[mr yellow jacket]

I just don’t see anyone improving enough over one off-season, minus some UNREAL transfers, to beat Pikeville. They have just proven themselves year in and out to be at least 4 scores better than the next best team. When it comes to making it to the title game, the only team last year that played with Raceland in the playoffs, was Hazard. I kind of feel like it’s going to look a lot like that this year as well. It’s Pikevilles to lose, Racelands to take. Hazards to spoil. Imo.

keep sleeping on middlesboro thats what we want not saying we are on pikeville level but we are on 2 on down level pikeville can win 1-3 a state championships this year imo

I hope Middlesboro is as good as you say. Class A needs more good teams.

they are putting 3 million into football this off season just put 150k in a indoor football training center we are not investing in the program for nothing

[64SUR]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

[fansville]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Do tell, who is the gunslinger?

[jetpilot]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Depending on who it is, could propel Williamsburg into 1A Top 10.

[Khalisimo]

I just don’t see anyone improving enough over one off-season, minus some UNREAL transfers, to beat Pikeville. They have just proven themselves year in and out to be at least 4 scores better than the next best team. When it comes to making it to the title game, the only team last year that played with Raceland in the playoffs, was Hazard. I kind of feel like it’s going to look a lot like that this year as well. It’s Pikevilles to lose, Racelands to take. Hazards to spoil. Imo.

keep sleeping on middlesboro thats what we want not saying we are on pikeville level but we are on 2 on down level pikeville can win 1-3 a state championships this year imo

I hope Middlesboro is as good as you say. Class A needs more good teams.

they are putting 3 million into football this off season just put 150k in a indoor football training center we are not investing in the program for nothing

3 million? you could pay isaiah pacheco to come play running back for you for that
still not sure you'd win 1a.

[plantmanky]

What does Newport and Middlesboro bring to class A this year? Is either team good enough to make some noise?

Newport probably be in the 14-20+ range. The team to watch and keep an eye on is Covington Holy Cross. They return basically everyone.

Middlesboro is probably top 5 coming into the season.  There season will depend on injuries. But I think there solidly at the 5 spot.

This will probably be the last big run for Cov Holy Cross in football.  After this group, with St. Henry starting football I feel its going to hurt the numbers at Cov Holy Cross the most.

[bac2369]

What does Newport and Middlesboro bring to class A this year? Is either team good enough to make some noise?

Newport probably be in the 14-20+ range. The team to watch and keep an eye on is Covington Holy Cross. They return basically everyone.

Middlesboro is probably top 5 coming into the season.  There season will depend on injuries. But I think there solidly at the 5 spot.

This will probably be the last big run for Cov Holy Cross in football.  After this group, with St. Henry starting football I feel its going to hurt the numbers at Cov Holy Cross the most.

I’m very curious how that’s going to work out both ways.

[64SUR]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Depending on who it is, could propel Williamsburg into 1A Top 10.

Kid is 6’2 220lbs lefty who can throw it 70yds, 2 way player who will play both offense and defense. He is a beast……..

[bac2369]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Depending on who it is, could propel Williamsburg into 1A Top 10.

Kid is 6’2 220lbs lefty who can throw it 70yds, 2 way player who will play both offense and defense. He is a beast……..

Williamsburg had only 1 pass from a back up last season. Need a name of who it is.

[UK1fan]

NewCath returns their qb and rb they should be really good!

[RAMDAD50]

Hahah you can tell we in the dead period. Here comes the shit talkers hahah

[jetpilot]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Depending on who it is, could propel Williamsburg into 1A Top 10.

Kid is 6’2 220lbs lefty who can throw it 70yds, 2 way player who will play both offense and defense. He is a beast……..

If this is true Pikeville may only beat them by 35...

[plantmanky]

What does Newport and Middlesboro bring to class A this year? Is either team good enough to make some noise?

Newport probably be in the 14-20+ range. The team to watch and keep an eye on is Covington Holy Cross. They return basically everyone.

Middlesboro is probably top 5 coming into the season.  There season will depend on injuries. But I think there solidly at the 5 spot.

