[Scotty_Bronson]

Even with the loss of Hall, Pikeville will be a tough out next year. Within our region it will boil down to who's line matures the most over the course of the season. Both teams will match up better with Williamsburg next year, though it wouldnt suprise me to see a Pikeville Hazard Semifinal. Both places are very hard to win at in late November. Williamsburg is the front runner in the east. Even with their question marks at QB, which imo wont matter much. Their defense will remain in tact and you saw what thy did to our offense. But, if these young lineman utilize their speed and intelligence, Raceland could very well shock some people. But, as it stands right now, I rank the east like this:

Wburg
Pville(my pick to win the east but wburg earned the no 1 spot)
Raceland/Hazard
Paintsville
The rest...

Fairview is a dark horse. Our district could shake out to be gery interesting. Losing Phelps hurts Paintsville. Though they did keep Daniels and picked up Belcher. Shouldbe a fun year next year, as the all are, but I expect this one to be a touch more competitive.