[EKUAlum05]

Really looking forward to Breathitt/Belfry in the 3rd round, winner of that game should make the state title game to face Central.

Win or lose it should be a great game for highschool football fans to come out and enjoy two legends in Kentucky coaching history battling it out.

Glad it will be on the riverbank in Jackson so I don't have to drive all the way to Belfry, plus I am guaranteed a ticket since I work at the school, better come early for this one if you want a seat.

Will be an absolute war.

IMO, heading into the playoffs the Pirates have a leg up on Breathitt in two instances:

1) Belfry has played a tougher schedule and played better teams down the stretch that will have them prepared. With that said, Pike Central will be a very good challenge for Breathitt and really hep nullify this point by the time the two meet.

2) Belfry has played talented spread teams who mirror things Breathitt does very well (Ashland, to a lesser extent Pike Central, and to a much lesser extent Pburg). Breathitt, OTOH, hasn't played a rushing offense in the same hemisphere as what Belfry will bring to the table. The Bobcats two stiffest challenges was Hazard and Somerset who operate primarily out of the spread which plays into the Bobcat's strength.


Breathitt, OTOH, has a key advantage as well:

1) Homefield- Jackson is a tough, tough place to win... especially this late in the season.

Will be an absolute battle!