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Evil empire survives to 2-0 in districts

[E's Army]

Trinity tough schedule last couple of years has taught them how to win games. But this may be the year someone from out in the state gets them. Manual would probably like another shot.

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I agree E but I am disappointed I was praying for both the Evil Empires to lose on the same night lol

[E's Army]

Me to.

[Spirit100]

By the hair on their chinny-chin-chin...

[blue1424]

Glad to see Manual give them a good game.

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Glad to see Manual give them a good game.

The more Trinity and X get beat up before the playoffs the better it is for the public schools. I would love I see Male give them a close game. Victory or not just wear them down.irateSho

[bear claw]

I have no clue, just curious as to how good Manual is and who is the second best team in that district?

[toussaints]

Trinity tough schedule last couple of years has taught them how to win games. But this may be the year someone from out in the state gets them. Manual would probably like another shot.

I think Male gets them next week, or Scott County in the playoffs.

[RunItUpTheGut]

There are three or four on here that ive been arguing with for weeks about Trinity being down.
One poster in particular stated that no matter what Trinity and St.X were the best two teams in the state and no "government" schools could touch them.
Where you at Baylorbigdawg and Harry? Im waiting for an explanation.

[Westside]

There are three or four on here that ive been arguing with for weeks about Trinity being down.
One poster in particular stated that no matter what Trinity and St.X were the best two teams in the state and no "government" schools could touch them.
Where you at Baylorbigdawg and Harry? Im waiting for an explanation.

Hey, BaylorBirdDog played college football. :worthy:

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Reggie Bonnafon accounted for 376 yards and five touchdowns Friday night to lead the Trinity High School football team in a 38-30 slugfest against district rival Manual.

While Bonnafon, a University of Louisville commitment, had a hand in all five of the Shamrocks’ touchdowns, his biggest play came with less than five minutes remaining. With the Rocks (4-3, 2-0 District Four) pinned back to their 3-yard line on a third-and-19, Bonnafon scrambled into his end zone and found a streaking Rodjay Burns for a 57-yard pass and a crucial first down.

Initially, Bonnafon was trying to find Cody Swabek over the middle for a shorter pass, but with Swabek covered, Bonnafon went for his second option.

“Rodjay will go out and get any ball I get close to him,” said Bonnafon, who completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 263 yards and four touchdowns.

While the Shamrocks would not score on the drive, they were able to drain the clock and give the Crimsons (6-1, 0-1) only 20 seconds to go 83 yards for a potential tying score. They also benefited from a roughing the kicker penalty that negated a punt later in the drive. Plays such as those showed Manual’s youthfulness at critical times, Crimsons coach Oliver Lucas said.

“That’s a sign of a team of one who’s been there and one who hasn’t,” he said.

Draining the clock was about the only way Trinity could stop Manual quarterback Mason Motley. With the Shamrocks focused on stopping running back Michael Nero, who was limited to 47 yards on 19 carries, Motley more than had his way with the defense, completing 15 of 27 passes for 417 yards and two TDs. Six of Motley’s passes went for at least 25 yards.

“They like to stack the box against the run,” Motley said. “We just knew we could get them both ways.”

Three times Trinity jumped out to leads of at least 14 points only to see Manual climb back behind Motley’s arm. On the second play of the second half, Nero drifted past Trinity’s secondary and Motley connected with him on a 75-yard touchdown pass to make it 17-16. It was one of three scores by Nero, who also scored touchdowns on short runs.

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But the extra-point kick failed and the Crimsons could no closer. Manual hasn’t beaten Trinity since 2003.

Despite the win, Trinity coach Bob Beatty found need for improvement in his defense, citing the young secondary as well as the defensive line, which he said must do a better job of applying pressure. That’s especially true with the Shamrocks playing at Male next week.

“That’s what team defense is all about,” Beatty said. “They don’t have a choice. They’re going to get better.”

While Lucas was pleased with his kids’ effort and resiliency, he wasn’t taking it as a moral victory.

“Nothing good comes from losing,” he said. “Moral victories go in the loss column. There’s no way I thought we’d score 30 and lose.”

Manual hasn’t defeated Trinity since 2003. Lucas said junior receiver William Blackford separated his shoulder in the first half and is gone for the season.

