OGRaidersman

The Raiders can put it right there with that memory from 8-23-19.

 

And if those two memories are not enough they will have a nice home memory next week against Scott County.

 

I also agree this non-district schedule is extremely tough and whoever is making these decisions on scheduling needs to go.

With the new RPI system, playing these tough games helps them a lot.

Assuming Ryle can beat SK for districts these games could go a long way for the 3rd round.

Right now at 3-2 they are just a shade below two undefeated teams in RPI.

That being said I’m all for a tough schedule but maybe not as tough as this season.

What is the running clock rule in Ohio?

 

I am going with a blood-bath, unfortunately, as TDD mentioned above.

In the past I believe it was a 30 point advantage but I believe it carried a stipulation of not kicking in until the 2nd half.

When Ryle played Colerain years ago this came up but Ryle actually played them closer than expected.

Elder has an impressive team this season. They had been ranked by everyone #1 in Cincinnati, and were 66th in the Nation last Friday. However Friday night they suffered a defeat to another Ohio Power House and the defending State Champs, St Ed’s.

The goal for Ryle needs to be to enjoy the experience and use this game to prepare for Districts. Mostly they need to discover someone who can wield the reigns of QB if Lyons can’t go.

Ryle will journey this Friday to play in a famous high school sports stadium better known as “The Pit”.

I have heard people saying this is a step back for Ryle. I disagree, the defense looks better every week.

I don’t know the time of possession but it would not surprise me if Highlands had the ball and our defense was on the field 75% of the time.

The defensive line has applied pressure and had multiple sacks in every game. However if your playing man with your defensive backs your risking blown coverage without utilizing a safety. This is also amplified when your offense is passing the ball when it has no business doing so and this leaves too much time on the clock.

The defense gave up 14 hard fought points by Highlands. Then 7 points came from a blocked punt in the end zone. The other 6 points came from Hollingsworth throwing one of the best over the top passes I have ever witnessed a high school QB throw. I also believe that pass was on a 4th down and it was a great catch by the receiver.

The offense is struggling but honestly I think if Lyons would of played or maybe if they would of tried Stanken earlier they could of gathered some momentum.

Would that momentum of changed the outcome? Probably not as the play calling has been bad. If your QB cannot throw more than 30 yards don’t attempt it. Ryle’s Offensive play calling put its QB in a terrible position on multiple plays. He was destined to fail. It seemed as if we passed more last night than we had all season.

If you don’t have a QB, stack it up and pound the rock. Even if your not scoring your burning clock and giving your defense a better chance to make a play.

I believe Ryle had 5 fumbles snaps, 3 ints, and a few bad punts. They have to fix these issues that have been persistent this season.

Ryle’s RPI is still good and with Scott County and Elder still on the schedule it could stay pretty high. Even if they lose those games and win districts they will still have a very strong RPI.

I believe they can win districts and from what I told about Campbell County & Dixie it is looking like a 2 part showdown of Ryle and SK for district 6.

The scoreboard doesn’t tell the tale of the tape.

Ryle’s offense was severely outcoached.

Stanken came in for Ryle and looked decent, hopefully a week of practice can help him adjust back into the role of QB.

However, no matter what Ryle has to figure its offense out before districts begin in 3 weeks.

The defense just needs to keep it up.

I never complain about officiating and it would not of made a difference but we have had some questionable calls tonight. Specifically some delays by the crew. The game should of been over 30 minutes ago.

Offensive play calling is horrendous for Ryle. Defense has played on the field considerably more.

Backup QB for Ryle just doesn’t have it.

I think Highlands can forget about challenging CCH this year. That’s not going to happen. Their offense is average at best. Unfortunately for Ryle, their offense is much worse.

 

Not sure why Ryle refuses to go under center and give England a fullback.

Agreed, like I keep saying I think Cov Cath is really that good. The OLine for Highland will struggle against Mayer.

Ryle has too have 10 sacks or more this is crazy.

It is sad.

 

However, the D just sacked the QB again. Highlands can't protect the QB at all.

Defense is our strong point, Hollingsworth threw a perfect pass. Kid is a one man army.

Ryle is going to lose this game off offense play calling alone.

1) 5A Covington Catholic (4-0) – Covington Catholic did essentially what was expected of them, they soundly beat a struggling 1-3 team from 6A Dixie Heights with a final score of 45-0. It was the third shut-out the Colonels’ four games played thus far in 2019. Caleb Jacob was 10-17 passing for 201yds, 1 TD and 1 INT. It’s tough to pick a “workhorse” from the offensive backfield, with Daniel Felix, Michael Boydston, and Owen Nally all having regular touches from RB, but the both Felix and Boydston had a pair of touchdowns each. The remaining two touchdowns were scored on a run by RB Adam Holtz and a 24yd reception by WR Ethan Reardon. Despite a quiet offensive game, LB Michael Mayer led the defense with 10 tackles and a half a sack. The Colonels head to Fort Mitchell tonight for the 39th edition of their rivalry game against 2A Beechwood (1-2).

