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I agree the region as a whole will be much improved. Right now I think it is a two horse race between Walton and Anderson. With South, Owen and Simon being top level teams.

It should be a great year for the 8th. And, a lot of the better players are still underclassmen.

Just for fun my rankings:

29th:
1. South (Solid team and Whitfield can play)
2. North (Improving program with a very solid player in Bryant)
3. Oldham (2nd year of the run and fun)
4. Trimble (Very well coached and will surprised a team or two)

30th:
1. Anderson (Defending champs with a lot coming back)
2. ML Collins (Wells is the real deal)
3. Spencer (Seems to be improving)
4. Shelby (May be a little down this year)
5. Emenience (Lack of numbers hurt them)

31st:
1. Owen (Gayheart and Neeley very good guard combo)
2. Gallatin (Return everyone including their coach)
3. Carroll (Great coach and Devine can score)
4. Henry (Kids will play hard for coach Gilley)

32nd:
1. Walton (Return starting 5 plus add some players back from injuries)
2. Simon (Great backcourt - frontcourt will be the question)
3. Williamstown (last year of the West and Wilhoit show - could make regional tournament this year)
4. Grant (Showing signs of progress, but can't get over the hump)