[3wishes]

Its going to be hard for North to make the playoffs next year.
PC and MS are sure losses, and North will need to beat SW, who might be better with a new coach, SL who should be on the same level as North next year, and Lincoln, who I would think would be considered a favorite over North.

Tough year coming ahead.

North and Lincoln County split both JV games this season and North beat Lincoln freshmen. North Laurel has had over 500 yards rushing each game the past two years against Lincoln County.
North has beaten SWP twice in two years and have only lost to South once in 5 years, on a late TD.

North returns 8 starters on defense and 6 starters on offense, plus one of the best kickers in the state.

North Laurel will be fine and loaded with junior, sophomore talent on the field mixed in with a few seniors on the roster that will return to start. Most of the juniors started last year as sophomores, so that game experience will be key this season.

They have also finished runner up to Harlan County the past two seasons in the area weight meet.

North Laurel is still incorporating a winning atmosphere, the seniors this season have a real good chance to leave as the winningest group of players in North Laurel history in their 4 year career.

Should be a good district race again this season.