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#11 Central Hardin (8-3) vs. Henderson County (5-6)

Central Hardin has won 4 in a row and 6 of their past 7 games. Henderson County comes into this round two contest with 4 wins in their past 6 games. Each team suffered one shutout loss in 2017. The Bruins fell 15-0 to @A #5 Christian Academy of Louisville on September 1. The Colonels dropped the opening game of the season 41-0 to Reitz (IN). Henderson County scored the same number of points as they have allowed, 269. Central Hardin has scored 308 points while giving up 170. My prediction for this slugfest is Central Hardin 21-Henderson County 14.

Daviess County (6-5) at McCracken County (7-4)

This is a rematch of a game played September 22. The Mustangs won the first battle 56-40. The Panthers come into this game on a three game winning streak. Daviess has scored 420 points while allowing 304 in 2017. McCracken County has tallied 374 and allowed 281. The Mustangs own a current 6 game win streak. I look for a score a little less glossy than the first game. Make it McCracken County 35-Daviess County 14

#1 Trinity (11-0) vs. #12 Campbell County (7-4)

The Fighting Camels have won 4 of their past 6 games. They face their second #1 ranked team in Kentucky in three weeks. Campbell County fell to 5A #1 Covington Catholic 49-13 on October 27. The Fighting Camels have scored 371 points while allowing 281. Trinity comes into this contest winners of their last 26 in a row. The Shamrocks defense has held opponents to 87 total points while scoring 435. These two met once before in 1997, a 41-7 win for Trinity. I look for the Shamrocks to score 56 while keeping Campbell County out of the end zone.

#14 Ballard (6-5) at #6 Simon Kenton (10-1)

Ballard has won four of their past six games. In an up and down season, the Bruins have scored 252 points and allowed 236 points. Simon Kenton is a heavy favorite , having won all but one of their games this season. The Pioneers are owners of the most prolific scoring team in Class 6A with 505 points. Simon Kenton has given up 231 points. I look for the Pioneers to take this playoff game 49-14.

#3 St. Xavier (9-2) vs. #8 Pleasure Ridge Park (7-4)

In another rematch, St. Xavier comes into this titanic struggle winners of 4 of their past 5 games. The Tigers beat Pleasure Ridge Park 35-21 on September 22. The Panthers have dropped two of their last three games. On the season, PRP scored 281 points and allowed 215. I am predicting an identical score of 35-21 in favor of St. Xavier.

#4 Male (9-2) vs. #9 Butler (7-4) rematch

The Bulldogs come into this rematch winners of 6 of their past 7 games. Male’s scoring margin stands at 368 to 137 for the season. The Bears have played with marginal success in recent weeks, winning 3 out of 6. The Bears do have the biggest upset of the 6A playoffs, defeating #5 Ryle 20-14. However Male owns a 35-6 28-14 victory over the Bears on September 22. I predict a more modest win for the Bulldogs this time around: 28-14.

# 10 Tates Creek (9-2) vs. #7 Frederick Douglass (9-2) rematch

The first year team from Lexington may be the surprise of the year in 6A. The Broncos have won 4 in a row and face a team they defeated on August 25 by a 49-22 count. The 321 points scored by the Broncos while allowing 170 is a testament to the talent and discipline of this squad. Tates Creek is on a five game winning streak coming into this rematch. The Commodores have a better spread between points scored and allowed (333-142). Frederick Douglass 35-Tates Creek 21 is my prediction for this one.

#13 Henry Clay (6-5) at #2 Scott County (9-2)

This game is a rematch of their September 29 contest won by Scott County 57-28. The Blue Devils have won 4 out of five since the first test against the Cardinals. Henry Clay tallied 299 and allowed 252 points thus far in 2017. Scott County has won 6 in a row and scored the second highest total of points in 6A with 494. The Cardinals defense allowed 230 points and they tasted defeat only twice this season. The two losses were versus Cincinnati Greater Catholic League schools. See the final score of this contest as Scott County 49-Henry Clay 21.

Central Hardin 42 Ohio County 14

The Eagles started the season 5-0 before struggling with 6A foes, finishing 1-4. Ohio County completed their season at 7-4, bowing out to Central Hardin in the first round. Central Hardin moved on to round two on a four game winning streak. The Bruins built a 14-0 halftime advantage and led 28-0 after three quarters. The Bruins’ Nick Morris caught 10 passes for 124 yards to lead the Bruins attack. Central Hardin rushed for more than 300 yards and held Ohio County to 22 yards on the ground. The Eagles passed for 226 yards and finished the year with more than 2500 yards through the air.

