[Scotty_Bronson]

Raceland's defense is playing some really good ball right now. They are almost in shut down mode in the passing game and they bend but don't break against the run. They have held two 120 yard rushers to less than 80 yards in the last two weeks which is a statement seeing what they gave up against the run against Lawrence and Ashland. The defense hasn't been scored on in 14 quarters. Pretty good if u ask me. I don't think Portsmouth is as tough as their record shows. OVC and generally all of South east ohio is way down, even Wheelersburg isn't as good as they usually are, and Ironton got shut out by Ashland last night. That being said this Raceland team hasn't even come close to playing 4 quarters of football. Games like last night are great for numbers and confidence building, but it's not a testiment to the Rams being a real contender in the east yet, imo. Port West is a much more solid defensive squad than we have see ln the last two weeks so the offense will need to be polished and effecient. Going with the Rams at home thought.

Raceland 35
Portsmouth West 14