How far will JC make it?

[Panther#42]

Johnson Central (9-0) goes into the playoffs after this week with the 1st place in district...... How far does everyone think they will make it?
From how they're playing, I'm more than sure they'll win their first 2 games, but the Rock may prove a problem for them in region. Both teams are playing great ball right now. But if JC beats them I wouldn't be suprised...But after that, they would either be playing Highlands or Lexington Catholic I think? After that it's Bowling Green and Boyle County possibly for state.

What's everyones thoughts on this team? region, semi's, or state?:popcorn:

[Coach Cline]

semis i think. MAYBE

[Moe]

I don't see them having a big Problem until they play Highlands(Not Lexington Catholic) and then they COULD be in trouble. I think JC is arguably the most talented team in 3A on all sides of the ball. Their running/ground game is really good. It would take a really good Defense to slow it down. If Highlands and JC play the way I predict it, it would be a classic and I'd probabily buy tickets to watch this game. The winner would play Bowling Green in the AAA state Championship. Bowling Green is probabily the best team in AAA right now and is my favorite to take it all but JC and Highlands are pretty evenly matched with them. I see Bowling Green winning it with eighter JC or Highlands as Runners-Up..With all this being said I definitly wouldn't bet against the Golden Eagles as they could win it all just as Easy as Bowling Green,Highlands,Boyle,LexCath, Rockcastle, or even a team like Ashland who could sneak up on someone as well.

[mrfootball03]

Hopefully really far! :thumpsup:

Don't see much problems til they get to Highlands

[The College One]

Pretty far. I agree with mrfootball03 they're gonna get tested when they play Highlands. Both are good teams there. Should be a good football game that Friday night.

[IRISH4]

They SHOULD make the state-semi's but if they don't show up or over look one of their previouis opponents in the first few rounds they could get knocked off. Highlands or Cov. Cath will be making the trip down to Paintsville come the day after Thanksgiving. It will be a great game, but even if JC makes it to the finals they would have to beat a very TOUGH Bowling Green squad....which I don't know if anyone can do that this year.

[All-American Lineman]

Hopefully semis they deserve it

[Panther#42]

yea they do, they've had a great season... does anyone know how many district and region titles JC has won in football?
like i said before, i wont be suprised if JC beats the rock or bell, but if they make it that far, they'll be 12-0
usually when teams are doing that good they get a lil high on themselves and sometimes dont take games seriously when they need too, but knowing how coach matney runs his programs, id say the boys at JC wont be overlooking anyone.
but you cant over look the rock or bell, gotta treat each playoff game like it was the biggest game of the season. actually, each playoff game is kinda the biggest game of the season considering its go all out or go home. if you dont go all out here your season is over, i know the JC seniors dont want their season ending after the first playoff game like last year

[we beat belfry 35-29]

i see them going all the way this year

[StrikeoutKing]

I would love to see Johnson Central go to Papa Johns this year! I thought last year, they could have made it, but this year, I feel even stronger about them going. Just like everyone else, I don't see them having much competition until Highlands or Rockcastle, but if they don't show up every week, they could easily go home early. Good Luck Golden Eagles! I'll be rooting for ya!

[lpd826]

it will be hard for JC to get pass Highlands but if they do and do with ease they will be unstoppable

[StrikeoutKing]

it will be hard for JC to get pass Highlands but if they do and do with ease they will be unstoppable
If JC DOES get by Highlands, I don't think it will be "with ease."

[BlackcatAlum]

State Semi's is the farthest they will go. But IMO I think they will lose to Rockcastle Co in Regional.

[Udon'tKnowMe]

Regional Final. RockCastle Co. will end the season for JCHS. This will be the first game in which the starters will be in a close game deep into the second half and the lack of experience will do them in. This isn't a jab at Central, they are a legit contender for the region, but being objective, I see the Rock as a solid, playoff experienced oppent.

[All_state_RB#1]

i think there gonna win state..

[HSFootballFreak]

I really see jc tearin down the goalposts this year and winnin state!

[Boomer86]

Would love to see this...Rootin for u all the way JC!

[IRISH4]

The only goal posts they will tear down (if they win state) will be their own. I don't think the University of Louisville would like that too much, shoot maybe get them with vandalism or something.....lol. But I would love to see a local school win state this year. Has EKY ever had a team win the 3A state title??

[TheBrahmaBull]

It will take one heck-of-a team to beat them because they are as good as almost anyone in the state IMO.

[lpd826]

I too hope JC does well in the post season, if for anything for Nathanal Dials from Lawrence County whos dad and i played for Lawrence Co together and was on Lawrence Countys team when they got thier first winning season which got the ball rolling for the great LC teams you have seen in the past. Good luck to them!!!

