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Didn't SV beat each one of these by double digits this year? Already beat Pikeville four times this year. Don't try to make it look like that their facing such a battle.

Ok, maybe I gave Belfry a little more credit than I should have, considering SV did just blow them out last week. Valley should be a heavy favorite against the Pirates.

But Johnson will be a big challenge. Valley did beat the Eagles by 13 at home back in December, when JC was really struggling (they started out 4-10). But they have been one of the hottest teams in the region since the first week of January, going 13-2 since then. I would expect a completely different team this time around.

As for Pike Central, Valley did beat them at home by 12, also back in December. But the Hawks have also been on a roll lately, winning 15 of their last 17. They are fully capable of winning the whole thing.

And then there's Pikeville. Valley has beaten them 4 times, but most have been very close games. Pikeville could have easily won 3 of the 4 matchups, including the district title this past week. I'm sure they are itching for another crack at SV, knowing full well how hard it is to beat the same team 5 times in one season.

So yes, it would shock me if Valley lost to Belfry, but after that it would likely be two tough games in a row on back-to-back nights. Like I said, they will have to earn it.