Topic: Football
Paintsville vs. Kentucky Country Day
Class 1A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 4 Semifinals
Kentucky Country Day High School
Louisville, KY
November 29, 2019
© 2019 by Ron Harrison
Paintsville rolled up 489 yards on the ground averaging almost 10 yards per carry in a 44-20 victory over Kentucky Country Day. They led 18-14 at halftime but outscored KCD 26-6 after the intermission. The Tigers offensive line dominated tonight and Karsten Poe delivered some crushing blocks to spring runners for touchdown runs from his wide receiver slot. Paintsville recorded 11 first downs and 489 yards of total offense all on the ground. The Tigers were penalized five times for 50 yards. Kentucky Country Day recorded eight first downs and 300 yards of total offense. They were penalized six times for 40 yards. The only downside to tonight’s victory was the loss of offensive lineman Grant Ray who went down with a severe ankle injury and was transported to the hospital.
John Phelps led Paintsville’s ground game with 238 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries. Jake Hyden carried the ball 13 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Thompson recorded 75 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Jake Hyden was zero of six through the air.
Dorian Heard led Kentucky Country Day’s ground game with 174 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Drew Russell carried the ball once for 61 yards and a touchdown. Luke Russo completed five of nine passes for 36 yards. Nick Smith caught three passes for 14 yards. Dorian Heard added two receptions for 12 yards.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Paintsville | 6 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 44 |
| Kentucky Country Day | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | John Phelps 2 yard run (kick fails) |
| KCD | - | Dorian Heard 2 yard run (Zach Schonwelter kick) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | John Phelps 45 yard run (run fails) |
| KCD | - | Drew Russell 61 yard run (Zach Schonwelter kick) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | Jake Hyden 40 yard run (run fails) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | Zach Thompson 1 yard run (kick fails) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | John Phelps 68 yard run (Seth Trador kick) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | Jake Hyden 1 yard run (Seth Trador kick) |
| PAINTSVILLE | - | Zach Thompson 5 yard run (kick fails) |
| KCD | - | Dorian Heard1 yard run (run fails) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| John Phelps | 18 | 238 | 13.2 | **** |
| Jake Hyden | 13 | 138 | 10.6 | **** |
| Zach Thompson | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | **** |
| Luke Hyden | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | **** |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Jake Hyden | 6-0-0 | 0 | 0 | **** |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Dorian Heard | 25 | 174 | 6.9 | **** |
| Nick Smith | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | **** |
| Drew Russell | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | **** |
| Nathan Caldwell | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | **** |
| Luke Russo | 3 | -15 | -5.0 | **** |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Luke Russo | 9-5-0 | 36 | 0 | **** |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Nick Smith | 3 | 14 | 0 | **** |
| Dorian Heard | 2 | 12 | 0 | **** |
| Drew Russell | 1 | 10 | 0 | **** |
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Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.