[rawlingsfan]

This is the first time the 14th Region has not been represented by a Letcher County school since 1999. This also ends a streak of regional championships for LCC at 8. These are streaks that may never be broken.

Kendall Noble H.S. had a nice 6 year run in girls' bball (2007-2012). But seriously, it was kind of the same way in girls' softball when Estill County joined the 14th region, 4 consecutive regional championships (2006-2009). Then LCC and Jenkins won in '10 and '11, before Estill County won the last two. Playing field is much more competitive now. It took Estill County 8 innings to beat Powell Co. 1-0 in the district finals last season, and they defeated Jenkins 2-0 in the regional finals. In '12 Breathitt County took Estill Co. 10 innings in the regional semi-finals, before losing 5-2.

Looks as though there will be more balance in volleyball with Leslie County, Hazard, and Powell County consistently fielding competitive teams.