When you have the defending class 3A state champion in your football district, it quickly becomes one of the toughest districts in the state. Add to that a couple of the teams that struggled are vastly improved and a few more have not dropped off the radar. Knoxville Football Coach Eric Kellar tells KNIA/KRLS Sports Class 3A District seven could be one of the most competitive districts in the state. Kellar says nothing will come easy in the district as everyone will be better than last year. Knoxville opens up the season Friday against Newton. The Panthers’ first district game is not until week four when they travel to Carlisle.