[the gambler]

We are near the end of the regular season, so heres my thoughts on the 14th region heading into tournament play..

1. The hazard Bulldogs.

Hazard has established themselves as the favorite to win the region, and it all starts with Evin Eversole, and Seth Caudill, that 1 2 punch has been devastating to opposing teams all year, and the role players, Combs, Higgins and Ratliff have really been huge all year, although they are the favorites they are also vulnerable as they dont have much bench play, so any foul trouble or injury could cost the Dawgs in region..

2. The Knott county Patriots.

KCC has been up and down all season trying to find their identity, at times they have looked like the favorites and other times looked like they may not win district, but lately they have played well, Jayden Huff, Hunter Haddix and Drake Slone are the clear leaders of the team, but the most important player may be chance amburgey as he and braxton reade do all the dirty work, another thing for KCC is their bench play is strong and could be the difference in region play for the Patriots  

3. The Breathitt county Bobcats.

Breathitt started the season strong, but have really came back to earth lately, Sperry has been Sperry all year but the role players are starting to struggle and that can spell doom for the bobcats, as good as Austin Sperry is, he cant win this region unless Hamilton, Bellamy, Gross and Terry play like they did early in season..  Theres still time for Breathitt but coach Honeycutt has some things to figure out 

4. The Estill county Engineers

Most will probably say Estill dont belong 4 but after beating PCC last week i feel they deserve it, Kenny Rose has established himself as a top 7-8 player in region and the role players have really stepped up for the Engineers, i dont see them winning region due to deoth but i can see a possible upset early for Estill

5. The Perrc central Commodores

Its no secret this is my team, and it hurts to put them this low, coming into the season i thought perry was the favorite with Beverly, Slone, Castle, and woods all returning, and they looked the part early in WYMT tournament and was rolling, then the loss of Beverly kind of messed the whole rotation up, Perry has shown signs they can compete with close losses to KCC and Hazard, but cant seem to get that big win, then go lose to Estill was a head scrather, i still believe with Trayton woods, Kizer Slone and Carter Castle perry can win this region, dont laugh. yes im bias, but i guarantee no one wants to draw the dores early coach Hoskins will have them ready.

After the top 5, teams like Powell and Letcher could upset someone but i dont think they are threats to win region..

Recap, Hazard is the favorite, but dont be surprised if they lose early and another team moves on to Rupp..