[ryanparker]

I have not seen Belfry play this season, but I think the fact that they defeated Johnson Central tells me that they are most likely the best team Russell has faced this season.

Russell has played a much more difficult schedule. Belfry has played one good team this year: Johnson Central. Russell has played four good teams: Ashland, Simon Kenton, Mason County, and Raceland. Of course, Belfry beat the good team they played. Russell lost to all four.

I can say for a fact, though, that the Russell team Belfry will face Friday night is a better Russell team than the one that teams faced earlier this season. They have made some significant personnel changes with the insertion of Steven Stapleton and Storm Burgess into the starting lineup. They also seemed to have learned how to play with some pride and passion in the Raceland game.

I really think they will play their best game of the season Friday at Belfry. Will it be enough? I don't know, but I think I do know that it's not going to be as easy as some Belfry fans might think. This is as difficult of a second round playoff matchup as an undefeated team like Belfry could ask for. They are going to have earn this one.