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1 Pikeville- Return some good skill players and should return some good linebackers and secondary. Question is how life without Pugh will be

2 Russellville- They return a very good group of experienced kids and Speed is all I have to say. They must win the big game and possibly develop a OK passing game

3 Beechwood- They lost the house but do return some young skill players and a few on defense but still young. Anyone else would take a drop but I'm giving them the nod because there Beecgwood but if you saw what they returned without the name beside it then you would have them in the 4-8 range.

4 Hazard- They return a lot as well like Russellville but will be young and a dangerous team to keep an eye on. Injuries will hurt there chances if it happens like 2015.

5 Paintsville- They lost a lot of seniors but return Kent Phelps and the Morris kid and have a young stable of talent who will be there a couple more years.

5 Raceland- They lost some good kids and have quite a few holes to fill but I think Raceland and Paintsville are in the same shoes and that's why I list them both at 5. Only reason Paintsville is listed first is because they won the district last season and I think the QB needs to try to take this team to another level because some think he underachieved last year and people expected better.

7 Harlan- Dangerous team to keep your eyes on and they didn't lose much from there team last year and this year could be even better.

8 Pineville They also are a dangerous team to watch out for and return a lot of skill guys but need to win that big game.

9 Kentucky Country Day return some nice playmakers from a high scoring offense. Defense will be the question for them.

10 Fairview- They are several teams that fit into this spot but I give the nod to Fairview because they return a couple kids who are fine athletes and who want to keep a fast paced offense for coach Fred Ray..

Williamsburg, Crittenden County, Louisville Holy Cross are the others who could have the 10 spot