[Scotty_Bronson]

^^^im sorry u r correct. I didnt realize how long itd been since Raceland won. 3 kids has let time slip away from me. In my mind im just a year or so removed from HS instead of almost a decade removed(8years) from the time I was a senior until 3 years after I graduated, Raceland held a 3 game win streak, leading up to my senior year, Ashland had blasted us several times and about ever 2 or 3 years we could give them a full 4 quarters. Last year's gsme went down to the wire, and ever 5 or 6 years, we make a run and beat them a few times. I agree that a descent 5A school should be able to handle a good 1A school. But in regards to specifically the Raceland/Ashland series, it is rarely a blowout from the get go. The first half is usually pretty close. But as u mentioned, depth comes into play in the 2nd half. Hard to beat a team when u r gassed and they send out fresh legs. But, I think Raceland and Ashland both beneft from the game. Its a good gate, but more importantly, both teams are tops in the area. Healthy rival and both teams get to see where they stand early on in the season.

Id rather take a 2-4 TD loss (which 2011 and 2012 were 1 or 2 td games at half time), twice a year if it prepares us for teams like Wburg, Pikeville, and Hazard on our side and the Beechwoods and Mayfields if we make it that far.

Injuries play a part in scheduling as well though. Mayfield has alot more depth than say a Wburg or Raceland. Hazard has a bit more depth. So you have to take that ito account as well when schedulig rough and tough teams in the higher classes. My biggest issue with the Boyd Co, Carter Co, and Greenup Co games, is redundance. They all run nearly the same offense and are all about the same size. They are bigger programs, but there are 2 and 3A schools far better than them that Raceland should be playing. Ironton and Russell are good games, as is Ashland. Your district is your district, but they have to find some better competition for 2 or 3 games.