[2elijah]

I gave Shelby Valley little chance the year they won it. I had watched them
play Perry Central twice (2 years) and just didn't think Valley played together well enough to overcome their lack of dominant athleticism. Things came together for Valley and consequently for the mountains.

Competition in the 14th has been fierce for the past few years. The level of play has been, arguably, three to four teams at top #20 level each year. Knott has shown tremendous grit and resolve each of those years. Folks,
a veteran, tested team that comes out of a tough region can get "its mind
right" and win at Rupp in 2015.