[crazytaxidriver]

P'burg and Belfry are a given. But I think that this year both could possible be beaten.. It will be hard. but I think it is possible.. But they will still make playoffs..

The other two teams will be out of either P.C., S.V., E.R., S.C., and Magoffin

Pike Central lost a lot to graduation, but returns most of the key players except the QB. I don't know who will step up and play that position, but they return most of the line in Logan Clark, Chadd Blackburn, Cory Carter, and Cory Mullins. They also return RB Gordon Varney. With Coach Mac taking over I think they could possibly get a playoff spot. They are mostly a running team, and I don't think that will change even with the coaching change. However I think if they find a qb who can throw then they could possible put the ball in the air and do pretty good against most teams.

Shelby Valley also got a new coach in Ben Howard. I personally don't know much about his style of play, but hopefully they will have a better turnout of boys to play. They got the #4 spot last year due to a tie-breaker that didn't go their way and they will be looking for #3 this year. I'm not sure who they return and who they lost. But if they didn't lose much then they could possibly get a playoff spot also. They are mostly a running team and like Pike Central, if they develop a decent passing game then they could win some games against better teams.

East Ridge lost their showboat, who tried to gain every yard last year. But the kid could throw the ball. It might take them a while to clinch a playoff spot, but next year could be their first year due to the closeness of the district. They just have to win some key games, and it's possible but I don't see it happening next year.

Sheldon Clark, used to be a heck of a team when Matney was coach there. I can't remember who the coach is now but if he gets his boys in shape then they could be a force to be reckoned with.. They didn't do so hot last year because by the second half they always looked wore down. .They just need to get into shape and they could be a district front runner each year.

Magoffin County usually is a subpar team and I don't know enough about them to really say anything. They really put P.C. in a tight spot last year with their win over them. But I dont' see them making playoffs this year.


I think the district will be in no particular order

P'burg
Belfry
P.C.
S.V.

Now the district is closer this year than i have ever seen it. With the loss of Belfry's powerful backfield, and P'burgs many seniors, I think the smaller teams have a chance of making a game of those two teams, if they play like they are capapble of.. I can't wait for the season to start.