[Bull got out!]

Leslie County will travel to Middlesboro this Friday.

Leslie County (3-3)
Aug 19, 22 Martin County away (L) 19 - 41 
Aug 26, 22 Clay County away (L) 32 - 42 
Sep 2, 22 Williamsburg away (L) 30 - 32 
Sep 9, 22 Floyd Central away (W) 20 - 14 
Sep 23, 22 Fairview home (W) 52 - 12 
Sep 30, 22 Morgan County home (W) 37 - 0


Middlesboro (4-3)
Aug 19, 22 Hazard away (L) 24 - 42 
Aug 26, 22 Williamsburg away (L) 21 - 22 
Sep 2, 22 Garrard County home (W) 49 - 26 
Sep 9, 22 Lynn Camp away (W) 57 - 0 
Sep 16, 22 Harlan home (W) 21 - 20 
Sep 23, 22 Morgan County away (W) 48 - 0  Sorghum Bowl 
Sep 30, 22 Breathitt County away (L) 0 - 20


Series Per KHSAA
Oct 15, 1999 Middlesboro 21 Leslie County 12 District game
Nov 12, 1999 Middlesboro 43 Leslie County 20 1999 Class AA Tournament Second Round Class AA
Oct 13, 2000 Middlesboro 34 Leslie County 6 (District Game)
Oct 30, 2003 Middlesboro 62 Leslie County 7
Oct 29, 2004 Middlesboro 33 Leslie County 14
Oct 28, 2005 Leslie County 37 Middlesboro 14
Oct 27, 2006 Middlesboro 21 Leslie County 6
Nov 10, 2006 Middlesboro 21 Leslie County 13 2006 Class AA Football State Tournament
Sep 21, 2007 Middlesboro 50 Leslie County 8
Nov 9, 2007 Middlesboro 48 Leslie County 6 2007 Class 2A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Sep 26, 2008 Middlesboro 49 Leslie County 0
Oct 9, 2009 Middlesboro 28 Leslie County 14
Oct 8, 2010 Middlesboro 24 Leslie County 14
Nov 4, 2011 Leslie County 35 Middlesboro 12 2011 Class 2A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Nov 8, 2013 Middlesboro 44 Leslie County 28 2013 Class 2A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Nov 4, 2016 Leslie County 44 Middlesboro 26 2016 Class 2A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Oct 4, 2019 Middlesboro 28 Leslie County 27
Nov 8, 2019 Middlesboro 57 Leslie County 22 2019 Class 2A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
Oct 9, 2020 Middlesboro 13 Leslie County 7
Oct 1, 2021 Middlesboro 49 Leslie County 18
Nov 5, 2021 Middlesboro 46 Leslie County 0 2021 Class 2A 2021 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals

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Thoughts?

[TheStickyBandit]

Gosh I hope the Eagles can leave the crater with a win.

We’ll need a big game from Landry Collett and I do not think that there is a person in middlesboro that can guard Hensley. 

Eagles-28
Boro-21

[64SUR]

“Upset Alert “
Going with my hometown Leslie county

Leslie County 27
Middlesboro 21

[4ever witness]

Should be a balanced game looking at other opponents they both have played this season. Which team has the fewest turnovers should win. I agree, Hensley will be the best player on the field and the difference maker.


Leslie 30
Middleboro 22

[Gitback Coach]

Jackets

M - 28
LC 21

[TheStickyBandit]

I went back and watched the Breathitt vs MHS game from Friday.

Here’s my break down of it and what that means for Leslie this coming Friday as they play the Boro. 

The game Friday was closer than the score depicted. Breathitt got a late score but this game was manageable for MHS all night. 

After watching MHS’s secondary, I have no doubt that LC will be able to have success throwing the ball. Expect a big night for Hensley and Ostrander.

The question for me on offense is will Collett have time to find the open guys down field.

MHS offense looked kind of stale and predictable. I am not sure if they have done it all season but they really like to utilize screens but Breathitt was all over those.

To not have scored Friday, they did not look that bad. They moved the ball but they shot themselves in the foot (multiple bad snaps, a dropped ball downfield that would have possibly been a td).

The question on defense for me is will our dline be able to control the line of scrimmage. 

I think LC’s skilled positions are as deep and talented as any other team in the district. I think LC’s oline and dline will be the determining factor.

If LC can control the line of scrimmage, they will win and it won’t be close.

[ROTC]

Why are the numbers so low at Mboro?

[Bull got out!]

Leslie County in a close one...

[MountainBaller]

It’s hard to win on the road, but I will take Leslie in a close one

[mr yellow jacket]

I went back and watched the Breathitt vs MHS game from Friday.

Here’s my break down of it and what that means for Leslie this coming Friday as they play the Boro. 

The game Friday was closer than the score depicted. Breathitt got a late score but this game was manageable for MHS all night. 

After watching MHS’s secondary, I have no doubt that LC will be able to have success throwing the ball. Expect a big night for Hensley and Ostrander.

