[Ram-Fan]

If you're just factoring in last 3 games, yes, nice ppg average that is greatly inflated by the 77 points put up in one game. Raceland has a good team, fans were great, loved the atmosphere of the first game with Pikeville. BUT, looking over the last 5 games of the season (typically when teams really start to gel offensively) give a better look at consistency. Pikeville is averaging 54 ppg over that stretch versus Raceland's 42 ppg.

As I understand it from a friend who went to the Raceland game Friday, they've tweaked their offense a little bit to be a little more run-first than it was earlier in the season. Since Raceland and PHS played, PHS has really developed their offensive depth, now having at least 4 players who can take over a game on their own, along with 2-3 who are capable of breaking out in situational packages.

Having said all of that, I'm looking forward to a really exciting game this Friday between two very evenly matched teams who are similar in personnel. But I think in the end, Pikeville's experience and leadership, along with a defense that is improving weekly, will be the decisive factor. PHS rolls on with a 45-32 win, IMO.

Pikeville's last 5 were- South Floyd 3-7, Phelps 4-7, Allen central 6-5, Shelby valley (2A) 5-6, Paintsville 2-9... thats a combined team average of 20-34.
Raceland's last 5 were- Nicholas Co 7-4, Fairview 11-0, Paintsville 2-9, Russell (3A) 7-4 and then South Floyd 3-7. with a grand total of 30-24. So who has played the toughest last 5 games? I think the Rams will surprise you guys when we get there. I do believe that the game is going to be a great game and prolly the best game so far this year,,, Good luck and hope we all play without injuries.