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I suspect they will stay in house. They have some quality young assistants.

I know competition level has been a little different, but Fleming County has found a way to win close games (Mason, Greenup, Russell, etc...). Garrard has not (Western Hills, Rockcastle, etc...).

He is playing.

Alexander is out for sure.

With Crump playing, they will score more than 19. The question will be how well they stop Garrard County.

It seems that many think District 5 will get swept from the playoffs. Does Fleming County have enough to get by the first round or does Garrard bring the broom to Flemingsburg?

Fleming’s Qb left in the 1st quarter against Paintsville. It was 9-6 when he left. Not saying they would have won with him, just that it was a huge blow to not have him. Also, Jaden Campbell only played about a dozen snaps.

On the radio they said he could have played but didn't want to risk it in this game. I think Josh and Jaden will both be back next week.

Final score was 38-6 Paintsville. Paintsville is a great team and when Fleming's Qb went down in the first quarter it really killed them offensively. Also, with Jaden Campbell out they were just too short handed to play with a great team. Honestly felt like a closer game but Paintsville just pulled away late. Too many short fields and too much talent.

Final score was 38-6 Paintsville. Paintsville is a great team and when Fleming's Qb went down in the first quarter it really killed them offensively. Honestly felt like a closer game but Paintsville just pulled away late. Too many short fields and too much talent.

I think in the next scheduling cycle you will see Mason’s schedule toughen up. They had a brutal schedule and pair that with multiple injuries and things didn’t go well. This schedule will help breathe some life into them and get numbers back up. I know that this is not the typical Mason schedule but every county school goes through cycles and you have to schedule accordingly.

Congratulations to the Panthers!

Fc 35 Pc 0 at the half

I think Bath County is dangerous on offense! They run a unique offense that really out numbers you at the point of attack. Pretty sure that Russell has not played a team that runs it. Add to that the Schwartz kid is a stud and seems perfect for this offense. He is very patient and reads his blocks well. If they can hold onto the ball and eat clock, they are a dangerous group. Defensively, Bath is not as strong. If they can get some stops or force turnovers, they can make things interesting. Russell has more weapons and Bath running the ball takes pressure off their young Db's. All in all, I hope it is a great game. I think our district games being competitive are good for everybody. On a side note, most of Bath's main players are juniors and I think they will really be tough next year!!

Landan Swartz is a stud! I was very impressed with him tonight!

Fleming has been a head scratcher at times. They throw for over 300 yards against Russell and then only throw it 10 times against West. Not sure if that was the game plan or what but it was the least passes I have ever seen them attempt. Heck, I think they threw it more in the downpour at Russell 2 years ago!

I don't think this game will resemble last years in any way at all!

When did Bath County last win a district championship? Fleming finished in a 3 way tie in 2015 but hasn't won one since 2001.

This will not be pretty for the Eagles...

Both teams come in at 6-1 and 3-0 in the district. If Fleming wins, I think they clinch the district championship. If Bath wins, it will set up a big game at Russell the following week.

This really shocks me! Who all is out for Mason County?

Who all is out for Mason? That might factor into the ball game.

First off, hats off to both defenses! They both played well. I think this was a game of matchups. West Carter’s strength is their defensive secondary and lb’s. They did a good job of covering. But, at the same time the radio said Fleming ran the ball 39 times and only threw it 11. They rushed for over 200 yards and that is something you don’t hear a lot from them. Fleming’s defense made plays when they had to. They had several tackles for a loss and forced fumbles or held on 4th down several times.

Fleming County beat Russell not Russell County. Jaden had an awesome game!

Not trying to take a jab at you, just saying that it is hard to really rate teams off one scrimmage.