Another typical year in 3A.

The top ten were 1-6 last night.

The top ten were 1-6 last night.

 

Sheldon Clark plays new school Collins tonight to try and get a second top ten win. They probably will be an underdog. I guess Somerset will be ranked #1 next week.

Sheldon Clark plays new school Collins tonight to try and get a second top ten win. They probably will be an underdog. I guess Somerset will be ranked #1 next week.

There is a big difference in playing the #10 team in 1A and winning and losing to the #13 team in 6A. Central really challenges themselves early which pays off in the end. Central still deserves the #1 spot but Somerset needs to move up from #9. The Jumpers will have a good test with Southwestern next week.

There is a big difference in playing the #10 team in 1A and winning and losing to the #13 team in 6A. Central really challenges themselves early which pays off in the end. Central still deserves the #1 spot but Somerset needs to move up from #9. The Jumpers will have a good test with Southwestern next week.

 

That's a good point. I think Somerset is a capable top five team in 3A, though. And they will likely move up accordingly. But you are right, Central should remain.

Why should we be surprised? Class 2A was stronger, top to bottom, than 3A last year ... 3A isn't a very strong group.

Why should we be surprised? Class 2A was stronger, top to bottom, than 3A last year ... 3A isn't a very strong group.

I agree that 3A was probably the weakest class last year and are probably not that strong again this year, but we will see as the season progresses.

I agree that 3A was probably the weakest class last year and are probably not that strong again this year, but we will see as the season progresses.

 

Agree...very strong case again to be made for less classes, but that discussion is over.

Each year, BluegrassPreps.com compiles a comprehensive ranking of every team in each of the six football classes. Below are this year's preseason rankings for Class 3A:

 

1. Central Lost

2. Mason County Lost

3. Paducah Tilghman Lost

4. Belfry Lost

5. Estill County DNP

6. Russellville Lost

7. Union County Lost

8. Sheldon Clark Lost

9. Somerset Win

10. Pike County Central DNP

 

11. Elizabethtown DNP

12. Breathitt County Win

13. Henry County Lost

14. Russell Win

15. Spencer County Lost

16. Wayne County Lost

17. Fleming County DNP

18. Edmonson County Win

19. North Oldham Win

20. Western Hills DNP

 

21. Casey County Win

22. Garrard County Lost

23. Shawnee Lost

24. Moore Lost

25. West Carter Lost

26. McLean County Lost

27. Taylor County Lost

28. Powell County DNP

29. Adair County Win

30. Butler County Lost

 

31. Hart County Lost

32. East Ridge DNP

33. Magoffin County Win

34. Lewis County DNP

35. Jackson County DNP

36. Webster County Win

 

The 3A top 36 had 9 wins, 18 losses, and 9 did not play. The top 10 went 1-7

That's a big question, big.

 

:thumb:

 

I agree. It's one thing to lose some linemen. It's quite another to lose all five starters. I think the #9 ranking is justified.

 

One of two things will happen it seems...either they've got 5 guys ready to step in and keep the ball rolling, or casual football fans in Somerset will be trying to figure out why their returning QB, WR's and RB aren't the same offense they've grown accustomed to watching.

 

In fairness, I can understand the Somerset perspective as well. As a fan, if you return a lot offensive skill players, you don't expect a big dip in offense. You expect your team to find guys who can adequately replace the losses on the o-line.

 

But, fortunately they're in a weak class. That helps.

Next weeks match ups for the top 20 in 3A. How do they fair?

 

1. Central 0-1 vs. 6A #6 LaFayette 1-0

2. Mason County 0-1 vs. 5A #31 Montgomery Co. 1-0

3. Paducah Tilghman 0-1 vs Gateway, MO

4. Belfry 0-1 vs. 2A #22 Holy Cross 1-0

5. Estill County 0-0 vs. 4A #29 Bourbon Co. 0-0

6. Russellville 0-1 vs. 2A #16 Metcalfe Co. 0-1

7. Union County 0-1 vs 1A #18 Ballard Memorial 0-1

8. Sheldon Clark 0-1 vs. 3A #12 Breathitt Co. 1-0

9. Somerset 1-0 vs. 5A #21 Southwestern 0-1

10. Pike County Central 1-0 vs. 1A #33 Phelps 1-0

 

11. Elizabethtown 0-0 vs 2A #11 DeSales 0-1

12. Breathitt County 1-0 vs. 3A #8 Sheldon Clark 0-1

13. Henry County 0-1 vs 5A #28 South Oldham 1-0

14. Russell 1-0 vs. 4A #28 Greenup Co. 0-1

15. Spencer County 0-1 vs. 6A #28 Central Hardin 1-0

16. Wayne County 0-1 DNP

17. Fleming County 0-0 vs. 1A #26 Nicholas Co. 1-0

18. Edmonson County 1-0 vs. 2A #2 Monroe Co. 1-0

19. North Oldham 1-0 vs. 5A #20 Jeffersontown 0-0

20. Western Hills 0-0 vs. 5A #23 Woodford Co. 0-1

 

3 games vs. 1A, 4 vs. 2A, 2 vs. 4A, 5 vs. 5A, and 2 vs. 6A

1 3A vs. 3A game: #8 Sheldon Clark vs. #12 Breathitt Co.

 

Best Games:

Central vs. LaFayette

Somerset vs. Southwestern

I think the top 10 improve on their records next week. I think they go 8-1 (no comment on Tilghman because I know nothing about Gateway, MO). But, 11-20 will go 2-7 IMO. If the top 10 come out of next week with another losing week then they will begin to make the case as the weakest class.

I think the top 10 improve on their records next week. I think they go 8-1 (no comment on Tilghman because I know nothing about Gateway, MO). But, 11-20 will go 2-7 IMO. If the top 10 come out of next week with another losing week then they will begin to make the case as the weakest class.

That case is already well into the making ...

That case is already well into the making ...

I agree that 3A is 1 of the bottom 2 classes, but to be the weakest you have to compare 1A and 3A. It's too early in the season to make that comparison. When comparing the 2 classes now, I believe 3A is better.

I think the top 3-4 in Class 1A could beat anyone in Class 3A.