[OffTheHook]

I've seen LC practice a few times this year and they are looking pretty good again. They lost a lot of seniors last year, but they have seemed to have just reloaded. Got a lot of good hitting coming back this year. I know its early in the season to be picking a regional champ, but I think it will come down to Lawrence or Johnson Central yet again.

Quite possibly. BUT, It sure won't be a cake walk for either this season. Just like last season, one or both could be knocked out in the Districts. Magoffin Co. or Paintsville either one are capable of doing this. And if they do make it to the Region, there are still some pretty decent teams that didn't lose a lot from last season.

Paintsville has two BIG spots to fill this season (SS & C). They may struggle some to start the season. BUT, I look for Coach VanHoose to have things lined out come Tourney time. Returning too much young talent from last season's District Champs. Should be pretty solid in the circle, returning Lemaster and the addition of Mills. Still have Jones, Halm, Pelphrey, Walker, & DeGuzman returning and I look for Boyd to step up and be a big contributor this season along with another youngster or two. Should make for another GREAT District Tourney!