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Holmes will be a top 5 team in the 9th region this year, but them making it to Rupp might be a bit of a stretch.

Had you asked me this question a few months ago, I might've been more willing to give a yes answer but with the recent events at Holmes, I just don't see it being a reality this year.

They have lost 4 players to transfer that were going to be key members either this year, or in the future.

6'8 jr David Stephens transferred to Simon Kenton
Jr Jakeith Pitts transferred to Boone Co
Soph Christian McClendon (top 10 soph in state) transferred to Cov Holy Cross.
Frosh Jaylen Avery transferred to Holy Cross.

One of their key players, 6'6 Kevon Rice, has also been suspended indefinetely from the team.

Holmes will be loaded at the guard positions this year but I think their depth inside will be their undoing.

Next year, however, with a very talented soph class becoming juniors and a few key juniors being seniors, the Dogs may have a better chance at Rupp.

Coach Booher will get Holmes back to the state tourney within the next 3 years...mark it down.

So, how does it make you feel when you talked about how bad Valley was last year and now they won it all and you have their coach?