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The Redhounds finished unbeaten for the second consecutive regular season and have now won 26 regular season games in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just him impressive has Corbin been? The Redhounds\u2019 defense hasn\u2019t allowed a single point in four games, that\u2019s 16 consecutive quarters, and let\u2019s not forget they\u2019re outscored their opponents, 191-0, during the four-game stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Corbin will host No. 9 Harlan County (4-6) during first round action of the Class 4A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Bell County (8-2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just how impressive have the Bobcats been this season?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve got a good shot at making a run for the Class 3A title while Daniel Thomas has established himself as one of the best players in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some big schools at the next level need to start signifying their attention to Thomas \u2014 the kid can play on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? The Bobcats will host Powell County (3-7) in first round action of the Class 3A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. North Laurel (5-5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s been a rough week for the Jaguars. A forfeit loss to South Laurel, and then they saw their 28-14 second half lead against Wayne County turn into a 31-28 loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Laurel will try to get back on track this week but really needs to get things back on track on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? The Jaguars will hit the road and play Collins (6-4) in first round of the Class 5A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Williamsburg (7-2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jerry Herron is one of the best coaches in the state, hands down. Every season the critics predict the Yellow Jackets\u2019 doom, and guess what? Williamsburg keeps winning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t matter how much talent the Yellow Jackets graduate, they find a way to win. That\u2019s a product of a great coach, coaching staff, players, and feeder program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? The Yellow Jackets get a bye this week but will host the winner of Hazard and Pineville during second round action of the Class A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Clay County (7-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tigers are cruising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve showed they possess one of the best offenses in the state, and have seven wins to prove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coach Michael Sizemore has done a fantastic job in Manchester, and the future continues to be bright, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Clay County\u2019s will travel to play Wayne County (6-4) during first round action of the Class 4A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Middlesboro (7-2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Yellow Jackets have been really quiet this season but guess what? They continue to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As long as quarterback Cayden Grigsby remains healthy, Middlesboro has a chance to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Prestonsburg (8-2) pats a visit Friday during first round action of the Class 2A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Harlan (7-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Green Dragons took one in the chin last week in a heartbreaking loss to Leslie County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Harlan will attempt to get back on track Friday by hosting Sayre during first round action of the Class A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Knox Central (5-5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Panthers\u2019 season has went another direction after injuries and the loss of Gavin Chadwell. Steven Partin and KT Turner continue to shine along with a host of their teammates but it\u2019s been a tough last half of the season for Knox Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? The Panthers will make the long trek to Letcher Central (7-3) to face-off in first round action of the Class 4A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Harlan County (4-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Black Bears hung tough with Bell County last week before running out of gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Harlan County will travel to play No. 1 Corbin during first round action of the Class 4A playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Pineville (7-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mountain Lions are now losers of three straight, and all three are playoff teams they lost to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n