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1st down on the sneak.

4th & 2. Tigers going for it.

7-0 tigers. End of 1. Ball on Mayfield 25.

Their D-line is quick.

Hergott with a strike for 6. PAT good. 7-0 Tigers.

Beechwood stop on 4th. Mayfield punt. Bad snap and disaster avoided. Tigers ball on Mayfield 40.

I remember he had that team back in ‘08 I want to say? Won 20+ games. Seemed like a great guy any time I listened to his postgame comments or saw him out at the local watering hole. Hope he’s doing well.

St. X - 49 MCHS - 7

Oh, come on. You know I have the utmost respect for Coach Rash. Both coaches are legends in their own right. Mayfield is just the monkey Rash hasn’t been able to get off his back. I don’t have a dog in the fight and am excited to get down to Fort Mitchell to watch this. Will you be making the trip as well? I don’t think I’ve seen you at the same game as me since that Dunbar/Lafayette playoff game in 2015.

I didn’t make it down to Mayfield this year ?. However, I watched a couple games and if they can get their running game going, like last week, they should be able to control the game. Maybe a turnover or two as well ?

It’s been a while, Hector! Good to hear from you again. Certainly won’t be surprised at a Beechwood victory but a 28 point blow it would surprise me. I think Mayfield will try to control the clock.

This is a game where one or two turnovers can shift the entire game and let one team stay in the lead till the end. Beechwood hasn’t been tested in a couple months and I look for that to contribute to a slow start. Mayfield will be amped and ready for the battle. Cardinals 23 Tigers 21.

Coach French should be coach of the year in 2A but LCA names the score. Excited to see the Eagles next week in Lexington.

I think if you're including those two schools from the 9th, then Newport and Beechwood need to be mentioned as well.

I notice a TON of underclassmen on that list. I like seeing that. Shows NKY is in good hands for years to come. I live in the Louisville area and I love watching the NKY teams play every year.

I will be in Campbell County to watch the Camels and Colonels go at it. I hope it is competitive for at least a half.

Harrison County by 2 touchdowns. Giving Coach Graham extended time to prepare is bad news for the opponent.

I will be at Boone County watching Holmes take on the Rebels.

I agree with Voice of Reason with the Top 5: 1. Cov Cath 2. Simon Kenton 3. Highlands 4. Ryle 5. Cooper CCH has something to prove after letting their perfect season fall short in the finals.

I know last year was a "get it done by committee" type of year. How will they fare this year? (Used to be in the Louisville area around Shelbyville a lot of Fridays.)

Maybe slightly was the wrong word...but the pitching stats definitely help. I know Logan doesn't pitch so that hurts him in this race a bit. Hacker's pitching statistics are just hard to overlook. Hopefully both teams can keep winning until the finals and match-up with each other. That sure would be something.

As the season continues on, my pick for Mr. Baseball is AJ Hacker. Castleman has better batting numbers (slightly) but Hacker's pitching numbers give him the edge. He has been nothing short of incredible over the last month or so.

What are your rankings (1-16) for all of the teams left in the state tournament?

This should be a good one. Highlands is entering their 6th consecutive 9th region championship game. That is mighty impressive. Also, both teams have squared off in the 9th region tournament the past 3 years (Highlands winning all 3).

Time?