Henderson County 21 Meade County 14

The Colonels picked up their first playoff win since 2013.

Henderson County’s Jr. QB, Skip Patterson, threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Meade County (5-6) scored two fourth quarter touchdowns on short runs by Brock Wilson. Wilson finished with 86 yards on 15 carries for the Green Wave.

Daviess County 33 North Hardin 7

The Panthers recorded their first playoff victory since 2007. North Hardin (3-8) held a 7-0 lead after one quarter. Daviess County exploded for three touchdown runs in the second stanza and never looked back. Freshman RB Lavell Wright was a bright spot for the Trojans . Junior QB Josh Cambron led the Panthers into the second round.

McCracken County 48 Muhlenberg County 0

This game marked the second time the Eagles soundly defeated the young men from Greenville in three weeks. The first was a 49-0 contest October 20. Muhlenberg County dropped five of their last six games to finish 3-8. The winning Mustangs allowed 56 total yards and accumulated 352 yards on offense. McCracken County only attempted 10 passes with 7 completions for 124 yards .

Trinity 70 Seneca 0

The Shamrocks’ Jake Saylor returned the opening kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and Trinity led 35-0 after one quarter. The margin grew to 56-0 at halftime. The running clock began 15 seconds into the second quarter. Eight-minute quarters were utilized in the second half. Seneca picked up one first down on the final play and totaled a net of 8 yards on offense. The Redhawks finished the campaign at 0-11.

Campbell County 19 Eastern 14

The Fighting Camels rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Eastern (5-6) squad from District 4. The Eagles outgained Campbell County 319 yards to 281 yards per the Eastern submission to the KHSAA. Senior QB Christian Kessler who passed for 187 yards led the Eagles.

Ballard 20 Boone County 12

Boone County closed out the 2017 season 1-10 after dropping their playoff match to the Ballard Bruins. Junior QB Zach Grau led the Rebels with 131 passing yards. Boone County outgained the Eagles 289 to 257 in offensive yards.

Simon Kenton 48 Jeffersontown 17

Senior QB Matt Shearer led the Pioneers to a first round playoff win over Jeffersontown (3-8). Simon Kenton picked up 350 offensive yards and allowed the Chargers 202 yards.

St. Xavier 36 Manual 7

The Tigers, winners of 4 of their last 5 games, cruised by the Crimsons for the second time this season. The October 6 game was a 56-34 victory for St. Xavier.

The Tigers relied on their Junior backup QB Keegan Sullivan as Senior Jack Albers rested his injured hand. Manual completed their season at 3-8.

Pleasure Ridge Park 37 Cooper 12

The Jaguars outgained the Panthers 265 yards to 208. Cooper (2-9) rushed for 257 yards and allowed 122. Pleasure Ridge Park had dropped 4 of their previous six games entering the playoff tilt. Cooper’s district over Conner allowed the Jaguars to come in second in District 6 and earn the home playoff game.

Male 64 Conner 0

The Bulldogs recorded their first shutout of the season. Conner (4-7) lost their last five games. This marked the first time the Cougars were shutout victims in 2017.

The 64 points allowed by Conner resulted in their most lopsided loss in the past 20 years!

Butler 20 Ryle 14

The Bears allowed 178 rushing yards and held off the home standing Raiders. Ryle (8-3) gave up 161 yards on the ground. Butler’s Junior RB Eric Jackson ran for 78 yards and Sophomore QB Chaz Burks passed for those 161 yards. Ryle’s Senior RB Jake Chisolm , a Mr. Football candidate, was hampered by a severe ankle sprain.

Tates Creek 53 Bryan Station 14

Jalen Burbage was the bright spot for the Defenders as he passed for 85 yards and rushed for 90 yards in a losing effort. Bryan Station (1-10) allowed 534 yards of offense by the Commodores, including 320 on the ground.

Frederick Douglass 28 Lafayette 12

The Broncos won their first ever playoff game. Lafayette, the defending state runners-up, finished the season with three consecutive losses and fell to 3-8 overall. The Generals lost to Frederick Douglass by a 29-14 score on September 8.

