Look at the two towns. Loudon,Kingston and many other small towns are the same size they were 35 years ago. Maryville has grown into a large city. Also Blount Co. has open enrollment where kids can go to Maryville and Alcoa. You can't blame those kids for wanting to play there but small schools lose what good players they have. Also you have Catholic,CAK,Webb,Grace taking good players from these schools. When you play with what comes in the door it's tough to compete. Not making excuses for them it's just the nature of high school football these days.