Ashland, Ky. — The Louisa Bulldogs beat the Ashland Tomcats 36-20 to win the KYMSFA Division 2 Region 3 middle school championship Saturday afternoon at Putnam Stadium.
Bulldog QB Carson Evans rushed for 239 yards on 18 carries and 2 touchdowns.
Evans had touchdown runs of 7 yards and 72 yards along with a 43-yard pick-six, a 16-yard touchdown pass to Keagan Muncy and a two-point conversion run.
Running back Ryder Little added a 6-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion run.
Running back Jace Napier also had a two-point conversion run.
The Dawgs moved to 12-0 on the season and will advance to the KYMSFA Division 2 semifinals and will face Boyle County at 12:30 on Saturday in Lexington at Frederick Douglass High School.
In the other semifinal game it will be McCreary County versus Glasgow.
The Championship game is slated for Saturday November 14th in Lexington.
Bulldog Head Coach Cody Anderson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Ashland was an incredibly talented and well-coached team and it took all of us players and coaches to walk out of Putnam Stadium with that win. I am happy with how our team executed and continued to fight for every inch.”
“… It’s been a great season for us but the job isn’t done. Our goal back in July was to become state champions and that is still in front of us but we have to go take it. Our players and coaches have been bought in from day 1 and it has shown throughout the season. Players like Carson Evans, Jase Napier, Keagan Muncy, Bentley Carter and so many more make our jobs as coaches easy with the way they lead.”
“… Boyle County presents an incredible challenge for us. They are big strong and fast and they pass the eye test. However, we are battle tested and have been in these dog fights before and they all ended the same way. Boyle County is a great team and we are looking forward to the challenge.”