[Batpuff]

I hope they do well but they have to get by the likes of Bell Co. Rockcastle and Higlands first.

[cats eye]

Coach Matney took a good Sheldon Clark team to the semi finals. That team didn't have any depth. Played maybe 14 players. Most went both ways. This JC team might be the deepest team he has ever had. The reason that SC team lost to highlands was due to numbers. This JC team has that. I say they can win state as long as they don't get big heads.

[Getum-Choppin]

JC's convincing fashion win over Ashland, Bell or Rock won't beat them this year.IMO.
JC beat Ashland 35-7, Believe me Highlands would beat Ashland by prob. 50.
Johnson Central will roll as far as the North lets them, Highlands or Cov.Cath will be just too much.

[Udon'tKnowMe]

Coach Matney took a good Sheldon Clark team to the semi finals. That team didn't have any depth. Played maybe 14 players. Most went both ways. This JC team might be the deepest team he has ever had. The reason that SC team lost to highlands was due to numbers. This JC team has that. I say they can win state as long as they don't get big heads.

The reason they lost to Highlands that year is because Highlands could have beat some small colleges that year. J-LO, Derek Smith and company was unstoppable that year.

[Panther#42]

yea i know a guy that played for SC that year, his name was matt, but i cant think of his last name..hes a pretty big guy, said highlands was like ranked 13th nationwide in 3A that year

[Benchwarmer]

State i hope.

[All_state_RB#1]

state

[mike9345]

state champions!!! If they don't over look someone, which imo I don't think that matney will let that happen.

[finish it off_1]

i agree highlands has a good team.. and it will be hard ta beat them with ease at highlands..If JC DOES get by Highlands, I don't think it will be "with ease."

[Pink Flamingo]

They always look good during regular season but just like last year...

[cats eye]

The reason they lost to Highlands that year is because Highlands could have beat some small colleges that year. J-LO, Derek Smith and company was unstoppable that year.

True but they still only beat SC by 16.

[IRISH4]

I think the state-semi's this season are at Region 2 and Region 4 respectively. It's an even year, meaning they play at an even region's field...unless they changed that this year too.

[Panther#42]

yea i think they left that alone
it would suck to have to travel to region 3 back 2 back, no disrespect to the teams there though, i just hate the drive lol:HitWall:

[Kayaker]

I think the state-semi's this season are at Region 2 and Region 4 respectively. It's an even year, meaning they play at an even region's field...unless they changed that this year too.

You are correct. Those have not changed under the new playoff format. Region 3 will be coming down to play Region 4 whomever that may be.

[IRISH4]

I hope JC makes it that far, would love to watch them play Highlands or Cov. Cath...preferably Highlands. I saw in the latest ratings that JC and Highlands are tied for #2...best way to solve who is the better of the schools is to play.

[EKY Sportster]

JC has a team that is fundamentally solid with a decent amount of depth to allow for minor injuries or breathers for the starters. They have an awesome line on both sides of the ball and backs that are lightning fast.

With that being said, they can't afford to overlook anyone or get caught looking ahead. Any team they play after the first round of the playoffs COULD beat them. I see them going to the semis IMO if they play well every game and don't let up. With a little luck they could be in the finals. If they get that far, it won't be a cake walk, but I wouldn't want to bet against them.

[Getum-Choppin]

i agree highlands has a good team.. and it will be hard ta beat them with ease at highlands..Hard to beat Highlands or Cov.Cath anywhere,any place,anytime........Especially up North.
Then you just have to play Bowling green. JC has a good team and If a Bell or Rock don't get them, Highlands or Cath will. JC can make it to the North and it's all over. I would bet on that any day of the week.

[Getum-Choppin]

state champions!!! If they don't over look someone, which imo I don't think that matney will let that happen.How could you overlook a Bell or Rock? Best thing that could happen is for Highlands to overlook them if they make it. Matney has done a great job, Great year for JC, BUT a Highlands is out of their league, Highlands at Highlands would crush JC.

[Getum-Choppin]

Highlands beat Mad.Central 49-3 and played Lou. ST.X within 2 td's 35-21.
I hope we have 3 teams from the montains win it but that wont happen and nobody from the mountains could challenge ST.X WITHIN 50 POINTS, Highlands played them within 2 touchdowns.

[IRISH4]

The game will be at JC if they make it that far.

