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I like having defined regions.

I think they should just outright eliminate regions. Have eight districts split into two sections, East and West. This would guarantee that the state championship game would pit a "west" team against an "east" team. Let District 1-4 play in the Western Section and 5-8 play in the Eastern Section. Then set up the postseason just like sectional tournaments in baseball.

Each class, 1A through 6A should all be the same. For example:

Season One

District 2 @ District 1

District 4 @ District 3

District 6 @ District 5

District 8 @ District 7

Season Two

1@4, 3@2, 5@8, 7@6

Season Three

3@1, 2@4, 7@5, 6@8

Season Four

1@2, 3@4, 5@6, 7@8

Season Five

4@1, 2@3, 8@5, 6@7

Season Six

1@3, 4@2, 5@7, 8@6

ttt

That will most likely be Woodfords last win of the year. They may sneak one out against Bryan Station. Henry Clay and Scott Co will destroy them on offense.

They will definitely be underdogs against Scott County and Henry Clay, just because those schools have such a strong passing offense. Woodford County should be able to beat Bryan Station, and then hope they can knock off either Lafayette or Tates Creek, and make a push into the playoffs. I would imagine the Lafayette and Tates Creek games are more winnable, just because they aren't the type of teams that come out and put 40-50 up very quickly.

Playing a lot of one-half football will be Mercer's downfall come November.

I don't know if it will be a downfall. Looking at the last three champions of Class AA, all have had relatively easy runs through the regular season, along with games that allowed for resting of regulars.

2003- Belfry

Finished regular season 8-2, winning by an average margin of 20.9 points per game. Only losses were the opener to Boyd County and to Ironton in October.

2004- Belfry

Finished regular season 9-1, winning by an average margin of 26.9 points per game. Only loss was late season against Ironton.

2005- Russell

Finished regular season 9-1, winning by an average margin of 22.9 points per game. Only loss was early, a 33-14 defeat against Boyd County.

2006- Mercer County

Currently 4-0, with an average win of 43.0 points per game. There are four easy wins remaining on the schedule (Casey, North Oldham, Henry and Spencer), with potentially tighter games with Newport and Lloyd.

All of this simply shows that Mercer has been winning by larger margins than Belfry and Russell in the past, but also that those schools didn't let that bring them down in the postseason. I don't think Mercer is a Class AA title "shoe-in" this year, but I don't think "rest" will be their downfall.

North Hardin:sleep:

No chance. Not near enough offense to compete in Class AAAA.

I say move the tourny to the East KY Expo Center for a year and see what happens...

If the tournament was moved to the East Kentucky Exposition Center, I think you would see the 13th Region gradually fade out of competition. The travel is just too difficult for the winter.

I'm in the early stages of a historical project on high school football in Kentucky. More details will be forthcoming, but I could use the help from BGP. If you have season-by-season results from your school (or a school) I would greatly appreciate you sending it to me. Just go under my name and send it to my email.

I thank you for your participation and assistance!

Is LCA throwing the ball as much this year as last? I know they started off slow (losing to Mercer-who hasn't?!), but it seems like they are playing better. If they line up and try to pound it with Bath, the Wildcats could pull the win.

Also, Eagle Eye, like you said about last week's Bath-Fairview game, its really hard to compare scores to pick out a winner. Even still, give me LCA in a tight one.

It seems like the same comments are made about Garrard County every week. Frankfort should win the ballgame because of the Lions lack of speed. This was exposed in losses to Paris (46-7), Lincoln County (41-0), Mercer County (49-7) and to a lesser extent, Clark County (49-27). While the scoreboard has shown losses, the Golden Lions have played much better in the last two weeks. I think Frankfort will win, but Garrard will continue to improve.

Frankfort 46, Garrard County 24

A big question here will be if Lincoln can contain the South Laurel passing attack. They haven't played anyone with the passing ability of South Laurel (more specifically, Ricky Bowling). A major benefit for Lincoln will be that they are the home team.

