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- Betsy Layne graduates 11 players including Howell and Mimms. They return Brady Robinson and Reese Music. It'll be interesting to see what Jarrell decides to do with the group he's returning. Does he move someone like Robinson to QB? Does coach Parsons son, Carter come in and play quarterback as a freshman?

I still expect BL to finish 3rd in district and likely be out of the playoffs after the 1st round. They're still really far behind Raceland and Paintsville. But the program is definitely headed in the right direction. They have some good players coming up.


- Floyd Central graduates just 3 players. Returns all their best players, but IMO the best athletes at FC aren't playing football. I think they'll be better, but how much better? We'll see. I think they're capable of beating Magoffin County and giving Pike Central a run for their money in district. Don't see the Jags competing with Belfry and Lawrence County.

- Prestonsburg graduated 7 guys, with the biggest loss being Carter Akers. He led the team in tackles and rushing yards. Outside of losing Akers, they return basically the rest of their key players from 2021. Sounds like sophomore Alex Harris will take over at quarterback. He's more mobile than what they had last year at the position. I think offensively the Blackcats will be fine, however the defense worries me. They're going to need some guys to really step up on that side of the ball.

This will be year 5 for coach Brandon Brewer and he's going to be fielding his most talented team he's had so far at Pburg. I'll put my bias for Pburg aside and say that a 3rd or 4th seed seems to be the most realistic expectation for 2022 in district. District play should be very competitive.

I like your synopsis of the teams...great information 

1. Do you really think Parsons at BL could step into a starting role at QB for a varsity team?
2. Prestonsburg defense:  What do you think their weaknesses are?  If they have the most talented group since Brewer has been there, then what could be wrong with the defense?  Scheme?
3. Floyd Central not getting their best players out, wonder what's going on with this?  They usually have no problem getting kids to play.

1. Parsons is a good play maker. He’ll play varsity at one position or another as a freshman along with Isaiah Allen. If I had to guess, I’d say Robinson ends up being the QB. He’s a excellent athlete. 

2. Prestonsburg struggled tackling last year. Linebackers were the position of most concern and they lose by far their best defensive player in Akers. I’d personally like to see them be way more aggressive with their blitzes. Force the other team to make plays.

3. FC had decent numbers, but it seems like the best athletes aren’t playing football. They were big in 2021, but they had little to zero team speed. No game changing type athletes. IMO, the wishbone isn’t the most appealing offense to kids these days. They like to run offenses they see on TV.