[School Admin.]

I have seen several teams play and I will say this. Virgie is the preseason favorite, no doubt and no question, they are the returning runner-up and have everyone back. In saying that, I want to add this, just because someone is the favorite or best team in the beginning doesn't mean they will win the title. I'm not trying to throw off on Virgie in saying that, I just mean other factors come into play. How healthy a team stays throughout the year means a great deal. Do they improve through the season. Sometimes teams peak early, then decline at the end. I have seen it many times and it can happen. I have seen 5 teams in Pike County with legitimate chances to win the championship. They are in no particular order; Pikeville, Mullins, Dorton, Virgie, and Feds Creek. I think they other teams in the County will improve as the year goes on, but I just don't think they have the talent and depth at this time to be in contention, but hey, they might fool all of us! Based on what I have seen, if any of those 5 teams have a down or off night against the other, its lights out! This is the most competitive I have seen Pike Co.! Its going to be a great season!! Good luck and God Bless to all the teams!!!