[justabballfan]

I disagree. First of all, Hazard beat Betsy Layne a few weeks ago by 16, rather easily I might add. So, that rules out that theory for now that BL is the best in two counties. Secondly, BL beat Virgie by 16 in the Rax tourny LAST YEAR (not 20 or more like you stated) and Virgie only had one (1) holdback at the time. Last year really doesn't mean much when it is this season that must be played out. Most coaches will agree that Hazard, Virgie, and BL are the top 3 in the Floyd/Pike area. And in my opinion, Virgie is capable of beating the majority of Pike schools by 20 or more IF they are playing well. But sometimes that is not always the case.
I also disagree that Pike is "loaded" and top heavy. While there are some good teams, Virgie, Fedscreek, and Dorton are clearly heads above the rest at this point and has distinguished themselves as the teams in the running for a title. Who will be the darkhorse is the question???

When has Hazard moved into the Pike/Floyd area but, anyway I would have to agree with this being some of the better teams around and you can throw Johnson CO. in there to if you're adding Hazard because I think they beat BL at BL with out their starting point guard and they have one of the better if not the best players in the 15th (Hall).