[Blue_Bird96]

Well, I have said all year that the Rams and Tigers were playing eachother for the "Real State Title", not just me, but many others as well. Word must have got down to Hazard on that, bc they completely shut Pikeville down. i have massive respect for both programs ans tbh, could care less who wins, I think Paintsville peaked a couple weeks early, imo. The Paintsville team that I saw last night, didnt have near the intensity they had in the regular season. They're goina need 4 quarters of football to win this game. If Hazard can contain Phelps and the big play, they will win.

Which brings me to my next point. I have alot of respect for Chirico, but with all the tallent they have, Im not sold on their play selection. In two games agains my Rams, I may have saw 4 or 5 different plays, jet sweep, delay, iso, offtackle. Now, it worked twice last nice with Phelps 40+ yard TD and he had another 25-30 yard run. But he was kept in check outside of those two plays. I dont feel Allen is used enough in the running game and there's not enough variety. From what I have seen in two games against Paintsville, they dont put alot of big drives together and punch it in. I look for Hazard to be a little more diverse, contain Phelps(no easy task) and win this game. Its going to take someone else stepping up for Paintsville to get to BG.

Hazard 28
Paintsville 21

Dawgs are peaking at the right time.

Dawgs are peaking at the right time for sure. I think what gives Paintsville the edge IS who they beat last night! The caliber of team that they beat twice this year in close ones that took not 1 but 2 of the best defensive stands I've seen in High School Football this year. Raceland is a VERY GOOD passing team with a solid Run game with strong lines and Great Run Defense! We need to also look at BOTH Rams TD's that were products of Paintsville special team! The long snap giving it to Raceland on our 1 and the punt return ran all over every inch of the field to find pay dirt! ZERO points came from a Drive down the field! This Paintsville Defense is NO JOKE! We all enjoy touchdowns but this side of the ball will win this game for the TIGERS! Smith will get some yards just like KP but They won't come easy!