[THOMCAT]

What is everyone's thoughts?

[Granny Bear]

I think it will be a barn burner, and I would LOVE to see it.

I don't believe these teams have met in regular season, so I anticipate a lot of film will be reviewed this week.

Both teams are tough, but Johnson Central takes advantage of the home field!

JC for the win.

[FoSho]

Johnson Central - 56
Wayne Co - 17

[Hound05]

I think it will be a barn burner, and I would LOVE to see it.

I don't believe these teams have met in regular season, so I anticipate a lot of film will be reviewed this week.

Both teams are tough, but Johnson Central takes advantage of the home field!

JC for the win.

I concur. I think one of the big differences in this game is team defense. Wayne county has a solid high scoring offense, but their D is questionable I guess you’d call it. They aren’t bad by now means, but several weaknesses. And I don’t mean that in regards to the kids at all. I think they struggle with passing and/or a very balanced offense. I haven’t watched much of WC outside of the corbin games, so my OPINION is very limited. But those things really stuck out, specifically the lack of passing defense.

I have watched less of JC but have looked at their stats and game info pretty close. So it appears they have a better D than Wayne. The offenses look pretty similar, although I think Wayne can pass it more efficiently than JC.

Overall, I think JC is the better team and has played better competition. But JC fans will be in for a treat watching Mr Sloan do his thing. I honestly don’t think JC will stop him. I don’t think anyone has stopped him. Even in the first game with corbin, we managed to keep him off the boards but he racked up 200 yds anyways. I think JC will have to do the same, bend but don’t break. The home field also plays to JC, that’s a long bus ride from Wayne, and regardless of what anyone says I know from experience it effects the players some.

The key for Wayne to win is basically to just keep giving it to Sloan and let him shred. Because they aren’t going to stop JCs offense I don’t believe.

The key for JC is stopping Sloan from breaking the big ones off. Which can be done, but it’s about impossible to stop him from getting 3-4 yards on average. Like I said, bend don’t break. They’ve got to get 3rd and long situations all night. Because WC has proved in 3rd and shorts they go for it on 4th down with high efficiency.

I’m calling this one in favor of JC.......
42-32

[Spud6]

Golden Eagles by 3 TDs

[smoke1015]

Braedon Sloan is maybe the best player in the state of Kentucky. He's a blend of speed power and agility that we only see, or only used to see, every decade or so. Last year we saw Waynedale Robinson single handedly keep Western Hills in a playoff game with the mighty Boyle County Rebels, most of that game. Boyle absolutely couldn't stop him. I see something similar in this game, with Sloan keeping his team in the game all the way to the end, with JC finally wearing him down with him taking so much of the offensive load. Wayne County is a very average team without this kid, and below average for a normal Wayne County team the past 10 years. I would take Sloan over Reece Smith, or Bartleson, or just about anyone else in the state as my #1 high-school draftee...He's got another year at this too, and only 16 years old so younger than a lot of hold backs in this state. If the kid sees the pro field it will not surprise me a bit.

[T-CATS]

If Wayne can shorten the game with ball control and keep JC’s offense on the sideline and score points on those drives they have a chance. Don’t give Central short fields and limit big plays. Make them earn TDs Ashland’s success and recent Victory 2 seasons ago was executed with that game plan. Central if you make them drive 70-80 yards on multiple plays has been known to cough up some fumbles along the way. Defensively gotta load the box 5 man front and the number one key stop the FB dive first and foremost. If you can’t stop that your in for a long night. I haven’t seen Central or Wayne play this season but Wayne having a stud RB gives them a punchers chance for an upset..

[FoSho]

Braedon Sloan is maybe the best player in the state of Kentucky. He's a blend of speed power and agility that we only see, or only used to see, every decade or so. Last year we saw Waynedale Robinson single handedly keep Western Hills in a playoff game with the mighty Boyle County Rebels, most of that game. Boyle absolutely couldn't stop him. I see something similar in this game, with Sloan keeping his team in the game all the way to the end, with JC finally wearing him down with him taking so much of the offensive load. Wayne County is a very average team without this kid, and below average for a normal Wayne County team the past 10 years. I would take Sloan over Reece Smith, or Bartleson, or just about anyone else in the state as my #1 high-school draftee...He's got another year at this too, and only 16 years old so younger than a lot of hold backs in this state. If the kid sees the pro field it will not surprise me a bit.

Was that the 2017 playoff game Boyle Co vs Western Hills that WanDale kept his team in the game by a score of 62-14 or was it a different game you're thinking about?

Or was it the regular season game that year where Boyle Co won 71-14 and WanDale rushed 11 times for 10 yards?

