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Renewing with Russell definitely would have helped. Russell should have a quality product the next few years.

Exactly. Considering travel, it's not all that far between the two schools. However, Middlesboro, longer distance no doubt, but Both schools benefit from this game though. Russell having a better team in the making, and Pikeville continuing to schedule them and other stronger teams are examples of what Pikeville needs to continue it's quest for greatness . Jmo.