1. Corbin (13-0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Redhounds are region champs, and they are now sitting perfect with a 13-0 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corbin did all it needed to do to knock off Johnson Central while ending a two-year losing skid to the Golden Eagles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corbin\u2019s shutout streak has ended but the Redhounds put 35 points on a Johnson Central defense which had been stellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s next? Franklin Simpson is next with a Class 4A state title appearance on the line. The two teams met earlier this season at Franklin County with Corbin coming away with a 40-20 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Bell County (10-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bobcats turned in an impressive season but fell to Ashland last week, 34-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bell County dodged no one and picked up some big wins this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tailback Danial Thomas put together one of the best seasons we\u2019ve seen in a while, and could very well end up being named 13th Region Player of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. North Laurel (6-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jaguars had high expectations entering the season but just can\u2019t get over the hump against Southwestern and Pulaski County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are now 4-10 all-time against the Warriors and have lost four consecutive games against them while dropping 11 games in a row against Pulaski County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Until they find a way to beat those two teams, it\u2019s gonna be hard to A. Win the district, and B. Host a home playoff game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Williamsburg (7-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Yellow Jackets picked the worst time to be shutout for the first time in 88 games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williamsburg could get anything going during its 29-0 loss at home against Hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jerry Herron\u2019s squad had a good season, winning its seventh consecutive district title but we were expecting another trip to the region finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Middlesboro (8-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Yellow Jackets\u2019 run to repeat as region champions came to an end after a 28-21 heartbreaker to Shelby Valley last Friday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Middlesboro had a heck of a season behind the play of quarterback Cayden Grisgby and wide out Kameron Wilson, just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Harlan (8-4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Greed Dragons ran into a Pikeville team that will more than likely repeat as state champions. Harlan held its own but just couldn\u2019t pull off the upset win,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The loss doesn\u2019t take away from an impressive season Harlan had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Clay County (7-4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tigers were fun to watch this past season. Their offensive attack was one of the best in the 13th Region, and mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tate Rice showed that\u2019s he\u2019s also one of the best signal callers around as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Harlan County (4-7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Black Bears had some big wins this season but just could catch fire when they needed, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their players gave 110 percent effort and turned in a solid season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Knox Central (5-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Injuries hurt Knox Central this season. The Panthers started the season strong but was just outmanned by the time the end of the season ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coach Buckner and his players fought hard while Knox Central possessed one of the best players in the state in Steven Partin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Pineville (7-4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coach Allen Harris\u2019 first season as Mountain Lion head coach was a success. Pineville win its first seven games and was ranked as high as No. 4 at one point of the season. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"