I am posting this for information ONLY - no judgements:

 

Bath Co. vs Opponents:

W.Carter (3-2) (2A) 35-25 Won

Lewis Co (0-5) (2A) 21-0 Won

Morgan CO (0-4) (2A) 32-18 Won

Fairview (2-3) (1A) 26-0 Won

 

114-43 outscored opponents

Opponents records equal 5-14

 

LCA vs. opponents:

Mercer Co. (5-0) (2A) 0-63 Lost

DeSales (1-3) (2A) 28-10 Won

CAL (1-3) (2A) 21-0 Won

Corbin (1-4) (2A) 7-20 Lost

Raceland (4-1) (1A) 21-10 Won

 

77-103 outscored by Opponents

Opponents records equal 11-11

 

Food for thought - if meaningful - probably not...

Those stats lead you to believe that Lexington Christian will beat Bath County. While Bath's opponents do have a weak combined record, it also shows that the Wildcats handled all four teams. I think LCA will win, but Bath should put up a good fight.

This is a monster game for Woodford County. If they have any chance at qualifying for the playoffs, they MUST win this game.

Braxton Miller recieved the injury last year, still one half of that backfield.

My apologies! When its not your team, the names tend to run together! I was debating which one is was and guessed on Calhoun. Either way, it was a tough loss for Lincoln.

I think Garrad may be in for a old fashion behind the wood shed whippin.

Which week are you talking about? In all seriousness, this will be a tough week for Garrard and so will next week's trip to Frankfort. Hopefully they will keep some confidence for games with Grant County, Casey County and Wayne County.

Eminence is in with Gallatin, Bracken, Trimble, and Frankfort.

Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will participate. Does anybody have any for sure information?

They did last year @ Lincoln.

They maintained half of that backfield last year. Trent Calhoun suffered a season-ending injury in the second game of the season last year, a 35-13 victory over Garrard County. This year's Patriot squad is a much better team.

I use the last rankings/polls published at the end of the regular season.

 

I think all polls and ratings get more accurate in the latter stages of the season, as they each have more evidence on which to base the ratings.

Looking at the later rankings will always be accurate. While you might not necessarily agree with the Litkenhous or Cantrall ratings, I do like one aspect of them: they wait three weeks into the season before they are released. Not to dip into a college subject here, but the college polls would be much better if they saw teams play a few games before getting their rankings.

What I don't like is next year in the Lexington 6A district there is only four teams. Dunbar, Henry Clay, Lafayette, and Tates Creek so no one will have to win a game to make the playoffs. Either we don't need 6 classes, the district needs to be re shuffled, or we need to change the playoff format to where only two teams from your district makes the playoffs. Not winning a district game and making the playoffs is a joke.

While I understand the complaint, keep in mind, football is the only sport in the state that requires any type of qualification for the post-season. Baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, softball, volleyball, etc...all get a free pass into the district tournament. I don't think this will "kill Kentucky football" the way many like to it will.

They will be "A"

In with Owen, & Trimble, I can't remember the others.

I know they were placed in a district...they always are. I'm curious if they will actually participate, or will they continue playing in this multi-state 8-man division?

Garrard is really young and inexperienced. They lack size and quickness. Mix in the fact that they're playing a solid Class AAAA school and this will be a long night in Winchester.

Clark County 49, Garrard County 6

Is there any chance Eminence will compete in district play next season?

You have to control the line of scrimmage and keep the ball for long, extended drives. If you keep their offense off the field, they can't put up the big numbers. I said in an earlier post, to beat them you will need to hold the ball and try to win 21-14.

4 FG's i guess?

:lol: I'm guessing no, but it would be interesting to see!

Congratulations to Woodford County. Hopefully they will continue this impressive play. I would hate to seem them on the outside looking in again this postseason.

What stats?

Apparently he's questioning the game stats you posted, in which you mentioned Rockcastle won everywhere but the scoreboard. I thought you presented a pretty good point.