[Scotty_Bronson]

And so it begins. Imo:

Fairview has probably got the best QB in the area and one of the best in the state in any class. He is still a bit young in his development. The two best teams they have played, Hazard and Paintsville, caused him to throw ints. That, imo, will be a major factor in this game.

Raceland has a very good secondary, that is fast and long. They are very good against the screen/intermediate pass game, but have been suspect against the skinny post at times. The run defense has really made strides since the Ashland game and overall, the defense is really though in the redzone, almost have a different mentality all together when their backs are against the goal line. This scondary will most definitely be put to the test in this game though.

Offensively, Raceland has really balanced things out. Young spreads the ball around well and has omitted the costly, "gunslinger", throws. Spreading the ball around to 4 different backs. Snyder, the workhorse, Walker the mule, Christian is your change of pace guy, and Davidson gives them rest when they need it, another hardnosed back, Raceland will almost always have fresh legs in the backfield. The development of Jerome Hall has been massive in Raceland's improvemet in the rushing game. He and Isaac Wallace have been lineman together for years and really, both of them play better when they are both on the field.

I think Raceland's defense keeps Roy in check and gets some picks and forces Fairview to utilize their rungame. Raceland will sustain drives and have big plays. Special teams will be a big factor as well, Raceland is kind of inconsistent in that regaurd, outside of Punt/Punt Return.

Giving Fairview a few bonus points for being at home.

Raceland 38
Fairview 14