[Diamond N The Rough]

Hazard: Coaching, Talent, Experience. Top notice program that knows how to win.

PCC: Great coaching staff. One of the top pitchers in the region returning. They did lose a lot from last year, but they have a coach that always has his team ready.

LCC: Coach Dean is back and he is a big factor. They lost 3 seniors, but return a lot of strong talent. Coach Dean will have his team in the top 3 for years to come.

Estill:  They lost 3 big contributors from last season. Flynn and Niece will have big shoes to fill, but Estill is always up for the challenge. They consistently play a tough schedule to get them ready for the post season.

Wolfe: Youth is their strength.  They lose a senior, but they have one of the best young groups in the region. Coach Rigsby has coached for years and has them playing Lexington teams. Watch out for them.

Breathitt:  Return the teams top 2 pitchers and have a couple really string young players. Coach Hamilton brings his experience from EKU and spreads it with his players.

Powell: Made it to finals of the region last season. They return the core of their team and adds a very strong Freshman group. Watch those Freshmen, many may be starting by post season.  5 hits off an 8th grader, 1 against BC, and 1 against Hazard in Region, not great.

Leslie: Their Freshman group went undefeated last season. This is a groupnto watch for.

1. Hazard- Meahan, talent, and experience.
2. LCC- Coach Dean is a huge factor.
3. Estill- Coach's prepare them for battle.
4 Wolfe- That young group will be fun to watch.
5. PCC- Coach has a ton for experience and PCC always competes. 
6. Breathitt- Return 2 strong starting pitchers. Coached very well.
7. Powell- Returns a ton and has good talent. Coaching is the question. Weak scheduling and no proven coaching staff.
8. Leslie- That young group could shock some teams this year.

Nice breakdown!