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I personally have witnessed Breathitt practice.....As of right now, they r thin in numbers. Breathitt may be fielding alot of boys that will play both sides of the ball this year. I will say this...The lose of Ben Alex, will hurt the defense and the overall team alot. I have had the pleasure to play with Ben. I was a senior last year and I can't tell you how motivating this kid is on and off the field. He is the type of kid that you want representing a high profiled team like Breathitt. If he decides that football isn't in him anymore, then i see Scott Bailey returning to linebacker, and one of the offensive linemen will have to play both ways.... The biggest problem i see Breathitt having is most def. the offensive line play. I have seen some of the skilled players working extremely hard throughout the summer, but when I have asked about the line, I have been told that some haven't showed up to put the work in....With that being said, I do expect Hunter Morgan to have an outstanding year on the O-Line. I would also like to draw attention to Jade Haddix...He has been working very hard and I honestly could not tell if that was him or not throwing the ball...For the next 3 years Breathitt will be just fine at the QB position. As far as replacing the oline is concerned it may be the biggest problem for the offense.....but the biggest problem over all is replacing Beckham Herald. It may have been the smallest senior class to ever step foot on Breathitt's Field.....But I do believe it was one of the hardest working group of boys to ever put the pads on.....Best of Luck 07' Bobcats.....

I agree.....to many people across the state a 8 win season is magical lol....I think Breathitt's program has the ability to build great leaders and that contributes to the success they have.....Last year Breathitt had only 4 seniors, and in many people's minds should have been in the Regional Championship game...At the begining people thought 5 wins.....At the end Breathitt was ranked #4 in the state of Kentucky(2A)......Says alot about how much that young team grew. Just imagine what they will be able to do this year...I was one of those 4 seniors, and I honestly believe they will be on the carpet.....

Duke just didn't have enough time to rest after the game with cornell....It was roughly a 100 degrees outside during that game.....Great showing by both teams..Very fun sport to play as well.

Colby Fugate from Breathitt should have his best year. Being a senior with the a group of hard working skilled position core, should make for easy pickings for this kid. He had a standout tightend in Ryan Allen(who will be a junior) a 5'6 wide out that runs a 4.5 and a heck of a route runner in rusty herald, a good slot reciever in Wes Epperson who with time finds a hole in the defense. 2 really good backs in Chris Jackson and Channing Fugate. With that beings said this kid has plenty of targets to give the ball too. I honestly expect him to be the best quarter back in eastern kentucky next season. He is every bit of 6'4, and roughly 185-190 lbs. He is a very smart player when it comes to football, he is truely a student of the game. And who better to learn from than Mike Holcomb. Remember the name Colby Fugate next year, you will hear it alot.

Breathitt and Somerset in my opinion will have good enough play from the Skilled position to take them a long way. The only problem i see for Breathitt is the offesnive line. Breathitt only lost 4 3 of which were offensive linemen. If Breathitt can fill the holes up front and give a very talented Quarterback some time to pick apart the defense(especially with all those weapons coming back) Breathitt should light up the scoreboard. Breathitt's defense returns all but 3 starters. 2 defensive linemen(one in which{Casey Allen} made the Courier Journal 1st team All-State Defense) and a great safety. With the coaching from 2 of the best in the state of kentucky in Holcomb/Chapman, the sky is the limit for Breathitt this up coming season. I look for Breathitt to be playing on the Carpet once again in 2007.

3a..... #1 Breathitt County #2 Belfry #3 Russell #4 Somerset #5-#10 its up for grabs

I agree with you 100%. It's hard for those schools especially when your close to schools such as, Belfry, and Johnson Central. I feel for those schools. I will say this though, Breathitt isn't as big of a power as they have been in the past. Mostly due to the fact that the boys that come through there are petted growing up. Coach Holcomb does an amazing job with the talent he has, and what talent is lacking. I will say this, high school has alot to do with coaching, and Breathitt is second to none with coaches such as Mike Holcomb, and John Paul Chapman.

Breathitt would have to be up there. You would get the support of everyone in the county, in just about everything you do. You have an amazing stadium, and weight room. The fan base is great, and tradition is rich. In my opinion Breathitt would be in the top 10. If i had to pick one from eastern kentucky, it would be between Breathitt and Bell county.

