[Lucky13]

Estill went from 0-10 to 9-3 by changing districts and picking up Phelps, Berea, Knott Co and whoever else they could. They lost to single a Pineville who did not have a winning record. They did not beat or come close to beating a team who was average. Not a team they played other than Breathitt had a winning record. Estill also went from 8-3 to 3-7 in one year losing very few players and returning most of them. They beat Powell I think 77-6 and the next year Powell beat them. So yes Powell can have a winning record, lower your competition, play teams who haven't won in several years, and be happy not making the playoffs or getting beat out very quick if you do. Estill did not beat any quality teams or a team with a winning record this year. I don't have to argue my case, time will tell as do actions. Harlan will not be able to play with Breathitt, it is going to take a little time for the coach to get them together. They are not a Harrodsburg/Mercer team. Whole different talent level!

When Estill went from 8-3 to 3-7 they lost about half of their starters (returned about 4 or 5 starters on offense), and the ones they lost were most of the reason for an 8-3 record. Then the 3-7 year they opened against Belfry, and later had Johnson Central, along with a tough district of Russell, Fleming, and East Carter. Yes they were down some key players, but, had a pretty rough schedule as well. The 0-10 year they had to rely on young players at nearly every position with only 2 starters returning on offense, and 3-4 on defense. And as FNL already mentioned going from 0-10 to 9-3 is direct result of switching districts and playing a much easier schedule.