[Black Hammer]

With the districts being finalized for the ‘23 season, how do we see this district panning out? I am not very familiar with the Briar Jumpers or Admirals, but seem to have both struggled last season. Leslie county loses most of their core other than QB. Breathitt county seems to have reloaded with tons of talent coming back only with a question mark at QB. How do you all feel like this district will pan out? I’m gonna take 
1.)Breathitt (3-0)
2.) Danville (2-1)
3.) Somerset (1-2)
4.) Leslie (0-3)

[Bull got out!]

I’d move Somerset to the 2 spot if not the 1 spot.

[Black Hammer]

I’d move Somerset to the 2 spot if not the 1 spot.

I would but I got word that their best player, Bailey, is headed to corbin. Bobcats are loaded with talent. If they fill that QB spot they’ll be one of if not THE most dangerous team in 2A

[GreyStoke]

Bailey going to Corbin means next man up. There’s still talent at Somerset if they can make some changes in existing personnel in the weight room. I’m sure Clevenger has them working as that’s something he believes in. I haven’t seen word yet on an OC or DC there, and that could really propel them if they hire high caliber people.

That stated, original poster is likely correct. Somerset probably third unless Danville loses some talent to transfer and if Somerset could add a few pieces. According to the KHSAA app, they lose most everything up front to graduation which is harder to replace than Bailey.

Time will tell.

[DukeBoy]

Hard to picture Breathitt in the same district with Somerset and Danville. Lot of miles between them. I think it will be a good competitive district though.

[Waitaminute]

I’d move Somerset to the 2 spot if not the 1 spot.

I would but I got word that their best player, Bailey, is headed to corbin. Bobcats are loaded with talent. If they fill that QB spot they’ll be one of if not THE most dangerous team in 2A

Breathitt can't play with Mayfield, LCA, or Beechwood.

[barkgoesthecat]

This is a nightmare district for Leslie County.

[Onward Leslie!]

Been in it before but worse. Leslie was in with LCA, Danville, Somerset, and Middlesboro.

Is what it is. Either get better or be driving to Northern Ky. the next two years for playoffs.

[jamesclay]

Breathitt is in trouble in this district.

[Reds#1Fan]

I think Breathitt will turn the corner and be much improved if they can find a QB. They will be a 70%-80% run team the next couple years especially if Sperry leaves. They’re O-line and RB’s will be strong for the next few years.

[jamesclay]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

[Black Hammer]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

I disagree Mr. Clay. Breathitt county will be able to play with the best if they develop/add a QB.

[Cat Daddy]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

These athletes you mention, will not be too hard to contain if they don't have a strong line blocking for them. Rumor is, two of the best lineman at Danville are on their way, or already have enrolled at Boyle. Regardless, I look for Danville to always be competitive and field a talented team. Too much pride and tradition to stay down, too long. Breathitt will be much improved, especially on defense. If Breathitt can recruit a QB, or develop a younger QB, they will compete with anyone in 2A.

[Road Dog]

Been in it before but worse. Leslie was in with LCA, Danville, Somerset, and Middlesboro.

Is what it is. Either get better or be driving to Northern Ky. the next two years for playoffs.

Leslie County hasn't been in a district with these teams before the past districts were the following.

2019-2022 - Breathitt County, Knott County Central, Leslie County, Middlesboro
2015-2018 - Allen Central, Betsy Layne, East Ridge, Leslie County, Prestonsburg, Shelby Valley
2011-2014 - Betsy Layne, Leslie County, Prestonsburg, Shelby Valley

[Black Hammer]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

These athletes you mention, will not be too hard to contain if they don't have a strong line blocking for them. Rumor is, two of the best lineman at Danville are on their way, or already have enrolled at Boyle. Regardless, I look for Danville to always be competitive and field a talented team. Too much pride and tradition to stay down, too long. Breathitt will be much improved, especially on defense. If Breathitt can recruit a QB, or develop a younger QB, they will compete with anyone in 2A.

You’re right sir, they’re already Rebels. Danville takes a bit losing them.

[Bull got out!]

I thought Danville is trending downward at the moment and that’s why kids are leaving? Breathitt on the other hand seams to have turned the corner and Somerset made a coaching hire that should have them trending back to the top of the class.

1. Breathitt
1. Somerset
2. Danville
2. Leslie

I may be wrong but I’d say the top two will be one or the other.

