[OrangenowBlue]

Aslan, you are one of the better and more logical posters on here but Powell's record is not an indication of how they are capable of playing at times. If they are on one of their hot shooting nights they can play with anyone in the region with the exception of Perry Central. They defeated Knott Central earlier this year. They're not that bad.

However, I do agree with you about the strength of the 54th district as compared to the 56th. Historically the 54th has always been stronger. But it doesn't have to be that way. Powell has 730 students and Estill has 720. That means they've both got over 350 boys to mold into competitive athletes. The only schools in the region that are larger are Perry and Letcher. Lee and Owsley are smaller schools but have had success in the past. It just takes hard work. That's what the 54th does better than anyone in the region. They work harder. Hazard has their Biddy League. There's basketball year round in sports venues around Hazard and Hindman.
Large schools like Powell and Estill should be in contention for a region basketball title every year, same as they are in baseball, where they have several regional championships in recent years. Get the youth programs going and do what it takes, but it can be done. I think the 56th is a sleeping giant on the scene in the 14th and with a little leadership, community support, and hard work, the 56th can be making a few trips to Rupp areana in the future.

Need to hire a better recruiting coordinator to compete with the 54th