Class 3A football preseason top 10

School

2015 record

Josh Moore’s comment

1. Belfry

14-1 (champs)

Pirates return nine starters on both sides and five all-state players.

2. Central

10-3

Thanks to blocked FG, Jackets missed semi-state for second time in three years.

3. Corbin

9-5

Redhounds were blown out by Belfry but played Pirates close for a while.

4. Lexington Catholic

11-4

Knights looked like world-beaters in postseason until state championship.

5. Boyle County

10-2

Wade Acey and Evan Tarter among the defensive Rebels to keep eye on.

6. Caldwell County

10-3

Shane Burns was top passer in 3A last season. He’s a junior this year.

7. Elizabethtown

13-1

Panthers in third season under Mark Brown, who’s among wins leaders.

8. Garrard County

7-5

Can Golden Lions get out of shadow of Boyle and LexCath in district?

9. Russell

8-4

Red Devils fell to state champion Belfry last two years. What’s 2016 hold?

10. Waggener

6-5

Wildcats boast high-level juniors in Jairus Brents and Tahj Rice.