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http://www.tristatefootball.com/articles...cleid=3938
rank - team - last season's record - thoughts

1. Highlands (15-0): no surprise here, despite losing a very strong senior class, but it's Highlands

2. CovCath (10-3): this might be CovCath's best chance at taking down Highlands. Bir will look to have a huge season

3. Boone County (9-5): graduated a strong senior class, but return a lot of experience and depth. they'll have the talent, just need to figure where to put them.

4. Ryle (7-5): probably the most talented team in NKY 6A, very tough schedule, depth is a concern and could become a huge problem if they get hit with a lot of injuries like last year.

5. NewCath (11-2): no more Hightchew, but they do return some experience on both sides of the ball. one of the early favorites in 2A

6. Conner (7-6): Barker to Fogle all year long, offense will be one of the best in 5A. too many questions on defense

7. Beechwood (12-2): lose Vocke and huge O'line, but return some key players like Max Nussbaum. biggest roadblock to state will be Mayfield again

8. Holy Cross (12-3): lost several key players, but they do return a lot of experience, especially on the O'line. one of the early favorites in 2A

9. Cooper (6-5): the district will be stronger, but Cooper has enough coming back to make them a big player in NKY 5A

10. Scott (4-6): how often do you see Scott in the top 10 for football?

Thoughts? Where's Lloyd?