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Look as of late at Clay Black Bear Cuz. They've lost twice in the region (none at home) and both games they were not near 100%. Clay has improved, it is no longer just the McDaniel show some of the younger players have stepped up and the seniors are wanting to go out with a bang. With that said, they have to bring their A game. If they play a B game to Harlan Co's A at HC then they probably won't advance. I still think its them two and the rest but the loss to Barbourville at home is shocking and can't be ignored.

What's Clay done "of late" to put them in a different league as Harlan County.
Clay beating Bell by two at home is that much better than HCHS losing by two at Bell?
Clay beat Pineville by 14 at home. HCHS beat Pineville by 20-plus at Pineville.
Clay beat Jackson by one at home. HCHS lost by three to Barbourville at home.
Both teams have two region losses and HCHS won on a neutral court over Clay. Yes, not having Reed was a big factor, but I think that just puts them back even since HCHS led all the way.