Class 4A

1. Lexington Catholic (10-2)

2. Bell County (9-3)

3. Boyle County (6-6)

Will Franklin be that good without Ammons?

Is Bell Co. that much better than Rockcastle Co. this year?

N.Bullitt in the Top 5? That stands out to me because they aren't a team u hear much about and then seeing them ahead of teams like Rockcastle... Another thing thats interesting about this class is theres several teams you don't normally see in a poll getting some props...Thats a good thing..

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Where are the rankings?

Where are the rankings?

 

http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=125796

North Bullitt returns 15 of 22 starting positions including 6 kids that have started the past 22 or more games. Senior R.D. Reynolds at QB was a Tremendous 26 pick at safety and Junior Dalton Cissell was the #3 rusher in the state last season with 195 yds per game along with being named by opposing coaches as District Player of the Year as a sophomore. Those two combined for 3,400 yds of offense last season. Although they have yet to prove themselves in the post-season, with 40 kids in junior/senior classes and a ton of experience with talent, they should be very solid this year.

Is Bell Co. that much better than Rockcastle Co. this year?

The Bobcats were Sophomore heavy last year. They have ALL their skill position starters back. They return a four-year starting Sr. QB Kyle Nelson; TR Christopher (SR) and Spencer Greer (JR) running backs. Shawnta Zachary at WR (JR); Matt Simpson FB (JR); K/P Monte Merrick (JR), 2007 All-State Hon. Mention leads special teams; coming off two losses to Rockcastle last year. Bell was in both games and had chance to win the first game to set home field advantage for later playoff when a last minute INT ended their game-winning drive in the red zone. This year Bell will be tough having only three home games. Road games will make them ready for playoffs. Rockcastle will have to come to Log Mountain this year. Rock will always give Bell a tough game, but Bell does not have to go up against the huge line that Rock has had the past two years. Add to the Bobcat mix some sophomores and freshman with size, strength, and speed in the line. Dominique Parton, (FR) RB, could also be a factor down the road. I like the Bobcats chances in the new 4-A. Rock, Boyle, Lex Catholic and Bell are all in same region this year...only one moves on. Winner of this region will be favored most likely to win it all on the carpet.

Lawrence County has had 50 kids out already and look for them to move into this poll sometime this season.

The Bobcats were Sophomore heavy last year. They have ALL their skill position starters back. They return a four-year starting Sr. QB Kyle Nelson; TR Christopher (SR) and Spencer Greer (JR) running backs. Shawnta Zachary at WR (JR); Matt Simpson FB (JR); K/P Monte Merrick (JR), 2007 All-State Hon. Mention leads special teams; coming off two losses to Rockcastle last year. Bell was in both games and had chance to win the first game to set home field advantage for later playoff when a last minute INT ended their game-winning drive in the red zone. This year Bell will be tough having only three home games. Road games will make them ready for playoffs. Rockcastle will have to come to Log Mountain this year. Rock will always give Bell a tough game, but Bell does not have to go up against the huge line that Rock has had the past two years. Add to the Bobcat mix some sophomores and freshman with size, strength, and speed in the line. Dominique Parton, (FR) RB, could also be a factor down the road. I like the Bobcats chances in the new 4-A. Rock, Boyle, Lex Catholic and Bell are all in same region this year...only one moves on. Winner of this region will be favored most likely to win it all on the carpet.

The name is Dominic Carton I believe. :thumb:

How do you compile these rankings?

Link to the 4A Rankings

How do you compile these rankings?

 

At the risk of sounding silly... we compile all the available information we can find on every football playing school and slot the teams. Next we (the staff) analyze the sequence and debate the rankings until we come up with our best "guess."

This may be one of the toughest classes to figure out a Top 5... some nice big name programs in the mix, but as in the case of Boyle County and Bell County, you have to ask "What have you done for me lately?". Also in the mix are some real up and coming programs like North Bullitt.

 

Valley and Fairdale are interesting fits in the Top 10.