[EKYBubbaWatson]

As of now Clay is the clear favorite. Whether it is by a slim margin or a ton will depend on how newcomers Jake Allen and Trey Farmer come along and the athletic sophomores Wes Wolfe and Blake Smith transition from subs to starters. McDaniel is bigger, stronger and is considerably more mature. Jackson County has the tools to be a very good team along with Knox. But as of now I don't think they can compete with Clay... But we will have to wait and see!