFA.

Must have been a hecuva second half.

Fine young man. Wonderful parents. Best of luck, Austin.

Never saw that one coming.

Great news.

Wow. Great night for the Big Guy!!

Wonderful thing to do for a kid who has been bitten hard by the injury bug. Way to go Joshie.