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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.

Keep sleeping on this Estill team. PCC and Hazard are too cocky and will throw off if either play Estill in the region. I CAN'T WAIT. I have been around Estill sports my whole life (over 40 years), and nothing in this county compares to the success that our baseball and softball teams have had. Coal money is vanishing in the mountains, so Perry and Hazard better enjoy a few more good years of success, then its a level playing field. Ask Knott and Letcher, they are already seeing the decline.