[OutlawJoseyWales]

I don’t think anyone is trying to cheapen Pikeville’s win. They earned it. They played with a lot of heart and guts and as far as Belfry goes, you have to go with what you have available. The decision to sit Dixon after he he warmed up was a little confusing to me. I am not saying it was right or wrong, just confusing. He is the type of player though that is a difference maker and would be on any team.

Other thoughts...

Minus 3 in the turnovers with multiple stupid penalties and many a head scratching time management calls and you lose by 1....not bad.

The two biggest non-scoring plays of the game that no one has mentioned... McNamee completes a pass to Raines on 3 and 11 with Grayson Cook draped on his back and Bentley being marked shy of a first down and forcing Belfry to punt. Both big momentum gains for PHS.

The patience of the coaching staff for Pikeville was big. Pikeville started out trying to throw some home run balls and didn’t connect. They settled in to taking what the BHS defense gave them and establishing enough of a running game with Raines to keep Belfry more honest. Then they finally got the matchups they had wanted and set up the pump and go perfectly to Pugh.

Belfry’s lack of organization and discipline late was frustrating. Multiple offsides
penalties and 12 men on the field are head scratchers and the deliberate pace to which they approached their last drive is a head scratcher.

Best wishes to Mounts....he is/was playing his best football and the two that tried to replace him played hard, but let’s be real...one was a safety.

Belfry’s O line got a decent push for the first time this year. Not great but for the most part Belfry went forward. Pikeville did a good job of limiting the huge play. Multiple times Belfry was an ankle or jersey away from going the distance.

It was a great RPI night for the Pirates. They go up .040 from last week. Pikeville stayed basically even in the RPI. How’s this for a top 5 in the 3A RPI.

1. PT
2. Bell
3. Mercer
4. Belfry
5. Bardstown

Lexington Christian and Southwestern both won and Alter from Ohio lost a tight one. Pike Central, Floyd Central, and Magoffin County all won.

Great post