[Observing]

So far, the dreaded Paducah to Log Mountain trip (or vice versa) has not materialized and there is not any imminent reason to think it would, given Central's ability to use its license as a "magnet" school to recruit countywide in Jefferson.

Thus far, Bell has made a trip to Louisville, which is not onerous. As much as Bell would like to play in a narrow competitive cluster and get a non-Central route to the title game, as late comers to 3A, they are certainly capable of being competitive in their district regardless of being tagged as east or west.

It really sounds like the Bell County fans are scared Central deprives them of their chance to get to the title game. And they look with envy at Belfry, which somehow occupies their spot in the finals.

Bell will have Central down there this year, assuming there are no upsets along the way. Lets see what happens.

I've got no dog in that fight, not a Bell fan. They're just the most
extreme example of the ABSURDITY of the present setup. And with
home field advantage this year making Central come to the mountains,
it's NOT far-fetched AT ALL to see an eventual Tilghman-Bell matchup.
I'd still probably bet on Central, but it would be no shocker. It's just
insane that a team could have to make a trip like that. An all day bus
trip could make a 3TD difference in a game.