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yes... weak region compared to the rest of the state not just the mountains
thats what the top 25 poll is. "entire state" and I undestand paintsville had a tough district....and imo they were the best team in the region last season but did not prove it in the end and therfore I'm surprised they received as many votes as they did....again I'm not saying they are not going to be good this year ...simply surprised at the preseason poll...

The point I was trying to make is Boyd got beat out as well. They are some how ranked #18. Lost a ton of seniors as did Greenup. I will give Lawrence County this though. After looking at last years record and the final eight from last year. Out of the final 8 in the state LC beat...Johnson Central, Ryle, Shelby County(state runner-up) beat them 15-2, and Greenup. Not too mention they did beat Boyd as well. So I wouldn't be surprised if they were ranked higher. I really wish Paintsville would play that type of schedule.