[LeeCoUKFan]

I wanted to start a thread about the District that is near and dear to my heart as I am sure Strikeout King will agree, the 56th District gets overshadowed by the other districts in the 14th Region. Below are the excerpts from the Cat's Pause Preseason Preview. I just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts were on this district.

Estill County(18-14): After falling two points short last year, the Engineers are shooting for a district title with three returning starters - 6'4'' junior forward Brandon Morris(10.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg), 6'0'' junior forward Josiah Muncie(6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg) and 5'11'' sophomore guard Trevor Jenkins(6.0 ppg). Trevor Jones, a 5'8'' freshman, could take over at point guard. Clay Case and Dakota Evans, both 6'1'' senior guards, will also compete for starting jobs, along with 5'11' sophomore forward Trevor Jenkins and 5'10'' sophomore guard Randy King.

Lee County(13-16): Losing Dontarius Pittman to graduation is a blow for the Bobcats, but everyone else returns, including 6'2'' junior forward Tyler Evans(9.0 ppg), 5'8'' junior guard Brant Cornelius(3.0 ppg), 5'7'' junior James Gilbert(3.0 ppg) and 6'0'' senior forward Adam Marshall(3.0 ppg). Blake Gabbard(4.0 ppg), a 5'7'' junior, is expected to round out the backcourt. Senior forward Chase Baker(5.0 ppg), senior guard Travis Mays(4.0 ppg) and junior forward Clint Cox(2.0 ppg) will also compete for starting spots.

Powell County(12-11): After topping the .500 mark last season, the Pirates hope to take the next step and win a balanced district. Trey Marcum(11.8 ppg), a 5'9'' junior, returns at guard. Returning in the post are 6'1'' senior Matt Pelfrey(10.6 ppg) and 6'3'' junior Jacob Connor(8.2 ppg). Brett Goodwin(5.2 ppg), a 6'2'' sophomore who was last year's sixth man, will move into the starting lineup at guard. Senior point guard Austin Monet and 6'4'' senior center Zach Dennis are also starting candidates.

Owsley County(4-20): Returning starters for the Owls include sophomore guard Noah Shelby, junior center Izaiah Allen and sophomore forwards Joey Grove and Bradon Mason. Sophomores Adam Holmes and Cody Hall are also in the mix.

Note: Lee Co. is ranked 9th in the Region Top 10 and Estill Co. is ranked 10th.