[Hoopla]

Magoffin County is the favorite in the 57th right now hands down. (unbeaten in regular season 15th region play so far this season and last, won the past 2 district tournaments, has the same players as last season) This goes to show you, you don't count out the favorite no matter how well a team did in a tournament. As for the 15th, I think it's Magoffin Counties to loose. However, thats only my opinion. But I'm not counting out Belfry. This is a very solid ball club and they have a great coach. Paintsville is playing better ball now than they were before the All A. However, they lost a great deal when they lost Ashley Hall. She was always there to hit the big shot whenever they needed it. Hard to replace a player like that. Not to take anything away from the Carrolls, Jarrell, or Russell. They're heck of ball players. Just think they're missing that fifth player.