[MHSJacketsFan]

Been in it before but worse. Leslie was in with LCA, Danville, Somerset, and Middlesboro.

Is what it is. Either get better or be driving to Northern Ky. the next two years for playoffs.

Name when that happened?

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I think Breathitt is on a definite upswing. I think Somerset just took a big step forward. I like Parks but he has his work cut out for
Him. Leslie has an uphill
Battle but they have a great guy in charge.

[KentuckyHillBilly5321]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

These athletes you mention, will not be too hard to contain if they don't have a strong line blocking for them. Rumor is, two of the best lineman at Danville are on their way, or already have enrolled at Boyle. Regardless, I look for Danville to always be competitive and field a talented team. Too much pride and tradition to stay down, too long. Breathitt will be much improved, especially on defense. If Breathitt can recruit a QB, or develop a younger QB, they will compete with anyone in 2A.

Breathitt may be improved, but there is a significant gap between them and the big 3 of Beechwood, Mayfield, and LCA.
Mayfield returns a ton of talent, and Beechwood and LCA will be well stocked as well.
Those 3 are the front runners for the title, Breathitt defense has a long way to go to close the gap with those teams. Team speed was an issue against Lloyd as well, and the top 3 teams are not lacking for team speed.

[Walt Longmire]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

I disagree Mr. Clay. Breathitt county will be able to play with the best if they develop/add a QB.

I don't think just a quarterback is going to close the gap between Breathitt County and the big 3 of Beechwood, Mayfield and LCA. Breathitt was alternate eliminated from the playoffs by a Lloyd Memorial team that was destroyed 48-0 by Beechwood. Mayfield brings back almost their whole team that took Beechwood to the wire in the finals. And LCA did the same with Mayfield in the semis. That's a lot of ground to close unless you add a D-1 type quarterback.

[Cat Daddy]

I may be wrong, but I think over the next two years, Breathitt will close the gap and be able to compete with the so called "big three". The majority of Breathitt's starters last year were freshman and sophomores, and I look for them to take a big step in the right direction this year. I'm not saying they are going to win a state championship next year, but they will be a "tough out" for anyone in 2A.

[Bull got out!]

When you go against the big name teams, coaching comes into play especially in the 15th week of the season. I go to the championships to watch good football every year but one thing is always the same. A championship coach is hard to beat. Just go and look at who brings home the titles out of those top 3 teams year in and year out.  Beechwood’s coaching staff flat out puts the needle on the record.

[Onward Leslie!]

Been in it before but worse. Leslie was in with LCA, Danville, Somerset, and Middlesboro.

Is what it is. Either get better or be driving to Northern Ky. the next two years for playoffs.

Leslie County hasn't been in a district with these teams before the past districts were the following.

2019-2022 - Breathitt County, Knott County Central, Leslie County, Middlesboro
2015-2018 - Allen Central, Betsy Layne, East Ridge, Leslie County, Prestonsburg, Shelby Valley
2011-2014 - Betsy Layne, Leslie County, Prestonsburg, Shelby Valley

You're right. There was a stretch where we played Middlesboro and LCA in playoffs every year. The years just run together.

[TheStickyBandit]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

Good to hear that Boyle will be getting a solid QB before too long. Haddix will appreciate that.

[Black Hammer]

Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

I disagree Mr. Clay. Breathitt county will be able to play with the best if they develop/add a QB.

I don't think just a quarterback is going to close the gap between Breathitt County and the big 3 of Beechwood, Mayfield and LCA.  Breathitt was alternate eliminated from the playoffs by a Lloyd Memorial team that was destroyed 48-0 by Beechwood.  Mayfield brings back almost their whole team that took Beechwood to the wire in the finals.  And LCA did the same with Mayfield in the semis.  That's a lot of ground to close unless you add a D-1 type quarterback.

