[bball_fan]

Congratulations Raceland, though it was a shock to me that this was your first state title appearance. Given how strong the top five schools have been in the east the last five years or so, this came as a shock to me. I know everyone is saying Beechwood is going to be a tough opponent and they will be but if you compare scores... this may not be the blow out others are expecting. Yes, Beechwood beat Corbin but I remember everyone from Corbin saying it was the worst game they played all year. They also barely beat Somerset, who barely beat Hazard... and I'm pretty sure you all know who beat Hazard out in the playoffs. So go get them.

As for the Panthers, somebody had better had gotten you this year because the next two years could get nasty. A team with only three seniors, though only two every played... yikes! You will certainly be the pre-season number one next year and should be ready to give any on your schedule a game.