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My picks and why I picked them, kind of.

1- Marshall County: very close to being a lock for me, no one in their region really matches up with them well.

2- Hopkinsville: still think Madisonville has a pretty good shot though

3- Ohio County: several impressive wins, owning their region right now

4- Bowling Green: most athletic of all 4th region teams

5- Bardstown: of the several teams that I think can win this region, Bardstown is probably the most sound

6- Bullitt East: probably the most talented in the 6th, but PRP and Moore will be tough outs

7- Trinity: too much talent, Ballard will push them to the limit

8- Oldham County: this region was a run away at the beginning of the season, but South Oldham and Simon Kenton are on fire

9- Dixie Heights: Holmes and Cov. Holy Cross have what it takes to win the 9th, but Dixie's got the talent and experience to win it.

10- Clark County: they're on a mission, playing really good right now

11- Madison Central: potential for regional letdown here with Scott County, LexCath and Henry Clay, but until they lose, they're my favorite

12- East Jessamine: On fire

13- Harlan County: pretty good size, flipped a coin between them and Clay County

14- Perry County Central: Feb. 9 at KCC will be a fun one

15- Sheldon Clark: I think they have the best defense against Johnson Central and Betsy Layne

16- Rowan County: head and shoulders above the rest of the region. Ashland could surprise them.