[pjdoug]

Middle of the pack is a bit harsh now that I think about it. Class 5A, especially in the East, has been pound for pound very weak but both harlan County and Whitley were among the best teams in the East which would put them above the "middle of the pack" mark.

Still I won't say "very good". The only EKY teams I would give that distinction this year would probably be Johnson Central, Belfry, and Corbin.

When I think of a "very good" team I think of someone who can play against the Top 15 overall teams in KY. Based off what I have seen from Harlan County and Whitley I don't think either would prove competitive. Last year Corbin toyed with Whitley and Belfry and JC had little resistance from Harlan County.

"Decent" or "slightly above average" I can get on board with though. If you want to make them sound better I can even sign off on "One of the best 5A teams in the East"

Maybe they will be very good someday if they ever start recruiting like your team does.