[BlackcatAlum]

I think there are a few teams across Kentucky who are a bit overrated because of the name of their program. Perfect example IMO is Beechwood...for some reason i just dont see them being as good as they have been in previous years. I also think there is a lot of hype surrounded the Harlan County Black Bears...they have to have a couple years to develop their program. As i said this is all opinion however...and i wish all teams the best.

1. Beechwood will not be overrated this season, they bring back probably the best running back in NKY in Nieco Tiepel, they also return D1 linemen in Dominic Mainello. The Tigers will not be as good as last seasons team but they are still good enough to get to state. Will they win it? I simply don't know because LCA or Hazard will be able to compete with them in Louisville.

2. Why most have so many expectations for Harlan County is simply because of what Mercer County did a few years ago when a few schools consolidated to make that 5A school. Mercer County blew everyone in Class AA away that season except for there state final opponent Russell.