[Hound05]

FS was the 2017 champ and they have to make it back to this year's title game to be the 2018 champ, as does Johnson Central. If both teams make it back to this year's title game, then I like JC's chances because of their much stronger regular season schedule. The second best team in 4A this season may be Ashland, although like FS, the Tomcats have played a very weak out of district schedule.

Playing Belfry just before the playoffs and avoiding any season-ending injuries in this game is great preparation for a state title run - for both teams.

I agree I think their schedule will pay off. They’ll def be fighting for a title. They are just so strong running the ball, teams know it’s coming and it’s still hard to stop. I don’t believe Ashland is 2nd though. I wouldn’t want to have to play a rolling JC team.

Belfry, if- that’s IF- they heal up, will suprise a lot of people on here. They are one of the most if not the most physical football team in 3A. They have solid LBs which don’t get a lot of credit. I’ve mentioned it before. They shed blocks going to the ball like their life defends on it. They also have the speed to take one to the house at anytime. Their pass D is getting better. I wouldn’t say it’s great but it’s good. I think them not having the pass rush they usually have puts more strain on the DBs than they’re used to. Everyone is saying LC will give them a game. I don’t think so. It won’t be a running clock. But they will handle them if healthy. If they are 100% I look for them to give Boyle more than they want. And that goes back to them playing a tough schedule and being ready and prepared for it.