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Great win GC!

It's early, but unless NCC comes to life I see little to challenge the western half of the state this year in 2A. District 7 is wide open, but that is misleading because all four teams are, at best, mediocre for now.

I pick Danville in a close one, 20-16.

No inside information here, and not trying to be Mr. Obvious, but I feel the next coach is between Brown, Yeast, or Clevenger. Jerry and Sam have been together so long I would not be surprised if he followed him to Tennessee. Ads need a shake up.

Some of these kids had butted heads for four years. None of the seniors wanted their season to end last night but they would not have wanted it any other way than to have one last chance to take down their biggest rival. Your guys would have felt the same way and probably worse.

This game was turning right before our eyes until the bogus holding call nullified the Grey TD. The Ads also had something going with the dive play and #34 (O. Ford). It's a shame but those are the breaks. Too many penalties and turnovers doomed the Ads in the end along with the usual stifling defense of Somerset.

Good luck next week and beyond. I have enjoyed the conversations we have had over the past couple of seasons. You had earned my respect long before last night.

They don't just do it against Danville. And it can be frustrating. As long as you don't go overboard and get a penalty, you might be successful.

That stuff never works as it is always the retaliator that gets caught anyway. Besides, these teams know each other fairly well so they shouldn't be suprised by anything that is tried or said on the field. Just play the next play better than your opponent.

Ads are going to miss Jacobie Harris so we shall see how that affects strategy. You know SHS has to like their chances given the recent domination they have had in this series.

Still, I like Danville to pull out a very close low scoring game. This will be a physical matchup and quite frankly the Ads are out of excuses as to why they have let SHS continue to push them around. Nowhere to go but up and absolutely nothing to lose.

I think we will see an inspired effort from the Ads to try and redeem themselves.

Good luck to both teams!

Bell stands tall on Log Mountain. BC wins 28-21.

Boyle prevails this time. In a close one I will take the Rebels 21-17.

So the Flyers gave up 52 points to a team (Anderson) that Cooper shutout 48-0. I would think Cooper has more than a chance to win this game.

Franklin Co.

Lots of flags in this game. I swear I didn't know that daisies could grow on fake grass! I also need to consult with an officials guide because I did not recognize a couple of their signals used tonight. Got real chippy at the end but that is understandable when one team's season is coming to a close.

Ads didn't play very smart at times and really struggled against the passing attack that PHS has. The pick early in the third qtr was huge. Ads were backed up with Pburg 1st and goal from the one yard line. Defense held and then intercepted in the back of the end zone. They then drove 80 yds for the go ahead score. Got help on a roughing the punter penalty but gave it back later on the muffed punt return.

Danville was fortunate to win this one. PHS played hard and is a great venue to watch a playoff game. Their field looks fantastic and their fans were hospitable and gracious in defeat. Shout out to the Betsy Layne players that sat with us. All I can say is that you must really despise the Blackcats!

Now the Ads must face their Waterloo. Wouldn't have it any other way. It will take a complete 180 effort than what was put forth tonight, so Ads fans can hope that tonight's performance was a result of their minds already thinking Briar Jumpers. It almost cost them in the end.

7-3 at the half...

 

The Ads have had great field position all night long,just not playing smart football.

Playing uninspired football so far. Minds are clearly not in this game.

Won't be as close this time around. Somerset wins 28-7

Rebels roll 42-21.

Let me defend the bobcats. Betsy Layne got beat tonight by an established program that is tradition rich and has nothing but class. The bobcats have had 5 winning seasons in their programs history. Their a single a program playing in a 2A district. Each year they are getting better and with hard work will continue. Good Luck Admirals, you have made me a life long fan.

Appreciate the kind words. I liked the Bobcats passing game and can see that you guys are building with underclassmen. I counted only 6 seniors on the roster. It would make the sacrifice those six young men gave last night mean more if the program can challenge in the years to come and build a tradition you can be proud of. Good luck to you next season and beyond!

Ads won comfortably last year and I predict a wider margin this trip. PBurg defense gives up a ton of points. Thought Mboro was going to pull one out last night. Was one of the better games played in round one.

Great win Garrard!

This game could have been 100+ to 6, clock ran entire second half. Is Betsy Layne that bad or was Danville finally playing like I thought they could? JK Howard and DeVonte Alcorn both played and both looked good.

A little of both in my opinion. BL had no answer for The Ads athleticism. I have never seen 46 PTS scored by the first play in the second qtr.

21-21 in the third 5:50

Go Jackets!!

Any score updates?

Final 67-12.

Well if Owensboro Cath and Somerset meet in the finals look for a tie...between them they have been State Runner-up around 9 times without a title between them.

Somerset wins that match up if it happens.

Danville played well against Boyle Co. and won, They lost JK Howard at Green County 6' 3" 300+ lineman. You wouldn't think one player would make that much difference, but Danville thru several games since has been in a funk. If they get Howard back it could be the emotional lift the ADS need and carry them a long way towards Bowling Green. Danville playing with emotion and focused will be a tough out for any team in 2A.:dancingpa

Looking good for a return this week I am hearing. Alcorn too.

The district 7 survivor, most likely Somerset or Danville, will have home field advantage against the NCC/WV winner and will play a significant role in determining who advances against OCath or CAL.

Danville's Achilles has been the Briar Jumpers whom have beaten the Ads 5 consecutive times the past 4 seasons. The Ads are on the verge of being full strength again real soon. If they cannot end the streak then I will tip my hat to SHS once more and root like h3!! that they bring one home to the toughest district in 2A.

4 seed Middlesboro over 1 seed Prestonsburg

I agree. Good chance this one happens.