It's finally here. Although it's not quite time for hot coco, stadium blankets and snuggies, it is time for some football.
It is also time for 6460 to report on the local high school football scene, and have our integrity and manhood challenged by members of message boards throughout eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio because of the way we cover the games. So be it.
So, gas up the truck and hit the highway because kick-off is at 7.
Last night, there were only two games that remotely interested me, both being away games. I took the lesser of two gas guzzling evils, and decided to skip the County opener in Shelby Valley, and headed south on 23 and visited the fine folks of Louisa to watch the Dawgs and T-Cats roll around.
Let me start off by saying this, Lawrence County is the epitome of a Southern football program, and I mean that in a positive sense. The atmosphere and rabid fandom make LC football a spectacle and a fun night out. It should also be noted that it does raise the threat level if you are an opposing team's fan. If you want to a have a good time, I invite you to visit Louisa on a Friday Night and partake. Just don't be too vocal in rooting for the other team.
LC has a great stadium. matter of fact, all of LC's facilities are top notch. Nestled in Appalachia, it really does make for an awesome venue to watch a game.
Now, the city kitties came to town and if you are unfortunate enough to be a subscriber of the ADI, then you have already gotten a taste of the hype machine that surrounds the Tomcats every season. And, the overall feelings of superiority by that fanbase could be felt as soon as you turned left at the Birdhouse. Ashland feels as if they raise the IQ level of Louisa just by entering the city, however, don't fool yourselves Ashland, we've seen your test scores too.
The school so nice they named it twice, Ashland-Paul G. Blazer, came out and shook off some early miscues and went on to dominate the game. The Dawgs struck first with a field goal, but it was all Blazer after that. Ashland wouldn't be throwing the Dawg's any bones on this night, taking the opener 36-16. Ashland's QB set the all time passing record at the school with his performance last night, and his receiving corps made some phenomenal catches to help him along to that accolade. Ashland's offense plugged along with 5 different T-Cats scoring, But it was the 'D' that stuck out. They allowed only a blip over 200 total yards.
Obviously, The Tomcats are not as good as the paper and their fanbase claim, they rarely are, but they are very talented this season, and if the performance Friday is any indication, they have a heck of a defense.
The Dawgs have some work to do, but as always, they are a tough, and very physical team who like to hit. And, they hit hard. Once LC get's things clicking they will be just fine.
It was 36-9, or something close to that, when we decided to leave Louisa. We tuned into B97 to catch the last few calls, and get some post game from Dick and Dirk. Mistake. I don't think I can stomach any more of Dirk's past-game player interviews.
Last night was overall a success, though. Two good teams playing some contact football. One team is a little further along than the other at this point, but both should have good seasons.
The loss snapped LC's home winning streak.
From the music played over the PA, and it's a PA system that is clear and you can actually hear what is being said or played over it, to the rowdy fans who stand in the near end zone or sit in lawn chairs, and the Dog House the players run out of, Lawrence County puts on a great Friday Night show. Tailgating, Inflatables for the kids, you name it, they had it all. Great night out.
Other scores of interest are :
The County roughing up Shelby Valley, 27-8, and Fairview beating West Carter in a 58-23 romp.
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