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I was talking about JV, but I looked it up and Pineville won 39-30 at Pineville, so it was my mistake.
I guess I remember thinking that was a moral victory. Ford, Longworth, Ledbetter, Collett and Robbins scored all the points for Pineville (three juniors, two sophomores last year) in the JV, which is the probable starting lineup this year for the varsity. Harlan basically had a middle school team playing with eighth graders Busroe, Wilson and Saylor scoring all but two points.

Pineville won 67-62 in overtime in the varsity game. Pineville lost five starters from that team. Harlan lost three starters and two reserves, plus they added a good player, so I would say Harlan has the advantage there.

Jackson County should be the favorite in the All A. After that, I think Middlesboro, Barbourville, Harlan, Williamsburg and Pineville could all be very competitive.