[jbwill2]

Given the talent level in the current sophomore class I really think that Highlands is in the midst of a back-to-back-to-back Class 5A title run.

This year the 'Birds will have a great running game, led by RBs Josh Conner and Clint Crawford. The 'Birds should have a better passing game with Tony Guidugli at the helm at QB. If the offensive line comes together (this is the biggest question mark for the team right now) then the 'Birds will be very tough to outscore in 2008. On the other side of the ball, HHS should have a great pass defense in 2008, with a solid defensive backfield and a very deep, athletic linebacking corps. The defensive line, much like the offensive line, will help make the difference between HHS having a good team and HHS having a great team.

At the end of last season, I was really thinking that HHS might have a bit of a drop-off in 2008, with CovCath potentially being the better team in the district. But the more I hear and read about this current group of players the more I see the potential that 2008's squad may be better than 2007's championship team. It will be VERY difficult for the team to repeat their undefeated season, given that they travel to Cincy Colerain in week two.

1. Highlands
2. CovCath
3. Christian County/John Hardin