[baseball1974]

As far as people underestimating Powell County, I think that will be good for Powell. They made a good hire that is local and an invested interest in the program succeeding. Granted, they are probably down compared to what they are use to. However, this isn’t the 7th region or the 10th region or even the 11th region. If they can throw strikes and play defense, then I think their new coach will find some creative ways to score runs. Sounds like everyone is bought in with the new coach and that can lead to success just based off of that variable alone. Now I do not believe there is any team in that region that can challenge PCC or Hazard for the region. However, if they draw each other, injury’s, or anything like that could certainly throw a wrench in the situation, but based on what it is, those two should have no issues besides each other.

I think Estill and Powell both could use this season as a platform to launch their programs into the future. A good showing in the regional tournament will be huge to the rebuilding process for both of these team, especially Powell, with having a new coach.