[BluegrassBuckeye]

Yes, these polls are an inexact science to say the very least. But as a Kentucky sports fan I am glad to see that a high school program from the state is gaining some national attention. If you finish the season undefeated and win a state championship in a fairly dominating fashion like Highlands did then you deserve all of the praise that anybody is willing to give you. Besides, these rankings do not mean anything as far as the actual crowning of a state champ. People had their chance to beat Highlands and they didn't so how can they complain about where they are ranked? Congrats Highlands!!!

Nice post. You and I can definitely agree on that.

I am not saying that Highlands isn't a good team. They are the best team in Kentucky this season. Kentucky is a rather small pond to swim in though. Several states represent much larger ponds (i.e. Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey, Illinois, etc...) thus the fish that swim in them tend to be much larger as well. Fish only grow as large as their environment allows.

Highlands got a win against a decent Cincy St. X team this season and they are to be applauded for that. Historically though, Highlands hasn't fared very well against Ohio powers:

* Colerain 0-2
* Elder 0-4
* Moeller 0-3
* St. Xavier 3-5
* Columbus Desales 0-2

Even the record against some of Ohio's non powers is mediocre at best:

* Hughes 3-3
* Oak Hills 1-1
* Walnut Hills 1-1
* Western Hills 6-3-1
* Woodward 2-2
* Withrow 1-2
* Loveland 0-2
* Milford 6-3
* Norwood 6-9-1

Once again; I'm not dissing Highlands. They are clearly the best team in Kentucky this season. This season and historically though they are not on the level of the powers in "football states".

Back in 2001, Super Prep or one of the magazines, had Boyle County rated number 15 in the nation. Now Boyle County probably had the best team in Kentucky that season regardless of class. Still, there were five teams in Cincinnati that year that would have crushed the Rebels. I love Boyle County; but even then I knew that they were no where near the top teams in the country.

This is all opinion (just like any poll) and mine stinks just like everybody's else does. You will never convince me that Highlands is the third best team in the nation and I will never convince you that they aren't.

Peace out! :thanks: