[Panther Thunder]

so you can have more wins, i think it helps you playing better teams..

We've been doing it for 5 years. I agree that it helps, to an extent. The PCB, Belfry, and Prestonsburg are company enough on the Panthers' schedule while we rebuild. And it isn't like I am saying we add Knott, Jenkins, Betsy Layne, etc... I am saying play games, in which, we can at least compete. Teams like Raceland, Harlan, Pineville, Bellevue, etc.. will help while the program is rebuilt and will add some actual games into the mix. We got nothing out of playing Boyle and Danville. Lexington Catholic for 2 years and played pretty well. Henry Clay, NewCath, Cov Holy Cross, Sheldon Clark, etc.. Enough is enough we are not on the level at to which we should play a full schedule of juggernauts.

Think of it this way. How exciting is it to week in and out watch a lop-sided game. I believe the last two years, we have played 2, count them, 2 games with single digit score differential. That is insane! And over the last 5 years I would venture to say it is no more than 8-10. Play some games in which we can be at least competitive, and keep Belfry, PCB, and Prestonsburg. You have got to see how this makes a lot of sense. Pikeville has showed that it won't run from the big boys, but it is also smart enough to realize we don't belong playing with the big boys at this point in time. Give us some time and we will be back to a high level.