I agree both teams are to some extent unproven for this season, with the exception that Gate City has been to the gauntlet so to speak with Richlands.

I'm sure someone can provide some details, but I'm thinking that Clintwood hasn't beaten Gate City since they played years ago in the late 50's or 60's. In fact, the question was brought up recently about which LPD teams have beaten Gate City since they returned to Group A. The only answer so far has been Powell Valley.

Personally, I'd love to see Clintwood get a win over GC. But, I haven't yet seen any evidence that either Clintwood is an exceptionally good team this year or that Gate City is an exceptionally bad team this year.

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Keep in mind that Gate City's wins so far are over those same Coeburn and Lee High teams, Pound (who Coeburn defeated) and J.J. Kelly. Not sure what point you are trying to make by giving Clintwood's defeated opponents and not even mentioning that Gate City's defeated opponents are just are the same and weaker.

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