[Scotty_Bronson]

In the recent series, Pikeville holds a 2-1 advantage, including a 30 point blowout in the Regional Semis last year. The Rams returned the favor early this year, defeating the Panthers by 40 pts or so. Pikeville has won 5 straight but allowed Paintsville to score 24 pts on them in round 1. Pikeville is NOT the same team Raceland played early in the year, but I think Raceland's defense is too much for Pikeville in round 2. Im going to say a closer game but Raceland prevails because of better defense and a better return game. Wont give a score but say they win by 3 tds. Thoughts?

[Do-double-gg]

Raceland 35-14

[sportsguru4u]

Pikeville will pull the upset at home.

[Scotty_Bronson]

Bold prediction guru. It will all come down to which Raceland team shows up. In all 3 big game/tests Raceland has come out in the first half looking like a team that can win it all. Then they seem to lay their hat on the 1st half and start playing with no emotion. I think Raceland will get past Pikeville and finally get that Regional Championship against Fairview. After that who knows.

[Mastadon89]

pikeville has improved and shows it this game. also think raceland might overlook tje panthers to fairview rematch. pikeville wins on a last minute drive. 32-28

[football 105]

I would have to say that both teams have improved a lot sense the last meeting. A lot of unknowns have been answered by both squads. And developments by other players. I know for a fact that's the case in Ram nation! And I assume the same for Pikeville. If both have progressed about the same. And both for the most part are healthy. I have to believe the Rams will turn this in the opposite of last year!
This won't be a 40 point blowout. But maybe a 14 to 21 point victory for the Rams.
This will be a great game. Hopefully both come out injury free. Health and turnovers from now on will decide the games!

[football 105]

pikeville has improved and shows it this game. also think raceland might overlook tje panthers to fairview rematch. pikeville wins on a last minute drive. 32-28

Trust me when I say this. The Raceland Rams (every player and every fan) won't be over looking PIKEVILLE. They have way to much history. And we all have way to much respect for that storied program!!!!!

[cuppett777]

the Rams move to round 3

[E's Army]

Pikeville has improved a lot. But not enough to get by Raceland. Rams by 12.

[Slic Ric]

RAMS will take care of business....

Raceland 48
Pikeville 21

[Big Five-0-]

Pikeville comes out on top in a close one at home.

[Statmaster]

Will be close if 15th region officials are used. Not so close if from somewhere else.

[charliez]

Rams win!

[tomcatfan722000]

Same story as before. Raceland and fairview are the class of the region.

50-14 rams

[Stardust]

Rams
Aug 17, 12 East Carter away 38 - 6 (W) Click
Aug 24, 12 Ashland Blazer away 19 - 42 (L) Click
Aug 31, 12 Pikeville home 54 - 14 (W) Click
Sep 7, 12 Greenup County home 59 - 15 (W) Click
Sep 14, 12 Sciotoville Community, OH home 60 - 8 (W) Click
Sep 21, 12 Lawrence County home 54 - 14 (W) Click
Oct 5, 12 Nicholas County away 60 - 12 (W) Click
Oct 12, 12 Fairview away 27 - 40 (L) Click
Oct 19, 12 Paintsville home 57 - 0 (W) Click
Oct 26, 12 Russell away 25 - 14 (W) Click
Nov 2, 12 Allen Central home 60 - 0 (W) no

Pikeville
Aug 17, 12 Harlan away 21 - 41 (L) Click
Aug 25, 12 Powell County at Belfry/Pikeville 53 - 12 (W) Click Pike County Bowl
Aug 31, 12 Raceland away 14 - 54 (L) Click
Sep 7, 12 Sheldon Clark away 34 - 48 (L) Click
Sep 14, 12 Belfry home 0 - 48 (L) Click
Sep 22, 12 Swain County, NC home 7 - 54 (L) no
Oct 5, 12 South Floyd away 56 - 20 (W) Click
Oct 12, 12 Phelps home 54 - 8 (W) Click
Oct 19, 12 Allen Central away 63 - 14 (W) Click
Oct 26, 12 Shelby Valley away 48 - 8 (W) no
Nov 2, 12 Paintsville home 63 - 24 (W) no

[FBALL]

Already blaming the officials? Give me a break.

Won't be necessary.

Ams 54
Panthers 14

[Falkor]

This will have a close first half. The second half will be deciding factor with health and condition coming into play. 34-30 Pikeville.

[jetpilot]

You people saying Raceland 50-14 or 54-14...please bring all your money to the game, I want to be your new friend.:biggrin:

[tomcatfan722000]

You people saying Raceland 50-14 or 54-14...please bring all your money to the game, I want to be your new friend.:biggrin:

Well of course we would be buying dinner afterwards as you would be broke.

[jetpilot]

Well of course we would be buying dinner afterwards as you would be broke.

Nope you guys better all come in the same car because all I am springing for is a sack of hotdogs and a half tank of gas to get you back home.

[MVP2]

Raceland.

[NoPicks]

This one might be close for a quarter but by the end of the 3rd, Rams have it in the bag.
Pikeville is bad up front and can't keep up with the Rams speed.

Raceland 46
Pikeville 14

[NoPicks]

You people saying Raceland 50-14 or 54-14...please bring all your money to the game, I want to be your new friend.:biggrin:

Maybe you didn't see the first matchup between these two teams.. Raceland left no doubt that they are the better team. Raceland is much better on the line, both sides of the ball. Pikeville has some good playmakers but not enough to keep up with the Rams. Close game at first, Raceland pulls away in the second half. I'm sure Pikeville has improved since week 3 but so have the Rams.

[bac2369]

Pikeville has improved over the season and will be a tough out for Raceland even though Raceland destroyed them in the regular season.. If Raceland scores early and maintains there foot on the gas then Raceland wins but if they let Pikeville remain in the game then Pikeville pulls it out in the end.

[NoPicks]

I agree, Raceland needs to put Pikeville away early. Can't let good teams hang around late in the game. I think first quarter will be close then Beach starts breaking some long runs.

[64SUR]

pikeville wins :closed:

[tomcatfan722000]

pikeville wins :closed:

Wishful thinking from Williamsburg I assume

[football 105]

Pikeville has improved over the season and will be a tough out for Raceland even though Raceland destroyed them in the regular season.. If Raceland scores early and maintains there foot on the gas then Raceland wins but if they let Pikeville remain in the game then Pikeville pulls it out in the end.

As the season progresses don't all teams improve?
Raceland has improved a lot on both sides of the ball. That's what you do when you practice and play each week. No doubt Pikeville has just like the Rams. That's what happens when you have good coaches. And both these teams have very good coaching staffs.

[Scotty_Bronson]

Raceland has improved. But still have issues with turning the ball over. I think the player that has improved the most is Conner Messer. He is only a sophomore and was already tallented as they come. But through the year, he has gotten more physical. An Allen Central player was set up in perfect position to make a tackle on him after a 40 back shoulder catch and Conner put a stiffarm right in his chest and walked into the endzone. He is a far cry from the player that came up limping several times last year after simple tackles. He has the potential to be one of the best recievers in the state.

[Mastadon89]

imo IF pikeville comes to play wether they win or lose this might be the most exciting game to be at / watch. these two teams are very passionate and it shows when they play. both programs hav alot of respect for one another and im honored to b a part of it