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Well things are continuing to get more clear step by step. Who would have thought a couple weeks back that Raceland would have trouble with a team that Fairview had already beaten? Who would have thought that Beechwood would thump Holmes? Well we have another week of interesting games to come here. Without further ado, here is the top ten of the upcoming week:

1) 4a Cov Catholic #3 @ Beechwood #5
This is a annual match up with some bite to it. These 2 teams are almost always in the top ten and square off almost every year. Cov Catholic comes into this one off a disheartening loss to Highlands at 3-2 on the year. Beechwood comes in off a good win against 4a Holmes at 3-2. Can Cov Cath get back on the right side of things this week or will the Tigers extend their win streak to 2.

2) Bethlehem #9 @ Paris #12
This should be a dandy with a chance for these teams to solidify their claims to a spot in the top ten in 1a. Bethlehem comes into this one with a record of 5-0. Paris comes in at 4-1. The winner of this should earn a little respect from the rest of 1a and a little confidence going forward into district play.

3) Fairview #3 @ 3a Pike Co Central
This is another game to test the Eagles somewhat. The Eagles come in hoping to continue their undefeated streak. They enter at 5-0. Pike Co Cent comes in with a record of 3-2. This could be a real close game and would help the winning team around the time they need it most.

4) 5a Shelby Co @ Frankfort #11
This should be a good chance for Frankfort to claw their way back into the top 10 in 1a. Shelby Co being the bigger school comes in with a record of 3-1. Frankfort comes in with a well earned mark of 3-2. This would be a huge confidence builder for Frankfort if they pull this one out.

5) Hazard #7 @ 2a Prestonburg
This should be another barn burner for these teams. Both teams have lost some games this year they wish they had back. Both teams have a storied tradition and this game will mean a lot to the men in the mountains. Pburg comes in with a somewhat disappointing mark of 2-4. Hazard comes in with a mark of 3-2 and feels they could very well be undefeated at this point. I'm sure the hills will be a rockin for this one.

6) Bellevue #13 @ 4a Holmes #9
This is a chance for Bellevue to see how they stack up against their division rivals, the Beechwood Tigers. Beechwood just handled this Holmes team. Holmes should be a little testy after such a loss. Bellevue wants to prove they can play with the Tigers and now have a shot at that. Bellevue comes into this one at 3-3. Holmes enters at 3-2.

7) Nicholas Co @ 2a Pendleton Co
Nicholas is looking to get something rolling here as they are getting set for the district portion of their schedule. Nicholas comes in with a mark of 2-3. Pendleton is the bigger school but comes in with a similar mark of 2-4. This game should come down to the wire.

8) Lynn Camp @ 2a Clinton Co
These two teams find themselves in a similar position. They would both like to get a win before starting into the portion of their schedules that matter. Lynn Camp comes in to this one at 2-3. Clinton Co comes in a 1/2 game better at 3-3. This too could be a really good game.

9) 3a Knott Co Cent @ Jenkins
Both of these teams desperately need a win just when things are about to get serious on their schedules. Knott Co Cent is the bigger team and has a slightly better schedule. They come in at 2-3. Jenkins just needs a win period. They come in to this one at 1-4.

10) 2a Betsy Lane #13 @ South Floyd
South Floyd needs a win here a lot more than does Betsy Lane. Betsy Lane however could use the win to possibly convince some voters to move them into the top 10 in 2a. Betsy Lane comes in to this one with a mark of 4-1. South Floyd needs this one to build some confidence heading into the serious portion of their schedule. They enter this one at 2-3. The edge here should go to Betsy Lane, but that is why we play the game.

Well there you go folks. I am looking forward to another good week here in 1a football.