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Time will tell, if all the players continue to work hard and keep their heads on straight (which I think this group can) they will be a special group. I would also like to give the coaching staff a pat on the back... Nick is a different type of coach from the last coach and it shows!!! I liked the last coach so don't take this the wrong way, he just sometimes would keep other teams in the game when the scores could have been a lot different.

I don't recall Birds fans saying anything about being the #1 team in Kentucky but now that you bring it up I think the game between HHS and Trinity would be a very good game. Ox, I guess you believe HHS wasn't the best team in State last year as well???

A luxury they may not be able to enjoy Wednesday and by the way Highlands is not concerned but prepared, yes!!!

I think Ryle is too one dimensional, they have to develop a passing game and there is no reason not to have one with a QB like Hemple. If Elliot is out I really feel it could get ugly. I like Ryle so don't take it as bashing Ryle, they need a better passing attack and don't tell me you can't find enough good receivers at Ryle to make this happen. Maybe Ryle is holding back until they play SK or Highlands again, we'll find out soon? SK has a balanced attack which is hard to defend. They have a good QB who can run or pass and a good running attack as well !!!

Slow down T-Bird it takes years of experience before you can attempt to snatch the pebble from my hand.

You have grown-up grass hopper...very well stated!!!

Luck of the draw if I remember correctly this team took their lumps last year so I'm glad to hear their having a good year!!!

VOR, Thats why I don't rely totally on stats, stats can be misleading. If Hemple had more wepons to throw to you would see better stats. With the running game Rlye has it's a shame they don't have a better passing game???

No argument here...I stated at the beginning of the year I thought Towles and Hemple were the two best QB's to begin the season. I know alot of schools are looking at him, I'm just waiting for the first offer and the others will fall in line.

The Qb play has been good for years in Kentucky and this year as well as next year have some really good prospects. It's a shame KY doesn't get the recognition the other states receive because our boys can play. Maybe this will change with Hemple and Pike receiving offers and it's just a matter of time before Towles is mentioned.

Ryan Hahn from Highlands is the only returning starter on the o-line, he has been moved to center this year. In the Withrow game Ryan absolutely handled his assignments and delivered several pancake blocks. He has adjusted well moving to center and I'm surprised we haven't heard more about him to date???

I can't see anyone on the schedule stopping this team from repeating as State Champs. Defensively they fly to the ball and the only questions on offense appears to be the offinsive line which I'm sure will get better each game. As Dale says every year this team is a reflection of teams before them!!! 20n10.

I like Trinity in this game...Go Rocks!!!

BigDP, I can't answer that because I'm new to the sport maybe someone with more knowledge about the game can answer your question???

Highlands and NCC have played two matches so far this year and they have been very close both times. Today the match at AJ Jolly resulted in a tie with HHS-Harris 39, Majewski 42, Bardo 42, Lynn 42 and Harret 40, NCC Miller 39, McDonald 40, Dupont 42, Brady (no sure of last name) 42. Final results tie at 163.

McCoy came in with 4:55 to play in the second quarter and I'm glad he did. Highlands had the game under control and there is no need to keep your starting QB in the game under this situation. Face it there is respect from both coaches for each other's programs and there is no need to humiliate the other team. Highlands got to work on plenty of things and Beechwood continued to play as Highlands made their subsitutions. Good luck to both programs as they move on.

Just got back from out of town and was looking forward to reading about the game. There seems to be more talk about the facilities and babysitting problems??? I just wanted to add my two cents, if not for Tyler Seidle Ryle scores two more times...he came across the field to catch Elliot from behind. The defense played very well and the offense stepped up and made big plays when needed. At this time of the year they seem to be on course!!! Go Birds 20n10

Best atmosphere for a high school game I've ever attended!!!

Thank you !!! No need to put added pressure on this years team. I appreciate the support but chill out and enjoy the season, Go Birds!!!

Henry, Great to hear about Austin doing well and when are you going to learn that size doesn't matter???

woodyccrr, were you at the game because anyone that attended the game knows the score does not tell the whole story. Highlands should of won the game by three Td's, I know the final score but Highlands was never in trouble and controlled the game. St X lost to Elder in the second game which could have gone either way. St. X played one of the toughest schedules in the nation, my hats off to them... Before you take a shot at St X. being 8 and 3 and insinuating that they where a so so team look at there overall schedule and tell me how many teams would of had an 8 and 3 record with there schedule.

Your both right but I guess we'll never know for sure!!!

Great post I agree, congrats to Pike and keep up the good work!!!

I can't wait!!! I hope they are half as good as you think, we'll find out.

Great, Sounds like we should have a good matchup for tomorrow...I hope they are as good as you say they are. You mentioned two very good players and an NFL second round draft choice, should be fun.