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A hold on Mayfield puts it back to the 34, 1st and 16

Another 1st down to the 40 for the Cards..

The Cards pick up a big 1st down up to the 20 on a 3rd and long to get them out of the hole..

The Cards end up holding and force a punt, but, will start at there own 5

McCracken on the move again.. 1st and 10 at the Card 30 yard line, still 6 minutes to go in 2nd quarter..

After the early onslaught by the Cards, the Mustangs have settled down and are playing much better here in the 2nd quarter, with a couple of good drives, one resulting in a touchdown and 2 defensive stops.. If the Stangs score on this drive, it could turn into a dogfight..

The Cards drive it down to the Mustang 34, but, the D stiffens and holds Mayfield on 4th down... 1st and 10 McCracken from own 34..

McCracken scores and the PAT is good.. 20-7 Mayfield with about 8 minutes left in 2nd qtr..

McCracken finally gets a stop and forces a Cardinal punt.. End of 1st qtr 20-0 Mayfield..

McCracken finally puts together a good drive, but, Mayfield stifles it with an interception ..

Mayfield strikes again with a 3 yard run by Hurt... Still 5 minutes to go in 1st quarter.. PAT no good... 20-0 Cards

The Cards pick up 9 on 2nd down and then complete a pass to the 3 yard line and run it in on the next play.. 7:04 to go in 1st quarter and its now Mayfield 14 McCracken 0

Incomplete pass on 1st down.. Illegal procedure on Mayfield, making it 2nd and 15..

1st and 10 from own 47 for Cards..

Pickup of 1 on 1st down, incomplete pass on 2nd down, another incompletion on 3rd down, McCracken to punt..

1st and 10 McCracken at there own 27 after the onsuing kickoff..

Halliburton takes it in for a 3 yard TD run, so, the Cards get on the board 1st, the PAT is also good, Mayfield goes up 7-0 with 8:04 to go in 1st quarter..

The Cards get it down to the 10 yard line and are forced to go for a FG, but, McCracken gets a penalty for roughing the kicker and Cards have it now 1st and goal from the 5..

The Cards get a good return and start out on the McCracken 28 yard line..

After a couple of incompletions and a loss, the Stangs are forced to punt..

McCracken picks up a big gain to about midfield, but, called for a hold, and its brought back, making it 1st and 14..

McCracken gets the ball 1st.. They bobbled the kickoff and start at there own 17 yard line..

If E'town can't hang with CAL, then I'm guessing they can't hang with Central, Belfry, and Corbin at the top of Class 3A. This will be a very interesting game on numerous fronts.

Not sure Central, Belfry and Corbin would do much against this CAL team either.. There D is legit.. E'Town probably has the most explosive offense that CAL will see, so, the question is, can the E'Town O make enough big plays to keep them close all 4 quarters.. CAL has some offensive weapons, as well, but, they are a more ball control, field position team that wears you out by the 4th quarter.. If the Panthers can muster a couple of early scores and get a lead, they have a shot.. If CAL gets ahead or keeps it fairly even then I think they pull away in the 4th quarter..I think it'll be a 21-14 type game and I'd give CAL the edge..

I think any of the Top 4 could make a strong case to be #1.. The Alcoa win probably pushes Corbin to the top, but, the Fern Creek win by Central is also a very solid win. Belfry, who, until someone else in 3a knocks off, can still make a strong case and Elizabethtown is putting up huge numbers against better competition then they've played the past couple of years.. I don't think Lex Cath or Boyle could legitimately make a case for #1, but, both are certainly capable of beating any of the Top 4 on any given day..

I expect Beechwood to hang in there for a half, maybe even 3 quarters, but, then Corbins size and depth takes control of the game. I think a 31-14 final with the Hounds scoring a couple of 4th quarter TDs to pull away..