Or maybe you're referring to the regular season game last season that was a 54-35 win for the Rebels when WanDale played very well in a easy Rebels win?

Sloan is no WanDale and taking him over Smith is a joke.

[smoke1015]

Was that the 2017 playoff game Boyle Co vs Western Hills that WanDale kept his team in the game by a score of 62-14 or was it a different game you're thinking about?

Or was it the regular season game that year where Boyle Co won 71-14 and WanDale rushed 11 times for 10 yards?

Or maybe you're referring to the regular season game last season that was a 54-35 win for the Rebels when WanDale played very well in a easy Rebels win?

Sloan is no WanDale and taking him over Smith is a joke.

It was last year. Use some process of elimination. That game was back and forth, like I said, until the end. I mean how does that upset you that I just posted what happened.

Sloan is no Wandale? Wandale is probably twice as strong and a true back. And no it's not. If I pick first in some kind of Kentucky draft, I take the kid I know I can put the ball in his hands play after play, without fail.

The part I guess I had wrong, was saying it was a playoff game. I guess it was late regular season.

[smoke1015]

Fosho you are flat denial saying Boyle won that game easy. What I said was 100% accurate. THrough 3 quarters Western Hills was up! Boyle straight went ballistic in the 4th. Robinson was worn out. Boyle had 18 first downs, to 13 for Western Hills. Robinson had 200+ all purpose yards, 189 rushing. I mean you won the game...I'm just making a comparison. By comparison, Sloan has had a better season than Robinson, or almost anyone else.

[Spud6]

Keep this thread on the topic at hand.

[THOMCAT]

According to the KHSAA website Wayne County has ran 464 offensive plays (361 run and 103 pass). Sloan has been involved in 264 of those or 57%. They have 5,101 yards and he has 3,164 or 62%. Key on him on every play and fly to him with contact until the whistle. On most plays he will be used as the fake when they go to someone else. Hit him on every one of these plays and wear him down and force someone else to beat you. My prediction: Johnson Central 49 Wayne County 21.

[Danielbellcounty50]

Braedon Sloan is maybe the best player in the state of Kentucky. He's a blend of speed power and agility that we only see, or only used to see, every decade or so. Last year we saw Waynedale Robinson single handedly keep Western Hills in a playoff game with the mighty Boyle County Rebels, most of that game. Boyle absolutely couldn't stop him. I see something similar in this game, with Sloan keeping his team in the game all the way to the end, with JC finally wearing him down with him taking so much of the offensive load. Wayne County is a very average team without this kid, and below average for a normal Wayne County team the past 10 years. I would take Sloan over Reece Smith, or Bartleson, or just about anyone else in the state as my #1 high-school draftee...He's got another year at this too, and only 16 years old so younger than a lot of hold backs in this state. If the kid sees the pro field it will not surprise me a bit.

Yeah he's a really good running back I seen the game vs Corbin on tape he ran all over Corbin, Wayne county has nice offensive and defensive lines too

[64SUR]

I will be pulling for Wayne County, David vs Goliath for a quarter, Mr Sloan will get his yardage after the game is a running clock . So Pulp Fiction this one is for you :worthy:

Johnson Central 64
Wayne County 21

[Danielbellcounty50]

Johnson Central 41
Wayne County 27

Johnson Central just to tough and I think they wind the game down in the trenches and maybe force a few turnovers but Wayne County is capable of winning this game if Johnson Central takes them lightly or plays a bad game, and one more senario is Wayne could win if they play a perfect football game. But I am going with Johnson Central they got big strong o-d lines and nice tail backs to but it's there quarterback you got watch out he's very exculsive.. jc is just a monster

[khsgamenight]

Do not sleep on Ryley Preece’s arm. He has a cannon and has multiple quality targets to throw to. JC won’t pass much, but when they do it is very effective.

[Hound05]

Yes please keep it on topic seems like Boyle county pops up in every thread I have read and it mostly comes from poster smoke1015, if you want to talk about your team(Boyle co) please post under there thread this is Wayne county vs Johnson Central thank you!!!

Smoke isn’t from nor associated with Boyle. Just saying.

I’m on my Phone now so it’s hard to do the multi quote, but smoke you said something about Sloan wearing down in a previous comment. Logic would lead you to believe so, heck I thought the same dang thing, but he carried the ball over 40 times against corbin in two separate occasions. He DID NOT WEAR DOWN!! It’s crazy I know. But I’m telling ya, they need to drug test that kid! (I’m obviously kidding, and not insinuating that in anyway! It’s an exaggeration to get the point across). It’s almost not natural. He runs as strong at the beginning as he does the end. His 2nd effort cannot be martched by anyone in the state. I knew he was good, but seeing him in person is another thing all together. Wayne might not win, but Sloan won’t be stopped. Best bet is like I said earlier, bend don’t break and keep him off the scoreboard where it counts. JC will have their hands full, but so will WC’s defense. I almost expect a high scoring game like corbin vs Wayne. Maybe not as high because we pass more to stop the clock. I might actually make this drive.

