[laker20]

That is a great point about our 3 seed. I think it is very likely that could happen. I talked to a guy who is an official up there and he said Boyle was not near as stout this year as in years gone by. That could still leave them being very good - but it does at least open the door to the possibility of a rematch playoff game.

We are all looking very forward to this game. Russell is having a tremendous season and we sort of feel like ours just started. This game is an opportunity for Russell to prove they are even better than everybody thinks and an op for us to prove we are as well. The only way 2 teams get to have a game like the one we have coming is to win early and often. Both teams have done that now we old guys get to enjoy the battle when the meet. Gotta love that.

I think the out of state games gave you guys a chance to regroup and stay under the radar at the same time. LWC and I talked last year about this new district alignment and the fact that KC would probably be the team to beat. I think the late coach selection put you guys a bit behind at the start, but the team has come along nicely.

As far as enjoying the game, I've been counting the clock for close to a year now. I've been around Panther football since the 70's. I remember watching Oliver White when he decided to play football his senior year and committed to UK and decided to sit out basketball. I remember when Coach Ragland came in an took the Panthers to their first playoff game. I know what this game and potential district title means to the Blue and Gold. I spent a number of years supporting and being part of the Panther nation. I'm a Panther Alum with a son who's a Laker Alum. So, for me it's a win-win, but the current Laker program is part of what my son and several of his friends help to start a few years back. So, during the game I'll be cheering for the Lakers.