[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.