[BlackcatAlum]

I would say a state semifinal appearance in just three years as a school is a good reason for people to believe in Harlan County.

As for who they have beaten, I would say Pulaski County, Letcher Central, Perry Central, Whitley County, Southwestern and Clay County is a pretty impressive list.

To say Harlan County should play up makes no sense, as they can't play up against any team in southeastern Kentucky.

I'm not saying that Harlan County should play up in class, they can schedule the likes of a Beechwood (1A) and I'm sure Beechwood would give the Bears fits.

However, getting blown out by Pulaski last season and then coming back and beating them in the playoffs was impressive, but Pulaski hasn't proved anything either and neither has Letcher, Perry, Whitley, Southwestern or Clay County. That's usually the weakest district in 5A. But winning a district championship is winning a district championship.

I don't have anything against Harlan County, and I have the upmost respect for Larkey, as he's a great coach and has already done some great things with the HC program. I'm just saying, what has Harlan County done lately that Belfry or Bell hasn't?