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Breathitt had what it took, however, they chose to play a very bad defense against a very good team. They are not going to put 11 in the box and beat a team like Belfry. I don't think they are doing anything drastic, they only have around 38 kids out, but of those, there are "several" that are as good as anyone in the state and will play both ways. If they run that defense again, then Belfry could very well do the same thing if they meet. If not and they play their base, could be a different outcome because Breathitt is going to score more this year than last.

Belfry was clearly a better team and outmatched Breathitt physically. I am originally from Jackson and I hate to say it, but Belfry was simply a better team. When I saw Breathitt play, I saw undersized recievers and corners, the secondary was not very good. I saw them practice this year, and it appears that every one of the kids they had last year had a growth spurt. They were fast and had good size throughout the starting line-up. If Breathitt can get through the regular season without any serious injuries, they will compete for the 3A title. I am not saying last years Belfry game was a fluke, but ist is uncommon that there are blowouts in the games between the top mountain teams. Belfry is the team to beat, and Breathitt along with Russell and possibly Harlan will be gunning for them as far as EKY in concerned.