[BlackcatAlum]

Won't be easy to replace Williams, Thacker, Howell, Hamilton, and Castle. Those 5 played big time roles in the Bobcats success last season, especially Williams. Bobcats graduated 8 off a roster of 31.

McCutcheon, Parsons, and Allen will be the Bobcats offense next season. Defensively they'll return their leading tackler in Blackburn as well as the Maynard boys.

I still believe Shelby Valley will be the district favorite, but Betsy Layne and Pike Central are going to close the gap a lot. If Betsy Layne can keep their core players healthy, then they'll compete for a district championship.

Will the Bobcats be traveling to Bath County to face coach Brandon Brewer and the Wildcats?