[THOMCAT]

I love the little one line jabs at the class of Coach Matney. He has done a great job and does not deserve what has been said by a group of people that for the majority has never been around the man. If Ashland added extra water to the field last year is not important. If the field goal was good or wide is not important. Johnson Central and Ashland are two of the premier programs in our part of the state. Last year is last year. On Friday night, two good teams will meet in the nest and the better team will come out ahead. I have never met Ashland's coach and should not comment on what type of person he is. People should remember that football is an emotional sport. I would not want a coach that is not emotional when they get beat or when they feel that their players are not getting a fair shake. The field is covered and will be in good shape for Friday night. All I can say to the Ashland faithful is bring your A game.
With that said


JOHNSON CENTRAL 35
ASHLAND 20