[MiddlesboroAlumni]

Well thats part of it. If you are gonna talk it, sometimes you gotta be ready to take it on the chin. That team yall had that year was really good. We were cruising right along that year. I didn't think there could possibly be another 1a team that could handle us that year. Just like last year, I didn't think any way in heck that Hazard could have. It just goes to show you, no matter how big and tough you are, if you keep looking you may just find someone that is that much bigger and tougher. What has happened to you guys though. I keep looking for you all and Danville to break out each year and I get disappointed every year here lately. I by no means mean that to sound like I am poking at you. I really do expect that out of yall. I was really surprised at Danville not getting past Frankfort and Somerset this year. I know in the Frankfort game they had just lost their qb, but they made silly mistakes. Well I guess, better luck to you guys next year.

Well pal, eastern Kentucky football isn't near what it used to be. I don't know what's happened but it has slowly tapered off. Hazard, Belfry, and Bell County are about the only teams that show they're capable to compete for state titles in their respective classes in the last few years.

Prestonsburg made a run in 2009 to the final four but couldn't get past Louisville DeSales. Breathitt County beats up on teams from the Mountains but can't ever get over the hump of beating Belfry. Johnson Central had some teams that could've competed if they weren't in a class with Highlands.

That Middlesboro team was special, though. One of the best teams I have ever seen from the Mountains. Since that team, Middlesboro hasn't had a whole lot.

Mayfield always is a contender. I will give you that. I'm sure they'll be ready to repeat next season.