[PreacherVol71]

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I think this may be the year Knox Central finally wins the district. However, losing Canady is a BIG loss. Just like losing Britt and Mann will be BIGGER for Russell Co. Clay Co lost their big lineman too. Rock is rebuilding, but who knows who will win the district this year. If I had to pick now, I would be leaning to KC. I think Russell Co will struggle this year. Clay Co may be the surprise team this year. We will just have to wait until the season starts and see who has put in the most work in the offseason. I think it is wide open, but leans toward KC. Good luck panthers, and you may need it with that brutal schedule (I respect any coach who schedules teams like KC has scheduled this year).

The district title will be decided when Knox comes to Russell Springs next year. Rock and Clay may make strides toward closing the gap but that gap is a big one. I don't expect Russell to struggle next year. The schedule is pretty soft to start the season. The new offensive coordinator will have a few weeks to get in rhythm with a new Qb and weapons in diifferent places. The PC game will be our first big challenge in our fourth game. The fourteen seniors that are coming back are already showing great leadership especially in the weightroom.
The Panthers will be battle tested, and highly motivated when they come to Laker stadium next season. I expect the Lakers to be rolling and clicking on all cylinders by then. It should be another great game!
You never know what will happen until you tee it up! Good luck to all four schools!

Who will be the pick for preseason player of the year for our district? I think Ellis and Fletcher should be considered from RC but it will probably be Gist. He should have a big year!