 

2) 5A Highlands (3-1) – Highlands made it two in a row on Friday; their second straight win of the season, and their second win in row over 6A Simon Kenton (2-2). Highlands was on the road in Independence on Friday, and the Birds put the game away in the second half, scoring 2 unanswered TDs to end the game in a 28-7 win. Collin Hollingsworth was 19-36 passing for 193yds and 2 TDs thrown to receivers Jacob Welch and Hunter Ahlfeld. RB Tyler Brune had 89yds and 1 TD on 15 carries, and Hollingsworth ran it 14 times for another 42yds and a TD. Brycen Huddleston led the defense with 31 tackles including a sack and 3 tackles for loss, while Jacob Brass and Jason Noe each had an interception. Highlands will host 6A Ryle (3-1) tonight.

 

3) 2A Beechwood (1-2) – Beechwood came out in their Friday home-opener with a chip on their shoulder after dropping their first two 2019 games, and sent the 3A Corbin Redhounds (2-2) back down I-75 with 26-10 loss. It was a big game for the Tigers, who many folks conjectured could face a 0-4 start to their season. QB Cam Hergott came out strong, going 11-20 passing for 206yds and 1 TD and rushing 6 times for another 52yds. RB Cole Stammer carried the ball 13 times for 78yds and 1 TD, and RB Mitchell Corts had 5 carries for 17yds and 1 TD. WR Mason Williams led the receivers for the night with 107yds on 5 receptions, including 1 TD. Kicker Colin Graman added 8 points on 2 FGs and 2 PATs on 3 PAT attempts. Beechwood has their work cut out for them this evening when they host 5A Covington Catholic (4-0).

 

4) 6A Ryle (3-1) – Ryle has jumped Simon Kenton in the rankings – for now. The Raiders are appearing to show that their week 0 loss appears more and more to have been little more than an early-season stumble after they drummed 5A Boone County (2-2) out of town on Friday with a 46-0 beat-down. Bradyn Lyons was the primary QB again this week, and was 9-13 passing for 161yds and 1 TD thrown to WR Connor Lee. RB Kyle England once again racked up the TDs, with 4 trips to the endzone after 12 carries for 148yds. Connor Lee also had 1 TD rushing in addition to his TD reception. Sophomore LB Dylan Talmon led the Raiders D with 8 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Ryle has a big challenge tonight when they head to Fort Thomas to take on 5A Highlands (3-1).

 

5) 6A Simon Kenton (2-2) – Win loss, win loss. That’s the record thus far for Simon Kenton in 2019, who had their second home loss of the season on Friday, falling 28-7 to 5A Highlands (3-1). The Pioneers scored late in the 1Q to tie the game at 7, and were still only down by 1 TD going into the 4Q, but late turnovers sealed the deal in the loss. QB Chase Crone was 11-22 passing for 125yds, 1 TD, and 2 INTs, and Simon Kenton’s lone touchdown came on a 19yd connection with WR Evan Mulberry. The ‘Neers defense was led by LB Aric Hoffman and DB Zack Koenes, who had 12 and 10 tackles each, respectively, and the defense was also able to get to Highlands’ quarterback 4 separate times. Simon Kenton hosts 3A Taylor County (4-0) this week.

 

6) 5A Cooper (3-1) – Friday was a big night for Cooper. After scratching out two hard-fought wins and following that with at tough loss to Ryle, the Jags pulled off a win with their largest margin of victory since November of 2015. Cooper hosted 6A Campbell County (0-4) and sent the Camels home with a 36-0 loss. QB Drew Warth had his biggest passing game of the season thus far, going 10-17 and throwing for 1 TD and 2 INTs. The touchdown came on a connection with WR Xavier Smith, who had 75yds and 1 TD in the game on 5 receptions. Brendon Tye had a big night running the ball, with 167yds and 2 TDs 14 carries. Rushing TDs also cam from Jeremiah Lee and Anthony Witschey. Defensively, the team was led by LB Spencer Handel with 10 tackles, and DL Adam Sand and DB Anthony Witschey each had 8 tackles in the game. Cooper is heading southwest tonight to take on the 3A DeSales Colts in Louisville. DeSales may be 1-2, but their losses include a 31 point loss to 6A St. Xavier and a 3 point loss to 3A Lexington Catholic. This one is going to really test the Jaguars’ mettle.

