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Wow, what a game! Was in attendance and am so glad I went. Both teams were evenly matched and it was a game of big plays by both squads. Ashland managed to stop several Belfry 3rd and 3's to force punts. This was very impressive. The running backs, outside of J. Johnson, had NO daylight. Only Willis in the second half made any ground. Good strong, fast, and hard hitting defense from Ashland.

Belfry's defense was the best it had been all season BY FAR. Ghormely played very well from the LB spot and made a lot of really good plays. I tend to watch the QB on pass plays so I can only assume the Pirate secondary locked down the Ashland receivers on many plays because Belfry really got after Hunter. That to me was the most suprising this about the game.

As for refs, the only play I saw that really looked like a close one was the Withrow spot on the 4th down reception. Where the ball landed sure looked past the marker. From the Belfry bleachers, I couldn't see if he stepped out prior to that or not. Other than that, the refs seem to let them (both teams) play so to speak.

Both defenses really shined in this one - which was the opposite of what I had expected.

I hope Justin Johnson can bounce back quickly. Any status on his condition?