[Moe]

Highlands beat Mad.Central 49-3 and played Lou. ST.X within 2 td's 35-21.
I hope we have 3 teams from the montains win it but that wont happen and nobody from the mountains could challenge ST.X WITHIN 50 POINTS, Highlands played them within 2 touchdowns.
ST. X against other AAA schools.

Beat Bowling Green 15-7
Beat LexCath 47-0

[Getum-Choppin]

ST. X against other AAA schools.

Beat Bowling Green 15-7
Beat LexCath 47-0Neither is from the mountains, Highlands and Bg play for the title, Mark it down.

[Panther#42]

that sounds about right

[t-cat50]

I think they will give bell or rock a great game but I don't think they will come away with it. probably regions.

[cats eye]

How could you overlook a Bell or Rock? Best thing that could happen is for Highlands to overlook them if they make it. Matney has done a great job, Great year for JC, BUT a Highlands is out of their league, Highlands at Highlands would crush JC.

I think JC will be able to play with Highlands. I don't think it will be easy and if they want it bad enough i believe it is possible for them to come away with the win. Highlands won't be as physical. JC will hit them harder than they've been hit this year. But Highlands depth and skill level is always top notch. However Rockcastle is going to be a tough game. I just hope they make it past rock injury free.

[Panther#42]

yea, JC stands a good chance as long as they dont get big heads and stay injury free

[Redneck]

i agree highlands has a good team.. and it will be hard ta beat them with ease at highlands..

Highlands at Highlands would crush JC.

Should they play, it will be AT Johnson Central, which makes a world of difference. Highlands better worry about Cov Cath, Cov Cath layed it to em tonight.

[Panther#42]

Should they play, it will be AT Johnson Central, which makes a world of difference. Highlands better worry about Cov Cath, Cov Cath layed it to em tonight.

this is true, should be a good match between the two

[Redneck]

I hope they play em, and I hope ALL of EKY is there to cheer them on. I seen first hand last year at the Apple Bowl at JC how great the atmosphere was, it was AMAZING. Just imagine the STATE SEMI'S, JC would have to have metal bleachers put ALL around the track to seat that many people, and it STILL wouldn't be enough. You get an atmosphere that big and so close to you on the field and EVERYONE is against you, yelling at you so loud you can't think, NKY team will have a VERY tough task ahead of them. GO EAGLES!!! And this is coming from a Paintsville alumni and fan.

[Panther#42]

I hope they play em, and I hope ALL of EKY is there to cheer them on. I seen first hand last year at the Apple Bowl at JC how great the atmosphere was, it was AMAZING. Just imagine the STATE SEMI'S, JC would have to have metal bleachers put ALL around the track to seat that many people, and it STILL wouldn't be enough. You get an atmosphere that big and so close to you on the field and EVERYONE is against you, yelling at you so loud you can't think, NKY team will have a VERY tough task ahead of them. GO EAGLES!!! And this is coming from a Paintsville alumni and fan.

Im more than sure if JC makes it that far, whatever teams that arent playing in EKY by then will be there to support the eagles

[Tomcat68]

Im more than sure if JC makes it that far, whatever teams that arent playing in EKY by then will be there to support the eagles

If JC makes it further than Ashland, I'll certainly be around to wish them well, unless Russell plays Belfry, that week I'll have to attend that game if possible.

[PLAYBOY5]

They are bringing it home this year I do believe! But it might hurt where they haven't even been in a battle this entire season!

[Eagle Fan]

If JC makes it further than Ashland, I'll certainly be around to wish them well, unless Russell plays Belfry, that week I'll have to attend that game if possible.


JC didn't have a problem beating the socks off Ashland a week or so ago, so what makes you think they (JC) couldn't do it again in the next couple of weeks? You Ashland folks might as well admit it you can not hang with JC this year. You will go home after week 2 of the playoffs!!!! :howdy:

[hoopster]

I can assure you that JC is not overlooking ANY game. The boys talk about each game as if it is the championship. They know that NO team can be overlooked. The boys don't have their heads in the clouds. Besides, Matney wouldn't let them. JC has a great group of athletes.

It would be absolutely wonderful for JC to play for the state championship. JC set a record as they are the 2nd team in JC history to have a 10-0 record.

I'll follow the Eagles all the way to Papa John's Stadium!!!! Go Eagles!!!

[clubber_layne]

JC is going all the way this year

[Midee1]

JC didn't have a problem beating the socks off Ashland a week or so ago, so what makes you think they (JC) couldn't do it again in the next couple of weeks? You Ashland folks might as well admit it you can not hang with JC this year. You will go home after week 2 of the playoffs!!!! :howdy:

And this is exactly why they play the games on Fridays and we don't. Any team can be beaten at any time. I'm sure the players at JC do not share the same attitude that you do. If they do then they could be in for a long night and an early exit from the playoffs.

