[Cat Daddy]

First of all, Congratulations to the Briar Jumpers, you guys were the better team and I hope you go to Kroger Field and bring home a championship. As far as the game itself, Breathitt had their opportunities, but Somerset always seemed to have an answer. The biggest play of the game to me, was the 4th and 11 conversion by Somerset after being down 13-0, in the first quarter. If Breathitt gets the stop and somehow found a way to score, I think it could have changed the complexion of the game. After the conversion, Somerset regained their composure, and took control of the game. Throughout the game, there was missed opportunities by both teams, but turnovers really put Breathitt "behind the eight ball". If I'm not mistaken, Somerset scored 14 points off of three Breathitt turnovers and when you play an elite team like Somerset, you can't have multiple turnovers and expect to win. Offensively, Breathitt was able to move the ball on Somerset, and our offensive line was able to get a good push all night, but it seemed like their defense stepped up and got stops when they needed them the most. Defensively, I knew we would give up a lot of yards, but the defense gave us an opportunity, by keeping the game within two scores the entire second half. At the end of the day, Breathitt played well and they have nothing to hang their heads about. The program's future is looking bright and it wouldn't surprise me to see both teams in the state semi finals again next year.