[Red and Black]

Congrats to both teams, it's never easy to make it to the state finals. I shudder to imagine how deep Pburg could've went this year if all the kids that went to Adams Middle had went to Pburg. But, however much I regret their departure, I don't question their motives for leaving. Congrats to Pburg native Cody Raines for making the big show! Not very often do you see mountain athletes on the SC top 10. Man, what a run! What a football player! I think the Paintsville v pikeville matchup will be a little more balanced next year. Pikeville was just an outlier in 1A this year with their level of talent mixed with how well they were coached. I think their talent dips slightly next year, but if young McNamee keeps developing at the pace that he did this year then he is going to make up for any lack of talent at other positions. Paintsville should be better next year, but I have some serious misgivings about the pistol inverted wishbone offense. I think it is too limited and predictable. But Paintsville has a great coaching staff and I think they'll figure out something before next season.