[HonestJohn]

How can you say that these 2 program are off tier from last season. Have you seen who have LC and Boyle Co. have played? No one near what Russell Co have played and yet these team keep winning. Well at least LC has been. Their schedule shows powerhouse Bell, Bowling Green. Contenders in 6A Lafayette, Male, Madison Co, Cambell Co and a Tenneessee 2 times state champ Ensworth Academy. So they are battle tested. Now with Bolin out, I agree that it will be a struggle to get by some of the contenders like Russell Co, Knox Co and perhaps Boyle Co again.

I agree with you, Boyle and LC have played a tougher schedule then KC or Russell Co. However, the reason I say they are off tier is because last year I don't think KC or Russell Co. could have beaten either of these teams even if they played their best game all year against them. This year, I think they not only can win but have a great chance to win the region. With Bolin gone, I would say Boyle is the favorite in this region now. I guess in my mind when I hear Boyle Co I remember the two Rockcastle teams getting the crap kicked out of them in the state finals two year in a row by the "hands down" best team in the state. This years team is not the same as those teams.