BigCATDad

I sure will miss these games. That might have been the biggest crowd ever at an East Carter football game. And it goes to show you what that rivalry does. It brings out the best in your teams. Honestly, the Raiders were the better team, but the Comets were gonna give them all they could handle, and they kept pounding away, to the point we were tied late in the 4th quarter. Everything you could ask for in a ball game. Proud of my Raiders and respect to the Comets. We might have 2 or 3 more left.

Barrel going home to Grayson!

The 74th Recreation Bowl ended at 1:00am Sunday morning after a delayed start and multiple lightning delays. East Carter’s Isaac Boggs as named Bowl MVP.

@DevilMayCareposted that Mason County leads the series 16-8. I’m not certain to be honest, but 0-11 doesn’t sound right.

Russell’s Senior LB, Connor Goodall! Dominate MLB.

Thank you for correcting me. My mind thought one thing and fingers typed another. You’re right District 7 of Class 3A. My error.

East Carter will host Ashland in the 16th Region Championship at Steve Womack Field. The Raiders have never beaten the Tomcats. Ashland won the regular season contest (31-20) after a costly fumble by East Carter in the 4th Quarter, during a potentially game tying drive. How do you feel the teams match up for the second meeting with their seasons on the line?

Final from Grayson.

I may be wrong, because I don’t know exactly how they’re handling the Covid wins and losses. But I was told, once the regular season is complete, they will adjust the records to reflect Covid results. So, the Raiders should finish at 8-2 on the season. Should be 7-2, because, in my opinion, Lawrence (or any team for that matter) doesn’t deserve a loss because of covid. It should be a ruled no contest. Either way, awesome season for East Carter. On to the playoffs. Go Raiders!!!

Final from Lloyd.

There’s no such thing as a moral victory this late in the season, especially in district play. That being said, the Raiders stayed with the Tomcats until late in the 4th quarter. Iron sharpens Iron and both teams will be better come playoffs next month. This was a fun game to watch.

D&D Sports is broadcasting the game on Facebook.

I agree with this 100%! I actually have several good friends with boys in that team. I hope they go 9-1 every year. I was a pulling for them as much as anyone last year when they were making their run at state. Nothing better than Carter Co football. This will be a good game Friday. Hope to see a huge crowd at the field.

And East Carter has 14 seniors. See you Friday.

Next week @ Estill Co rescheduled for Oct 1st.

Final from Grayson.

Aug 13, East v Lewis at KCU.

Yes, in fact, Russell did play their starters the entire game. The Red Devils won the game, but let’s not get carried away.

KCU is about a 15 minute bus ride from West Carter. They’ll still have home field advantage.

This Boyd Co Lions team is much improved from what they have been the past few years. Hard nosed, smash mouth team. The Raiders showed some true grit as well. No game for 3 weeks, get down by 2 scores late in the game, but stay composed, stay focused, go to work and get the job done.

Very entertaining game to watch. East Carter broke a school scoring record with the help of Jacob Underwood (293yds rushing/ 5 TDs). Betsy Layne’s QB Chase Mims is a stud! Not sure what his stats were, but he was making big time plays for the Bobcats.

East Carters Jacob Underwood rushed for over 200 yds and 3 TDs, and 1 conv.

Yes it is. The Battle of the Barrel. Always the game that both teams have circled on the calendar. What a way to start a season.

2 weeks removed from the same teams meeting in the same place. What can be learned going into week 12? Apparently a lot! If the Raiders can figure out what Coach Barker and his Comets did about slowing down that Red Devil ground game, East Carter stands a good chance of surviving one more week. If not, it will be more of the same from their last encounter. Champlin’s Raiders need to keep the energy they started with the last time, and not let up or buckle under the weight of the relentless Russell home crowd.