[jetpilot]

I expect Jenkins and Phelps to inform the KHSAA that they will not participate in district play again, which would leave Class A, District 8 the same as last season; Hazard, Paintsville, and Pikeville.  That would also result in 32 teams in Class A, which would comply with the realignment policy.

Per the KHSAA article, both teams are rejoining. My statement was referring to the possibility of getting halfway through the season then one or both having to forfeit the remainder of the season due to not having enough players left to participate.

That's the district they are assigned to, I haven't seen anything that says they will compete in the district. Would not be in the best interest of either program to put it mildly. One would think they have to realize it.

[pirateforlife]

I expect Jenkins and Phelps to inform the KHSAA that they will not participate in district play again, which would leave Class A, District 8 the same as last season; Hazard, Paintsville, and Pikeville.  That would also result in 32 teams in Class A, which would comply with the realignment policy.

Per the KHSAA article, both teams are rejoining. My statement was referring to the possibility of getting halfway through the season then one or both having to forfeit the remainder of the season due to not having enough players left to participate.

That's the district they are assigned to, I haven't seen anything that says they will compete in the district. Would not be in the best interest of either program to put it mildly. One would think they have to realize it.

If I was a Pikeville fan I’d hope they weren’t in the district. That would take up 2 games that will be running clocks first quarter that neither team benefits from playing

[jetpilot]

I expect Jenkins and Phelps to inform the KHSAA that they will not participate in district play again, which would leave Class A, District 8 the same as last season; Hazard, Paintsville, and Pikeville.  That would also result in 32 teams in Class A, which would comply with the realignment policy.

Per the KHSAA article, both teams are rejoining. My statement was referring to the possibility of getting halfway through the season then one or both having to forfeit the remainder of the season due to not having enough players left to participate.

That's the district they are assigned to, I haven't seen anything that says they will compete in the district. Would not be in the best interest of either program to put it mildly. One would think they have to realize it.

If I was a Pikeville fan I’d hope they weren’t in the district. That would take up 2 games that will be running clocks first quarter that neither team benefits from playing

Dropping Ironton and Corbin and picking up Jenkins and Phelps would stink. Would be pretty much that scenario every year.

[HSFOOTBALL]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Actually ….for most of the time in 3A…Belfry’s male enrollment met the 3A parameters.  However….that hasn’t been the case just the past 2-3 seasons.   the numbers have dropped precipitously…..and many predicted that Belfry would decide to slide back to 2A.  IMO….most if not all of those championship teams Belfry had….would have won it in either class.  Those teams  in 2013-2016…and 2019 would have done quite well.  2021 may have been different.

Realignment is every 2-4 years and Belfry has chosen to play up in the last 3 I know. Im not saying they couldnt have won in 2a but the road to get there would have been tougher with Central Kentucky going to the east. They would have had to go through LCA just to get to Commonwealth.

[Sportsfan4848]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Beechwood vs Belfry would be a very interesting matchup. 

Beechwood would kill them, last couple of years anyway, and this year too

Beechwood is loaded this year! I only see one game they can lose this year in the regular season so they should have home field advantage! 

[Rainmaker33]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Actually ….for most of the time in 3A…Belfry’s male enrollment met the 3A parameters.  However….that hasn’t been the case just the past 2-3 seasons.   the numbers have dropped precipitously…..and many predicted that Belfry would decide to slide back to 2A.  IMO….most if not all of those championship teams Belfry had….would have won it in either class.  Those teams  in 2013-2016…and 2019 would have done quite well.  2021 may have been different.

Realignment is every 2-4 years and Belfry has chosen to play up in the last 3 I know. Im not saying they couldnt have won in 2a but the road to get there would have been tougher with Central Kentucky going to the east. They would have had to go through LCA just to get to Commonwealth.

Wrong.  Only until this past 2023 male count did Belfry actually  meet the criteria of playing in 2A.   Previous poster already showed the numbers.

[Sportsfan4848]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

That would be an awesome game when it happens! I’m pretty sure they have never played before! 

[jetpilot]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

Jet….that is the $64,000 question.  Just not sure at this point in time.  My guess is this….when Haywood decides to retire….that coaching decision will answer your question.

