[hawg laig]

I have not seen an official schedule but heard that P-burg added Lawrence Co. and Perry Central. Kept Pike Central and Belfy and Dropped Matewan and Paintsville. A new district alignment with Betsy Layne and Leslie replacing Morgan and Bath which I see a step up in District Competition. Betsy Layne will play above themselves to win this one, and Leslie has been showing overall improvment over the last few years. With Stepp at Valley coaching against his Alma Mater it will carry that game to a whole new level, besides Valley can be having the worst year ever and still play P-burg close.

The Blackcats lost some talent with this past graduating class but I don't see them dropping off any. Their biggest issue will be regionals where they will be playing against teams from arguably the best district top to bottom in the state.