The question for me on offense is will Collett have time to find the open guys down field.

MHS offense looked kind of stale and predictable. I am not sure if they have done it all season but they really like to utilize screens but Breathitt was all over those.

To not have scored Friday, they did not look that bad. They moved the ball but they shot themselves in the foot (multiple bad snaps, a dropped ball downfield that would have possibly been a td).

The question on defense for me is will our dline be able to control the line of scrimmage. 

I think LC’s skilled positions are as deep and talented as any other team in the district. I think LC’s oline and dline will be the determining factor.

If LC can control the line of scrimmage, they will win and it won’t be close.

im gonna help answer your ?'s our best player and the best player that will be on the field this friday is #2 and he is our QB did not play against the bobcats but he is back our best DB did not play but is back had 1 starting kineman that starts both ways did not play but is back with all this said middkesboro by 12 GO JACKETS!!!!!

[TheStickyBandit]

I went back and watched the Breathitt vs MHS game from Friday.

Here’s my break down of it and what that means for Leslie this coming Friday as they play the Boro. 

The game Friday was closer than the score depicted. Breathitt got a late score but this game was manageable for MHS all night. 

After watching MHS’s secondary, I have no doubt that LC will be able to have success throwing the ball. Expect a big night for Hensley and Ostrander.

The question for me on offense is will Collett have time to find the open guys down field.

MHS offense looked kind of stale and predictable. I am not sure if they have done it all season but they really like to utilize screens but Breathitt was all over those.

To not have scored Friday, they did not look that bad. They moved the ball but they shot themselves in the foot (multiple bad snaps, a dropped ball downfield that would have possibly been a td).

The question on defense for me is will our dline be able to control the line of scrimmage. 

I think LC’s skilled positions are as deep and talented as any other team in the district. I think LC’s oline and dline will be the determining factor.

If LC can control the line of scrimmage, they will win and it won’t be close.

im gonna help answer your ?'s our best player and the best player that will be on the field this friday is #2 and he is our QB did not play against the bobcats but he is back our best DB did not play but is back had 1 starting kineman that starts both ways did not play but is back with all this said middkesboro by 12 GO JACKETS!!!!!

Good to hear that Middlesboro will be healthy. We'll agree to disagree about the best player on the field but his name is Wyatt Hensley. 

Do not sleep on Landry Collett either. According to KHSAA he is ranked 10th in the state among QB's from all classes in YPG.

I expect it to be a good game and hope both teams can stay healthy. 

As always....Onward Leslie!

[4ever witness]

Hensley will be the best player on the field. It's not even comparable at this point. Best player in the district with ease.

[wolfcat]

Does anyone know if this game is streaming anywhere?

[MountainBaller]

Both teams have solid players. Hensley definitely best skill player that will be on the field hands down. Middlesboro QB is solid as a runner. Leslie QB can beat you with his arm or feet. Brady Davidson the big lineman from Leslie will dominate, he maybe most underrated lineman in the mountains.

[FallRock]

I’ll take Leslie county in this one by a couple scores Middlesboro hasn't really played anyone yet. Hazard isn’t that good

[Onward Leslie!]

I think Hazard is a VERY good team.. They only have 1 loss and that was a self inflicted debacle at Breathitt in which they basically gave the game away.

It'll be a great game. Middlesboro getting Grigsby back will be huge for them. They looked very stagnant without him against Breathitt. They have some impressive athletes at receiver in #3 and #1, and the tailback runs hard..

Leslie has athletes at athletes at receiver in Ostrander, Baker, and of course Hensley. Collett can really scoot and can beat you throwing or running. I think getting the running game going and giving Collett is the biggest concern for Leslie.

I think Leslie has improved a ton on defense as the year has went on. it'll be hard for Middlesboro to get anything over top with Hensley and Ostrander back there. They're just as good on Defense as the are on offense IMO.

And everybody talking about best player on field this and that. The best player on field will easily be jr. linebacker Bryce Pugh. Top 5 linebacker in the state in my opinion. A monster!

[TheStickyBandit]

The best player on field will easily be jr. linebacker Bryce Pugh. Top 5 linebacker in the state in my opinion.  A monster!

Top 5 across the state is a big claim.... He's a great player but the truth is he's not top 5 in the state. 

On a side note, has he had any interest from any colleges?

[fridaynightfights]

Does anyone know if this game is streaming anywhere?

106.3 the big one Facebook page usually streams Bell, Middlesboro, and Pineville games if they are at home.

[BlackAndYellow]

I think Hazard is a VERY good team.. They only have 1 loss and that was a self inflicted debacle at Breathitt in which they basically gave the game away.

It'll be a great game. Middlesboro getting Grigsby back will be huge for them. They looked very stagnant without him against Breathitt. They have some impressive athletes at receiver in #3 and #1, and the tailback runs hard..

Leslie has athletes at athletes at receiver in Ostrander, Baker, and of course Hensley. Collett can really scoot and can beat you throwing or running. I think getting the running game going and giving  Collett is the biggest concern for Leslie.

