[DaBears]

Mercer had an easy way to state. They came out of the west and it was not close to as strong as the east. Had they had went the Russell route, IMO they would not have made it. Russell played the better teams throughout the season and post season. Russell gave the game away, they were the better team. Don't look for a repeat, the east is far superior this year. Three teams better than Harlan County- Belfry, Breathitt, and Russell, that is not considering northern ky schools.

I agree.. They have to prove themself to be consider a mountain power.But just dont count them out just yet.