3A: Where is the Line?

Each week BGP produces a top ten of teams in each class. This week 3A looked as follows:

1. Belfry

2. Corbin

3. Boyle County

4. Elizabethtown

5. Central

6. Caldwell County

7. Lexington Catholic

8. Western Hills

9. Casey County

10. Larue County

My question is: where is the line as to who can win a state championship and who can't? Can all ten teams win a title? Can only Belfry? Who in between can be winners? Give your answer and your reasons below.

Fully equipped to win a title:

Belfry

Corbin

Boyle

Etown

Central

Will Need a Favorable Path and Matchups in Playoffs:

Caldwell

LexCath

Need A Better Team(s) to Lose Unexpectedly and Need To Play Above Their Means:

Western Hills

Waggener

Paducah Tilghman

Need A Fluke Scenario:

Casey County

Larue County

Fleming County

Fully equipped to win a title:

Belfry

Corbin

Boyle

Etown

Central

 

Will Need a Favorable Path and Matchups in Playoffs:

Caldwell

LexCath

 

Need A Better Team(s) to Lose Unexpectedly and Need To Play Above Their Means:

Western Hills

Waggener

Paducah Tilghman

 

Need A Fluke Scenario:

Casey County

Larue County

Fleming County

Right on point!

I think the champ will come from the top 5, and the next 2 certainly could make a run at it.

While we are talking about 3A playoffs, I don't know if I am the only one but I kind of looking forward to the cross bracketing now that it has sunk in. That isn't an endorsement of the cross bracketing, because I don't think it is the best option for this class, and I think it is going to increase travel time and expense, meaning schools will make less money. I especially don't think the 4 seeds will benefit. If I put all those practical things aside and just think like a fan, I believe I will enjoy the games.

I think it is going to make the first few rounds more interesting and the playoff run will be fun, at least for Belfry. I know Louisville will be a long trip for the regional finals game, if they make it that far. but I think playing teams with different names on their jerseys than we are used to is going to add some interest. I would rather see Waggener/Belfry in the 2nd round instead of another Russell or Lawrence Co game.

Mostly I think I am just pumped up thinking about a possible trip to Central. That really gets my juices flowing.

@Watusi, you've never been to Central have you? It is an awesome experience.

@Watusi, you've never been to Central have you? It is an awesome experience.

For those that voted "Other" who did you have in mind?

For those that voted "Other" who did you have in mind?

I think Carpe is a Waggener guy so I'm guessing he's thinking the Wildcats.

PTownDude is a Caldwell County so not sure why he didn't click on them, unless he's got his eyes on someone else.

The story is still out on Casey and Larue. 2 of the weakest schedules I have seen to so far. We find out about Larue tonite and Casey on the 20th.