I think Leslie has improved a ton on defense as the year has went on. it'll be hard for Middlesboro to get anything over top with Hensley and Ostrander back there. They're just as good on Defense as the are on offense IMO.

And everybody talking about best player on field this and that. The best player on field will easily be jr. linebacker Bryce Pugh. Top 5 linebacker in the state in my opinion.  A monster!

Are you the kid, his dad or linebacker coach?  Just wondering.

[TheStickyBandit]

I think Hazard is a VERY good team.. They only have 1 loss and that was a self inflicted debacle at Breathitt in which they basically gave the game away.

It'll be a great game. Middlesboro getting Grigsby back will be huge for them. They looked very stagnant without him against Breathitt. They have some impressive athletes at receiver in #3 and #1, and the tailback runs hard..

Leslie has athletes at athletes at receiver in Ostrander, Baker, and of course Hensley. Collett can really scoot and can beat you throwing or running. I think getting the running game going and giving  Collett is the biggest concern for Leslie.

I think Leslie has improved a ton on defense as the year has went on. it'll be hard for Middlesboro to get anything over top with Hensley and Ostrander back there. They're just as good on Defense as the are on offense IMO.

And everybody talking about best player on field this and that. The best player on field will easily be jr. linebacker Bryce Pugh. Top 5 linebacker in the state in my opinion.  A monster!

Are you the kid, his dad or linebacker coach?  Just wondering.

I'm glad someone asked what we were all thinking. 

[Nobull Sports]

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[HCS]

I'll go with Middlesboro 28-14
I'd be surprised if Leslie has anyone better than Grigsby. I thought he was the best player on a regional championship team last year.

[mr yellow jacket]

I'll go with Middlesboro 28-14
I'd be surprised if Leslie has anyone better than Grigsby. I thought he was the best player on a regional championship team last year.

he was leslie hasnt had anyone better than grisby sense tim couch

[TheStickyBandit]

I'll go with Middlesboro 28-14
I'd be surprised if Leslie has anyone better than Grigsby. I thought he was the best player on a regional championship team last year.

he was leslie hasnt had anyone better than grisby sense tim couch

You're a comedian..... and not a very good one.

[4ever witness]

Hensley will be easily the best player on the field. Heard he got a call from penn state today. Not sure how the call went, but i can assure you middleboro hasn't played a better athlete on their schedule this season.

[Bull got out!]

Game Day!

[wolfcat]

This is a tough one to call. A bunch of you seem awfully high on Leslie. I wasn't impressed with Middlesboro last week when they played Breathitt but I know their best player was out. Is Grigsby 100%. What is his injury?

[TheStickyBandit]

This is a tough one to call. A bunch of you seem awfully high on Leslie. I wasn't impressed with Middlesboro last week when they played Breathitt but I know their best player was out. Is Grigsby 100%. What is his injury?

Is it being high on a team or just optimistic for the team you root for?

asking for a friend.

I have not seen one LC fan claim anything crazy with the exception of Pugh being a top 5 linebacker in the state. I have seen a few of them (including me) say that Leslie has some offensive weapons which is true (look at the stats) and that Leslie will beat Middlesboro. Nothing crazy and I don’t know a single person that would say middlesboro is the heavy favorite. Leslie may lose and I wouldn’t be shocked but I don’t think having confidence that your team will win a fairly even matchup is being “high” in a team.

[Ole-glory]

It’s true Leslie has a weak schedule, but you can’t take away what collett has done at QB, he is very talented and has potential to be a really good QB. Leslie will have a heard time beating Middlesbrough if Grofsby plays, but regardless I think Leslie makes it competitive with the passing attack

[wolfcat]

This is a tough one to call. A bunch of you seem awfully high on Leslie. I wasn't impressed with Middlesboro last week when they played Breathitt but I know their best player was out. Is Grigsby 100%. What is his injury?

Is it being high on a team or just optimistic for the team you root for?

asking for a friend.

I have not seen one LC fan claim anything crazy with the exception of Pugh being a top 5 linebacker in the state. I have seen a few of them (including me) say that Leslie has some offensive weapons which is true (look at the stats) and that Leslie will beat Middlesboro. Nothing crazy and I don’t know a single person that would say middlesboro is the heavy favorite. Leslie may lose and I wouldn’t be shocked but I don’t think having confidence that your team will win a fairly even matchup is being “high” in a team.

I  haven't saw Leslie play yet but am making the long drive from Jackson to see this one. I'm not saying you guys are wrong it just seems a lot of this optimism has came out of no where. All the guys I've talked to this summer and during 1st few weeks of season only mentioned Breathitt and Middlesboro as front runners. I respect some of your guys assessment which is what is making this a hard game to call.
 
I don't know if Grigsby is 100% or not.
Purely speculation but here goes
If Grigsby is at or near 100% I would take Middlesboro by 14-17 pts.
If Grigsby plays but is closer to 50% Middlesboro by 7pts
If Grigsby is out Leslie by 7 pts.