[BoyleCounty]

Final!

Thoughts?

[Diogenes]

Almost..painful!

[BoyleCounty]

I'd like to hear a recap of the game. This game was A LOT closer than many expected.

[blue1424]

This score is definitely surprising.

[hoss403]

The John Hardin offense finally showed up in the second half and played like a John Hardin team should. Highlands' offense is an absolute machine and has no weaknesses. They will steamroll class 4A this year. No one will even be close to them. They are that good. The game was never really in doubt. Highlands was ahead 27-6 at one point in the 3rd quarter but John's offense scored on the rest of their second half possessions. Highlands recovered the onside kick and that was the end.

[BoyleCounty]

The John Hardin offense finally showed up in the second half and played like a John Hardin team should. Highlands' offense is an absolute machine and has no weaknesses. They will steamroll class 4A this year. No one will even be close to them. They are that good. The game was never really in doubt. Highlands was ahead 27-6 at one point in the 3rd quarter but John's offense scored on the rest of their second half possessions. Highlands recovered the onside kick and that was the end.

As for steam rolling class 4A this year I don't know. Highlands is the clear cut favorite but everyone considers John Hardin to be overrated this season. To see this score is kind of surprising. 2A DeSales, who is a good team, beat 5A John Hardin for crying out loud. Again, Highlands is expected to win and rightfully so but there is still a long season ahead of us.

[RunItUpTheGut]

Like others, im a little surprised.
JH was expected to be the second best team in 5A this year, and they still may very well be, maybe that just means Desales is very good?

[BoyleCounty]

Like others, im a little surprised.
JH was expected to be the second best team in 5A this year, and they still may very well be, maybe that just means Desales is very good?

So DeSales could give Highlands a good game or maybe even potentially beat them? Its all a game of matchups of course and of course hypothetical but do you think so? Also, do you think anyone in 4A can hang with Highlands?

[hoss403]

A couple of things. Yes, Desales is a very good team. Their execution was phenomenal and they did not make any mistakes when they played John. I will also say, though, that if John had played the way they played against Desales tonight, Highlands would have beat them 50-0. That was probably the worst I have ever seen John play. I'm telling you that I have not seen anything like I saw tonight with Highlands' offense. They made John's defense look silly a lot of the night and I have never seen a team do that to them.

[RunItUpTheGut]

So DeSales could give Highlands a good game or maybe even potentially beat them? Its all a game of matchups of course and of course hypothetical but do you think so? Also, do you think anyone in 4A can hang with Highlands?

Who knows? They dont play so i dont have the answers to that.
I will say I think Highlands will still easily win 4A, but it wouldnt surprise me if a couple of teams kept it close.

[hoss403]

So DeSales could give Highlands a good game or maybe even potentially beat them? Its all a game of matchups of course and of course hypothetical but do you think so? Also, do you think anyone in 4A can hang with Highlands?

After seeing both Desales and Highlands play I can confidently say that Highlands would DESTROY Desales.

[E's Army]

A lot closer than expected. Sounds like Highlands got up and expected John Hardin to quit.

[BoyleCounty]

Who knows? They dont play so i dont have the answers to that.
I will say I think Highlands will still easily win 4A, but it wouldnt surprise me if a couple of teams kept it close.

That is why I threw the 'hypothetical' in there. Anyway, you still answered my question. Highlands will steam roll a lot of teams because they are a good team but there will be a team or two that will get their shot. Again, there is a lot of football to be played.

[BoyleCounty]

After seeing both Desales and Highlands play I can confidently say that Highlands would DESTROY Desales.

A respectable answer and of course this is assumption. Highlands is a great team and no one can dispute that. I will dispute Highlands just manhandling 4A.

[Frozenbird]

Again, there is a lot of football to be played.

Which also means a lot of time for improvements and adjustments on the part of Coach Mueller. As a general rule over the past 6 years, Highlands has peaked as playoffs started. I am certain a lot of lessons will have been learned from tonight's game.

Thank you for the game summary hoss403. Wish it would have been broadcast.

[TNT-MB1]

Looks like a close game. Probably made for a memorable 300th win for Ole Dale

[hop24]

Really suprised by this score.

[BoyleCounty]

Which also means a lot of time for improvements and adjustments on the part of Coach Mueller. As a general rule over the past 6 years, Highlands has peaked as playoffs started. I am certain a lot of lessons will have been learned from tonight's game.

Thank you for the game summary hoss403. Wish it would have been broadcast.

I am sure a lot of teams learned a thing or two about themselves in week 3. I'm sure a lot of teams have the same amount of time for improvements and adjustments. The point of the conversation was and still is, a team or two may get an opportunity to bring the Bluebirds. If the state championship was guaranteed I wouldn't debate this.

Either way, it was nice to see a team make it interesting against Highlands.

[Spirit100]

http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...309140098/

Ever use a plaque to clean fish on before?

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[kybred]

Ft. Thomas Matters posted a recap of the game as well as a video of some Highlands highlights. Enjoy!
http://www.fortthomasmatters.com/2013/09...Matters%29

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

This game was a lot closer than I expected. Congrats on the win Highlands!!!

[sstack]

This game was a lot closer than I expected. Congrats on the win Highlands!!!

