[Lowdown]

True, politics will never not exist. But,only way to truly deal for now in this particular situation in Irvine is to go outside with coaching hire. ONLY OPTION with this organization right now. As for best in the region, Estill will be tested with their pitching. The two that are freshmen have made strides, but different pitching a frosh vs an 18 year old. However, Estill’s possibilities of offense will help. Lee Co has good pitching, but not lots of spin. Samples is a good coach but leaves many things in question. They are closing the gap. Jackson City are basically playing middle schoolers as varsity. They are well coached and perform the same. Benny has it going on in Campton. This may be his year. Perry central loses lots. Knott loses pitcher as well. If it ever was a year to not go to the region power Engineers, this truly is a year that will be up for grabs.