FootballGuy2121

They were bringing a bunch back, including a dark-horse Mr. Football candidate, Gavin Johnson. They also played one of the tougher schedules in single A

Hazard asked Coach Chandler to resign after an assistant coach went behind his back and made false claims. They were a top 3 team IMO going into next season.

I can say that it's not about the money. His wife makes a great living, and at this point, he wants a change of scenery.

Hazard would've been a favorite in 1A before the administration blew the doors off. It will be interesting to see if Gavin Johnson goes elsewhere.

Is he still there? Would not surprise me if he went back to North Oldham.

The DC and the president have both reached out to Landis. But, as your username states, time will tell.........

Bad administrations ruin programs. Hazard was a dark horse favorite in single A next year.

Brian Landis is a name to watch for in this search............

BEARCATS!!!!! Spencer Hutchinson is down bad. If only you guys knew what this team had to overcome……… Matthew Jones is hands down the best coach in this state.

Here’s something you don’t hear everyday: KCD had to move yesterdays and this mornings practice to CAL due to higher ups over the athletic department saying their turf field with snow “would damage it” if they practiced on it. Also, KCD refused to cancel school on Friday, which would never happen at schools like Pikeville, Raceland, etc. Examples like this are why Coach Jones deserves all of the credit in the world for getting KCD back to Kroger Field.

This is a very intriguing matchup. Spencer Hutchinson called KCD "the worst team he had ever seen" after the 2023 semi-final matchup, so I expect that quote to be plastered in the KCD locker room all week. As for the actual game, I expect this to be a low-scoring, grind-it-out slobberknocker. For Raceland, play their game, which is ride #2 and #5, and hit you in the mouth on defense. For KCD, find a way to control the time of possession and advance the ball. Raceland was stout against them all game last year. Best of luck to both teams!

Unbelievable game by the Bearcats. I was very surprised to see how much Campbellsville turned the ball over.

Male could definitely hire somebody local, but I just have a feeling that Kelsey will try to make another big splash around the state like he did when he got Tim Haworth.

Dan McDonald from Providence is somebody else I could see being the next Coach. He was Wolfe's DC before being hired at Providence.

Nino has said he wouldn't want to leave Atherton to go to another JCPS school. "Why leave something I've built to go somewhere else for the same pay?" I have a feeling that John Kelsey will be giving Haddix and Sean Thompson from PT a call..............

I believe you’re correct. #61 for KCD is impressive as well. Going to be exciting to see them knock heads for 4 quarters!

This will be an exciting game. Even though this game is at Raceland, I think Pikeville has the Rams' number in the postseason, with their last loss coming in 2017 on a FG at the horn. I expect a barn burner, with Pikeville coming away victorious 42-35.

This will be another exciting game. It will come down to turnovers IMO. In the first matchup, Campbellsville dominated in that department by not turning the ball over. In the 2nd quarter, KCD fumbled, dropped an INT, and failed to convert on 4th and 2 on the Campbellsville 10 before half. Also, Campbellsville took advantage of some KCD penalties and #55 DOMINATED in the 2nd half. He's the best all-around lineman in Class A IMO. Give me Campbellsville 28-21.

You weren't around postgame when those students tried to get into the locker room and wouldn't leave campus.

Bearcats roll. I just hope Newport brings admin this year. They had a group of 5-6 students who caused major chaos last year.

I think Russellville has this one in the bag. Louisville Holy Cross is on a 5-game losing streak and looks all out of sorts. I could be proven wrong, but give me Russellville in this one.

KCD made the call to move their game on Sunday morning to get ahead of the curve once Caverna and the KHSAA approved. Now several schools around Louisville are following suit. We'll see a few more games get moved as well.

The KHSAA only makes money from the state championship games. All of the other money from rounds 1-4 gets split between the two schools.

Agreed! Hope both teams heal up. Nothing but respect to Coach Estes and the Eagles.

Final. Hats off to Campbellsville. Unbelievable atmosphere at Fryrear Field tonight. Both teams come out a little banged up. Best of luck to both squads. Could easily see a rematch on Black Friday depending on RPI.