We're now 5 weeks into the season and the same ole same oles are still right in the hunt of things, but, at this point in the season what 3 teams in each class do you guys see as sleepers? These would be teams who aren't a top 5 team, but, maybe alot better than others think and could surprise some folks come playoff time...Here's mine:

 

1a

Russellville - very nice athletes who now have a coach who's got them believing they can win..

Cov Holy Cross - Any team who can knock off the defending champs have potential to do damage..

Frankfort - everyone talks about Danville,Bardstown and Holy Cross in Rgn2, but, these guys are playing a great early schedule and have the speed to knock off any of the big boys on a given night..

 

2a

Caldwell Co - After early season throttling by Mayfield, have rolled off 3 consecutive wins and can play with anyone in rg1 on given night..

Corbin - Has played very strong early schedule and competed well with 3a power Bell, so, I've got to say they could be strong contender..

Oboro Cath - Forget there record, as it stands now, early losses to Owensboro, Apollo and Spencer Co, don't appear to be bad losses as all 3 are formidable opposition..

 

3a

Lincoln Co. - Don't know much about them, but, they've been impressive in recent weeks and seem to get better each week..

Boyle Co. - There record stinks, but, it only counts in district play and you better not overlook them..

Ashland - Started season on a low note with loss to Raceland, but, seemed to have been a wakeup call and have been impressive since..

 

4a

Christian Co. - These guys have the athleticism to play with anyone. record is a bit deceiving..

Ryle - Doesn't get publicity of some of the other notable NKY teams, but are looking pretty strong thus far..

Marshall Co. - RB Alan Williams is a bigtime player and these guys are strong in the trenches and could make some serious noise..

 

Okay, lets hear yours..Of course, if you prefer, you can limit your responses to just 1 or 2 classes..just thought this would be a fun thread for open discussion...

I would agree with Ryle being under appreciated. They are beginning to roll again this year.

I agree with Lincoln county as a darkhorse, but they are a 4A team. They are in the same district with Madison Central and South Laurel. They have two great running backs with some speed who can break it on any play. With the way the distric is shaping up, they have a good chance of winning it and making a run into the playoffs, but I don't want to count my chinkens until they hatch. They will take one game at a time.

I wouldn't count out Boyle Co. yet, they may be only 1-4, but a dangerous 1-4. They could be the best 1-4 team in the state.

I agree with Lincoln county as a darkhorse, but they are a 4A team. They are in the same district with Madison Central and South Laurel. They have two great running backs with some speed who can break it on any play. With the way the distric is shaping up, they have a good chance of winning it and making a run into the playoffs, but I don't want to count my chinkens until they hatch. They will take one game at a time.

 

You are right...My bad

Christian County is no dark horse. Right now they are the clear cut favorites to go to the state championship game from this side.

Greenup County

 

The Musketeers are not as bad as most people in Northeastern KY think. They are 2-2 with lossess to Russell and a heartbreaking loss to Raceland. They returned their entire offesive line form last season and are starting to play solid football with young kids at the skill positions gaining experience.

 

They are not a great team but they aren't a bad team either. This team making the playoffs is something very few would have picked before the season started. Right now they sure look to be heading for a 12th game though.

 

Any team that takes them lightly is making a big mistake.

Without a doubt the biggest sleeper in 2A football.

 

Returned 7-8 starters on both sides of the ball from a regional finalist team from last year including all their skill position players. Very well coached, disciplined team, with a strong running game and an ample passing game to keep defenses honest.

 

Currently undefeated with wins over a pair of AAA teams and a victory over a decent Ohio small school. Only challenges remaining are Prestonsburg (who the Cards will be favored over and defeated last year) and Belfry (who the Cards played well last year and host this year). SC should be 9-1 going into playoffs where the program has been synonomous for pulling the upset such as last year when they traveled to an 11-0 Leslie County and came away with the W.

Christian County is no dark horse. Right now they are the clear cut favorites to go to the state championship game from this side.

 

How can they be a clear cut favorite with St X and Male on the same end of the state? Getting through there own region won't be a cupcake either with teams like Henderson, Owensboro, Marshall, Graves, W.Central, Apollo. I do agree they should be the early favorite, but, based on state rankings and record to date, I'd still call them a sleeper..

Don't know how you can call a team (christian) with a Mr Football candidate (Tandy) a sleeper.

Don't know how you can call a team (christian) with a Mr Football candidate (Tandy) a sleeper.

 

1 player doesn't make a team..i'm sure there are several Mr football candidates on lesser teams that would be considered sleepers..

Without a doubt the biggest sleeper in 2A football.

 

Returned 7-8 starters on both sides of the ball from a regional finalist team from last year including all their skill position players. Very well coached, disciplined team, with a strong running game and an ample passing game to keep defenses honest.

 

Currently undefeated with wins over a pair of AAA teams and a victory over a decent Ohio small school. Only challenges remaining are Prestonsburg (who the Cards will be favored over and defeated last year) and Belfry (who the Cards played well last year and host this year). SC should be 9-1 going into playoffs where the program has been synonomous for pulling the upset such as last year when they traveled to an 11-0 Leslie County and came away with the W.

 

Great point..I almost mentioned them, but, since I limited it to 3 teams, they weren't mentioned..They also may well be a top 5 team by yearend, thus, wouldn't be a shocker to see em in Louisville..

How can they be a clear cut favorite with St X and Male on the same end of the state? Getting through there own region won't be a cupcake either with teams like Henderson, Owensboro, Marshall, Graves, W.Central, Apollo. I do agree they should be the early favorite, but, based on state rankings and record to date, I'd still call them a sleeper..

 

Male and St. X are no longer on the same end of the state. The way that it works this year is that Region 1 is District 1 v. District 2, and Region 2 is District 3 v. District 6. Christian County (or anyone on this side) won't face a single Louisville school before the finals. As for the rankings, they are the only school on this side of the bracket in the top 10.

 

Now I'll agree with you that there are teams that could knock them off, perhaps any of the ones you noted. However, Christian County is the favorite from among those four districts, and therefore not a dark horse IMO.

I thought Lincoln County was 4A??????

I don't know that there is a legitimate dark horse in 4A, but I do think that Manual is proving that even though they're young, they're still one of the best teams in the class outside of the Big 3.