[FoSho]

According to the KHSAA website Wayne County has ran 464 offensive plays (361 run and 103 pass). Sloan has been involved in 264 of those or 57%. They have 5,101 yards and he has 3,164 or 62%. Key on him on every play and fly to him with contact until the whistle. On most plays he will be used as the fake when they go to someone else. Hit him on every one of these plays and wear him down and force someone else to beat you. My prediction: Johnson Central 49 Wayne County 21.

Bravo. This is a factual post that backs up my opinion posts.

If Johnson Central is as good as advertised (and I believe that they are), then the Wayne Co running game will come to a screeching halt this coming Friday.

If not, he may be the next Bo Jackson or underneath his pads have on a Superman cape that nobody sees.

[Hound05]

Bravo. This is a factual post that backs up my opinion posts.

If Johnson Central is as good as advertised (and I believe that they are), then the Wayne Co running game will come to a screeching halt this coming Friday.

If not, he may be the next Bo Jackson or underneath his pads have on a Superman cape that nobody sees.

My opinion only, I don’t think anyone is stopping Sloan. I believe JC will win but I don’t think there is a team in 4A that will keep Sloan from getting his yards and maybe even his TDs. I didn’t buy the hype about him before I saw him. I thought he was good and you know how people are with their players, it’s just yada yada yada. But then I watched him. Now corbin this year isn’t no where near the amazing D we had last year. But I watched Sloan go through 2-3 pretty good players and just keep going. Heck last years leading sack leader had a hard time bringing him down on his own and he’s a big kid. Point is, I don’t think it verifies JC legitimacy if Sloan runs on them. Just because I do honestly think he’s that good. But I do think Jc will win this one because Wayne just don’t have a very good defense. He’s a special player that JC will probably struggle containing. Many might disagree and that’s fine, we’re here to talk about this stuff, but I haven’t seen a team that I thought is capable of just flat out stopping him. But I’ve been surprised before, the good thing is it’s only days away and we’ll find out🤘🏻

[FoSho]

My opinion only, I don’t think anyone is stopping Sloan. I believe JC will win but I don’t think there is a team in 4A that will keep Sloan from getting his yards and maybe even his TDs. I didn’t buy the hype about him before I saw him. I thought he was good and you know how people are with their players, it’s just yada yada yada. But then I watched him. Now corbin this year isn’t no where near the amazing D we had last year. But I watched Sloan go through 2-3 pretty good players and just keep going. Heck last years leading sack leader had a hard time bringing him down on his own and he’s a big kid. Point is, I don’t think it verifies JC legitimacy if Sloan runs on them. Just because I do honestly think he’s that good. But I do think Jc will win this one because Wayne just don’t have a very good defense. He’s a special player that JC will probably struggle containing. Many might disagree and that’s fine, we’re here to talk about this stuff, but I haven’t seen a team that I thought is capable of just flat out stopping him. But I’ve been surprised before, the good thing is it’s only days away and we’ll find out🤘🏻

I'll be honest. I fully believe Wane Co wouldn't gain 50 yards rushing on a great team. Great teams start on Friday.

[Hound05]

I'll be honest. I fully believe Wane Co wouldn't gain 50 yards rushing on a great team. Great teams start on Friday.

You could very well be right, but I still think what I said. good thing is we wont have to wait long to find out. inglepar

I don't know if i'd consider Wayne or central a great team. Wayne does struggle on the defensive front, but makes up for it with a high octane and aggressive offense. Do you or anyone else know a radio stream the game will be on?

[FoSho]

You could very well be right, but I still think what I said. good thing is we wont have to wait long to find out. inglepar

I don't know if i'd consider Wayne or central a great team. Wayne does struggle on the defensive front, but makes up for it with a high octane and aggressive offense. Do you or anyone else know a radio stream the game will be on?

I do not.

[smoke1015]

Yes please keep it on topic seems like Boyle county pops up in every thread I have read and it mostly comes from poster smoke1015, if you want to talk about your team(Boyle co) please post under there thread this is Wayne county vs Johnson Central thank you!!!

