[Belfry0304]

Since when has Elder changed sides of the Ohio River? I thought we were talking KY football. Last time I checked, Elder was in Ohio playing in what the Ohio posters and MaxPreps call the toughest conference in US High School football. There are not many KY teams, four to be exact (St. X, CovCath, Trinity and Highlands) that will schedule games with the GCL-S, let alone compete with them. Elder is 6-2 this year. Their two losses were at Lakewood, Ohio, St. Edward (6-0 with a game today against St. Ignatius) and at home to Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (8-0). Elder is no slouch and will be a very formidable opponent for Highlands in "The Pit."

It appears that Highlands' only incentive to win the Elder game is pride and the desire to complete the season with an unblemished season, while Elder is fighting to a home game in the OHSAA playoffs. On the Highlands side, Highlands has won their district and will have at least two home games (provided they win the first) in the playoffs. Right now Elder is in 8th place in the Harbin Ratings with the top eight playing home games in round one of the playoffs. A win over a 8-0 Highlands team would help solidify that ranking or even help them improve their standing in the Harbins. Elder also plays for pride on several levels that many in KY would not understand.

Don't sell Highlands short, the Birds could win at Elder or they may lose to Elder. Either way, it will be one tough game for both teams.

One of my dad's two high schools he attended along with Belfry!
Seems like traditionally Ohio football is WAY tougher than Kentucky. As a whole.