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I think that's pretty accurate.
North will be solid, but they did lose a couple of very good pitchers. They would still probably be my early pick after what I saw in the regional.
Knox will have a veteran team back and no excuses about experience, but they lacked consistency last year.
I think Clay definitely should be in the top five with what they have coming back, plus it's pretty clear by now they are well coached and always seem to be competitive.
South loses more than anyone but still has enough to be dangerous, especially with Miller.
Harlan County has one of the best 1-2 pitching combinations with Sizemore and Burkhart, both lefties, and a good catcher in Rutherford. They will have to develop some depth.
Corbin is always competitive and could win the 50th with South losing so much. As you said, Whitley can't seem to get over the hump.

As for the 52nd District, HCHS is probably the favorite with its pitching, but Middlesboro has a great player in McCullough, who could beat anyone in the district.
Harlan lost two of its best hitters in Abraham and Patrick, but Hogue will be a senior and several other young guys showed improvement late in the season.
Bell loses 8 of 9 starters and will have to start over.