"My team, Boyle county"...dude you've got me way confused with someone else. That ain't me. I simply made one comment about 24 hours ago about THINKING Braedon Sloan is the top prospect in Kentucky. How this became my fault I have no idea. What I said hurt feelings or something and it became a bit of a fiasco after I went to bed. I didn't even slight anyone, and neither Boyle nor Wayne either one are my team. I've met both kids, personally just for a bit. I didn't insult anyone (nor would, or should this website allow me to do so). The same thing happened when I said Lexington Christian had the best athlete on the field against Somerset. I didn't insult anyone, that was my unbiased fan opinion. I even said it was a slight difference between him and one other kid. The kid from Lexington Christian is being recruited by Ohio State. I mean good grief. My bias is gone, I'm no longer in the playoff and just enjoying watching all these student athletes. Get a grip folks and don't assume off of reading a few posts. I'm no Boyle hater, but I don't worship the ground they walk on. I support ONE TEAM, ONLY. I enjoy watching all teams just as a high-school football fan.

[smoke1015]

I'll make my official prediction; Johnson Central 49 Wayne 28. I will predict Sloan will carry Wayne for a half, maybe another half a quarter to a tune of 150 or so yards rushing against a very very good Johnson Central defense, with a pair of TDs. Johnson Central will bring the wood all night and even the D1 body of #21 will be slowing down midway by the 3rd quarter. I sure hope no one gets injured in this game, either way. Johnson Central is a very good football team.

[smoke1015]

You could very well be right, but I still think what I said. good thing is we wont have to wait long to find out. inglepar

I don't know if i'd consider Wayne or central a great team. Wayne does struggle on the defensive front, but makes up for it with a high octane and aggressive offense. Do you or anyone else know a radio stream the game will be on?

This one should have it for ya. I want to make the trip over there. I have a pretty good buddy who does their camera work, great guy and I'd like to see JC live at their place. That's a bucket list thing, as well as Belfry at their place. Here's the radio link:
https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirru...yhXv1KpcSI

[Redneck]

JC continues to roll in this one.

[Bob Seger]

If Wayne can shorten the game with ball control and keep JC’s offense on the sideline and score points on those drives they have a chance. Don’t give Central short fields and limit big plays. Make them earn TDs Ashland’s success and recent Victory 2 seasons ago was executed with that game plan. Central if you make them drive 70-80 yards on multiple plays has been known to cough up some fumbles along the way. Defensively gotta load the box 5 man front and the number one key stop the FB dive first and foremost. If you can’t stop that your in for a long night. I haven’t seen Central or Wayne play this season but Wayne having a stud RB gives them a punchers chance for an upset..

ASH-land's success? hahahaha, 2 wins against Johnson Central in the last 2 decades and you've got the gall to bring up the word "success" ? On average, one win every decade !! Another absolute jewel, T-CHICKEN. And as far as the win you had against JC two years ago, you didn't mention it was one of those rare nights when nothing goes right for a team.. I dont think anyone anywhere would be surprised if somebody at Tyson Stadium stooped so low as to wipe some chicken fat (that you all store in 55 gallon drums) all over the ball, as it squirted out on the ground 7 times. There was no superior ASH-land strategy by you or Love or anyone else for that matter, JC just plain and simply beat and embarrassed themselves, all by themselves.. And by the way, how did that game go 3 weeks later? Best I recall JC had a running clock on the "Fighin Pullets" in the second quarter. And that was according to "The Prideful One" as being ASH-land's best team in the last 20 years. Game plan and strategy, my hind end!!

Gee T-CHICKEN, you would think that with that vast reservoir of knowledge that you possess, ASH-land would have made you head coach years ago.

You're a jewel my friend, a REAL jewel.nicker:

I only wish that nkysportsfan would come out of his self imposed exile to give us his unbiased analysis of that manslaughter.

[4AKentuckyBoy]

I think this game will be game of the night. I think it depends on the preparation by both teams throughout the week. If Wayne County’s defense steps up and disrupts Johnson Centrals offense they have a chance. It’s going to start in the trenches, if Wayne’s O line gives Weaver the time to throw the ball downfield and opens holes for Sloan Wayne County has a great chance of winning. I’m curious to see what defensive changes are made going into this week at Wayne County. I think we will see Sloan, and Weaver in on defense quite a bit. It’s going to be a 100% offensive game if it goes in Wayne county's favor. I got Wayne on the upset 49-42 Sloan has multiple touchdowns and Weaver to Ruiz is common on Friday night.

[Eagleland]

Central will control the clock JC42 Wayne 21

[Hoot Gibson]

This Wayne County team has been flying under the radar all season long and JC cannot afford to fall behind early against the Cardinals and let them control the tempo of the game. I don't expect that to happen. JC has too many offensive weapons for WC to slow down. Barring a rash of turnovers, JC will end this game with a running clock.