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Like I’ve said before, Pikeville is going to take a few steps back at quarterback. McNamee had some studs to throw to over the years, but he also was great at taking what the defense gave him and if need be he could thread the needle. He was a legit D1 quarterback and those guys just don’t grow on trees.

As for Raceland, I just seen them at the KCU/Battle of Carter Co 7v7 and they passed the eye test. Them and Ashland looked like they’ve spent a lot of time hitting the weights. Logan Lundy also looks way better than anytime last season throwing the football. He’s gonna be one of the top QBs in the state this year. Raceland also won the passing tourney.

Pikeville will still be the favorite, because they’re loaded almost at every position with depth, but Raceland has closed the talent gap. How much? We will see.

Paintsville, Hazard, Bethlehem, Russellville, and Williamsburg will all be good teams as well.