[Belichick]

I don't think either team is scared to play the other. They are both great programs and sports towns with good tradition. Both loaded with talent. I may be wrong but I thought the KHSAA made some changes to the RPI where a team in a higher class isn't penalized for playing down for as many as 2-3 games per season. Somebody better informed on that may be able to confirm but point still stands that playing a tough game early and losing no matter the class could cost you a home playoff game. I think Corbin is taking a risk playing Pikeville at all. I feel a loss would hurt Corbin more than Pikeville because going on the road in 4A for Corbin is a bigger task than for Pikeville to do it in 1A and is likely to be the case this year for Pikeville with their difficult schedule. It looks like Campbellsville and Sayre could both go into the playoffs undefeated with their schedule meaning Pikeville could have to play one of them in the semifinals on the road unless the Panthers have a monster season. I still like to see the better teams play each other across the state and glad this game is happening. Edge to the Hounds so far from what I have seen in scrimmages but this will be a battle and Corbin will have to earn it. After Frederick Douglass, Pikeville may be the toughest test on their schedule.