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1. Knox Central- The Panthers move to the top with the Bell County loss and are aided by Belfry denying JC a third significant win.

2. Harlan County- Black Bears make a huge statement at home and are clearly the hottest team in EKY.

3. Bell County- Bobcats take a tumble, but their body of work still separates them from the rest of the pack.

4. Ashland- Tomcats get the benefit of the doubt with their OT thriller loss at JC, and win at home over Belfry still fresh on the brain. Both of which essentially without their best offensive player.

5. Belfry- Pirates return with a huge statement win on the road at Johnson Central.

The Other 5:
Johnson Central
Breathitt County
Hazard
Bath County
Fairview

Game of the Week:
Middlesboro @ Pburg- Pburg must carry the flag as for all intents of purposes this could be the only game separating District 8 from a sweep.