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If they requested to go there to get away from Mason and Russell, why do they still play Mason?
People sure are quick to jump to conclusions with things. If you read the reason for request on the KHSAA website it says Fleming requested to be moved because they already play Breathitt, Estill and Powell. The truth is, the KHSAA needed a team to place in that district because Cawood will be leaving soon and that would leave a 3 team district. Fleming County was contacted by a KHSAA official and asked if they would consider moving. They agreed and filed the request.
Fleming County may not have beaten Russell many times, but they have been their best competition in the district. They have finished as at least a 2 seed most years in the district as it is.

And they have a much better shot at a 2 seed and a home playoff game being in the district with Breathitt, Powell. and Estill than having to contend with Russell and Mason in the same district.