[More Cowbell]

What would be the point? Weve already got enough of these types of teams that we have to play in district. We dont need anymore. Im sorry if I upset some folks on here but SV,PC,and East Ridge are just not teams that make you better if you play them. Id love to get to the point to where all these teams are competitive and we could have games with them and feel it would be beneficial to both teams. Im sure the crowds would be there but gate receipts dont help your team come playoff time.

Come on now, Valley is better than most of the teams in Pikeville's district. I believe they are better than Paintsville this year (based on their showing against common opponents Pike Central and P-Burg), and significantly better than the rest. Are they as good as Pikeville? No, the Panthers would definitely have to be favored, but Valley would have a shot to spring the upset.

However, I do understand the reasoning why Pikeville would not want to schedule SV. As has been mentioned before, with the new alignment their district slate is very weak, with only Paintsville capable of providing much challenge. Pikeville needs to play teams that are better than them talent-wise, such as LexCath and Belfry, in order to prepare for the latter rounds of the playoffs. And neither Valley or Pike Central would qualify as a step-up in talent.

I would say, though, that it is a shame that Valley and Pikeville haven't played in such a long time. Last time I can remember was SV's first year of existence, 1990. Have they played any other times I don't remember? And have they ever played Pike Central?