[Van Hagar]

Well, considering that in the 19 years previously that there has been fast pitch that the Laurels have won every regional title contested (North 14, South 5), I think you have to lean towards them. (Many of those were as members of the 12th region). South is probably the favorite after winning last year, and returning a few more players than North. Corbin with Hart on the mound will be dangerous, and Clay Co. has made strides every year, and has had some really talented younger teams of late. If anyone is going to break the Laurel stranglehold in the next few years, I think they're the best bet. But this is a sport that North and South take very seriously, something I can't say about every school in the region. It's going to take a lot to take their throne away.