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Draw just now completed. Tournament will start Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day. First game is at 11am 

Lawrence County vs. Paintsville
Pike Central vs. Pikeville

Belfry vs. Shelby Valley
Johnson Central vs. Prestonsburg

I see a Pikeville vs JC final unless Prestonsburg pulls the upset.

Not quite sure I’d call that an upset. Prestonsburg beat JC earlier in the season and outside of Pikeville, have probably played the toughest schedule in the 15th. Their record may look wonky but their schedule has been grueling. Should be a great contest regardless. This whole tournament should be exciting with so much parity.

Prestonsburg has probably the 2nd best 1-2 pitching duo behind Duty and Thompson at Pikeville in the region. Belfry has a solid top 2 with Adkins and Varney but they struggle to score runs. I’m guessing Pburg will pitch Welch against JC and then use their 3rd arm in the semis and try to save Allen for the championship. If Belfry can beat Valley without using Varney and be able to use him in the semis I could easily see where Belfry is playing Thursday. He is a top 5 pitcher in the region. Who pitched in that game for Pburg when they beat JC

Belfry better not save anyone for 2nd round or there will not be a second round. Belfry threw Adkins both times against Valley and lost both games. Might want to win first game then worry about 2nd round.

Belfry is never ready/prepared for this tournament and that’s not a knock on thier players. Coaches job to get them ready through tough games through out season. This seasons schedule was the weakest in last 10 years. Change might need to occur here also.