[bucslover68]

Belfry will improve as the season goes on but they just don't have the personnel that they have had recently. I have no doubt the kids who play will improve but unless they magically get bigger/stronger/faster, then Belfry will struggle against this seasons bulked up schedule.

In a strange way, I think it will be more interesting to follow from a fan's perspective.

I think what you say is true. Sure you want to be on top of the mountain every year, but it is not going to happen. Belfry will lose their share of games, but all teams do. Belfry will continue to get better as always and it will be fun following this team and watching them get better each week. For the first time in a long time, Belfry will be an underdog, IMO, 3 out of the next four weeks. Even, or a slight favorite against Boyd County, and underdogs, to different degrees, against Ashland, Letcher Central, and Whitley County. However, it will be a learning season and Belfry has loads of young talent. Right now some of that youth is getting exposed, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Always remember, the climb back up the mountain may be tough, but when you get there, and we have been there, it is extra sweet.