[truebluefan89]

In 2026, a large school merger will take place in the western part of the state.
Christian County Colonels will Consolidate with the Hopkinsville Tigers.
Christian is currently a 6A school with an approximate enrollment of 1200 students
Hopkinsville is currently sitting at 4A with an enrollment listed just below 1000

Combined merger numbers would appear to be around 2200, but with Fort Campbell just down the street, and just across the line (10 miles) Clarksville is growing very rapidly,  the resulting influx of transfers could bump that number even higher.

Despite recent struggles, both Hopkinsville and Christian county have had great success in the past, and the athletes are there. 
Could this new program make waves in the 6A ranks?  Numbers alone don't equal success, but it certainly helps to have a deep talent pool.

Can anyone around the program(s) add to what the discussions are around the potential coaching outlook?

[plantmanky]

I thought I read that the new school wont be built in time, either way, its a big mess from what I keep reading. No one wants this merger to happen other than the admin at Christian Co schools.

[truebluefan89]

There has been some question about if the start will be 26 or 27, but it is under construction so it’s coming.

[16 special]

So you have Hoptown that was 3-7 and Christian Co that was 1-9. IMO you have to get the right HC to get that program going. You're combining talent yes but you also have to develop a youth program to help feed kids into the program. Theoretically you could have over 100 kids in the high school program. I see this being a Mccracken type situation where they will have very good basketball and baseball programs just due to numbers and it will take a coach thats willing to build from the ground up to make this a football power in WKY.

[truebluefan89]

Both programs have struggled recently, but both have had a coaching carousel as well.
It always seems they have some incredible athletes, which always gives them a shot.
But the key will be what the new staff looks like.
There will be a huge talent pool available, but a ship is only as good as its captain.

To me, the program is going to have to look outside to find that dynamic new hire, which is never an easy task.