[UKCC]

I love the 13th region and respect all opponents but I can't help but say this is a two team race: Clay County and South Laurel. Could someone sneak up and pull a North Laurel from 4 years ago? Absolutely. These two teams combine for roughly 6 players in the vast majority of people's top 10-12. In my honest opinion, Blake Smith is still the best overall player in the region, Trey Farmer is probably the best at inside and outside scoring, and Wes Wolfe is one of the better athletes. South has by far the best interior presence in duo Griffith and Taylor. I can't see many teams in SEKY competing with them inside. I expect Will Sexton to break into that veteran group of upperclassmen in the region. We'll see what Robert Marcum does with the lineup and bench though. Don't really know about South's depth as well. Last year's game in London was a classic and the Tigers needed some of Trey Farmer's late heroics. I'm still curious as to why this years contest is not in Manchester. I will not get carried away but if both teams can get to region, don't be shocked if the draws have them playing before the championship. Never have been a fan of that. However, last year's championship was definitely #1 and #2.