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I like Newport Catholic as the #1, but Beechwood won state. And I live by the motto that the defending state champ is always #1 until proven otherwise.

Having said that, Dustin Menetrey is a HUGE loss. He was their entire team last year - their leader on both offense and defense, especially the offense.

Newport Catholic returns a bunch, but loses a bunch. Not quite as much as the Tigers, though...

There is no reason for Pikeville to be in the Top 5. Mayfield will have a very nice team next year, as will Lou. Holy Cross.

I believe that either Beechwood or NCC could be preseason #1, and IMO the two will be the class of class A football in 2005. I think Pikeville is a definite top 5 team in class A. I think they can play with anyone and beat anyone in class A besides Beechwodd and NCC. Danville and Mayfield are always tough and find ways to win in the playoffs. I think next season we will once again see a final four in class A of Mayfield, Danville, Beechwood/NCC, and Pikeville. I hope Beechwood comes out of Region 3. I have a lot of respet for their program and Coach Yeagle.