[BlackcatAlum]

I watched a lot of the Russell game and some of the Ironton game and what stands out most to me about Wheelersburg is their defense. They're quick and very disruptive. W'burg also doesn't play a lot of guys both ways. Their offense isn't very explosive. They want to run and eat up short yards and clock. #18 has good speed, so you'll see him motion a lot. Quarterback play is respectable, he's good on short routes. Doesn't have a big arm. They'll throw a lot of different formations at you to keep the defense confused. The kicker for the Pirates is all state, so he can boot it. Pikeville has the more explosive offense of the two teams, but defenses are about the same and W'burg has the advantage on special teams.

I think someone in this thread said that this would be the best team Pikeville has seen since LCA last season and I do agree with that. Wheelersburg seems very well coached, just like LCA. They have good speed all over the field, especially on defense.

I think it'll be a really great game that could go a few ways. The closer the game, the more I think it favors Wheelersburg. If Pikeville can hit on some home run plays early, they'll fluster W'burg and cause them to make some mistakes, which is what happened in the first half vs. Ironton and that should give Pikeville the advantage to get on them by a few scores and protect the lead the rest of the way.

This one could go either way, but I'm going to go with the Kentucky boys, 27-17.