[Matney's Prodigey]

Matney is 3-1 all time against Ashland. They were in the same district for 4 years("99" SC- 14 ;APB- 0/ "00" SC-48 ;APB-0/ "01" SC- 0 ; APB- 42/ "02" SC- 28 ; APB-26). "99" & "01" were at Putnam where as "00" & "02" were at the Rock. Matney has outscored Ashland 90-68 in only 4 meetings.
I think this is the game that decides the district championship and as good as Ashland's defense is I don't think they have what it takes to slow down the Eagles rushing attack. I have heard alot about Ashlands speed on defense, but they have not yet seen speed like Blume has. The game being at Putnam will give Ashland a slight edge there, but the crowd Central brings will be enough to overcome that IMO. I think this game will be hard fought all the way through, but in the end I think Central pulls it out. I never go against Coach Matney when he has 2 weeks to prepare. NEVER..

Johnson Central: 35
Ashland: 21

That being said Ashland had better watch out for Lawrence this is a big, physical, athletic football team and playing at the dog pound can make a huge diffrence. I think Ashland is the better team, but better not look forward to JC and not see LC.