[Backwoods]

I have a lot of respect for the panther's. They play at a high level every game. According to the KHSAA,barring any newcomer's,the Panther's should have had 14 upperclassmen,6 seniors and 8 juniors,returning this season. The Dragon's return 23,14 seniors and 9 juniors. I feel that the experience and home field advantage will be the determining factor in this game. Also, Pikeville,according to their own fan base (from last years post's),starts their season's slow,traditionally. All these factors plus the hunger to win this game,from the Dragon's,gives Harlan the win. But,never count the Panther's out. They have proven to be a team that can rise to the occasion,ie... Hazard and Harlan last season. With all that said, the Win will go to the team that wants it the most. I look forward to a great,exciting game. GO DRAGONS!!!!