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CCH had their way with East Central last year but this is normally a physical, hard fought game that is close on the scoreboard. I still think CCH is routinely the better and more technical team. If they have everyone on the field and they play with some intensity I'll go 2-1 CCH.

Out for the season according to what his dad told me at the game.

I'd think LaSalle has an easy time in this game.

I agree with this 100 percent. Catholic or public, give it a rest on Sunday. It's high school. Too many people afraid to speak up.

Ibra is out for the season with a knee injury. Back in November/December hopefully.

I'm more concerned about CCH offensively than anything. Their defense will be fine and I doubt many teams will put up a big number on them but they seem to be having an issue with scoring early on in the season other than the game vs. an overmatched Scott team.

Well, I obviously had this one wrong. I'd like to hear some details as well. Surprised the CC could not find the net because I thought they looked pretty good when I saw them.

So, obviously Anderson is pretty good if they had an easy time with Ryle, who was only beaten 1-0 by Moeller. Time will tell where they fit in the N. Ky. landscape.

Still down 1-0 with 8 minutes left. Offense is a no show in this game so far.

1-0 at half

Walnut Hills turns a bad defensive giveaway by CCH into a breakaway goal and leads 1-0 with 7 minutes left in the first half. CCH has missed some easy chances. They are playing much of the bench.

If I recall, Henry Clay didn't report stats but their goals against average was right there with CCH.

As the season wears on, the most important category to view will be the team defense/goals allowed. Teams that play a quality schedule and have a good team defense will be there at the end of the year. These teams with the gaudy goal scoring players will probably be nowhere to be found.

It's entirely possible that Anderson is overhyped but only time will tell. Coaches ranking them the #2 Division 1 team in Cincy should tell you that they obviously have some talent. It will be interesting to see what Ryle can do with them.

You mean the state champs or another team?

I believe you are talking about Ibrahim Goumballe (no idea if the spelling is correct)

Yes, I believe this is their second game after tying Wyoming 0-0. Wyoming is #3 ranked in Division 2 in Cincy. Looks like Wyoming has also tied Anderson on Tuesday so perhaps Anderson isn't all they are cracked up to be either.

Hopefully CCH is ready to play in this game. Last year was a 7-1 rout by the Colonels so I'm guessing Walnut Hills may be looking for a little payback.

Possibly but supposedly they have beaten Lakota West, Summit, LaSalle and Fairfield in pre-season scrimmages so there must be something there. CCH will see them in about a month.

Not sure if both teams are at full strength, but I'll go with Campbell County by a goal in this one, 3-2.

I'd agree with that score, assuming CCH can connect the dots and avoid too much individual play offensively. Not sure if Ibra is back in action for Walnut Hills or not.

Well, either Ryle is a lot better than I think or Anderson is a bit overhyped but I don't think it's that close. 3-0 Anderson

Pretty good result for Beechwood considering they didn't have a team 4 years ago.

Not a surprise really given their history but if that's the first red card of the season for them that's a big improvement over past groups/coaches.

NCC has played some weaklings so far as part of a pretty weak schedule all around but I'd still give them the edge in this one by a goal.