Bluegrasspreps' Eastern Kentucky Power Rankings 11-3 (FINAL)

It has became customary that any time our regular season ends, so too will the Eastern Kentucky Power Rankings. At this time we do a FULL ranking of all the teams covered in Eastern Kentucky and also hand out some superlatives.

1. Johnson Central Golden Eagles (4A, 10-0)- If there was any doubt, let it be gone. Johnson Central handed Belfry the worst loss they ever sustained at CAM Stadium and made a statement that they are the class of EKY.

2. Pikeville Panthers (1A, 10-0)- The Panthers take the title as the top small school team after obliterating a team ranked as high as #1 in Virginia Class 2A.

3. Bell County Bobcats (3A, 10-0)- The Bobcats polish off a perfect regular season and set their sights on going after a 3A Title. Simply put, despite the perfect season so far their schedule simply is not near where the top two teams are.

4. Belfry Pirates (3A, 6-3)- The Pirates were humbled in their season finale but great things are still possible in Class 3A with a mediocre field at best competing for the crown. The Pirates need to regroup and hope for some favorable playoff match-ups.

5. Ashland Tomcats (3A, 8-2)- Ashland had a chance to make a big statement against Spring Valley heading into November and instead had the statement made against them. The Tomcats need to calibrate and hope the RPI hit doesn't come back to haunt them.

6. Somerset Briarjumpers (2A, 9-1)- Somerset squeaked past Corbin and can lay claim to being the best team in the Southern Kentucky/Lake Cumberland region. The Briarjumpers need to focus on Danville and Round 1, but the huge rematch with LCA looms in Round 2.

7. Wayne County Cardinals (4A, 8-1)-Wayne County has had a monster season, especially on the offensive side. This trend continued against North Laurel and now they enter the post-season red hot and ready to make a run.

8. Breathitt County Bobcats (2A, 10-0)- Breathitt polished off the perfect regular season with a beneficial win against Pike Central. Between the victory and a Beechwood loss, the Bobcats now will have a favorable path to the Semi-Finals.

9. Corbin Redhounds (4A, 5-4)- Corbin has had some rotten luck. The Redhounds have lost three of their four games by a combined 4 points, as Somerset handed them their latest defeat. Corbin still has the ability to go deep into November, but they need to do it all on the road starting in Round 2.

10. Russell Red Devils (3A, 8-2)- Russell wasn't exactly in Championship form, but they were able to fend off upset-minded West Carter to lock up the regular season and potentially a Third Round home game if they can beat Ashland in Round 2.

11. Paintsville Tigers (1A, 7-3)- The Tigers had a tough schedule and emerged from it in decent shape, although they took one on the chin in the finale versus the top ranked 2A team. Paintsville's motive is simple, but can anyone catch Pikeville?

12. Raceland Rams (1A, 6-4)- Raceland put a hurting on Lawrence County and now head into November looking to create some chaos. The Rams are a tough team, but have an uphill battle with plenty of road games ahead.

13. Whitley County Colonels (5A, 7-3)- Whitley County won a battle of defense to jump Hazard and improve their standing. The Colonels are playing very good football and have won five straight after their 2-3 start.

14. Pulaski County Maroons (5A, 7-3)- Pulaski is in a tough spot and after back to back losses and a key injury they will need to circle the wagons in a hurry or else Round 2 may be their last.

15. Hazard Bulldogs (1A, 6-4)- The schedule has finally caught up to Hazard as the Bulldogs have dropped three of their last five with the latest being Whitley County. Hazard suddenly has went from one of the most trendy teams in EKY to a team who will be be a surprise to see make a deep run.

The Top 25 Remainder:

16. Harlan County Black Bears (4A, 7-3)

17. Williamsburg Yellowjackets (1A, 8-2)

18. Fleming County Panthers (3A, 8-2)

19. East Carter Raiders (3A, 7-3)

20. West Carter Comets (2A, 7-3)

21. North Laurel Jaguars (5A, 5-5)

22. Southwestern Warriors (5A, 5-5)

23. Rockcastle County Rockets (3A, 7-3)

24. Rowan County Vikings (4A, 6-4)

25. Knox Central Panthers (4A, 3-7)

The Rest:

26. Shelby Valley Wildcats (2A, 8-2)

27. Pike Central Hawks (3A, 7-3)

28. Greenup County Musketeers (3A, 4-6)

29. Mason County Royals (3A, 5-5)

30. Clay County Tigers (4A, 7-3)

31. Martin County Cardinals (2A, 7-3)

32. Middlesboro Yellowjackets (2A, 7-3)

33. Pineville Mountain Lions (1A, 8-2)

34. Casey County Rebels (3A, 5-5)

35. Nicholas County Blue Jackets (1A, 7-3)

36. Leslie County Eagles (2A, 5-4)

37. Letcher Central Cougars (4A, 4-6)

38. Estill County Engineers (3A, 5-5)

39. Montgomery County Indians (5A, 3-7)

40. Lynn Camp Wildcats (1A, 4-5)

41. Boyd County Lions (4A, 1-9)

42. Bath County Wildcats (2A, 4-6)

43. Lawrence County Bulldogs (3A, 4-6)

44. Floyd Central Jaguars (3A, 3-7)

45. Magoffin County Hornets (3A, 3-7)

46. Phelps Hornets (1A, 4-6)

47. South Laurel Cardinals (5A, 2-8)

48. Prestonsburg Blackcats (2A, 2-8)

49. Powell County Pirates (3A, 3-7)

50. Perry Central Commodores (4A, 1-9)

51. Betsy Layne Bobcats (1A, 4-6)

52. Fairview Eagles (1A, 3-6)

53. East Ridge Warriors (2A, 1-9)

54. Knott County Central Patriots (2A, 2-8)

55. McCreary Central Raiders (3A, 1-9)

56. Jackson County Generals (3A, 2-8)

57. Harlan Green Dragons (1A, 1-9)

58. Morgan County Cougars (2A, 0-10)

59. Lewis County Lions (3A, 0-10)

Small School Superlatives (Classes 1A-3A)

Small School Coach of the Year

Larry French, Middlesboro

Small School Offensive Player of the Year

RB C.A. Collins, Breathitt County

Small School Defensive Player of the Year

DB Gunnur Lewis, Raceland

Small School MVP

QB Dalton Ponder, Williamsburg

Large School Superlatives (Classes 4A & 5A)

Large School Coach of the Year:

Michael Sizemore, Clay County

Large School Offensive Player of the Year:

RB Braedon Sloan, Wayne County

Large School Defensive Player of the Year:

LB Devin Johnson, Johnson Central

Large School MVP:

QB/DB Riley Preece, Johnson Central