I agree, the entire area is weak minus Elizabethton and Greeneville. I also realize that West Ridge has had some major injuries but minus year #1 where the team was loaded with seniors, they can't compete with Science Hill and DB and IMHO they should, let alone thinking about competing at state level. I get that it takes a culture change from top to bottom to make a winning program. I'm not gonna harp on coaching since I'm just a fan that puts zero time into the program other than just purchasing season tickets yearly, but the offense, play calling, and fundamentals are lacking. I guess I did harp a little. WR's schedule every year tells me they aren't serious about creating a winning culture. I commend DB and Science Hill for scheduling Knoxville teams. I truly believe that West Ridge is just happy to get to the playoffs and that's it. There isn't a mindset of "let's win them all" or what it takes to even achieve that and yes, I've heard that from people in the program. I think they are good men leading the team but I'm just not sure. When West Ridge first opened, someone on CoachT said they are making West Ridge into South 2.0. Nope, it's Central 2.0. I hope everyone has safe travels and it's an injury free game. I know the bears are "loaded for bear" so to speak.