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I don't know any of the Pikeville coaches or players, but I don't think readiness will be a problem. When competition steps up good teams & players start getting excited and more focused. As for that championship game against Russellville, Pikeville wasn't overconfident - Russellville was a very talented and confident group of young men. Most people (common fans) just dismissed them like they do many teams every year.

Middlesboro is a quality team with a few standout athletes, but I'll be surprised if Pikeville doesn't control this game and win handedly (4TDs +).

Pikeville wasn’t overconfident vs Russellville, they set the cruise control too early when they went up by 21 in the 2nd and Russellville had the big play ability that got them back in the game. Middlesboro also has big play potential is the comparison I am drawing. 

Probably doesn’t matter though.