09-22-2013, 05:52 PM
Wow, I don't think this week can live up to the games of this past weekend. We had a lot of great games with some outstanding results across the state for 1a. I think we still have some pretty good games this week as we continue to shake things out. Isn't it funny how certain programs continue to rise to the top in the challenges? Well, without further ado, here is the top 1a games of this week:
1) 3a Lawrence Co @ #7 Raceland
Well this game should give all of us somewhat of an understanding as to where the Rams rank against their district rivals, Fairview. Fairview has already hung the only loss on Lawrence Co's schedule this year. Lawrence Co comes into this one at 4-1. Their average game would be them outscoring their opponents 48-27. The Rams come in also at 4-1, that one loss being by 1 point. The average game for the Rams this year would be them outscoring their opponents 43-21. These two teams on the surface would look similar. I have said all along that Raceland is better than the Eagles this year. They will win this game.
2) 2a Middlesboro #6 @ Pikeville #3
Middlesboro is searching to find out just how good they are and if they stack up well enough against Somerset. They come into this one at 4-0. They would like to use this game to get a better feeling about themselves. The Panthers come into this game still stinging after their first loss of the season to a very good Belfry team. The Panthers will enter this one at 4-1. I would not want to be facing them on their own field after that poor showing. I therefore will take the Panthers in a close one.
3) 3a East Ridge @ #5 Fairview
East Ridge comes in with a respectable 4-1 record. They average a score of 27-14 against their opponents. Fairview comes into this one with a perfect 4-0 record on the line. They average a score of 38-25 against their opponents. They come off a win by the skin of their teeth against a good Hazard team. The Eagles better get some offense going if they want to win this one. The key for East Ridge and any other team facing Fairview appears to be to not kick the ball deep to King.
4) 4a Harrison Co @ #8 Williamsburg
This one has the feel to me to be one of those games that Williamsburg would have scheduled last year instead of this year. This being because of the record of Harrison Co and the fact that I have never even heard of them. Harrison Co comes into this one with a record of 2-3. They have averaged being outscored 25-32 per game. Williamsburg comes in at 2-2 with a tougher schedule this year than in years past. The Jackets have averaged outscoring their opponents 29-27 per game.
5) Hazard #6 @ 3a Breathitt Co
Hazard comes into this one off a disappointing loss to Fairview in a game they seemed to control from the opening kick off until very late in the game. They enter this one with a record of 2-2. The average game would result in the Hazard being outscored by their opponents 33-35. Breathitt does not seem to be the usual powerhouse of old coming into this one with a mark of 1-3. The average game for them would see them getting outscored by their opponents 25-34. I look for the Bulldogs to rebound in this one.
6) Ky Country Day #13 @ Eminence #15
The Bearcats do not appear to be the team they have been over the past 2 years, as they enter this one at 2-3. The average game would show them getting outscored 18-19. Eminence appears to be ready to earn a little respect in 1a across the state. They come into this one at 3-1 and the average game would show them outscoring their opponents 34-19. I look for Eminence to send a message in this one.
7) Beechwood #4 @ 4a Holmes
Beechwood is playing their usual tough schedule to don't let the results surprise you. They enter this one at 2-2 and the average game would be the wood outscoring their opponents 29-22. Holmes is a pretty good 4a school and comes into this one at 3-1. The average game would show them outscoring their opponents 30-24. I expect to see the Tigers rebound here in a close one.
8) Frankfort #11 @ 2a Lexington Christian
Frankfort will be looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to their cross town rivals. They enter this one at 2-2. The average game would see them outscoring their opponents 24-23. Lexington Christian is not the power they once were and are struggling heavily this year. They enter this one at 1-4. The average game would show them getting outscored 17-37. I look for Frankfort to embarrass the Eagles on their own field in this one.
9) Russellville #2 @ 4a Franklin-Simpson
Russellville continues to blow out their opponents and appear to have only been tested once this year. The Panthers come in at 5-0 and have outscored their opponents 217-62. Franklin-Simpson is a program in decline, that appears to be in need of demoting their principle so that he can come back to coaching. Franklin-Simpson comes into this one at 2-3 and has been outscored 100-115. I look for Russellville to continue true to form in this one.
10) Holy Cross #14 @ 4a Waggener
Holy Cross does not appear to be the program they were just a couple years ago. They are trying very hard to find their way back to the top of 1a. They come into this one in dire need of a win and especially against a larger class team. Holy Cross enters this one at 2-3 and having been outscored 64-113. Waggener is just in need of a win, period. They come into this one at 0-4 and having been outscored 34-135. I look for Holy Cross to get the W here in a sloppy game.
