[LCHSbulldogsalum]

I think JC wins this one. I hate predicting scores, but I'll go with 8-2. My thoughts are that JC is just a different animal than the rest of the 15th region RIGHT NOW. I think Paintsville and LC are building towards that with their crop of young players, but right now JC has the talent and the experience. When they have the arms they do, the chances of scoring a bunch of runs are not likely, so you must try to win a game 2-1 or 3-2.....and with high school kids, especially young players, that's difficult to do with all the pressure.

Paintsville impressed me the other night sitting in the stands watching them play LC. They have a nice team. Their two middle infielders, I feel, saved them several times with clutch plays. They didn't swing it well, I think the Daniels kid had 4 of the 6 hits. But LC's pitchers are pretty good, too.

I think next year JC, Paintsville, and LC will be back in the region and TWO of them are destined to meet each other again. Hopefully in a semi-final game, and finals....and not in the first round like this year.

Good luck to both squads tonight.