Class 1A

 

Pikeville simply continues to do things 1A teams don't normally do. The Panthers absolutely demoralized a team thought to be among the best in Virginia's Class 2A and enter the playoffs undefeated and the clear favorite everyone is chasing. Perhaps the top contender is Newport Central Catholic, after the Breds surprised Beechwood in the season finale. Paintsville played Pikeville tight during the regular season, but the Tigers enter on the heels of a lopsided loss to LCA. One of the best opening match-ups will feature Bethlehem and Campbellsville.

 

1. Pikeville --- BYE

2. Newport Central Catholic vs. Dayton

3. Paintsville vs. Fairview (11/7)

4. Raceland vs. Betsy Layne

5. Kentucky Country Day vs. Berea

6. Hazard vs. Phelps

7. Williamsburg vs. Harlan

8. Louisville Holy Cross vs. Fort Knox

9. Bethlehem vs. #10 Campbellsville

10. Campbellsville at #9 Bethlehem

I agree that the Campbellsville at Bethlehem will be the best first round game. Campbellsville has had a rough time without Malachi Corley but I fully expect them to bounce back this week. Will be a fun one!