 

7) 1A Newport Central Catholic (2-2) – A win is a win is a win. Although it may not have been the biggest win over the most powerful of teams, it was still another game where the Breds finished things on the right side of the scoreboard. New Cath had a 10-7 win over 2A Walton-Verona (2-2) Friday. It was the second time this season that their passing game wasn’t what they had likely hoped it to be, with QB Paul Kremer only connecting with receivers enough for 96yds and 1 TD, with 1 INT. Kremer let the running game, with 79yds on 9 carries, and RB Joey Runyon had 59yds on 16 carries. Runyon also had 3 pass receptions, good for 18 yards and the 1 Thoroughbred TD, and WR Caleb Jefferson had 26yds on 3 receptions. The remaining 3 points were scored on a 34yd Sam Levin field goal in the 3Q to re-gain the lead and take home the win. Defensive stats were not reported for the game. New Cath hosts 2A Covington Holy Cross (1-3) tonight.

 

8) 5A Conner (3-1) – The Cougars made it two in a row on Friday, this time by beating the 2A Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts (2-2) at home in Hebron with a 24-12 win. QB Jared Hicks came up huge, going 23-39 for 300yds on the nose, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. It was “Hicks and Roy” all night for Conner, with Hicks finding RB/WR Colton Roy 8 times for 126yds and 1 TD, and Roy also led the ground attack with 45yds on 7 carries. RB Douglas Abdon added 11yds and 1 TD on 12 carries, and WR Justin Daniels had 7 receptions for 78yds and scored the team’s remaining TD. On the defensive side of the ball, sophomore middle linebacker Parker Hitzfield had a really big night, racking up 14 total tackles in the game. Conner plays host to 6A Campbell County (0-4) tonight.

 

9) 4A Scott (2-2) – The Eagles are one of three teams in the NKY top ten that took a loss on Friday. And this one is one of those games that Coach Turner and the Eagles wish they could have back. Scott’s offense put up a respectable 269 total yards in the 38-33 loss, but their problems came on the defensive side of the ball, with the OH-DV Bethel-Tate Tigers (2-1) rolling up either 388 or 416 yards passing on them, depending on whose book you’re looking at. Offensively, QB Gus Howlett was 16-31 passing for 173yds, 4 TDs, and 2 INTs. RB Quincy Perrin led the game on the ground with 87yds and 1 TD on 17 carries, and WR Cameron Patterson had 6 catches for 95yds and 1 TD. WR Jackson Hardin had 3 catches for 51yds and 2 TDs, and WR Carson Craycraft had 3 catches for 28yds and 1 TD. Sophomore LB Damond Hacker led the Eagles defense with 7 tackles, including 1 for a loss. Scott will play 5A Boone County (2-2) tonight in Florence.

 

10) Lloyd Memorial (2-2) – Lloyd makes the final of the three NKY top ten who dropped one on Friday. The Juggs were on the road in Hebron, and took a 24-12 loss on the chin compliments of the 5A Conner Cougars (3-1). Sophomore QB Jacob Davidson had a decent night passing, despite the loss, connecting with receivers 8 of 24 times attempted, good for 173yds and 1 TD. WR Treshawn Cody was his favorite receiver, with 4 receptions for 101yds and the team’s 1 TD by the air. Their rushing TD came thanks to RB Michael Sassin, who carried the ball 6 times for 12yds. RB Dakota Theil led the team’s rushing attack with 27yds on 14 carries. Defensive stats were not reported for the game. Lloyd will face 3A Mason County (2-2) tonight at home.

 

 

TRENDING UP

 

1A Dayton (2-1) – If you wanted to find the last time the Greendevils won two games in a row, you would have to go back the better part of a decade October of 2012. But Dayton put up a second straight win on Friday with a 49-14 victory over 2A Gallatin County (0-4).

 

2A Beechwood (1-2) – Beechwood managed to get their first win of the season, beating 3A Corbin (2-2) on Friday 26-10. The Tigers set themselves up with a wood-chipper of an early season schedule, but it will undoubtedly have them tough for their first ever run at the 2A playoffs.

 

2A Newport (4-0) – The Wildcats continued their undefeated season with a 63-8 win over 1A Bracken County (0-4), and Newport’s defense is doing it in lights out style, only having allowed 28 points in their first 3 games. They have outscored their opponents 162-28 so far this season.

 

 

TRENDING DOWN

 

1A Bracken County (0-4) – It’s been tough sledding in Brooksville for new head coach Tim Carver thus far in 2019, with the Polar Bears unable to scratch out a win yet. Their loss on Friday was a big one, with 2A Newport (4-0) beating them 63-8.

 

2A Covington Holy Cross (1-3) – After a win in week 0 to end a 23 game losing streak, the Indians have slipped and now dropped 3 games straight, with the latest 38-20 loss coming at the hands of Cincinnati Country Day (OH).

