[Westside]

Pikeville still did well against Paintsville during their “run” with Chirico. They wouldn’t have that last ring had Pikeville not laid a major egg in the playoffs against a Hazard team they bludgeoned on their home field earlier that year. He got out of there at a good time. He saw the train on the tracks. Pburg isn’t winning a title anytime soon and maybe ever. I think Sullivan is a fantastic coach and those Pikeville players like to play for him but it will take more than him.  It takes good players who work hard year in and year out. Programs don’t happen overnight.  Years.  They could get the best players in Floyd County and not be able to compete with the top of 2A currently. That’s what he would be facing. Don’t forget the other juggernaut down the road Johnson Central. They have a new school and facilities on the way that will likely be fantastic. They are going to get some players. It comes down to money or what his future is at Pikeville. He is going to do what is best for his family and he should. Don’t get it twisted.

Nothing is twisted. 

It would take a VERY special team to win state currently in 2A. That’s why Pikeville has no interest in ever moving up.