[Midee1]

If JC makes it further than Ashland, I'll certainly be around to wish them well, unless Russell plays Belfry, that week I'll have to attend that game if possible.

68 I'll give you a ride to that game if we make it that far.:thumpsup:

[EKY Sportster]

I can assure you that JC is not overlooking ANY game. The boys talk about each game as if it is the championship. They know that NO team can be overlooked. The boys don't have their heads in the clouds. Besides, Matney wouldn't let them. JC has a great group of athletes.

It would be absolutely wonderful for JC to play for the state championship. JC set a record as they are the 2nd team in JC history to have a 10-0 record.

I'll follow the Eagles all the way to Papa John's Stadium!!!! Go Eagles!!!

THAT IS THE ATTITUDE THAT IT WILL TAKE TO MAKE SURE THEY GET THERE!!

[EKY Sportster]

And this is exactly why they play the games on Fridays and we don't. Any team can be beaten at any time. I'm sure the players at JC do not share the same attitude that you do. If they do then they could be in for a long night and an early exit from the playoffs.

:thumpsup: Well stated. That is why JC is undefeated, they are not full of themselves nor do they take ANY game for granted. Matney has done a great job with this teams focus, which is just as important as the talent on the field.

[PantherPride68]

JC will lose a heartbreaker to Rockastle in the region finals.

[Redneck]

JC will lose a heartbreaker to Rockastle in the region finals.

I don't think The Rock has the defense to stop JC's ground and pound attack, not do they have the offense to put up enough points on that very stingy defense of the Eagles. That's just my opinion.

[the great one is me]

state

[hillbilly]

They will play til round 4. Will have to have a superb effort to beat Cov Cath or Highlands.

[kysportsguru]

I think JC is going to win it all this year

[tomcatfan722000]

JC didn't have a problem beating the socks off Ashland a week or so ago, so what makes you think they (JC) couldn't do it again in the next couple of weeks? You Ashland folks might as well admit it you can not hang with JC this year. You will go home after week 2 of the playoffs!!!! :howdy:

Stranger things have happened i remember when boyd co. beat bell a few years ago so dont just assume you are going to win jc is very good but that is still a ways away

[tomcatfan722000]

With that being said Jc could win it all or lose in the second round it just depends on their focus and intensity and a little luck and everyone remaining healthy if they lose grimm or johnson that severely hurts there chances to advance against Ashland Bell Or Rock

[tomcatfan722000]

I don't think The Rock has the defense to stop JC's ground and pound attack, not do they have the offense to put up enough points on that very stingy defense of the Eagles. That's just my opinion.

Rockcastle is very good and would give JC all they could handle they have most of the team back from last years semi-final team

[Big Daddy #78]

Only game I see them coming really close in is semi's which they will still win. Would like to see them win state, JC has worked hard for it.

[NYY10]

Semis,Hope state tho

[Redneck]

Rockcastle is very good and would give JC all they could handle they have most of the team back from last years semi-final team

They better have a good passing game then. There is no way they will run the ball successful all night which is what it would take to get the job done. JC is much better than last year year, Rockcastle will be coming to VERY HOSTILE territory, as will Ashland. You thought the crowd was big the first time around, it is only gonna get bigger and louder each week FULL of Johnson Countians.

[cbls_75]

Only game I see them coming really close in is semi's which they will still win. Would like to see them win state, JC has worked hard for it.

So who do you think they will play in the semis...oh thats right a team from up north around the Covington/Ft. Thomas area...oh and how many state titles has those boys from Ft. Thomas won???

[NYY10]

Go J.c

[Panther#42]

So who do you think they will play in the semis...oh thats right a team from up north around the Covington/Ft. Thomas area...oh and how many state titles has those boys from Ft. Thomas won???

im almost positive, ethier Highlands or Trinity has the record of 16

[Redneck]

So who do you think they will play in the semis...oh thats right a team from up north around the Covington/Ft. Thomas area...oh and how many state titles has those boys from Ft. Thomas won???

That doesn't mean anything, that's all in the past. Didn't Rockcastle play in the state title game a couple years ago, I believe they did and those previous state titles of Highlands' didn't have any effect on who won or lost. It's hard telling who JC could play in the semi's when you got Lex Cath, Cov Cath and Highlands all in the same region. Whoever it is they are gonna be pretty beat up after the region championship AND will probably have the "Big Head" seeing they will play a lil ole school from Eastern Kentucky.