Pikeville College is having a great recruiting class it seems to me....With names as posted above, along with Casey Allen of Breathitt County, and the Linebackers from Johnson Central this recruiting class has to be one of the better classes in the state. Congrad's to all these players. Look forward to watching these kids play at the next level.

I know that they will be playing, prestonsburg in the honey bowl. I also heard they may be playing Lexington Christian(don't hold me to that). As far as the rest of the season im not sure.

I played for Breathitt. I was the nose tackle #75. Casey Allen. I have much respect for Blake.

JBS is no push over.....just ask Mason County. Mason got lucky with that game. Beware of JBS if they start hitting early, they have some sharp shooters on that team. Play pretty good defense as well. I hope for a good game with JBS winning by 6.

There is something to be said about Coach Lively. He has coached 2 programs and took both to the regional tourny. Thats 2 different teams in back to back years. He is an awesome coach who can relate to the players. He loves basketball with a passion and it shows. His players respond well to him, and I wouldn't be suprised if he wins a regional title in the next few years.

Blake was a heck of a Center. I played against him this past season. Out of all the centers i played against he was near the top.

If you didn't look at the score board you would have thought Breathitt won the game. Turnovers killed the ladycats. Shouse was unstoppable for the ladycats and i couldn't figure out why she didn't get more touches in the second half. Kendal Noble is only a 7th grader and played like she had been to the sweet 16 before. I seen alot of promise in the ladycats coming back next year. For the 5 seniors who are leaving congrads on a wonderful season. It's been fun watching you play......I was a little disappointed in Iroquois fans. They were standing outside as the pep bus and band bus of Breathitt left. Pretty mean stuff was said to those kids. I thought they had a little more class than that.

Breathitt needs to give Travis Smith the ball more.....If they do that they will win. Don't get in JBS' ball game and Breathitt has a shot. I will take Breathitt by 1. Cox will miss the last second shot. Breathitt/Hazard final.

Breathitt Ladycats completely dominated the region. Winning by 40 some odd points in round 1, 30 points in round 2 and 20 points in the championship game. Breathitt has been playing with a purpose, and they wanted to finish what they started last year. Kendall Noble is the real deal, she made big shots all season long and plays excellent defense. The senior leadership of those 5 seniors has given the ladycats just what they needed. Lenae Shouse will be ranked in the top of the region next year if not #1. This team is playing great basketball, and i wouldn't be suprised if they won a few games in bowling green. Good Luck Lady Cats.......I will be there.

I ment to say 62-32 Breathitt lol. Wow what a game. Ladycats are on a major roll.

Breathitt 62 Leslie 32 Not sure about the PCC LCC score but I do know that Perry Central won by single digits.

Don't look pass not just yet. This region is wide open. If JBS can only win by 2 points over a Jenkins squade whose to say Knott can't beat Hazard. I think this regional tourny is shaping up to be a shocker. I look to see a Breathitt and Hazard final, but Knott isn't gonna lay down that easy.

Well in my opinion if Breathitt plays like they have been they should win this game. Especially if Leslie plays like they did against Knott Central. If Leslie brings their "A" game this one could be a close one. Breathitt wins big 68-54.

Oh I didn't mean it as to down other teams in the region or anything like that. I'm just saying that they seem to be playing great of late. I'm sorry if i affended anybody by the comment.

Breathitt needs to feed Travis Smith the ball more down low. He had a miss match each time down the court it seemed. Nick Noble was hitting too, it was his birthday so happy b-day Nick. This is going to be a great match up between Breathitt and JBS.

Breathitt-Hazard Final. If Breathitt can keep Smith and Hayes out of foul trouble Breathitt has a shot. The consistancy of the Big Men for Breathitt has been unbelievable. If Breathitt gets by Buckhorn and Powell gets by JBS then the sem-final between these 2 teams will be crazy. Its going to be an interesting tourny. If Breathitt makes it to the finals I believe they will beat Hazard. Anybody can win this tourny.....that's why it's so great. Good Luck to all the teams.

Breathitt has been playing their best ball lately and are looking good. Many people doubted they could make it back without Collette Cole but here they are. Breathitt as i said before the season would be the favorite or should be by region. Could we be smelling a trip to Bowling Green??????