“It’s a real big loss,” Motley said. “We don’t have the numbers like Trinity and St. X. He was my go-to guy. Now, I’m going to have to find a new one.”

[Harry Rex Vonner]

There are three or four on here that ive been arguing with for weeks about Trinity being down.
One poster in particular stated that no matter what Trinity and St.X were the best two teams in the state and no "government" schools could touch them.
Where you at Baylorbigdawg and Harry? Im waiting for an explanation.

I'm right here, RunItUpTheGut. And, I do believe that you misquoted me. But that is fine. It is always amusing to see the government schools get euphoric. It reminds me of the great New York Yankee years when, every now and then, the Boston Red Sox got on their high horse. One of your government schools plays Trinity close and another upsets St. Xavier and you are ecstatic. I guess one must find pride wherever he can do so.

But, I am a realist. Louisville Trinity could lose this year. Every underdog has his day sooner or later. And this could be the year for someone like Scott County. We shall see.

And, as I said, it is always amazing to see all of you government schools boys band together and root for anyone, please anyone, to upset the "Evil Empire".

But, remember if it happens, one lily does not indicate a flower garden any more than one government school win fills a trophy case.

Now, before you misinterpret this post, let me say that I am surrendering nothing to you government school boys. Even the UK football team wins every decade or so.

[E's Army]

As long as the KHSAA lets the non government schools play with another set of rules this will remain the truth.

[Truth]

As long as the KHSAA lets the non government schools play with another set of rules this will remain the truth.

Here we go. Poor public schools. Of course, none of them recruit, do they? Certainly not Scott County.

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Here we go. Poor public schools. Of course, none of them recruit, do they? Certainly not Scott County.

Scott county doesn't have to recruit when they are basically the only high school in a county. But some would say that's not exactly fair either:eyeroll:

[Harry Rex Vonner]

Define what "set of rules" you are referring to, E's Army. You government boys always refer to a "different set of rules" but never elaborate upon your concerns.

[Harry Rex Vonner]

Scott county doesn't have to recruit when they are basically the only high school in a county. But some would say that's not exactly fair either:eyeroll:

I suspect that you are a bit quick to dismiss the possible tactics of Scott County. They are notorious in basketball. One would assume, football is little different. But, I have no problem with Scott County. I seriously doubt that any successful program, government or private, passes up the chance to bend those rules when the opportunity arises. I have found that often those who whine the loudest work in a clandestine manner themselves.

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I suspect that you are a bit quick to dismiss the possible tactics of Scott County. They are notorious in basketball. One would assume, football is little different. But, I have no problem with Scott County. I seriously doubt that any successful program, government or private, passes up the chance to bend those rules when the opportunity arises. I have found that often those who whine the loudest work in a clandestine manner themselves.

Sounds like a case that could be made for the cheap one bedroom apartments placed next to a school in KY that has a few of there star athletes "living in it".

I won't say names but if they comment they know who they are :yawn:

[mysonis55]

This is the only state that I know of where private schools can recruit and still play in the same class with public schools that are not allowed to. The funny thing is the ones who support those schools want to stick out their chests and start thumping them. You guys should win every year in every sport. You should feel ashamed when you don't. It's kind of like someone playing a card game with an extra deck of cards hidden up their sleeve.

[Harry Rex Vonner]

This is the only state that I know of where private schools can recruit and still play in the same class with public schools that are not allowed to. The funny thing is the ones who support those schools want to stick out their chests and start thumping them. You guys should win every year in every sport. You should feel ashamed when you don't. It's kind of like someone playing a card game with an extra deck of cards hidden up their sleeve.

Do you really believe the silly, baseless statements made in your post? If so, you are quite naive.

On the other hand, those of you government schoolers who need to "compensate" for real or perceived shortcomings with your schools need a security blanket to hold onto. So, your statements, though dishonest, tend to salve your fragile egos.

[Harry Rex Vonner]

Sounds like a case that could be made for the cheap one bedroom apartments placed next to a school in KY that has a few of there star athletes "living in it".

I won't say names but if they comment they know who they are :yawn:

Your "evidence" would better be classified as whining rubbish than as proof of anything. You need to do better than that.

