[Bellyball]

John Hardin won 9 games in a row after losing to Highlands by 7 points. Look at Meade County. They lost 2 early games and got better and healthy and are in the finals. John Hardin improved greatly from that early loss to DeSales. John Hardin has not been given any credit because Bowling Green has overshadowed them recently. I think they would have won the last two 5A titles, if not for a history making squad for the Purples. I haven't seen Pulaski County play this season, but I'm getting ready to dive into some video. I don't think Pulaski County could stay within 7 of Highlands. I may be wrong, but I just don't see this game as being close. I like a Cinderella story as much as the next person, but BG has been tested over and over by some of the best teams in the state and country and came out on top. Pulaski County's biggest win was Anderson County last week. Win or lose, it will help this young Pulaski County team down the road.

John Hardin has 3 losses this season. People need to look at who they lost to and by how many they lost.

John Hardin lost to likely 2A champ DeSales by 5.
John Hardin lost to likely 4A champ Highlands by 7.
John Hardin lost to likely 5A champ Bowling Green by 5.
John Hardin beat 6A finalist Meade County by 10.

I think the JH/BG score has more to do with JH being very good than it does with BG having a bad game. Adopted Purple I'm permdaddy on the KYpreps board.