[Panther#42]

They have a better chance than previously...because of the resizing of the schools...with Danville, Somerset, Mayfield, NCC, Raceland and more moving up in size out of 1A. I also think they will have an easier time in their district than in the past...so that makes it an easier road for them. No disrespect tho to pikeville, harlan, and paintsville, there are still good teams in 1A but not near as many.

This is true, we've lost Somerset in Region 4, Beechwood has moved to Region 2.... The only usuall playoff teams left in Region 4 is Pikeville,Hazard,Harlan,Paintsivlle,Lynn Camp, and Willamsburg.
Only two big name teams that come to mind in Region 3 are Lexington Christian and Raceland (Raceland stays in 1A)
Beechwood is in Region 2 and Mayfield (stays in 1A also) is in Region 1
Most all of the perenial powerhouses have moved up a class
But yes the 1A playoffs will be watered down for next year