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It was 22-2 after the 1st quarter.

I think Hazard might have been a lot better than we were giving them credit for on here. All this talk about LCA not being focused for this game is crazy. If LCA couldn't get focused for the team who knocked them out of a chance to win the title last year, then they've got serious problems. They sure seemed ready to play last week. Hazard deserves some credit for being one of the top teams in 1A this year. Congratulations to LCA on the win and another chance at a state title.

Congratulations to LCA. It was simply their year this year. They have a few extremely talented seniors who are facing their last chance at winning a state title. It sounds like they came out on a mission. As for the poster who asked about stats, the most amazing stat to me was that LCA amassed 460 yards of offense in the 1st half. That's difficult to do and I thought they were on their way to some sort of state record, but rightfully so, the starters didn't play in the 2nd half. Congratulations to Raceland on another great season. Even though the Rams lost some major talent last year, they still managed to end up the season at the same point as last year's team did. I'm sure the only mulligans they'd like are Fleming and Greenup, but Ashland and LCA were just the better teams. I am sure Raceland will carry on with their offseason dedication and develop another good team for next season. They sure have a good QB to build around. Lastly, of course, congratulations again to OldRambler. I always enjoy his posts and fans like him make high school football what it is.

According to the radio guys, the starters haven't played in the 2nd half.

It is good to see you recognized. You and the other Raceland fans who post on here are terrific representatives of your school and football program.

Sounds like LCA is clearing the bench in the 2nd half. They still score, though....55-0.

Hey...Old Rambler!!! They are honoring you on the radio right now as district fan of the year! Congratulations. You deserve it.

You may be right. I wouldn't count out Beechwood, though. They have some losses but they play a tough schedule.

Wow...460 some yards for LCA in the 1st half! I've never heard of anything like that. If they keep the pedal to the floor in the 2nd half, we could be looking at some sort of state record. They are making a statement tonight against Raceland.

One good thing Raceland has going for them is that ALL of the pressure in this game is on LCA. In 2007, they nearly suffered a playoff loss to a Raceland team they had beaten by 35 in the regular season before going on to lose to Beechwood. In 2008, they lost in the playoffs to a Hazard team they had beaten by 42 just 4 weeks earlier. In 2009, they once again seem to be the prohibitive favorite to win a state title and they beat this Raceland team by 40 a month ago...but results show they have a history of losses and "near" losses just like this! I think it is VERY important for Raceland to get a "small victory" over LCA early on in this game, whether it be a score, a turnover, or even a defensive stop. That could be enough of a reminder of past playoff failures to allow the seeds of doubt that must be in the minds of the LCA players to grow. That in turn could lead to LCA "trying too hard" and ultimately making mistakes. Raceland has NOTHING to lose in this one. Whew...you guys definitely serve up strong orange kool-aid! I am starting to go against everything the stat sheets tell me and think Raceland might be able to pull off the upset.

Those who pick Raceland in this one truly bleed orange when cut. Any honest football fan has to admit this should be a destruction in favor of LCA. However, I hope Raceland tries every trick in the book to try to pull off the miracle. Without a few trick plays, onside kicks, fake punts, and maybe even a statue of liberty play thrown in, I don't think the Rams have a chance...but throw in all of the above along with some LCA turnovers and penalties and Raceland might just have a shot! GO RAMS.

How quickly a destruction at the hands of a northern Kentucky team makes one forget about Ashland! :confused:

Sheldon Clark's wins the past 2 weeks at Russell and at Belfry make for a very impressive playoff resume. You would have to think their confidence is sky high right about now. I look for them and Breathitt to be playing for the right to go to Bowling Green.

Good point. Ever since they moved out of the 16th region in basketball, I don't think of them when I think of teams "from our area"...but yes, Lawrence and Raceland are still going...and both face momumental challenges next week.

LCA appears to be on their way to the class A title this year. Congratulations to Fairview on another winning season and for getting on the scoreboard against LCA.

I understand. Thanks for the updates throughout, though! I'm really glad Raceland gets to try their luck at LCA again. The Rams are building a nice tradition and one of these years they just might break through and win "the big one". They often say it can happen when you least expect it, so even though I think last year's Raceland team was better overall, maybe this year's has the intangibles to somehow get it done against impossible odds! Good luck next week against LCA.

OldRambler, I like you a lot and enjoy your posts, but you sure don't have a career as a play-by-play guy!!! ;-) The last I saw on the update thread, C'ville had the ball with a minute left in Raceland territory and was driving. What happened to seal the win for Raceland? Late game interception? Turnover on downs? Fumble? Hopefully you know I'm kidding about your play-by-play abilities, but I am just curious as to how the ending went.

I guess this puts to rest any argument that Ram (or even I) mistakenly made about Ashland being the best team in Johnson Central's district! :-) Johnson Central clearly comes to play when it counts the most. Congratulations to the Golden Eagles and good luck accomplishing the impossible next week.

Congratulations to Raceland on another good playoff win. You're playing longer than any other team in our Northeastern Kentucky area once again this year. Excellent job. Enjoy this victory.

what happened at the end???

After a topsy turvy season, I think Breathitt is going to be headed back to the finals. With the upsets on the other side of the bracket (Sheldon Clark-PCC), the path is open for them to play for the the title again.

where are they at??? down and distance???

sounds like this one is gonna be a heartbreaker one way or the other

give us as much as you can Old Rambler...this is the game of the night in our area as far as I'm concerned

Yes...but from all accounts that was attributed to Sheldon Clark's entire starting backfield being either ejected or injured in the 1st half of that game.