[Glory_Days]

I agree with Shogun. Although I'm very excited to see the 2025 version of Atherton, I think #8 would be a more suitable spot.

They'll need to come out against Central Hardin and make a statement. The matchup should be favorable if the defense is as good as they showed against Boyle Co. Central Hardin has been known to push teams like this around, in the past. Atherton's athleticism will be superior is this game but will it translate to success. Discipline could be their biggest weakness.

Also, they need to show they can go outside of the area and remain focused. These non-traditional Louisville teams tend to have trouble going on the road and playing well. The trip distance is average or below for the majority of teams in the state, but the metro teams don't have to veer from the friendly confines very often.

They'll need to have improved significantly to be in the 5A hunt. They had a historic season last year but those wins were against lower level teams. Beat two 1A teams, lost to a mid tier 6A team. More importantly, they were dominated by top tier 5A teams Woodford Co and Bowling Green.

Don't get me wrong, I love seeing new teams rise up. I'll be pulling for the Ravens all season.