[Scotty_Bronson]

This is one of "those years", that tbh, are pretty rare. Usually, I say all of your top tier single A squads, ie: Pikeville, Raceland, Beechwood, Paintsville (in recent years), Hazard, etc should play up to prepare to play eachother in the district/playoffs. But IDK if anyone not named Trinity, Ryle, or Bowling Green wants any part of what Haywood and the rest of Pond Creek will be bringing to the table.

If things go accordingly, it should be a running clock by Halftime or early in the 3rd quarter. Pikeville's real issues, lies in the trenches. Unfortunately, Belfry is the polar opposite and has 4 division one players upfront and behind those guys wait a group of younger guys who are probably good enough to start at any other 3A or smaller school in the east. Pikeville needs to work hard and take advantage of any Pirate mistakes, just to keep this game honest. I just hope the Panthers come out firing and fighting and they can keep everyone healthy through this game.

Disclaimer: I am in no way trying to cut down any player, coach, or fan from Pikeville with this post. Always had massive respect for that program. But this year...it is what it is. But, bc I expect Pikeville to pull some homefield magic...

Belfry 54
Pikeville 21

I expect to check an update for this game and say "wow, pikeville is holding it down for single A". Then look again at the final and say, "yup, they woke up the monster". Belfry is likely the best team on the eastern side of Ky regaurdless of class. Id put them top 5 or 10 in the state.