Well, that's it for the week. Take a look. Toss it around the horn and let me know what you think.
1) 3a Lawrence Co @ #7 Raceland
Well this game should give all of us somewhat of an understanding as to where the Rams rank against their district rivals, Fairview. Fairview has already hung the only loss on Lawrence Co's schedule this year. Lawrence Co comes into this one at 4-1. Their average game would be them outscoring their opponents 48-27. The Rams come in also at 4-1, that one loss being by 1 point. The average game for the Rams this year would be them outscoring their opponents 43-21. These two teams on the surface would look similar. I have said all along that Raceland is better than the Eagles this year. They will win this game.
2) 2a Middlesboro #6 @ Pikeville #3
Middlesboro is searching to find out just how good they are and if they stack up well enough against Somerset. They come into this one at 4-0. They would like to use this game to get a better feeling about themselves. The Panthers come into this game still stinging after their first loss of the season to a very good Belfry team. The Panthers will enter this one at 4-1. I would not want to be facing them on their own field after that poor showing. I therefore will take the Panthers in a close one.
3) 3a East Ridge @ #5 Fairview
East Ridge comes in with a respectable 4-1 record. They average a score of 27-14 against their opponents. Fairview comes into this one with a perfect 4-0 record on the line. They average a score of 38-25 against their opponents. They come off a win by the skin of their teeth against a good Hazard team. The Eagles better get some offense going if they want to win this one. The key for East Ridge and any other team facing Fairview appears to be to not kick the ball deep to King.
4) 4a Harrison Co @ #8 Williamsburg
This one has the feel to me to be one of those games that Williamsburg would have scheduled last year instead of this year. This being because of the record of Harrison Co and the fact that I have never even heard of them. Harrison Co comes into this one with a record of 2-3. They have averaged being outscored 25-32 per game. Williamsburg comes in at 2-2 with a tougher schedule this year than in years past. The Jackets have averaged outscoring their opponents 29-27 per game.
5) Hazard #6 @ 3a Breathitt Co
Hazard comes into this one off a disappointing loss to Fairview in a game they seemed to control from the opening kick off until very late in the game. They enter this one with a record of 2-2. The average game would result in the Hazard being outscored by their opponents 33-35. Breathitt does not seem to be the usual powerhouse of old coming into this one with a mark of 1-3. The average game for them would see them getting outscored by their opponents 25-34. I look for the Bulldogs to rebound in this one.
6) Ky Country Day #13 @ Eminence #15
The Bearcats do not appear to be the team they have been over the past 2 years, as they enter this one at 2-3. The average game would show them getting outscored 18-19. Eminence appears to be ready to earn a little respect in 1a across the state. They come into this one at 3-1 and the average game would show them outscoring their opponents 34-19. I look for Eminence to send a message in this one.
7) Beechwood #4 @ 4a Holmes
Beechwood is playing their usual tough schedule to don't let the results surprise you. They enter this one at 2-2 and the average game would be the wood outscoring their opponents 29-22. Holmes is a pretty good 4a school and comes into this one at 3-1. The average game would show them outscoring their opponents 30-24. I expect to see the Tigers rebound here in a close one.
8) Frankfort #11 @ 2a Lexington Christian
Frankfort will be looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to their cross town rivals. They enter this one at 2-2. The average game would see them outscoring their opponents 24-23. Lexington Christian is not the power they once were and are struggling heavily this year. They enter this one at 1-4. The average game would show them getting outscored 17-37. I look for Frankfort to embarrass the Eagles on their own field in this one.
9) Russellville #2 @ 4a Franklin-Simpson
Russellville continues to blow out their opponents and appear to have only been tested once this year. The Panthers come in at 5-0 and have outscored their opponents 217-62. Franklin-Simpson is a program in decline, that appears to be in need of demoting their principle so that he can come back to coaching. Franklin-Simpson comes into this one at 2-3 and has been outscored 100-115. I look for Russellville to continue true to form in this one.
10) Holy Cross #14 @ 4a Waggener
Holy Cross does not appear to be the program they were just a couple years ago. They are trying very hard to find their way back to the top of 1a. They come into this one in dire need of a win and especially against a larger class team. Holy Cross enters this one at 2-3 and having been outscored 64-113. Waggener is just in need of a win, period. They come into this one at 0-4 and having been outscored 34-135. I look for Holy Cross to get the W here in a sloppy game.
Well, that's it for the week. Take a look. Toss it around the horn and let me know what you think.