[Scotty_Bronson]

Elijah had a high ankle sprain and also cramping up. Was a non factor in the game. But the rematch will be another great Game. The regional championship trophy will look great in WestWood. BITW

I think the biggest advantage Fairview had in the first matchup was the "something to prove" chip on their shoulder. And rightfully so, there were alot of nay sayers hollering "strength of schedule". To some degree I agree with that. I looked at the stat comparisons from the game and Fairview's offense, while was solid, lacked consistency in sustaining drives. In the same breath, Raceland stalled in the redzone. Turnovers were a key factor in Fairview winning the game, as they scored off of one, with the fumble recovery in the endzone off a blocked punt. Then after a nother Raceland fumble or INT, they ran a few plays and scored. The game was indicitive though, of the first half and final 3 minutes of the game. the 3rd quarter was a sleeper from both teams. Fairview just managed to get some momentum going into the end of the 4th.

I said it once, I'll say it again. I don't think Fairview will win this second match up. Not declaring a victory for Raceland, just stating that I believed from the get go that whoever won this matchup would loose the second. It just so happens Fairview got the upper hand on Raceland a few weeks ago. I don't think it will happen again. If we had won the first game, I'd feel the same way. There is a history in our region of great rivalries. But it always seems to work out that way...one team beats another early in the year, then the other team comes back and smacks em in the mouth in the playoffs.

And of corse this all has to actually happen. Pikeville has had poor regular seasons in the past, but managed to win their district, and before you know in they are in the Regional Championship. I don't feel you can ever truly count out Pikeville or Hazard...though i do believe the winner in the east will be Hazard, Raceland, or Fairview. But what a lovely gift they shall recieve to get to play Mayfield, Beechwood, or Frankfort.