[footballfever]

This is not the strongest the 13th Region has ever been. There is not a big difference in talent, once you get past Clay, Knox, and Jackson. Then, I think coaching comes into play. There are some teams who should be near the top of the rankings, but will never be because of coaching. There are others who should be near the bottom, but will never be because of coaching.

That is why I put Corbin and Harlan Co in the top five. Neither team is loaded with talent, but they have the best two coaches in the region. It's also the reason Barbourville is on the rise. They shouldn't be, but Dinky is a heck of a coach.

Barbourville had NO seniors last year so they return their entire team with 7 seniors so they should be a very good team!