This will probably be the last big run for Cov Holy Cross in football.  After this group, with St. Henry starting football I feel its going to hurt the numbers at Cov Holy Cross the most.

I’m very curious how that’s going to work out both ways.

My guess as to what will happen is that you will get the players that wouldnt start right away at Cov Cath or Holy Cross to St. Henry.  St. Henry itself will have a decent feeder as kids will stay home for high school (rather than going to Cov Cath or Holy Cross to play).  Cov Cath will lose depth but shouldnt really bother them talent wise in the grand scheme.  Holy Cross goes in cycles with low numbers now and adding St. Henry to the mix wont help.   The positive is it will probably keep Holy Cross as a 1A team, St. Henry as a 2A team, and Cov Cath as a 4A team.

[Orange Blaze]

Aside from Pikeville being the clear favorite I think the #2 spot can be competitive and I wouldn’t give the nod to Raceland being the clear cut #2 just yet. Hazard gave us all we wanted last year and proved that there wasn’t a huge gap between the programs.

I also wouldn’t count out NCC. Granted they aren’t the Newcath of 10-15 years ago but they are still respectable in 1A.

Raceland will be the measuring stick team in 1A this year as we will face Pikeville, NCC, and Hazard in the regular season. Pikeville will be the favorite in the match up with the Rams but I also wouldn’t be surprised to see us split the games with Hazard and NCC in the regular season.

[Micro-Brew]

Tell us about some new faces in the Rams program. Word has leaked into the mountains that they got a few. Also tell us about some of their incoming Freshmen, any that can make immediate impacts?
You can post in the actual Raceland 2023 thread if you want so this thread doesn’t get hijacked.

[RAMDAD50]

Tell us about some new faces in the Rams program. Word has leaked into the mountains that they got a few. Also tell us about some of their incoming Freshmen, any that can make immediate impacts?
You can post in the actual Raceland 2023 thread if you want so this thread doesn’t get hijacked.

Idk of any transfers that have come to Raceland…..it seems you know more than me haha. As far as Freshman go….the young Rams had a good run in the 8th grade state playoffs last year. I don’t believe there is anyone in the Freshman class that will see the field this year for the Rams

[Slic Ric]

Tell us about some new faces in the Rams program. Word has leaked into the mountains that they got a few. Also tell us about some of their incoming Freshmen, any that can make immediate impacts?
You can post in the actual Raceland 2023 thread if you want so this thread doesn’t get hijacked.

Idk of any transfers that have come to Raceland…..it seems you know more than me haha. As far as Freshman go….the young Rams had a good run in the 8th grade state playoffs last year. I don’t believe there is anyone in the Freshman class that will see the field this year for the Rams

If any baby Rams see the field this year other than beatdown mop-up duty then the Rams are in deep trouble.

[Micro-Brew]

Tell us about some new faces in the Rams program. Word has leaked into the mountains that they got a few. Also tell us about some of their incoming Freshmen, any that can make immediate impacts?
You can post in the actual Raceland 2023 thread if you want so this thread doesn’t get hijacked.

Idk of any transfers that have come to Raceland…..it seems you know more than me haha. As far as Freshman go….the young Rams had a good run in the 8th grade state playoffs last year. I don’t believe there is anyone in the Freshman class that will see the field this year for the Rams

I had heard they got a few kids maybe back in January from Devil land but that may not be accurate. That’s why I asked. Glad to see the Rams will still continue bringing in good young groups. I enjoy the banter with the Rams. Good luck to you guys. We will see ya soon.

[bac2369]

Anyone got any interesting news in class 1A?

[64SUR]

Williamsburg has another topnotch Quarterback for 1A lookout folks

Depending on who it is, could propel Williamsburg into 1A Top 10.

Kid is 6’2 220lbs lefty who can throw it 70yds, 2 way player who will play both offense and defense. He is a beast……..

