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Lawrence will be the favorite in the East only after they go to pond creek and win. Lawrence has a very weak schedule and should be undefeated when they arrive at pond creek.

I didn’t say Lawrence was the favorite. I said they have to be looked at as the favorite right now. The Russell win is the best win anyone in the East has and Lawrence is 3-0. Belfry is 0-4, Russell is 2-2 with a win against a solid Raceland team, and Ashland is 1-3 with a win over a mediocre Boyd team. So, looking at those 4 teams who everyone would agree is the top 4 teams in the east. Lawrence has to be talked about as the favorite. But you’re right they probably won’t get the respect until they beat Belfry. Which should be a great game this year.