Franklin Simpson 28, Glasgow 17

The Wildcats continue their late season success with a road victory over the Glasgow Scotties. They have won five of their last six games to cap off the season and have been flexing some offensive muscles during the hot streak. Darius Wickware led the way for Franklin Simpson with 152 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Parker Cash had a fantastic night for Glasgow going 17 for 22 for 212 yards with 2 touchdowns (1 rushing) and 1 interception.

As the Wildcats scored touchdowns in the first half the Scotties countered with drives that ended in a Dustin Thompson 26 yard field goal, a 16 yard touchdown reception from Cash to Hunter Bowles, and a crucial interception in the end zone to conclude the first half. It was a 21-9 lead for the Wildcats at halftime when they put the game away in the fourth quarter with a 15 play, 94 yard drive that ended when Max Bennett hit Jerrell Wickware on a 23 yard touchdown pass, 28-9 Franklin Simpson. Glasgow answered with a drive that ended when Parker Cash scooted in the end zone from 8 yards out and the Scotties made the two point conversion to cut the lead to 28-17.

Glasgow's onside kick rolled out of bounds and the comeback effort by the Scotties was over as Franklin Simpson killed the clock. The regular season is now over, may the Kentucky high school football madness begin.

Franklin-Simpson @ Glasgow Preview

Halloween is upon us and so comes the end of another high school football regular season in the state of Kentucky. The most intriguing matchup of the final weekend in the south central will be the collision between Franklin-Simpson and Glasgow. The Scotties are riding the wave of winning a regular season district title and the Wildcats have jump started their offense for a successful run to close out the season. Will the Scotties get their ninth win on the season or will the Wildcats continue their late season success into the playoffs?

What To Watch For:
- Glasgow's stud running back Tavion Parrish has been sidelined with an ankle injury over the last few games, it will be interesting to see if he plays or continue to be held out until playoff time. Michael Bradley and quarterback Parker Cash have been stepping up their ground game as Parrish sets out.

- Speaking of running backs, the Wildcats will counter punch with Darius Wickware who has rushed for 1,297 yards and 13 touchdowns on the season. Those are noteworthy stats!

- Quarterback play will be key, Franklin-Simpson's Max Bennett has passed for 1,182 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. He has a tendency to throw interceptions (Brett Favre syndrome), coming into the game with 10 on the year. Glasgow's Parker Cash has been very accurate on the season going 48-78 for 961 yards with 15 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions. Cash has some good wheels as well, with 436 rushing yards on the year, a dual threat quarterback is always a dangerous quarterback.

- Max Bennett's favorite target is Jarrell Wickware, who has accounted for 31 grabs for 585 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season. The Scotties playmaker at receiver is Lajuan Smith who has hauled in 25 passes for 539 yards and 8 touchdowns.

- We got a ton of talent on the offensive side of the ball for both teams in this contest. I have a feeling the defenses will be chasing in this battle, however, it will be Halloween weekend and strange things may happen like a final score of 3-2.

- I'll take the Scotties in a close high scoring contest.

High School Football Preview for 8/15

Monroe County at Glasgow
This 2A District 3 matchup will feature the areas best running back in the Scotties Tavion Parrish rushing for 815 and 17 touchdowns on the season. The Glasgow ground game will be countered by the Falcons running attack lead by Corey Shirley and Tanner Kendall who have both rushed for over 400 yards a piece so far this season.

What is impressive about the Monroe County's stats is that there are 5 players who have rushed for over 200 yards. The Falcons are looking to bounce back after a 49-35 loss to Franklin-Simpson and have had a week off to prepare for Glasgow. The Scotties are riding high on a four game winning streak coming off a 63-0 blowout of Webster County. It is senior night at Glasgow and the District title is on the line, a perfect combination for a great night of football.

Prediction: Monroe Co. 28, Glasgow 27

Grayson County at Warren Central
A huge 5A District 1 collision as the Cougars come into town lead by their leading rusher and passer in Hunter Gary. He has accounted for 725 yards in the air and 691 yards on the ground, those are some impressive stats. Their defense has only allowed 44 points on the season but their schedule this year is full of weak teams. Of those 44 allowed points, 41 came against Bowling Green where the Cougars eventually fell 41-27 but not without putting up a fight against the Purples.

Warren Central has seemed to have found their offensive stride in the last three games after struggling at the beginning of the season. Their offense runs through Demonte Smith and Cortez Barber who have combined for 1,195 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season. The Dragon defense has been solid all year as well against tougher opponents in Christian County and Nelson County. Demonte Smith and Jonathan Thompson lead the Warren Central defense and as they will have a tough task in trying to stop the Cougar offense.

Prediction: Warren Central 17, Grayson Co. 14