[Chubby Smith]

This is a really special Bulldog team and it's THE YEAR for them.
This team has been the best team in the region the last two years but Breathitt upset them in the semis both years.
They have to win it this year.

They are big enough to be a problem for people in the mountains, they shoot well, have two very really good point guards and tons of ball handlers, the winningest coach in 14th Region history on the sidelines... they are poised to win it all.

On a regular old night, Hazard is 15 points better than anyone in the region. On a good night they'll blow you out. On a bad night you still lose.

I’m a big fan of this Hazard squad , and I think Big Al is the man. However , I have to disagree with the claim that Hazard has been the best team the last 2 seasons. Let’s not forget what Breathitt accomplished in 2023. They basically won region without having a coach the entire season. To me , that speaks volumes about just how talented that team was.

If you ask Al today , he will tell you Breathitt was the best team in the region last season. Breathitt beat them in the All A & in the Regional tournament. So , I don’t see how you call them beating Hazard an upset lol.

As sports fans. Do we truly call it like we see it or do we just pick our team no matter what ?

I always call it like I see it. Breathitt was better when they needed it the most and they have gotten the last laugh over Hazard for two straight years.
But if you look at the total body of work, the Bulldogs have been the best team and I don't know how anyone can convince me otherwise.

Two years ago, going into the game against Breathitt County in the semis, Hazard was 20-0 in the 14th Region and had beaten Breathitt earlier in the year, 63-47.
Breathitt had lost to Hazard and Perry. Now, they won the 14th Region tournament and you can't take that away from them. I'm sure Hazard would have traded a couple losses in the regular season for a regional title.

Last year, Hazard did lose to Breathitt in the All-A, but they were 22-1 against the 14th Region with TWO wins over Breathitt in the regular season (one of those a 19 point win in mid-February).

I don't see how anyone looking at those numbers objectively can say Breathitt didn't upset Hazard both times. Not a huge upset by any means, because Breathitt didn't fare much worse against the same competition, but I think Hazard being 42-1 against the 14th Region and 3-1 against the Bobcats going into the semis against Breathitt in back-to-back years speaks for itself.

Again, I'm not taking anything away from Breathitt because they won it two years ago and they deserve it. But I truly call it like I see it, and just like Perry Central upset Breathitt County in the finals last year, Breathitt County upset Hazard in the semis the last two years.

I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one.

Hazard had the best coach. Breathitt had the best team. Breathitt had the most talent and got things right some time after Kyle Moore took over to take the crown in 2023.

If I remember correctly. Something was wrong with the Terry kid both times Hazard defeated Breathitt last year. When Breathitt had a full healthy squad they beat Hazard both times. Therefore I feel Breathitt had the better team.

I didn’t call you a Hazard homer. But I do think you’re a Breathitt hater.. most Perry countians are !