[Justin Credible]

I can see Pikeville losing games early in the season but picking it up as the year goes on. It seems like they always do that where it takes them so long to get their football players back on the court and in basketball shape. Those Honaker boys, they are amazing slashers. They are strong enough that they are very tough to handle when they drive. Pikevilles sucess will depend on how quickly they can get back in the shape and have the level of play they have right now after their football season is over with.

Valley has some amazing guards as they normally do. I dont know about that Bryant boy who throws those wild elbows. I do not think that a 15th region ref in a high school game would allow him to do that and continue to play. I look for Valley to be very high in the rankings at the end of the season when it matters most.

Prestonsburg lost alot of seniors that had alot of minutes in varsity last year. The Patton boy can play when he wants to. It seems like he either plays very well or he is just there filling a spot. The 3 point shooter they have, I think I heard them say he is a Hall. He can flat shoot the lights out of it. If the get to where they can play as a team more, they will surprise alot of people.

Belfry is a very solid team. They have a great running game. They set up offense when the running game isnt there. They are a very well coached team. I see them being under-rated at the beginning of the year but gaining spots in the rankings each week.

Paintsville, they are Paintsville. They have a a boat load of talent. If BMR can get all the petty problems solved and they play team ball, then Paintsville will have to be back at the top of the list in anyones book.

I am very excited about this coming season. And I also think that the team that gets the ticket to Rupp will represent the region better than we have the last few years. I just hope that when this season is over, all fans of all 15th teams support whoever goes to the big show.

I understand what ur saying about Pburg, they have unstoppable shooters and Patton who can be the best on the team or he could be the worst, as soon as he starts taking the games more serious he'll be a force..