Surprising Teams so Far in 2023

[burreaux]

I want to know what teams have surprised people the most so far in this season. It could be teams that have under or over achieved this year. I'll start and stick to my neck of the woods.

Boyle County has been thoroughly dominant this year, especially on the offensive side of the ball. They look the part of the best team in the state and a real threat to go 15-0 with an unbelievably tough schedule. True Boyle County natives may later consider this team as one of the best Rebel groups of all time.

On a less positive note, Garrard County being 0-4 in Spencer Crutchfield's second season has been a real disappointment. The Golden Lions can't seem to put a full game together and get a much needed win. The new district looked to do them a big favor, but they have not looked the part so far in this 2023 campaign.

What other teams out there have been surprising to you all?

[Tkinslow]

I think Warren East has been a disappointment. I realize they are 2-2 but against a very poor schedule. I think Martin Co has surpassed me to the good. I can’t remember them ever being any good but here they set a decent team against the schedule they play.

[nikeman49]

No surprise with Boyle Co. at all, fully expecting them to roll on.

[Finkle Ray]

Dixie stands out for sure. I think conventional wisdom says they were going to be 1-3 regardless with the schedule they have played to date. But the big surprise for most of us is how competitive they have been in tough games. I agree with another poster on here they may be due to pique at the right time. Regardless their success, or lack thereof, the schedule they play will pay dividends later in the season/post season.

[BEChargers]

Bardstown and Etown are the two that came to mind for me.  1-7 between the two of them.  Bardstown should get another win this week though......they play Etown. 

[DanvilleFan]

A 3-1 start for Somerset is probably ahead of where most people thought they would be.

[burreaux]

7 hours ago, nikeman49 said:

No surprise with Boyle Co. at all, fully expecting them to roll on.

I think even diehards would admit that this run of dominance has been a little surprising.

[newarkcatholicfan]

Pike County Central 4-0

Betsy Layne 4-0

Morgan County 3-1

 

[hrcarrier]

I’m going to go with Bellevue. Based on their struggles from the previous season, being 2-2 is a good place for them regardless of schedule. I think Chad Montgomery is going to do good things for them as head coach and things have improved already with a couple wins and with better numbers in players being on the team.

[DearToday]

Mercer has put together a nice season so far. 
 

GRC has to like how they’re doing right now with losing a few a kids right before the season started. 

[nikeman49]

13 hours ago, burreaux said:

I think even diehards would admit that this run of dominance has been a little surprising.

With Haddix and the talent they have had last few years and this year, not at all.

[MaddenCurse44]

Lloyd but we will see how they do against LexCath soon.