[Gator95]

I know Leslie Co. is by far better than they were last year. I know Prestonsburg lost a ton and were better last season. I think Shelby Valley's losses were minimal, but very impactful, and were better last season. But the only reason it was a lopsided win for NCC was depth, and the kids were beat from the start. Reading about the mighty Northern Ky teams and how many championships they have won. It's all about getting the kids to believe they can do it. That's the first and biggest step.

Biggest impact losses for SV were on defense, lost 2 seniors that started both ways all 4 years. An Olb & a safety. I agree, NCC wasn't that much better than Shelby Valley. The score doesn't do them justice. SV wasn't intimidated at all by them believe it or not. That Prestonsburg win in the region title game made them feel like they could've beaten Desales in BG. A broken play on the first play was an immediate score for NCC then a punt return in less that 3 minutes. It was 21-0 at the end of the first quarter. I believe that was all she wrote for them. Now don't get me wrong. I believe NCC beats them 10 times if they play 10 times. NCC is very well coached and didn't lose much from last year. Still has the best tailback in 2A Imo. I watched them play beflry this year and they looked good. Didn't win the game but won the first half in good fashion. I'd love to see any team from our district or region for that matter beat them, but, not gonna happen. Even those somerset teams from a couple/few years ago couldn't do it. Won't be any different this year, although I'd love to be proven wrong.