And, to be honest, I like your "Evil Empire" tag. It has a strong ring to it. Better "Evil Empire" than "Pansy".

[64SUR]

6A is wide open :truestory:

[RunItUpTheGut]

Hey, BaylorBirdDog played college football. :worthy:

nicker:

I forgot. Thats makes you qualified to know everything about high school football. My apologies.

[RunItUpTheGut]

I'm right here, RunItUpTheGut. And, I do believe that you misquoted me. But that is fine. It is always amusing to see the government schools get euphoric. It reminds me of the great New York Yankee years when, every now and then, the Boston Red Sox got on their high horse. One of your government schools plays Trinity close and another upsets St. Xavier and you are ecstatic. I guess one must find pride wherever he can do so.

But, I am a realist. Louisville Trinity could lose this year. Every underdog has his day sooner or later. And this could be the year for someone like Scott County. We shall see.

And, as I said, it is always amazing to see all of you government schools boys band together and root for anyone, please anyone, to upset the "Evil Empire".

But, remember if it happens, one lily does not indicate a flower garden any more than one government school win fills a trophy case.

Now, before you misinterpret this post, let me say that I am surrendering nothing to you government school boys. Even the UK football team wins every decade or so.

I didnt misquote you. Had Trinity and St. X won in blowouts this week, youd be singing the same tune you always do.

Keep you 40000 tuition that football players DONT pay and your catholic school boy choir. Doesnt bother me if they win or not. But your statements were dead wrong this year, and the BGR rankings, along with everything i said is DEAD on.

[Hoot Gibson]

This is the only state that I know of where private schools can recruit and still play in the same class with public schools that are not allowed to. The funny thing is the ones who support those schools want to stick out their chests and start thumping them. You guys should win every year in every sport. You should feel ashamed when you don't. It's kind of like someone playing a card game with an extra deck of cards hidden up their sleeve.

There are no separate public and private school classes in Indiana and most of the top teams in the state are public.

[Harry Rex Vonner]

I didnt misquote you. Had Trinity and St. X won in blowouts this week, youd be singing the same tune you always do.

Keep you 40000 tuition that football players DONT pay and your catholic school boy choir. Doesnt bother me if they win or not. But your statements were dead wrong this year, and the BGR rankings, along with everything i said is DEAD on.

Be careful now, RunItUpTheGut, your prejudices are beginning to take over your posts. And, your exaggerations are expanding. But, I am glad you don't care if the privates win or lose. From your posts, I would have suspected otherwise.nicker:

[Harry Rex Vonner]

There are no separate public and private school classes in Indiana and most of the top teams in the state are public.

As usual, Hoot Gibson is absolutely correct and the practice exists in many other states as well. It is not surprising that we must confuse mysonis55 with actual facts.

[toussaints]

Keep you 40000 tuition that football players DONT pay

so what makes that different than a public school? both scenarios the kid isn't paying the bill

the only private school rule that I know of in ohio is that home school kids cant play for a private school program

[Hoot Gibson]

so what makes that different than a public school?

both scenarios the kid isn't paying the bill

I can see both sides of the argument, toussaints - but IMO, private schools thrive most when too many public schools fail to do their jobs. Your point is a good one. Even if a student athlete's tuition is covered at a private school, that would not be a big draw if he could attend a public school with a good football and academic program for the same cost - nothing. I don't like the fact that parents who choose to send kids to private schools still get stuck with the full tax bill for their kids' education, as if they were actually attending public schools.

Most of the top schools academically in the northern Virginia are public schools. I work with people who only live in this area because they can send their kids to great public schools like Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria. There are private schools in this area, but I don't think anybody sends kids to them for academic or athletic reasons - more for religious, political, or disciplinary reasons. If more Louisville public schools were stronger academically (Dupont Manual is an exceptional school), then Trinity and St. X would probably have much smaller enrollments.

More competition among all schools would benefit everybody. Creating separate classes for public and private schools reduces competition and would be an admission that public schools cannot compete on a level playing field, which has been proven in many places not to be true.

As for home schooled kids, they should be allowed to participate in whatever programs they want in a public school. Their parents are already paying for that privilege.