[16thregioner]

Last 15 years only four  teams have won 16th (Boyd 5, Ashland 4, Russell 3, Rowan 3). One of these four should win it again

Boyd and Russell are the only 2 teams that have won over the past 7 years.  Ashland and Rowan are always mentioned among the top teams, but their success is becoming historical.

After seeing some of these teams play in the preseason, it's pretty clear Boyd and Russell are the teams once again.  Boyd has a tremendous height advantage.  Russell has a tremendous speed advantage and has the best player in the region in Steele.

The only caveat I'll throw in is injuries.  Most of these girls play in such a way these days that their bodies aren't designed to handle.  Therefore, expect some more injuries throughout the season.  Whichever team is lucky enough to avoid them will have better odds of prevailing in the end.