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Unbeaten Scott County hosts Boone County in the 6A semifinals, making this the fourth year in a row the Cardinals have still been playing football Thanksgiving week. "When it first happened, we didn't let the kids enjoy it as as much as we should have," Coach Jim McKee said. "Now we try to make it a good time for them." Scott County had a Thanksgiving dinner in the school cafeteria Wednesday night and an open practice for family and fans Thursday morning. "Thanksgiving is the best holiday," McKee said. "It's not commercialized, and I don't have to go out and buy 400 gifts." As for Boone County, McKee expects more of what Scott County has seen out of the Rebels the last several years. "They're always well-coached and physical; they like to run the ball and play good defense," McKee said.

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