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Historical Rivalries, rivalries that have withstood the test of time and district boundaries.

Pikeville- Not a recent rivalry as Belfry has dominated the Panthers the past decade, but historically speaking it is probably one of the 10 best rivalries in the State

Pburg- Long time district competitors, and schools who have competed enough time in non-district games to earn the distinction.

Playoff Rivalries, teams with great traditions that are not consistently on the schedule, but always seem to appear in the playoffs:

Russell-Some old district history, but reclassification heated this one back up. Numerous matchups in significant playoff games this decade.

Breathitt County- See above.

Recent Rivalries/Rivalries by Proximity, upstart teams who have only recently found success or teams who have been made rivals due to simply being close.

Sheldon Clark- Back to back wins and 3 wins this decade has given this match up a rivalry tag.

Johnson Central- With the series starting back up JC has gained back to back wins for the first wins in the series' history.


Fringe Rivalries, sort of like UK vs. Duke in basketball. Similar prestige programs that are a rare occurrence when they play, but a rivalry exists based on acclaim:

Bell County- The Co-King of the Mountains.