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Then you must have not seen Pikeville this summer!! As a matter of fact you must have not seen any teams this summer!! Paintsville had a lot of problems. AC didn't win hardly any games, and Phelps didn't even play games around here. So what are your predictions based on??

I do look for Pikeville to do well this year. They have a great coach and that is 1/2 the battle. As for AC, I don't think they'll make much noise either, but they're always scrappy and play tough. Phelps I honestly have no clue.

I'm sure Paintsville struggled and had their share of problems. These kids had it easy their Fresh year. THey were young and they had to prove themselves which I think they did (decently). Their soph year was another story. BMR was not there full time, there were petty issues that became HUGE and the PARENTS don't know when to GO AWAY! However, BMR is back and he's full time, and Christ Jesus, it's only June! Don't count them out. I look for some serious a** kicking to occur on BMR's part between now and Oct.

My early prediction ~ PHS lives up to the 86,87,88 / 96,97,98 legacy and gets the '07 region to keep the cycle alive! Sorry JC. Got to go blue on this one.

I do expect valley to be good and I know the history, but I don't think AAU and the middle school glory years make them winners in the 15th. There are too many things to consider. Especially, when you take kids that young and hype them up, then force them to live to the expectations.