 

5A Boone County (2-2) – After starting out 2-0, the Rebels have now dropped to 2-2 after losing two straight. Their loss on Friday was a 46-0 shutout by 6A Ryle (3-1).

 

 

GAME OF THE WEEK (RESULTS): WEEK 3

 

5A Highlands vs. 6A Simon Kenton

 

The Bluebirds topped the Pioneers for a second week in a row, but the 28-7 final score doesn’t make it look quite as close a game as it actually was. Highlands came out first to score, and then Simon Kenton tied it at 7-7 just before the end of the 1Q. Highlands scored again in the 2Q, and the score remained 14-7 until midway through the 4Q when Highlands intercepted the ball and returned it deep into the redzone for a go-ahead touchdown. Then the Birds’ fourth TD of the game once again came thanks to an interception. A tough game, and a good win for Highlands.

 

 

GAME OF THE WEEK: WEEK 4

 

5A Highlands vs. 6A Ryle

 

You’ve got to like seeing how things pan out when you have two top-five teams playing one another in any region. Most folks will be looking at Highlands as the favorite in this one, but Ryle is going to bring all they have to David Cecil Memorial Stadium to knock out the Birds.

You’re just baiting people now. Ryle, SK and Cooper are all better teams than Beechwood this season.

I think the current senior's lost 2 or 3 games as freshmen. The current Junior's had a losing record as freshmen. The current sophomores won the NKY Championship last year.

This Senior class has also added some great players who have moved in or decided to play. Specifically Coker, Savage and Teepen. All have played vital roles in the team’s success thus far.

I believe we will see Boone Rebound here.

I don't know much about Ryle's team this year. I know Highlands won 40-3 last year. Why will this one be closer than last year?

Ryle started a lot of underclassmen & believed too much of their own hype. Most in Raider Nation expected a down year but not as bad as it was. They struggled greatly at QB and the defense was adjusting to a new scheme, along with other factors. This season they do not have as many 2-way players as they are much deeper.

Ryle’s Defense has been impressive this season. Against Cov Cath they even looked decent aside from the poor positions they had been placed in by the offense. The scoreboard reflects more about how poorly the offense performed for Ryle than the Defense.

Ryle’s offense was virtually none existent in this game and I believe Ryle had 4 TOs all within the 50. Probably 6/11 offensive players first varsity minutes in their career including the QB.

Since that game Lyons has played much better at QB. England has shown he’s special and the Oline has made drastic strides.

The defense has also continued to improve. They have looked good against 4 total different styles of football this season.

I stand by what I said earlier, this game will rest on Ryle’s secondary and the O-line.

*Not a prediction, solely an example of the scenarios of the 3rd round.*

Assuming the team with the best current record/RPI in each of the districts would win and make it to playoff week 3. Then 6a would play out like this, correct?

1-Seed -Male V 8-Seed - Tate’s Creek

3-Seed -Ryle V 6-Seed - St. X

2-Seed-N. Hardin V 7-Seed Oldham Cty

4-Seed-Trinity V 5-Seed Henderson Cty

Here are the Cal Preps rankings for this week. I feel like they offer more details on how they arrive at the ranking for a team.

calpreps.com

Another big game with implications will be Ryle at Highlands. Maybe Ryle can earn some love this Friday.

This game will be won or lost by Ryle’s Secondary. I think they have improved enough to win this game and I believe Ryle will surprise some folks.

Raiders 21

Birds 14

So with this RPI I assume it will create a need to “rub it in” or run the score up as it will boost your rank?

Win % .35, Opponent win % .35, and Opponents Opponents win % .30.

My bad I didn’t scroll down to the breakdown on my first visit of the site.

I agree that come November we will probably have some of the best BGP thread battles in recent memory.

However I like the mixing up by using RPI. I think it will make things more interesting.

6A Top 10:

1. Male .742

2. North Hardin .733

3. Ryle .708

4. Ballard .653

5. Trinity .650

6. Henderson Co .645

7. Manual .615

8. Central Hardin .614

9. McCracken Co .579

10. St.Xavier .552

Usually in these RPIs strength of schedule is the major factor correct?

I am not sure JA but to echo KYO it is way, way too early to draw any conclusions other than the Boone County program is headed in the right direction.

It seemed about half of the kids had bought in for Boone on Friday. Even losing they still supported their teammates and it was not forced by the coaching staff.

Give Warner another year or two and he will have them above .500.

I think your top 5 going into week 4;

1. Cov Cath

2. Highlands

3. Ryle

4. Simon Kenton

5. Cooper

Game of the week has to be Ryle Vs. Highlands.