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Realistically you are probably right not saying Ashland doesn't have good talent next year just not the experience as some teams we will play. A lot of Ashlands seniors were multi-year starters with some even being 3 or 4 year starters. But if u challenge those kids while inexperienced it can only pay off against schools like FTH. I do not know how many if any open dates Ashland has next year but I hope they fill them with one of the better programs in the state.

Just getting out of the area and playing against different styles which do translate to that region, playing with different refs - all of that goes a long way to helping prepare for playoffs. We do it in baseball, and it has always been very rewarding. Obviously, costs can prohibit this concept, but if there is a way, all schools should do it.

From an outsiders perspective, it seems like EKY teams have struggled more over these pat few years than I have seen other areas when matched up with other styles. That does not always hold true, just an observation.