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Every team has a few games under their belt to start the year off. It's gave us a little knowledge in the bust and favorites now.
Thoughts?

My Top 10

1. Bell County (3-1) Only loss to Scott Co. (79-56)

2. Clay Co. (7-2) Two game losing streak to Henry Clay(66-54) and Tates Creek (53-24)

3. Whitley Co. (7-1) Loss to Danville (62-56)

4. Harlan Co. (8-2) Losses to Buckhorn(53-50) and Bell Co.(55-42)

5. Corbin (5-3) Losses to Clay Co.(49-42 OT), Perry County (69-49)and Wilson Central, TN (71-47)

6. Knox Central (3-5) Losses to Boyle Co.(46-40), Clay Co.(65-56), Madison Central (73-61), Pulaski Co.(52-51), and Holmes (71-67)

7. Barbourville (6-2) Losses to Whitley Co.(66-44) and Harrison Co.(61-54)

8. South Laurel (4-4) losses to Pendleton Co. (54-49), Whitley Co. (69-59), Buckhorn(48-44), and Ballard(89-48)

9. North Laurel (4-6) Losses to Clinton Co.(54-53), Oldham Co.(57-47), Whitley Co.(61-52), Rockcastle Co.(75-61), Madison Central(63-42), South Laurel(66-62).

10. Harlan (5-2) Losses to Knox Central(74-69) and Scott Co.(85-54)


I think the top 3 are pretty solid right now and will remain there for much of the season but 4-10 could change every week.

Bell Co. is tough. its that simple. They could easily make a trip to Rupp.

Clay was the favorites for most people to begin the year, but I dont know if they can stay consistent enough to make it all the way through region without being upset.

Whitley is definitely the surprise team. I knew they would be good, but not this good. If they keep playing the way they are they could make it to Rupp.

Harlan Co. doesnt have any really good wins but have only lost to good teams.

Corbin is underachieving. They barely lost to Clay, but gets blown out by PCC.

Knox Central has played a tough schedule and at any given time, could knock off anybody in the 13th. I expect them to make some noise once they start playing more region teams.

Barbourville has been a surprise as well. I dont expect them to win their district. Thats Knox Centrals for the taken, yet in the region tournament, they could knock of a district winner.

South Laurel is back and forth. Take Buckhorn for example. They beat them and then lose to them. There South Laurel though and Coach Wright will find a way to win some games this year.

North Laurel is seldom to South. If they can put things together, they can compete. In Clays district it will be tough vying for a district crown. They still have some questions that need to be answered.

Harlan hasn't played anyone to prove themselves yet. If they can pick up some good wins, they could move up.

I always respect you knowlege and post but I see some problems with this list...lol.