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Condolences to the Beechwood community.  He was the best of the best. 

No Mayfield but OCath twice 😪

Sevil should change name to Jimmy the Greek, well done!

44 minutes ago, Tracy House said:

Here we go again,talking about when East Fork Consolidated School led by Marcel Ledbetter beat West Monkey Eyebrow led by Uncle Jr.it happened, so let’s move on, what about when Mayfield ran it for 5 years in a row?It makes no difference to anyone but Mayfield.(drops the mic exit stage right)

Would that be one Uncle Percy Ledbetter?

This has been one of the most interesting threads all year, thank you for the effort. 

UK is a terrible place for the finals in my opinion, no atmosphere and too many empty seats to change that.  On Cats game day the students have to move their cars.  That would have been the least they could have done and I do not mean every lot but some of the lots near the stadium.  Parking was terrible as was the atmosphere. 

Red Helmet just released their state game for any who want to watch. It airs on their Face Book page and on their You Tube page

18 hours ago, WHO'S NEXT? said:

Who can forget the 55 LCA dropped on Mayfield in the 2009 state championship

I can 

Mayfield Senior Kicker Lincoln Suiter lives in a small WKY  town where football is king. After the tornado devastated Mayfield, the community looked for it's beloved Cardinal football team to bring  a glimmer of hope, something to help the community forget the reality of the devastation, something to believe in, to cheer for, to help heal.  Lincoln missed a field goal and a late extra point in the 2022 state championship game in a 14 - 13 loss to Beechwood. The weight of the loss weighed heavy on Lincoln but here is his story of redemption.

 https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/sports/suiters-redemption-sends-mayfield-back-to-another-state-title-game/article_8b6791fa-8e2f-11ee-94c4-173cda739f07.html?fbclid=IwAR2Ur44f81W8dg-Eo5fPRjzHaC9XRFfmgglHfzOTwk7MgIq8jpGBUZnKJA4   

Congrats Purples, making WKY proud!

One note I want to throw out there is a congratulations to Owensboro Catholic, Beechwood and Lexington Christian Academy.  All 3 of these teams deserve high accolades and were all good enough to have been the state champs this year.  All 3 pushed the eventual champ to the limit. 

1 hour ago, D Wolf said:

I apologize for raining on the Cards’ parade but I need to ask if they will be down some next year?  They lose Cartwright, Starks, Biggers, Dumas.  And I think another key WR.  Will they still be a state title contender in 2024?  Such an awesome program so maybe there is talent waiting in the wings.  

Mayfield is blessed to have some unreal younger classes at the moment and you can never count them out. This is a question for another day and thread for now.

Great night to be a Mayfield Cardinal ! Couldn’t be prouder of this bunch ! 

I have arrived at the grocery, enjoyed the thread on this game all week and it was fun getting to cut up with all. Here’s to the hopes no one gets hurt and it’s a great game. Go Big Red!

Just now, Astro Domino said:

Mayfield has only lost to one team more than once in their 25 state title game appearances and that’s Danville, that has beaten them all 5 times they have faced off in championship games. Danville has also beat them several other times in final four matchups keeping the Cardinals out of multiple other state finals games. Danville has definitely historically been Mayfield’s Achilles heel that has kept them from achieving even far more success than their long list of achievements that they have compiled despite the Danville curse.

True to the word but I will add what I posted as part of it from what I have been told by old timers. 

13 minutes ago, Breds82 said:

I’ve asked this before but never got a clear answer. Mayfield is one of the winningest teams in the country, not just the Bluegrass. What took so long for Mayfield to reach the state finals, once the playoffs started in 1959 (which we can all agree was too long of a wait considering basketball started way before that)? I know many teams claim a poll championship, does Mayfield claim any? They have a super impressive history just curious is all. Good luck and safe travels to both teams.

Tons of great teams and several undefeated teams from way back then but its hard to garner media to support you this far West where there are no major populations centers.  That's my opinion for what its worth. In addition, a couple number one ranked teams that got upset would be the rest of the answer.  

I don't think OC has faced a QB of Cartwright's caliber or Starks caliber after trolling their games. Thoughts on anyone they have faced as good? 

Fodder for thought:

Calpreps

Mayfield #1101

3 Best wins: LCA #1359, Beechwood #2080, Graves Co. #3653

OC #1310

3 Best Wins: Owensboro #2065, Greenwood #4035, Henderson #4255

TP94 Power Ratings (11-28-23)

Class 2A:

39 minutes ago, jeff jackson said:

I could easily see a high scoring game in the 40s or 50s even. 

Interesting we haven’t gave up 40 or 50 points the entire year so I’m guessing you think they’re offensive is the best we will face this year?

Alot of OC offense and Atwell talk and certainly deserved, but I am shock at the lack of talk about the double headed monster in the Mayfield Offense. I, as a true arm chair quarterback/ex player who thinks he knows it all, think that this is a great match up for the Cards offense.  After watching OC vs Owensboro, Somerset and N Hardin I drew a few conclusions of my own. The Cards have the best offense OC has seen so far and I think its by a wide margin.  OC can commit to stopping Starks running and some kid no one seems to mention can pick them apart in the air or OC can commit to stopping this nameless Cards QB and Starks can have a hay day.  If OC tries to do both I see the Cards lighting up the scoreboard like that Ace's High Pin Ball Machine in the corner of the local gas station. Did I happen to mention I think the Cards are better up front on both sides.  This should get some great opinions so let's hear what the rest of you arm chair QB's think. 

4 minutes ago, Breds82 said:

Does the Red Helmet video stay up for a while? I got to see the last half of the 4th quarter and was going to watch the whole game Monday if possible. Good luck next week. 

Yes, it will stay indefinitely. 

I do noy believe Mayfield has ever lost to OC.  I could be wrong but I recall hearing that said years ago and I know we haven't lost to them in the last 25 years.  

3 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Ditto. Beechwood will be back! Beechwood loses 4 starters. All the leading skill players are back. The freshman team has talent and size. The Tigers are loaded for next year.

If it’s at your place next year hope you all have a pig roast 😂

Leg 2 of trifecta complete for the Cards. If they can find a way to win this one they will have run the  improbable! 

56 minutes ago, OldSchool45 said:

I guessing OC will be home team since they #1 in RPI but not sure can anyone clarify?

Yes OC is home team and will be on the South side of Commonwealth Stadium.  Mayfield as visitors due to lower RPI is on the North side.  Tixs are already on sale.  If your a Mayfield fan, the North visitors side is all general admission.  If your a OC fan, between the 30's is reserve seating.  Strong chance of rain so you can also get tixs for the hospitality suite known as the Long Ship.  Its not a good spot to watch the game from inside though but it will keep you dry and tied to good seats outside.  Cost is obviously more.