[Gus McCrae]

I tend to agree with our Paintsville buddy. Not that Ridgeview or Hazard are cupcakes, though Hazard is down and Ridgeview was 1 stud and 10 dudes, but that Pikeville really hasn't been tested since the Belfry game. They did seem to come out sloppy against Hazard and Ridgeview but that was just special team miscues. The Panthers will get tested after this Friday but I think they will be ready and take care of business.

Got to respectfully disagree PHS. Ridgeview was more than 1 stud and 10 dudes. If that's the case, the rating system in Va. is a mess because Ridgeview was rated #2 in Va. 2-a which would be 3-a in Ky. If we're saying Hazard is down, then Raceland is down as well. There was a VERY little gap between both teams in the ratings. Raceland 7-5 ranked #5 calpreps and Hazard 7-5 ranked #6 calpreps. Got to admit the Panthers did come out a little sloppy against both Ridgeview and Hazard, but used their 2nd gear in both games and did what they do best.....win. Agree also, they will be ready to take care of business at Kroger.