Football Preview: Casey County Rebels vs. Rockcastle County Rockets
Casey County is 0-3 against Rockcastle County since August of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Casey County Rebels will host the Rockcastle County Rockets at 7:30 p.m.
Casey County is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 44-0 to Marion County, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Rockcastle County humbled Knox Central with a 38-6 victory. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 27 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Carter Powell, who rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Jackson, who gained 120 total yards and a touchdown.
Rockcastle County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 316 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Rockcastle County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Connor Wright and Jackson. Rockcastle County got some further help from Blake Mullins: he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Casey County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Rockcastle County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Things could have been worse for Casey County, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 27-13 loss to Rockcastle County in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Casey County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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