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Friday
CLASS A
Hazard vs. Mayfield
Kickoff: Noon (EST)
Records: Hazard 11-2; Mayfield 14-0.
Cantrall ratings: Hazard 69.3; Mayfield 81.7
History lesson: Mayfield has eight titles, including a 47-6 rout of Hazard in last year's finals, and eight runner-up finishes. Hazard has been runner-up twice in three years.
Third time a charm? Hazard lost to Beechwood 14-7 in the 2008 finals, and to Mayfield last year. Bulldogs Coach Mark Dixon said the state championship game is now a tangible goal for his players. "A lot of coaches and teams talk about getting to the championship game, but we've done it three times and got a taste of it. Now when the players work in the off-season, that's their goal. They know what it takes to get there."
Hazard's leaders: Evan Whitaker has passed for 2,284 yards, 28 TDs, 5 interceptions. Top receivers are Jordan Olinger (37 catches, 828 yards, 12 TDs), B.J. Combs (30 catches, 732 yards, 8 TDs) and Austin Johnson (31 catches, 677 yards, 6 TDs). Zack Blanton has rushed for 1,215 yards, 13 TDs. Combs leads the defense with 118 tackles. Nathan Higgins has 5 interceptions.
Mayfield's leaders: The Cardinals' state-best 29-game winning streak is built on a balanced offense and swarming defense. Jake Guhy has thrown for 2,129 yards, 23 TDs, 6 picks. Top receivers are William Higginson (37 catches, 630 yards, 6 TDs) and Louis Love (36 catches, 610 yards, 8 TDs). Jonathan Jackson has run for 1,462 yards, 18 TDs. Jackson also stars on defense with 148 tackles and 5 picks, including 2 he's run back for TDs. Mayfield has given up only 91 points in 14 games.
Key to victory: Mayfield's speed and athleticism overwhelmed Hazard last December. Hazard has to find a way to better deal with that this time around.
Hazard (11-2)
Coach: Mark Dixon
Clintwood, Va. W, 32-7
Somerset L, 14-0
LCA W, 43-7
Breathitt Co. L, 35-34
Prestonsburg W, 35-12
Harlan W, 38-13
Jenkins W, 68-15
Pineville W, 63-14
Sheldon Clark W, 46-22
Playoffs
Lynn Camp W, 63-6
Campbellsville W, 55-21
Williamsburg W, 28-0
Pikeville W, 57-35
Mayfield (14-0)
Coach: Joe Morris
Greenwood W, 20-6
Evansville, Ind. Harrison W, 59-14
Paducah Tilghman W, 24-6
Murray W, 35-7
Graves Co. W, 21-7
Marshall Co. W, 31-0
Fulton City W, 57-6
Fulton Co. W, 50-2
Russellville W, 42-0
Caldwell Co. W, 62-14
Playoffs
Caverna W, 65-8
Ky. Country Day W, 53-7
Lou. Holy Cross W, 44-0
Beechwood W, 19-14


Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/12/01/19797...z1fO9DZhhj