[Panther Thunder]

As tough as it will be, I need to try to temper my expectations this season. However, I will have very high expectations for 2013. Bridge year, IMO. Espcially with Hazard, Raceland, Williamsburg, and Harlan returning A TON. Hazard is having a tremendous run, that appears to be on the decline. I have spoken of 2013 a lot, but I think the best shot now may be 2015. Either way, the next 4-5 years should all be built off this 2012 season and should all be better, IMO. Must find a way to compete and try to repeat the Region Title.

Next year's 8th grade group may not win the County, but that group is loaded when they all mature physically. The incoming freshman are solid. And the incoming juniors are solid. The Senior class the weakest of the 5 in terms of overall potential/ability.