That didn’t last long the 6’2 220lbs enter his name into the transfer portal………..Corbin bound

[Fanatic42]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

[RAMDAD50]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

All I know is as long as Pikeville has their kids check the “right” boxes then they will stay in 1A and be dominant

[jetpilot]

I agree.
Top academic school - check
Top facilities - check
Great athletic programs top to bottom - check
Great coaching - check
Administrative and community support second to none - check

[ArmChairHC]

I hope Mboro is good as well. Since Mayfield and Beechwood went up to 2A, it’s been a watered down 1A. We need teams to make runs to keep things competitive. 2A-6A were vastly more competitive from the semifinals on that 1A was and that’s been the norm for sometime.

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I also agree that it is no surprise that Pikeville continues to draw in kids. I’ve never had a problem with transfers. Don’t want kids to leave? Do what’s right to keep them there. Pikeville has everything a parent could want for their kid. They are also lucky to be in a big area that is seemingly booming with growth. A small school with facilities and accolades like Pikeville have garnered the last several years is really quite special.

[Big Five-0-]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

Last I heard as far as linemen, one from Letcher, two from Belfry, and it's yet to be seen if any from elsewhere.

[RTruth]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

Last I heard as far as linemen, one from Letcher, two from Belfry, and it's yet to be seen if any from elsewhere.

I called the 2 from Belfry when the Burke kid left for Mingo. I’ve actually heard 3 and incoming freshmen, sophomore, and junior.

If we get those 3 and the kid from Letcher, holy smokes.

[Big Five-0-]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

Last I heard as far as linemen, one from Letcher, two from Belfry, and it's yet to be seen if any from elsewhere.

I called the 2 from Belfry when the Burke kid left for Mingo. I’ve actually heard 3 and incoming freshmen, sophomore, and junior.

If we get those 3 and the kid from Letcher, holy smokes.

Really do believe the Panthers will be just fine. It's a long ways to Kroger, but that is always the goal. Some will say "Pikeville recruits ''. That is not the case. Add it all up. The education 2nd to none, the facilities 2nd to none, the coaching staff 2nd to none, the community support 2nd to none, the administration 2nd to none, all other sports programs and extracurricular sports 2nd to none and some with region and State titles. I guess it's easier to say it recruits itself.

[Real Badman]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

Last I heard as far as linemen, one from Letcher, two from Belfry, and it's yet to be seen if any from elsewhere.

I called the 2 from Belfry when the Burke kid left for Mingo. I’ve actually heard 3 and incoming freshmen, sophomore, and junior.

If we get those 3 and the kid from Letcher, holy smokes.

Really do believe the Panthers will be just fine. It's a long ways to Kroger, but that is always the goal. Some will say "Pikeville recruits ''. That is not the case. Add it all up. The education 2nd to none, the facilities 2nd to none, the coaching staff 2nd to none, the community support 2nd to none, the administration 2nd to none, all other sports programs and extracurricular sports 2nd to none and some with region and State titles. I guess it's easier to say it recruits itself.

This is always the correct answer. Doesn't matter if its Belfry, Pikeville, Frederick Douglass, Boyle County, Saint Xavier or Alabama.

[Big Five-0-]

Any News on the pair of Lineman that maybe Transferring to Pikeville ? I heard one was from Letcher Co. Not sure if that's correct or not. Have no clue where the other one is from. I'm assuming from Shelby Valley, Belfry or Pike Central.

Last I heard as far as linemen, one from Letcher, two from Belfry, and it's yet to be seen if any from elsewhere.

I called the 2 from Belfry when the Burke kid left for Mingo. I’ve actually heard 3 and incoming freshmen, sophomore, and junior.

If we get those 3 and the kid from Letcher, holy smokes.

Really do believe the Panthers will be just fine. It's a long ways to Kroger, but that is always the goal. Some will say "Pikeville recruits ''. That is not the case. Add it all up. The education 2nd to none, the facilities 2nd to none, the coaching staff 2nd to none, the community support 2nd to none, the administration 2nd to none, all other sports programs and extracurricular sports 2nd to none and some with region and State titles. I guess it's easier to say it recruits itself.

This is always the correct answer. Doesn't matter if its Belfry, Pikeville, Frederick Douglass, Boyle County, Saint Xavier or Alabama.

Glad you see and agree RBM 

[ArmChairHC]

I agree with that whole heartedly as well