[Hoot Gibson]

I would agree that FTH is the odds-on favorite to win Class 4A. I would agree that CovCath is in the mix. However, I would not remotely entertain the thought that Ashland could beat either LexCath or Boyle County. Ashland and Johnson Central are fine for their area. However, in my opinion, they just don't measure up to the real powers of Class 4A.

:biglmao: Covington Catholic has not beaten Johnson Central since 2006, and yet people from NKY still believe that a program from eastern Kentucky cannot compete with the "big boys." I think that we will see this same condescending attitude after JC wins its first state championship, whenever that happens. The winner of the Ashland-Johnson Central district has been the second best team in the region for the past three seasons and there is no reason to believe that is not the case this season. Covington Catholic needs to reach the regional finals for the first time in four seasons before you crown them runner-up.