[Scotty_Bronson]

If Ashland has the speed upfront, thy may suprise Highlands. Baker snd Long could be one of the most tallented backfields in the state. Both catch the ball well and could line up at WR or in the slot. If Prince has developed as better pocket passer, that adds another wrinkle as well. NCC is NCC. The cupboard is never bare. I think Ashland tskes that game as well, but I doubt it's a blow out. You can give Ashland 14 pts at Putnam. Its just one of thise things, they are hard to beat at home. They have a good schedule to prepare them for highlands as well. If the weakest team you play in your non-district schedule is Raceland(should beat the Rams, but its always a rough game), then your schedule is legit. NCC, Raceland, and GW within the first few weeks of the season. Then Ironton, Johnson Central, and Russell in the last half, thats a stout schedule. If they stay healthy, I like Ashland's chaces at a deep playoff run. Cov Cath and Highlands are the class of the region though, goina be hard to get past them.