[The Dogfather]

Region 14
Leslie County knocked off Estill County last year to break the hold on the 14th region by the Lady Engineers.
But as the season approaches, Estill County is again the preseason favorite to capture its 10th title since joining the 14th region in a close vote over Perry Central.
Seniors Kaylee Covey and Sarah Wiseman are expected to lead Estill County. Lauren Amburgey will lead Perry Central. All three were among the state leaders last season.

Region Favorite: Estill County
All A Favorite: Wolfe Co.
Region Sleeper: Powell Co.

Region Top 10
1. Estill Co.
2. Perry Central
3. Letcher Central
4. Knott Central
5. Wolfe Co.
6. Powell Co.
7. Breathitt Co.
8. Lee Co.
9. Jackson City
10. Leslie Co.

Others receiving votes: Hazard

Top 10 Players:
1. Kaylee Covey, Estill Co.
2. Lauren Amburgey, Perry Central
3. Sarah Wiseman, Estill Co
4. McKayla Rucker, Powell Co.
5. Hailey Smith, Wolfe Co.
6. Lindsey Wood, Estill Co.
7. Lauren Baker, Knott Central
8. Katey Pigman, Perry Central
9. Olivia Nickell, Powell Co.
10. Jamie Pollard, Perry Central

Others receiving votes:
Erica Howard-Powell Co., Toni Stone-Wolfe Co., Savannah Parson-Letcher Central, Emily Reed-Lee Co., Hailey Turner-Hazard, Kamryn Noe-Perry, Lauren Fugate-Perry Central, Lexi Haddix-Perry Central, Katie Jo Campbell-Perry Central, Taylor Taulbee-Breathitt Co., Tiarra Trent-Jackson City, Kailee Mullins-Leslie Co., Riley Turner-Wolfe Co., Adrianna Salyers-Jackson City, Carly Creech-Wolfe Co.

Per Him McAlister who runs the OH Prep Softball page and website

I don't know who Mr. McAlister is, but I don't agree with some of his rankings. I just don't see Letcher county as a third ranked team after losing some major key players last year including their pitcher. They will be much younger and will be in a rebuilding mode. Also, I think Lee county will be a much better team than some of the teams ranked higher than them. Estill is at the top this year and Perry is definitely number 2. Knott has good pitching, but they are yet to establish themselves as a regional contender. Outside of number 1 and 2, the region could be like the men's basketball Southeastern Conference this year. Any team could beat the other on any given night. At least it will make it fun to watch as a spectator.