[BEChargers]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

[Spud6]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

This is true. You can choose to play up anymore

[Sportsfan4848]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

I disagree with you on that! But that is my opinion.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

I disagree with you on that! But that is my opinion.

please.

[HSFOOTBALL]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

[RunItUpTheGut]

Letcher drops to 3A and Harlan County drops to 4A.

[Sportsfan4848]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

I disagree with you on that! But that is my opinion.

please.

Haha please my you know what! Beechwood has had some teams that could have beat almost anyone in the state or played with them! Tell me what years you are talking about! Don’t tell me every year because that wouldn’t have happened! 

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Teams in 2A haven’t had to face a good option offense lately

Beechwood skill is loaded however. I’ll be attending the Beechwood Belfry game if it happens

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

I disagree with you on that! But that is my opinion.

please.

Haha please my you know what! Beechwood has had some teams that could have beat almost anyone in the state or played with them! Tell me what years you are talking about! Don’t tell me every year because that wouldn’t have happened! 

2014, 2015, 2016, 2019.   Beechwood isn’t beating any of those Belfry teams.

[Sportsfan4848]

When Belfry was the Belfry of old they could handle Beechwood. Question is will we ever see the Belfry of old again.

I disagree with you on that! But that is my opinion.

please.

Haha please my you know what! Beechwood has had some teams that could have beat almost anyone in the state or played with them! Tell me what years you are talking about! Don’t tell me every year because that wouldn’t have happened! 

2014, 2015, 2016, 2019.   Beechwood isn’t beating any of those Belfry teams.

I won’t disagree with you on that. But the other years yes we would! What we did in the 90’s still blows my mind! 

[papabear02]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Belfry had the option.

[bac2369]

Letcher drops to 3A and Harlan County drops to 4A.

Letcher could benefit from this.

[papabear02]

Letcher drops to 3A and Harlan County drops to 4A.

Letcher could benefit from this.

Yes. They can compete in this new district.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Letcher drops to 3A and Harlan County drops to 4A.

Letcher could benefit from this.

Yes. They can compete in this new district.

Lawrence Co will be difficult to deal with.  But I’m guessing Letcher should lock up the 2nd position pretty easily.

[HSFOOTBALL]

Belfry moving back down to 2A after 18 year run in 3A.  Not surprised. Enrollment is way down.  Will definitely set up some interesting potential matchups.

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

[lcgrad2002]

Belfry did play up last year, that is a fact. KHSAA has the information to prove it.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Belfry has chose to play up for most of those years. Mostly because 3A football since the late 2000s has been week and wide open with the exception of Central for a few years, and 2A football has been very competitive during that span.  Moving from 3a to 2a will hurt the Pirates chances at another championship anytime in the near future IMO.

Also RIP to the 4a District 5. Harrison, Grant, Mason and Holmes would have been a competitive District.  Making that a 6 team district with Highlands and Cov Cath makes it a tough year for those 4. On a side note, if I'm Cov Cath or highlands I would request to play up to avoid having to go through Boyle to win a championship every year.

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....

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Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....  However......your initial statement that Belfry "chose" to play up for years is in fact incorrect.   

[HSFOOTBALL]

Pretty sure you can no longer request to play up.  I believe they passed that last spring.

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....

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Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....  However......your initial statement that Belfry "chose" to play up for years is in fact incorrect.   

Yes, I'll take mine with Honey mustard

[AADKINS]

So can a team now request to play up?

[Trenches07]

Well they played up this past august.

Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....

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Belfry didn’t play up this past season.  They played under the assigned realignment for the past two years.  You can’t change in the middle of the assignment period other than to drop out of district play.   The enrollment number pre-Covid were used for the most recent and current classification.  The next one is coming in 2025.  So No….they didn’t “play up”.  They played where there we assigned based on 2020 enrollment.  Move on.

Well that's false, 2023 was a fresh alignment, the Board of Control voted to bring the 2025 alignment early and yes Belfry was classified as 2a .... https://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2...lments.pdf 

and here is where they requested to play in 3a https://khsaa.org/2023-football-realignm...oundaries/

Carry on.

I'll eat crow when I'm wrong.  I prefer it with BBQ sauce.....  However......your initial statement that Belfry "chose" to play up for years is in fact incorrect.   

Yes, I'll take mine with Honey mustard

No, you have to play in your assigned classification level.