I look for Belfry to win, but not necessarily hit a running clock on Russell. Sadly this series has become one sided for nearly a decade now.
I think the Devils have a solid team, but what a strange season. Beat West. Lose to an average Fleming County team. Then West wallops Fleming 43 to 0. Then lose to Raceland when the win would have given them the district on points. Unreal. This team simply doesn't seem motivated, or prepared to play hard on any given week. And that's a shame. Because as ma y of us here know, when you're a Senior and that clock hits 0:00 that final team, for a lot of kids that's it.
I can't quite put my thumb on the Pirates either. When they came to Huntington to play Cabell Midland, I had no idea they would lose big. Surely the Knights aren't that much better, or, maybe they are. One thing I've learned is that sometimes a game just gets away from you. And the score isn't really indicative of your talent.
Amazing the run Belfry is on. Aren't they shooting for a 6th straight trip to the finals ? Still miss the old days at Vipperman when we were both in the same district. You won the district or you stayed home. My Senior year it rained so hard there was standing water on the field, so we warmed up in the gym.
Anyway, the season has been so unpredictable, I'll say
Pirates 29
Devils 20
If I'm wrong by a lot, there's no fun in predicting a blowout.
Real shame the Devils stubbed their toe on the district or this game would have been in Flatwoods. Coming from Cincinnati is far enough without going to Pond Creek too. I think I'll take this one in at Moms, enjoy her cooking, and listen on the radio.
Good luck to both schools. Here's to a safe injury free game for all the athletes, and safe travels for everyone.