[dawgeers]

Ok, enough about Prestonsburg's great season and incredible run.  They had a losing record, and their "incredible run" was the luck of the draw.  Their baseball trophy case is just as empty now as it was at the beginning of the season.

Says the fan of the team too scared to join a district they couldn’t beat up on annually. You’re lucky favors were pulled and you jumped over the district you should’ve been in from the start.

I posted to the wrong person. So below was intended to you and not the other person. 


First: Lawrence was in the 57th beginning in 2006. They were either the district champ or runner up and in the region in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014. They won the region in 2008, 2009, 2011. So to assume that Lawrence is "scared" of the 57th is not logical. Their record during that time against Paintsviille (counting district and regional tourney) is 11-9. Their record against Johnson Central (counting district and regional tourney) is 8-12. Since moving out of the district (starting in 2015), their record against Paintsville is 13-10, and against Johnson Central it is 9-6. 

Second: It was not Lawrence's choice/decision to move out of the 57th. When realignment was presented, it was actually another 57th district team that was approached and asked to join another district to even them up and get rid of one 5 team district and join a district with only 3 teams. When that team absolutely refused, they asked Lawrence. 

Thirdly: If Lawrence had stayed in the 57th, the fact is that the regional tourney would have been weaker and much easier. Take that how you would like, but it is true. There would have been a runner up in the 60th or the 58th that would not have been as competitive. 

Lastly: The best team won the region, hands down. The draw was very one-sided and things need to be looked at to ensure the best possible outcome. Maybe it was this year, but maybe not. Seeding would be nice instead of relying on a "blind draw" to determine it. College baseball finds a way, why can't high school?