46 Sprint Out

Over the past decade, I think it's rather apparent that Boyle has been closing the gap. Otherwise, for all and any other programs who want to be among the elite, its a matter of an all-in mentality that includes undivided support from students, parents, communities and the school systems. It's not a matter of having one of the four, or three of the four but ALL to become an elite, consistently tradition rich program.

Lexington Christian pulled their starters midway throught the third quarter in that one. That game was a route by all means, and a good amount of Williamsburg's points came once the starting defense from LCA was celebrating on the sidelines. Harlan and Lynn Camp held Williamsburg to 28 last year. With Harlan returning nearly all of its defense, it's not a stretch to think they can hold them to one less score. Williamsburg is a solid and VERY well coached team. They have in my opinion, one of the best schemes in the mountains and they adjust according to their talent level every year almost perfectly. But to say it takes a monumental effort and a perfect game to hold them to 3 or less scores is giving them too much credit.

Defensively, the key for Harlan, I think the key will be to make Williamsburg patiently move the ball on long drives, without giving up the homerun. If they can take away the big strike, and slow down the running game somewhat, I think they will win. I see Harlan moving the football well on the ground and finishing their possesions with points on the board. Harlan 30 Williamsburg 21

Alcoa pulled their first team offense with 6 minutes to go in the game. So if the second team was running up the score, then so be it. I was rooting for Bell personally, but this game was every bit of what the final score indicated. Bell did all they could to hang in as long as they did, but they were simply outclassed. Outside of St. X, Trinity and Highlands noone in this state could match up with Alcoa any better than Bell did.

Clay County 22 Lynn Camp 21

Breathitt Co. 42 Mercer 7

Alcoa 31 Bell Co. 20

Highlands 42 Manual 7

Danville 34 Mason 28

Station 35 GRC 14

If KC stays predominately run..... KC 42 Somerset 14 If KC spreads out and plays to Somerset's strength.... KC 28 Somerset 21

Bowling Green 35 Christian Co. 14 Pretty close to what Slink is going with here....

LC 33 Whitley 14

How are things going for Heath so far this season? On paper, it looks as if they should have a competitive team this season. Does anyone know who they are scrimmaging this year?

Wow....and they can all move too. That's downright scary

Floyd Branham is the best linebacker Iv'e ever seen play at the high school level. Those 2 big hits during the opening possesion for Beechwood are something I don't think I'll ever forget.

I seriously hope this opinion dosen't represent the sentiment of the Pikeville football program......if so, maybe more than a coaching staff needs reshuffling

Estill Co. 26 Breathitt 20

Estill Co. 42 Taylor 20

Harlan 21 Pikeville 20

Knox Central is too good to lose this one Knox Central 35 Boyd Co. 12

Mercer Co. 42 Letcher 28

Southwestern 35 LCC 21

Simon Kenton 21 Lafayette 14

West 21 Harrison 20