EKBSports.com has released its Super Seven pre-season football rankings.
Johnson Central edged out Belfry for the No. 1 position as the Pirates came in at No. 2
The Golden Eagles, who captured the 2016 Class 4A state championship, reached the finals in 2017, losing to Franklin-Simpson.
Belfry had won four straight Class 3A titles prior to being eliminated by Louisville Central in last year’s playoffs.
Pikeville, which reached the Class 1A state semifinals one year ago, is ranked third, followed by Lawrence County at No. 4.
Rounding out the rankings are No. 5 Paintsville, No. 6 Floyd Central and No. 7 Mingo Central.
Here is the EKBSports.com pre-season rankings
- Johnson Central
- Belfry
- Pikeville
- Lawrence County
- Paintsville
- Floyd Central
- Mingo Central