[EKUAlum05]

So you do not think Highlands at Cov Cath is the NKY game of the week given some of the unanswered questions about both teams (as indicated in your list) and the rivalry? :please::insane:

No... I get the distinct feeling Highlands will crush CovCath.

Look at the possible outcomes:
Highlands not down vs. CovCath not down= Game similar to year's past, but CovCath's best this year still is an obvious step down from Highlands.

Highlands not down vs. CovCath down= Blowout Highlands..major, major blowout

Highlands down vs. Cov Cath not down - Tossup game

Highlands down vs. CovCath down- Blowout Highlands.. even "bad" Highlands beat a pretty good John Hardin and a talented Tilghman.. not sure a "bad" CovCath could do the same

4 scenarios..two are Highlands blowouts, one could still be decisively Highlands. We know Bir is out..that's a guarantee and almost assuredly means CovCath simply won't be able to meet Highlands' level.. the big question for CCH is are they still the best of the 2nd tier and as good as the team who beat Dixie when Bir was playing.