From what I was told from fans at the game, HHS offense could not be stopped by JH, but HHS offense stopped it self twice with unforced fumbles in side the 10. Take those 14 points and take 7 points that JH got from a botched kick off and you could have a 21point swing. The game could easily have been 50-19 or possibly 57-19 if Highlands does not turn the ball over. That is a couple of ifs, but fans I talked to said they would feel very comfortable in a rematch and would expect a bigger margin of victory. They also gave JH a lot of props for playing hard and not giving up.

[hoss403]

From what I was told from fans at the game, HHS offense could not be stopped by JH, but HHS offense stopped it self twice with unforced fumbles in side the 10. Take those 14 points and take 7 points that JH got from a botched kick off and you could have a 21point swing. The game could easily have been 50-19 or possibly 57-19 if Highlands does not turn the ball over. That is a couple of ifs, but fans I talked to said they would feel very comfortable in a rematch and would expect a bigger margin of victory. They also gave JH a lot of props for playing hard and not giving up.

We can all what if this game to death. John actually scored on a 4th and 1 at the Highlands one yard line but a false start penalty sent them back and they kicked a field goal. They also had I think a 1st and goal inside the Highlands 10 yard line and had a holding penalty set them back. IMO that was two TDs they should have had but had to kick field goals. 50-19 or worse is ridiculous and would never have happened. If you want to what if this it may have been something like 47-34 based on John's mental mistakes. Highlands is a great team, but they are not 4 TDs better than John.

[sstack]

We can all what if this game to death. John actually scored on a 4th and 1 at the Highlands one yard line but a false start penalty sent them back and they kicked a field goal. They also had I think a 1st and goal inside the Highlands 10 yard line and had a holding penalty set them back. IMO that was two TDs they should have had but had to kick field goals. 50-19 or worse is ridiculous and would never have happened. If you want to what if this it may have been something like 47-34 based on John's mental mistakes. Highlands is a great team, but they are not 4 TDs better than John.

I was not at the game and I know it is a lot of ifs. Just saying that the fans I talked to who went to the game said the never felt worried and that they felt they should have won by 3-4 TD margin and if there was a rematch they are confident if HHS play fairly mistake free ball that it would be a 3-4 TD win. They also said HHS had a fair number of starters out of the game and several injuries in the game which made a difference. All that said, they were glad to play a good team that was not over in the first quarter. Looking forward to how JH responds the rest of the year and hope they give BG a good game in the playoffs.

[hoss403]

I was not at the game and I know it is a lot of ifs. Just saying that the fans I talked to who went to the game said the never felt worried and that they felt they should have won by 3-4 TD margin and if there was a rematch they are confident if HHS play fairly mistake free ball that it would be a 3-4 TD win. They also said HHS had a fair number of starters out of the game and several injuries in the game which made a difference. All that said, they were glad to play a good team that was not over in the first quarter. Looking forward to how JH responds the rest of the year and hope they give BG a good game in the playoffs.

Fair enough. I would say if both teams limited the mistakes the score would have been 47-34. Just my opinion. I think Highlands is probably 2-3 TDs better on any given night. I will say, though, that Highlands seemed like they got beat up pretty good by a physical team. Several starters were injured (one looked pretty serious) and their defense got pushed around in the second half. John will have to do this to compete with Bowling Green if they meet in the playoffs.

[sstack]

Fair enough. I would say if both teams limited the mistakes the score would have been 47-34. Just my opinion. I think Highlands is probably 2-3 TDs better on any given night. I will say, though, that Highlands seemed like they got beat up pretty good by a physical team. Several starters were injured (one looked pretty serious) and their defense got pushed around in the second half. John will have to do this to compete with Bowling Green if they meet in the playoffs.

People that have not seen HHS always think they are real big, but they are usually very over matched in size; They beat bigger teams by being quicker and very well coached (gang tackle, always in the right spot). Their defense over last 10 years is more of a bend but do not break; they tend to give up yardage but will shut teams down in the red zone. Highlands usually has easier time playing against a big D line rather than a smaller fast D line.

[sstack]

Fair enough. I would say if both teams limited the mistakes the score would have been 47-34. Just my opinion. I think Highlands is probably 2-3 TDs better on any given night. I will say, though, that Highlands seemed like they got beat up pretty good by a physical team. Several starters were injured (one looked pretty serious) and their defense got pushed around in the second half. John will have to do this to compete with Bowling Green if they meet in the playoffs.

I was told several starters did not play in the game and the player that was injured was a DE who I think was 2nd string, He had a broken arm or wrist is what is being said, but have not confirmed that yet. Hate to see anybody from any team get hurt.

[BoyleCounty]

People that have not seen HHS always think they are real big, but they are usually very over matched in size; They beat bigger teams by being quicker and very well coached (gang tackle, always in the right spot). Their defense over last 10 years is more of a bend but do not break; they tend to give up yardage but will shut teams down in the red zone. Highlands usually has easier time playing against a big D line rather than a smaller fast D line.

That is what I like about Highlands is the fact that they are always undersized against competition but do more than hold their own, like Boyle County. The Rebels have to have one of the smaller O-Lines in 4A but they have heart.

About the bend don't break and be in the right spot, that comment is true. The Rebels ran for over 200 yards in the first half against Highlands a couple of years ago but the Bluebirds forced a couple of turnovers and turned the game around in their favor and that is being in the right spot. Respect for the Bluebirds.