[bball_fan]

I really hope Pikeville does bring it home again next year and has the talent to make a big run. Next year will be the toughest year to do it though, Beechwood is still in Class A. Does anyone know what they lose from graduation this year? Pikeville should be a favored against all of Class A this year except MAYBE Beechwood. Those two seem to be on a collision course, not sure we have heard this before.

After this year, I believe the east will become the power. Newport Central Catholic has not competed with Beechwood the last few years. Not saying they will not win a state title or two but they will not walk through the class like Beechwood has. Would love to see someone else in the west rise up and have a new face in the single A state championship. Hopefully the next few years delivers more state titles for Pikeville and Belfry. Johnson Central should be favored to win 4A next year, and one of the favorites after that. Prestonsburg got the greatest draw of all with 2A becoming weak throughout their region. Could be a lot of fun to watch, not just mountain football but the 15th region football over the next few years. Paintsville and Hazard will also be right there with Pikeville at the top of the polls.