[Bobcat_Dad]

I don't know if there is one perfect comparison for Alcoa.

I wouldn't say Trinity or St. X - just too different a style of play, execution, and athletes.

Highlands would be closer, although not a perfect match either. Highlands is probably a closer match to Maryville than Alcoa, although Highlands has been a deeper producer of DI talent than Maryville.

T, X, and Highlands all have athletes, and Alcoa does as well, but I think T and X in particular probably get more out of their less talented athletes, which makes them as good as they are.

I would safely compare Alcoa to Central or to some of the Bowling Green teams of the past (Late 90's,05,06,07). Good size and fast. Only difference Alcoa has more depth than either of those programs. I think when you compare states Tn. has few really dominate teams and a lot of really, really bad ones. Ky is more spread out although we have our share of weak sister's as well.