Hard Work

KCD rolls. Holy cross doesn’t have enough fire power!

This is a big upset correct?

Couldn’t agree more. Paris has a ton of speed and is well coached!

For the third consecutive season, the Paris Greyhounds and Sayre Spartans will clash in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, a matchup that’s quickly become one of Central Kentucky’s most familiar postseason battles. The defending 1A State Champion Spartans have handled this matchup the past two years, winning 38–12 in 2023 and 41–20 in 2024. But this year brings a new wrinkle, a new coaching staff in Paris with fresh energy and a renewed belief that they can finally turn the tables. Paris has found ways to make games interesting all season, relying on a fast-paced attack and a defense that thrives on creating chaos. The Greyhounds’ ability to strike quickly will be critical if they hope to hang around against a Sayre team that’s built to wear opponents down. Sayre, meanwhile, continues to look like a program built for November football. The Spartans Quarterback play and balance on offense have been major strengths once again this fall, while the team’s postseason poise under Coach Pennington continues to show. This game has become a measuring stick for both programs, for Paris, a chance to prove the rebuild is real, and for Sayre, a chance to show the road to Lexington still runs through them. Kickoff is set for Friday night in Lexington, and while history favors Sayre, I expect Paris to come in swinging. Which team will be standing at the end of this contest?

Final from Lexington.

Running clock early for CAL!

Great game and hats off to Middlesboro. Undefeated season is hard to achieve!

9-0. Senior Night. KSR Radio Shoutout. It’s shaping up to be a great night for football in Middlesboro, KY! Veteran head coach Larry French will have his Yellow Jackets locked in and ready to roll. Partin continues to be electric in the pocket, entering this matchup with 22 touchdown passes and over 1,700 yards leading a Middlesboro offense that’s been red hot all season. BUT… (cue McAfee on Gameday plot twist) This Sayre Spartan team has caught fire. Over the last two weeks, they’ve completely dominated opponents by a combined score of 112-0. The Spartan defense is flying around and looking to make a statement, one that says they’re ready for another run at the carpet. There’s more on the line than bragging rights. Round 3 playoff implications hang in the balance: A win could give Middlesboro home-field advantage in Round 3. Sayre, meanwhile, is trying to leapfrog Pikeville and Middlesboro to secure that coveted #2 seed and host deep into November. Prediction: The Spartans spoil Senior Night!

As well as a recent Hall of fame induction for he and the AD.

The Sayre Spartans hit the road this Friday night for a tough matchup in the mountains as they take on the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets in what could be one of the most intriguing clashes of the season. This game has major playoff implications for Class A! Can the Spartans overcome the long trip and get a road win or do the Yellow Jackets remain undefeated?

Pirates snap 31 game losing streak!

Great night for a district Championship game and a great game at that!

56-0 Final from Lexington!

IMO, coaches who run Wing T and the triple are avoiding up and down years of inconsistency in line play. It is hard to consistently compete with teams who have 6’3 280+ across the board year in and year out! You don't have to block everyone and the mesh point hits so quickly you’re at the line of scrimmage before the defense is able to read and react. Secondly it is a natural time management tool. As a play caller you’re always thinking stay ahead of the chains and if you’re the inferior opponent and both of these systems allow for a natural way to maintain a longer time of possession and keep your defense off of the field. While I know there are plenty of newer versions of these offenses that offer these same benefits and principals but allow for a modern style of play, I imagine the old saying applies “If it ain’t broke, why fix it?” I do believe this style of play hinders you at some point and that’s one of the reasons we have not seen the cardinals in December as of late!

I believe he is returning! First game back was Frankfort!