[Strikeout King]

KHSAA State Tournament. Johnson Central makes the long trip to Irvine to take on Estill County in the first round of the KHSAA Boys Soccer State Tourney. Estill County is making their first ever appearance at the state tournament.


Johnson Central defeated Estill County earlier in the season 5-1 in Paintsville.


Johnson Central comes in at 16-5-0. Wins over; Shelby Valley 10-0, Belfry (3-0, 5-0, 3-0), Prestonsburg (2-0, 5-0), Mingo Central WV 8-1, Frankfort 1-0, Paintsville (7-1, 4-1, 3-1), Pikeville (5-1, 3-2), East Carter 5-2, Estill County 5-1, Corbin 4-0

Losses to; Lexington Christian 5-1, Ashland 4-0, Pikeville 2-1, Russell 3-1


Johnson Central comes in averaging 3.6 goals per game while giving up 1.3 a game.



Estill County comes in at 14-4-3. Wins over; Bath County 5-3, North Laurel 6-1, Jackson City (4-3, 9-0, 11-1), Berea 3-0, Letcher County Central (4-0 & 5-0), Garrard County 6-1, South Laurel 4-2, Menifee County (5-0 & 3-0), Middlesboro 9-1, Perry County Central 3-2.

Losses to; Madison Southern 7-1, Rowan County 5-3, Johnson Central 5-1, Clark County 1-0.

Ties with; Perry County Central (1-1, 2-2), Bryan Station 2-2.


Estill County comes in averaging 4.1 goals per game while giving up 1.7 a game.


Thoughts / Predictions?

[cougarpride08]

Will be tough for Estill. Johnson central 4-2!

[soccer]

Estill can win. But, needs to avoid the middle. Try and go up the middle with JC and you'll have disappointment. Skill players through the middle on JC.