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WOW!!! Congrats Tomcats! I knew they had a shot, but didn't expect this margin. Good luck against the JC Eagles!!

Things snowballed in the second half. Ashland is a much better team than alot of people give them cedit for. They proved that tonight. I knew after the way they played Ironton this would be tough game. Johnson Central, Woodford County and Bryan Station need to really watch out for them.


Russell did not have the heart tonight to respond to a team that played more physical than they did. If that changes Russell has enough talent. What they have to prove now is their toughness and heart.

Also mistakes. Russell jumped offsides I think six times. These were drive killers. It would go from managable yardarge on 2nd or 3rd down to long yardage and really took Russell out of what they needed to do. Ashlands defense is much too good to put yourself in 3rd and long against. This kept Russell's defense on the field for most of the game where Ashland just wore them down.

Also the most dominating part of the game for Ashland may have been special teams. This is something Russell has struggled with and must improve.