Henry Clay 20- Madison Central 7

Madison Central (6-5) came into this contest on a three game winning streak. Henry Clay won the offensive yardage battle 296-274. Junior RB Freddy Chenault led the Indians with 112 yards gained on the ground. Junior WR Antwaun Warford recorded 59 receiving yards for Madison Central. Senior Tyree Clarke led the Blue Devils rushing attack with 108 yards. Sophomore QB Darrin Van Horn passed for 121 yards for Henry Clay.

Scott County 43 George Rogers Clark 14

Nitavius Thomas rushed for 107 yards in a losing effort for the Winchester school.

George Rogers Clark finished 5-6 and lost 4 of their last 5 games. The 43 points allowed were the second highest total for GRC in 2017. Scott County won the offensive yardage battle 239-221. Six different players carried the ball for the Georgetown based squad and gained 136 total rushing yards.

Did his mom happen to be a very good high school and college basketball player?

Yes she was. Dad played at Middlesboro and Centre. Great family I have known for 15 years.

Frederick Douglass (9-2) continues their season of "firsts" against Tates Creek (9-2). The Commodores were the first team to lose to the Broncos in a game played on August 25. Frederick Douglass won their first playoff game this past Friday, defeating Lafayette 28-12. Tates Creek are winners of 5 in a row. Their margin of victory during this streak is an average of 21 points per contest. Frederick Douglass are on a fur game winning streak and their average margin of victory is 19 points per game. The Broncos won the August contest 49-22. I look for this one to be closer. Make it Broncos 35-Commodores 21.

Central Hardin (8-3) hosts Henderson County (5-6). The Bruins have won 4 in a row with an average margin of victory of 16 points. The Colonels are 4-1 versus 6A teams this year. They have struggled with some smaller schools and out of state competition. I look for the Bruins to continue their hot streak by a 21-14 score.

McCracken County (7-4) defeated Daviess County (6-5) on September 22 by the score of 56-40. The Mustangs have put together a six game winning streak, scoring no fewer than 40 points duing that span.

The Panthers have won three in a row. McCracken County should take this rematch. I see the outcome as 35-14 for the Mustangs.

Male (9-2) hosts Butler (7-4) is a rematch of their September 22 game. The Bulldogs took that game 35-6. The Bears won 3 of 6 games against 6A competition in 2017. Male's only losses have come to Trinity (11-0) and St. Xavier (9-2). Look for Male to handle the Bears in a more closely played game, 28-14.

St. Xavier (9-2) will play Pleasure Ridge Park (7-4) for a second time this season.The Tigers won the first game 35-21. St. Xavier should have their senior starting QB, Jack Albers, in the lineup. Albers sat out the Manual (3-8) game with a hand injury. The Panthers have lost two of their last three games. St. Xavier has stepped up their play in recent weeks. I look for a repeat score as the final for this one.

Simon Kenton (10-1) defeated Jeffersontown (3-8) 48-17. Ballard (6-5) ended Boone County's (1-10) season 20-12. The only blemish on the Pioneers season was a loss to Ryle (8-3) on October 20.

The Bruins have struggled to put points on the board in recent weeks. Ballard suffered shutouts to Trinity (11-0) and Central Hardin (8-3) before picking up twenty points verus the Rebels. I look for Ballard to struggle versus the Pioneers attack, falling 49-14.

I omitted a very important score. Simon Kenton defeated Jeffersontown 48-17.

This is a rematch of a game played earlier in 2017. The Cardinals defeated the Blue Devils 57-28 on September 29. Scott County (9-2) dispatched George Rogers Clark (5-6) 43-14 this past Friday. Henry Clay (6-5) knocked out Madison Central (6-5) 20-7 in Richmond. The Cardinals are scoring an average of nearly 45 points per game. Scott County is giving up an average of 21 points per contest.

Henry Clay comes into this matchup allowing nearly 23 points per game while scoring a little more than 27 points each time out. I like Scott County to utilize their wing T attack and record a 49-21 victory and move on to the third round.

This will be the second meeting ever between the Trinity and the Campbell County football programs.

In 1997 Trinity defeated Campbell County 41-7 in the third St. Joseph's Hospital Bowl played at Lexington Catholic.

This playoff game has Trinity (11-0) heavily favored over the Camels (7-4). The Shamrocks defense has shutout their last five opponents and allowed 6 points in 7 games versus Kentucky competition.

