Got a couple of good games this week...

<u>Powell Valley @ JI Burton</u>
GAME OF THE WEEK - Maybe game of the year. This one has been brewing all season, actually since the teams walked off the field at Bullitt Park last year. With Gate City now in the CMD and Appy struggling to rebuild, this has become the best rivalry in the LPD. Talking to several folks in Wise County over the past few days from just about every town and school, it would seem that all eyes are going to be this game. Will the Raiders set a precedent and get four wins over the Vikings in four years? Will the Vikings stun the Raiders? On paper, it would seem that the Raiders are primed for their fourth consecutive win, but I won't be surprised to see the Vikings turn it around. Whatever the outcome, I don't think you could pay me to miss this one!

<u>Haysi @ Honaker</u>
In 2007, this was without a doubt the best game I saw all year. Last year, it came down to a blocked field goal in the final minutes. This one should be just as exciting. It doesn't get any bigger in the BDD. I think the Haysi Tigers win a close one and set their sights on playoffs.

<u>Coeburn @ Thomas Walker</u>
Following a tough 21-6 loss to the JJK Indians, the Blue Knights travel to Lee County. Last week, Thomas Walker crushed Ervinton 68-0. While the drive to Ewing will be long, the Knights should have a nice drive back to Wise County, leaving Lee County with a good Cumberland District win.

<u>Appalachia @ Gate City</u>
Riding high after a 20-7 win over CMD rival Lebanon, Gate City hosts Appalachia. I don' know if there could be a tougher on-the-road game for Appalachia this year than going to Legion Field to face the Devils. The young Dawgs are gonna need all the fan support they can get in this one. Blue Devils roll.


<u>Other games...</u>
JJ Kelly @ Grundy
Rye Cove @ Castlewood
Lebanon @ Clintwood
Twin Springs @ St. Paul
Chilhowie @ Virginia High
Harlan County (Ky.) @ Lee
Hurley @ Big Creek (WV)
Patrick Henry @ John Battle
Twin Valley @ Narrows


<u>Open 9/19</u>
Pound (next game @ Appalachia)
Ervinton (next game @ Twin Springs)