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I have noticed Male High usually goes for two in this situation. I prefer to see game extended so second/third team can play more. I can see it either way.

Coach Bob Beatty's Trinity (10-0) squad enters this playoff contest as overwelming favorites. The Rocks are well rested as they were off this past Friday. Coach Preston Smith's Seneca (0-10) team lost to the Shamrocks on October 13 42-0. The Redhawks dropped a 16-0 decision at 5A Iroquois (4-6) this past Friday. The Redhawks have scored 28 points in 10 games and were shutout victims in 6 of their past 7 contests. Trinity looks to raise their all-time series record to 17-2 versus Seneca.

Coach James Brannon's Daviess County (4-5) squad is playing 5A #9 Apollo this evening to complete their regular season. The Panthers are 2-2 in 6A games this season. Coach Brent Thompson's North Hardin (3-7) team has dropped four of their past five games including a 14-9 loss versus 5A #8 Doss. The Trojans have faced three 6A squads, going 1-2. Look for the Owensboro squad to come into Radcliff and take home a hard fought and close game.

Henry Clay (5-5) has won three of their past four games. They defeated Cooper 35-7 this past Friday. Coach Sam Simpson's Blue Devils went 4-4 versus 6A competition. Madison Central (6-4) comes into this playoff game on a three game winning streak. The Indians defeated Bryan Station (1-9) 12-8 this past Friday. Madison Central went 3-2 versus 6A competition and the current win streak reflects the three 6A victories. Coach Mark Scenters' Indians are slight favorites due to the game being held in Richmond. Otherwise, I see this game as a toss-up.

Central Hardin (7-3) won a 21-0 decision over then #12 Ballard (5-5). Coach Tim Mattingly's Bruins are on a three game winning streak. DaMarcus Ganaway, Sr.'s Eagles come in having dropped three of their past 5 games. Ohio County (7-3) did defeat 2A Butler County 39-0 to complete the regular season. The Eagles are 1-3 versus 6A competition. Central Hardin current win streak came at the expense of only 6A teams. Look for Central Hardin to win this one by three scores.

Campbell County (6-4) was defeated by 5A #1 Covington Catholic (10-0) 49-13 this past Friday. Coach Lickert's Camels have won three of their past five games and are 3-2 versus 6A schools. Eastern (5-5) took a somewhat surprising 16-8 decision over #10 Manual (3-7). Coach Blandford's Eagles are on a two game winning streak and are 3-4 versus 6A competiton. This is Eastern's first trip outside Jefferson County and that could pose an issue. This game is a toss-up and the home team may hold a slight edge due to this playoff game being held in Alexandria.

Ballard (5-5) hosts Boone County (1-9) in playoff action. The Bruins were shutout by previously ranked #14 Central Hardin (7-3) 21-0 this past Friday. Boone County dropped a 36-12 game to 5A #11 Highlands (5-5). The Bruins are on a two game losing streak and suffered shutouts in each of these contests. The Rebels are on a seven game losing streak and the 12 points scored versus Highlands were their highest total since a 27-6 win over Holmes (3-7) on September 8. I have to believe Coach Adrian Morton's staff at Ballard can find the answers needed to put some points on the board versus Coach Marty Steele's Boone County squad. I was surprisewd by the Bruins lack of offense versus Central Hardin and if they don't come to play this week, the Rebels are capable of pulling the upset.

In this Lexington tussle, Tates Creek (8-2) is the clear favorite over Bryan Station (1-9). The Commodores are on a four game winning streak after defeating 4A Franklin County (5-5). Coach Antoine Sims' squad's two losses have come versus #15 Henry Clay (5-5) and 2A #1 Danville (10-0). The Frank Sparks, Jr led Defenders have managed one victory this season. This was a 20-18 victory over the only 6A playoff non-qualifier Paul Laurence Dunbar (0-10). Tates Creek owns a 38-8 win over the Defenders and I expect a similar outcome this time around.

Muhlenberg County (3-7) travels to Paducah to face McCracken County (6-4). This is a Mustangs vs. Mustangs matchup. McCracken County is on a five game winning streak after dispatching the same Muhlenberg County 49-0 on Friday, October 20. McCracken County is averaging 47 points per game during this 5 game stretch. Muhlenberg County defeated 5A Grayson County (1-9) 26-7 to snap a four game losing streak. I believe all evidence points to a McCracken County victory in the rematch.