Trinity defeated Seneca (0-11) 70-0 on November 3. The Shamrocks returned the opening kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and set the tone for the remainder of the contest.

Campbell County defeated the Eastern Eagles 19-14 to set up the showdown with Trinity. The Camels are 4-2 versus 6A competition and are averaging nearly 34 points per game. Campbell County is allowing an average of 26 points per contest. Look for Trinity's defense to continue to be stingy and the offense to establish a wide margin by halftime. The mercy rule procedures will be enforced in the second half and Trinity will take this one 56-0.

Results of First Round Playoff Games:

#1 Trinity (11-0) defeated Seneca (0-11) 70-0

#2 Scott County (9-2) defeated George Rogers Clark (5-6) 43-14

#3 St. Xavier (9-2) defeated #15 Manual (3-8) 36-7

#4 Male (9-2) defeated Conner (4-7) 64-0

#5 Ryle (8-3) lost to #9 Butler (7-4) 20-14

#6 Simon Kenton (10-1) defeated Jeffersontown (3-8) 48-17

#7 Frederick Douglass (9-2) defeated Lafayette (3-8) 28-12

#8 Pleasure Ridge Park (7-4) won at Cooper (2-9) 37-12

#9 Butler (7-4) won at #5 Ryle (8-3) 20-14

#10 Tates Creek (9-2) defeated Bryan Station (1-10) 53-14

#11 Central Hardin (8-3) defeated Ohio County (7-4) 42-14

#12 Campbell County (7-4) defeated Eastern (5-6) 19-14

#13 Henry Clay (6-5) won at Madison Central (6-5) 20-7

#14 Ballard (6-5) defeated Boone County (1-10) 20-12

#15 Manual (3-8) lost at #3 St. Xavier (8-3)

Games involving unranked teams:

Meade County (5-6) lost at Henderson County (5-6) 21-14

Daviess County (6-5) won at North Hardin (3-8) 33-7

Muhlenberg County (3-8) lost at McCracken County (7-4) 48-0

Second Round Playoff Games:

#1 Trinity (11-0) vs. #12 Campbell County (7-4)

#2 Scott County (9-2) vs. #13 Henry Clay (6-5)

#3 St. Xavier (9-2) vs. #8 Pleasure Ridge Park (7-4)

#4 Male (9-2) vs. #9 Butler (7-4)

#6 Simon Kenton (10-1) vs. #14 Ballard (6-5)

#7 Frederick Douglass (9-2) vs. #10 Tates Creek (9-2)

#11 Central Hardin (8-3) vs. Henderson County (5-6)

McCracken County (7-4) vs. Daviess County (6-5)

13 of 15 ranked teams survived first round. Nine of the Top Ten ranked teams earned victories and are moving on to Round Two. The only victim to fall was Ryle. The Raiders’ best player, Jake Chisolm, was hampered immensely with an ankle injury.

The BluegrassPreps voters chose wisely in tabbing 14 of 16 winners in the first round playoff games. Only Henry Clay and Butler were surprise winners.

The season total for winners selected in 6A threads with polls now stands at 76 of 86 for 88.4% accuracy for 2017. There will be threads with polls for all 8 Second Round contests.

Updated Predictions for Round 2:

Trinity 56 vs. Campbell County 0

Ballard 14 vs. Simon Kenton 49

McCracken County 35 vs. Daviess County 14 (rematch)

Central Hardin 21 vs. Henderson County 14

St. Xavier 35 vs. Pleasure Ridge Park 21 (rematch)

Male 28 vs. Butler 14 (rematch)

Scott County 49 vs. Henry Clay 21 (rematch)

Frederick Douglass 35 vs. Tates Creek 21 (rematch)

Five of the eight second round games are rematches of regular season contests.

A repeat winner is expected in each of these games.

From the Hoosier State:

 

Ben Davis 36 - Warren Central 29. Final.

East Central 24 - Silver Creek 0. Final.

According to the Indy Star, Warren Central was the only team capable of defeating the Giants. Crown 'em.

I didn't see this result coming.....I was not aware young Mr. Chisolm was hurting this much.....

Final

 

70 is a lot of points.

Anyone have a good Trinity roster with heights and weights?

Don't be done talking about it!! That's the point of the board. To have meaningful, thoughtful and respectful dialog on topics you are interested in. Clearly you are interested in this topic...so keep talking!