If you truly watch that game Breathitt had 0 trouble moving the ball and stopping Lloyd. A double reverse, multiple holdings and a 4th/12 PI and a boy rolling around and getting back up is what turned that game. Neutral field breathitt was 1-2 TD’s better. Now whether Breathitt would’ve competed with Beechwood the week after is a different story but I guess we will never know

[HighViz]

Breathitt gets smacked by Erlanger. And Erlanger got destroyed in the semis. Kinda sounds like Corbin fans on here. Its all hype because they both have been there and done that. It’s been over 40 since we won. It’s been 20 since Breathitt. And as bad as I hate to say it. Corbin is trending more upwards than Breathitt could possibly be. What’s Breathitt done? They aren’t even close to being on the same level as old. But anyways. They will beat Leslie. End up 3rd. Somerset will play hard nosed and a disciplined game. And Danville, they have too much speed. Breathitt won’t trend upwards till they have a coaching change. Holcomb may help some if he went back home from Madison. But he needs to be involved again in decision making and not with just gameday decisions.
Even if Somerset lost some kids, they will be better coached. And, will block and tackle. They will have more talent across the board.

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Danville has a freshman QB that is going to be hard to handle for the next 4 years. Breathitt and Leslie are going to struggle to contain all the athletes that Danville will put on the field.

I disagree Mr. Clay. Breathitt county will be able to play with the best if they develop/add a QB.

I don't think just a quarterback is going to close the gap between Breathitt County and the big 3 of Beechwood, Mayfield and LCA.  Breathitt was alternate eliminated from the playoffs by a Lloyd Memorial team that was destroyed 48-0 by Beechwood.  Mayfield brings back almost their whole team that took Beechwood to the wire in the finals.  And LCA did the same with Mayfield in the semis.  That's a lot of ground to close unless you add a D-1 type quarterback.

If you truly watch that game Breathitt had 0 trouble moving the ball and stopping Lloyd. A double reverse, multiple holdings and a 4th/12 PI and a boy rolling around and getting back up is what turned that game. Neutral field breathitt was 1-2 TD’s better. Now whether Breathitt would’ve competed with Beechwood the week after is a different story but I guess we will never know

You can’t blame the refs on a loss like that.   When you go on the road, you have to have the mindset you have to be 7-14 points better.   How many points did they score?

[b00bs98]

I’d move Somerset to the 2 spot if not the 1 spot.

I would but I got word that their best player, Bailey, is headed to corbin. Bobcats are loaded with talent. If they fill that QB spot they’ll be one of if not THE most dangerous team in 2A

This isn’t to start an argument or insult but typically the mountain schools can’t hang with a decent spread offense. Again obv pikeville. Belfry. Etc can play ball but majority of these mountain schools get plowed when they face a decent spread team. Somerset. Danville. LCA. District has arguably been the toughest in 2A for a few years. Last couple of years not so much.  2016-2021 with exception of 2018 has had a team from district 4 in the 2A championship….. so I wouldn’t count danville and Somerset out just yet

[Real Badman]

How has Breathitt traditionally faired against Somerset or Danville?

[fansville]

Not sure on that but I think Breathitt will easily beat Somerset this year and should beat Danville as well.
As for the spread offense comment, Danville threw for less than 500yds last year and somerset less than 1,500. That’s far from some unstoppable spread. Now that I typed that, I think Breathitt steam rolls over Somerset and Danville this year.

[Real Badman]

Breathitt County has played Danville three time:

11/24/1995 @ DANVILLE W 23-20
11/27/1998 @ BREATHITT L 31-15
08/25/2000 @ HAZARD L 28-0

Breathitt County has played Someset seven times:

09/27/1991 @ SOMERSET L 14-0
09/25/1992 @ BREATHITT W 35-0
11/20/2009 @ SOMERSET L 51-33
11/19/2010 @ BREATHITT L 29-26
09/16/2011 @ BREATHITT W 20-0
09/14/2012 @ SOMERSET W 24-13
11/29/2019 @ SOMERSET L 40-25

Breathitt County has played Leslie County 36 times with a record of:

22-14-0

[Deuce8]

I’d move Somerset to the 2 spot if not the 1 spot.

I would but I got word that their best player, Bailey, is headed to corbin. Bobcats are loaded with talent. If they fill that QB spot they’ll be one of if not THE most dangerous team in 2A

This isn’t to start an argument or insult but typically the mountain schools can’t hang with a decent spread offense. Again obv pikeville. Belfry. Etc can play ball but majority of these mountain schools get plowed when they face a decent spread team. Somerset. Danville. LCA. District has arguably been the toughest in 2A for a few years. Last couple of years not so much.  2016-2021 with exception of 2018 has had a team from district 4 in the 2A championship….. so I wouldn’t count danville and Somerset out just yet

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