South Central High School Football Roundup 10/22

Warren Central 17, Bowling Green 14
You would think with the Purples having a 14 point lead fourth quarter lead you would chalk up a victory for BGHS right? Wrong! A ferocious comeback by the Dragons started late in the third quarter with an 73 yard touchdown drive. A botched snap and a fumble recovery by the Dragons set up an Eric Brown 15 yard touchdown run. The Dragons drive 64 yards on 11 plays to allow freshman kicker Adel Muskic to nail a 33 yard field goal as time expired for the win.

Russellville 22, Butler County 19
The Panthers solidified their dominance of District 2, Class 3A with a late 36 yard touchdown pass. Momentum shifted swiftly in this one with Russellville scoring 15 unanswered points to open the game, then the Bears caught fire and scored 19 in a row before the Panthers put in the dagger. Devonta Bryant lead the way for the Panthers with 113 yards rushing.

Franklin-Simpson 64, Logan County 12
The Wildcats continue to put together wins late in the season and have found some offensive firepower in their last five games. They finish 3-1 in District 2, Class 4A and will cap off the 2010 season with a trip to Glasgow.

Glasgow 50, Metcalfe County 6
The Scotties continue to roll with an easy victory and finish 3-0 in Distict 2, Class 2A. Franklin-Simpson comes to town next week, that should be a good game.

Allen County-Scottsville 50, Russell County 33
The Patriots win the District 2, Class 4A title and will finish their season with a trip to Monroe County, who has lost three straight after starting 6-0. I have a feeling the Patriots will cap off a perfect regular season.

5A, District 2 Champ...Who Wants It More?

The Friday night showdown of the night in the south central is clearly the Bowling Green and Warren Central match up for the District 2 title in class 5A. The Purples are looking for revenge after the Dragons scored an 18-10 upset in the rivalry last season. Braggin' rights are on the line, this is where the playa's play!

- Whoever wins obviously gets a district crown, but should get positioned nicely with some home field games in the playoffs. The loser will probably have to deal with those pesky Colonels of Christian County in the second round.

- I saw Central's Cortez Barber limp off the field last week against Grayson County. Will Barber be active for this game to add some flavor to the Dragons backfield punch? If Barber is not active, look for Eric Brown to step in and step up.

- Central and Bowling Green have similar offenses that focus on I formation running, trying to misdirect the defense, and throw in an occasional pass. The Dragons held down the Grayson County offense allowing just 162 total yards in last weeks 24-6 win. The Purples defense allowed 395 total yards to the Cougars earlier in the year in a 41-27 win. An interesting defensive comparison to make!

- Can the Dragons hold down Hunter Neveras, Scooter Hollis, and Bowling Green offense? Can the Purples stop the dynamic duo of Cortez Barber, Demonte Smith, and the Warren Central running attack?

- I am sensing a grind it out game where a critical mistake will make the difference: Bowling Green 20, Warren Central 14.