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IMO, I honestly dont see how everyone is doubting harlan. They are much bigger and stronger than in any years past. They have put in a completely new defensive package along with a new offensive playbook, they still have a grudge out for wburg. While williamsburg rolled over them in the playoffs, look at how many starters were out and harlan just didnt come to play. Along with pikeville, losing maynard will be a huge loss to them, but i see harlan rolling past them in the season opener. Plus, the special teams are loaded with skilled athletes. Harlan will be one of the top teams to beat in 1a play, williamsburg is already talking about state, but they must get past harlan first, which will be a huge obstacle that i dont see them tackling.

No doubt Harlan is very good and will be good this year, but "rolling" over Pikeville? Don't see it happening right now. Pikeville still has a ton of skill athletes and like Five O said, Campoy and Morrison anchoring the lines. Like what I'm seeing from the weight room program, definite mass and body changes in several of the key returnees. Also, don't forget the Hall kid at RB, Estep at WR, etc. I have Harlan behind Pikeville in my rankings because, like Hazard, until someone beats them, they are #1. Pikeville beat Harlan twice last year, and I won't move Harlan in front until and IF Harlan beats them. Just saying. Not hating on Harlan at all.