The Green Wave (5-5) travel to Henderson County (4-6) in this first round game. Meade County snapped a four game losing streak by defeating 4A Warren Central (0-10) 44-6 on Friday. The Colonels finished their regular season on a low note by dropping a 39-20 decision at 5A Owensboro (4-6). Henderson County played four 6A teams this year, going 3-1. Meade County played only three 6A squads, going 0-3! There were no common opponents. I am going with the District 1 second place team due to their home field advantage.

The Raiders will need all weapons versus Male. If Chisolm is out, it will be one win and out. With Chisolm, a third round exit is likely.

Jeffersontown does have the only score by a Kentucky school against #1 Trinity. The touchdown was on the Rocks' third string. The 14-12 loss last night to Oldham County should provide all the insight needed by the Pioneer Nation.

In 6A, Paul Laurence Dunbar (0-10) has the distinction of being the only school not in the playoffs. This is due to the addition of Frederick Douglass and the Broncos successful inaugural season. The Bulldogs season-long ten game losing streak is also to blame!

Frederick Douglass (8-2) hosts their first ever playoff game versus defending State Runner-Up Lafayette (3-7). The Generals dropped a 29-14 decision to the Broncos on September 8. Lafayette lost their past two games; scoring a total of 7 points. Frederick Douglass is on a three game winning streak. Look for the Broncos to win this rematch by three scores.

Cooper (2-8) earned the right to host a first round playoff game with their 21-20 victory over Conner and the runner-up finish in District 5. Pleasure Ridge Park (6-4) comes into this game with a two game losing streak and losers in 4 of their previous 6 contests. The longest trip away from home for the Panthers was a win at Eastern (5-5) earlier this season. The trip to Union may take Pleasure Ridge Park out of their comfort zone. The Jaguars will keep this close before dropping a 28-14 decision.

The Pioneers are heavy favorites in this first round game. Jeffersontown lost to Oldham County 14-12 on Friday and have lost 6 of their past 7 games. #7 Simon Kenton (9-1) was off Friday and their most recent contest was a 56-38 loss to #5 Ryle on October 20. The Chargers offense is not as explosive as Campbell County (6-4) or Bryan Station (1-9). This should be another "mercy rule" contest.

This is one of the better first round contests. The Raiders feature a stout running attack with Jake Chisolm leading the way. Butler (6-4) comes in off an open week. The Bears most recent game was a 37-0 drubbing by #3 St. Xavier. Ryle (8-2) is on a four game winning streak. This includes the 43-18 win over Dixie Heights. Look for the Raiders to run the ball behind their talented offensive line, controlling the clock, and ultimately winning by 21.

Male (8-2) comes into this game off a open week. The Bulldogs defeated #10 Manual (3-7) most recently. Male's two losses were to #1 Trinity (10-0) and #3 St. Xavier (8-2). Conner (4-6) is on a four game losing streak. Look for Male's defense to shut down the Cougards attack. The Bulldogs will take this one by 28.

The Tigers fell to St. Xavier (OH)(9-1) 16-14 for their second loss of the season. Manual (3-7) fell 16-8 to Eastern (5-5). St. Xavier (8-2) beat the Crimsons 56-34 on October 6. Manual is on a five game losing streak and the Tigers will be heavy favorites to advance to the second round. This game could easily see the Tigers get up by 36 to start the running clock scenario.

Dr. Oliver Lucas brings his George Rogers Clark (5-5) squad to Georgetown to tangle with Jim McKee's #2 ranked Scott County (8-2) team. Cardinals vs. Cardinals in this first round playoff match. The Winchester team went 2-3 versus 6A opponents with their wins coming versus Boone County (1-9) and Paul Laurence Dunbar (0-10). Coach McKee's squad did not lose to a Kentucky foe. Scott County only dropped games to Moeller (OH) and LaSalle (OH). Look for the Georgetown team to defeat GRC with the running clock rules.

Fourth straight win for Bombers and 7 out of nine in this series. Luckily I chose to stay home tonight. :popcorn:

Another black eye for 6A District 4

One of only 6 the BGPers missed this regular season. :ohbrother:

Central Hardin 14-0 in 2nd quarter

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