 

I mean, for the love of God, what else do Trinity fans have to talk about this week, or next, or next, or next....

 

-CardinalsFan

Soccer? Nope! Basketball? The Rocks scrimmage Moeller soon. Jurich and Pitino? Nah! Trinity Open House is a week from Sunday! Come on down for a tour!

Redshawks, Camels/Eagles, Pioneers and who knows where the Rocks will travel the day after Thanksgiving! Not trying to sound cocky, just confident.

Everybody makes it.

I may be mistaken, but hasn't the basketball team traveled to Florida in the past? I know that the cost is probably much greater for football than basketball, but if the basketball team is able to travel down to Florida, is cost the only reason for the football team being unable to travel?

Tell me, how proud do you feel sitting here on November 1 knowing your alma mater is going to win their 25th State Title and will do so comfortably? Does that actually give you a sense of pride? Beating up on a bunch of schools that could never hope to compete with you?

 

 

Would never presume to know, let alone tell, someone else what is best for them. I was just merely asking why a program with the long history of success that Trinity has doesn't try and up their game now and then, that's all.

 

-CardinalsFan

Let's review some of the outcomes of Trinity games through the years:

2016 Beat St X 24-14 in semi-finals

2015 Lost to Male 20-19 in quarterfinals

2014 Beat St. X 9-3 in quarterfinals

2013 Lost to Male 31-7 in quarterfinals

2012 Beat St X 15-14 in quarterfinals and defeated Scott County 21-14 in semi-finals

2011 National Champs- did edge Cincy St X 17-7-special team

2010 regular season tested: Beat Bowling Green 14-12 (which is when the Purples bailed on the series)

2009 Lost to St X 34-10 in State Final-Mike Glaser's last State Title

2008 Lost to St X regular season 30-6 Beat St X 28-21 in semi-finals

2007 Beat St X 34-28 OT State Final

2006 Beat Male 38-34 in quarterfinals

2005 Beat St X 14-6 in State Final

2004 Lost to Dixie Heights 14-10 in second round

2003 Beat St X 17-14 in State Final

2002 Beat Male 59-56 in State Final

2001 Beat Male 45-19 in State Final

2000 Lost to Male 34-14 in State Final

My point is Trinity has not dominated Kentucky to the degree as Bishop Gorman owns Nevada (6 titles in a row). Nor have the Rocks won 50 games in a row since 1988-1991. We are not destroying everyone by 40 or more points. Trinity still has to work hard to win State Championships. They are not simply handed to the Rocks. There are a limited number of schools in Kentucky that will compete annually with Trinity in football. Trinity strives for perfection. The number one goal is to win the State Championship each year.

I am satisfied Trinity plays teams from Indy, Cincy, & Nashville as they become available. The number one goal IS TO WIN THE STATE TITLE. National Rankings are icing on the cake. Some would say fluff. TAKE STATE! That is the the main prize for this football team.

What does that mean? Can't tell if you are mocking me or if there is actually an effort afoot to "raise the bar" of

Care to explain as opposed to leaving cryptic one-liner bombs?

 

-CardinalsFan

You are fortunate the Colerain can not be forced to split. In Kentucky, we build new schools without any referendum needed. More schools, more teachers, more administration.....

If St. Xavier arranged a trip out of the 100 mile radius, Trinity may be forced to follow suit. I agree with your premise.

So, there is some interesting conversation on this thread. I appreciate the Trinity fans not jumping down my throat for the wrong reasons. My question was authentic and one that I think is fair to ask, as do most of you, obviously.

 

As THS2011 stated, there are plenty of opportunities to "raise the bar" for Trinity Football. I am not saying this has to happen every year, but a flight to Florida, D.C. or the NY/NJ metro area to take on a National powerhouse can ONLY be good for the school brand. And let's not kid ourselves, branding is INCREDIBLY important to a school like Trinity.

 

You think if your rival, the Tigers, decided to do something like that, the Rocks wouldn't get the wheels in motion to do the same thing? Come on...

 

-CardinalsFan

Not sure, but did Elder miss out making the Ohio playoffs completely this year? I might have misheard.

 

Just verified, and they missed partially because of scheduling the ISB which only had two wins on the season.

Moeller made it at 4-6 and Elder missed out by the smallest of margins to Fairfield. Ohio needs a better system.