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The region has lost a ton of talent.  I think it is down tremendously and will be in a rebuilding phase for a couple years.  As far as rankings go, I think Owsley is the best team returning.  They return Terry, Brown, Lynch and Grubb.  I just don't see anyone in the 14th competing against them.  After Owsley, I would put Hazard at a distant second, which is somewhat questionable. 

Letcher lost Couch and Whitt.  Knott lost Gayheart, Combs, Gibson, and Hall.  Estill lost Angel and Baker.  Perry lost Neace and McAlarnis (transfer).  Assuming McAlarnis transfers to Knott, then it makes them much better than they would have been without her.  The Bailey transfer from Letcher is not proven so I don't know her impact other than she has size. 

Overall, I think the 14th will be ugly basketball this season needing some time to grow.  Good luck to all teams.

I’ve watched Owsley, Hazard, and Perry this summer. I am obviously not a 14th region guy but from what I’ve seen it could be the weakest I’ve seen in the 20 years I’ve watched. Not being mean but a lot of work to do

Owsley lost three starters to graduation. But after a slow start on summer play they have finally adjusted to new roles and are playing pretty good. However, Macey Brown sprained her ankle last week and is probably finished leading into next week’s Dead Period. She has really stepped her game up a notch and has grown another inch and is now 6’3. Addie Terry has played very well too and is their seasoned veteran as a junior. Kenzie Grubb, the sophomore guard, made 10 threes vs Somerset. 6’ Kamilla Marcum is adjusting to a starting role and has played better each game throughout June. And the coaches daughter freshman guard Delaney Smith has brought a lot of energy to the Lady Owls. I believe they are going to be a very competitive bunch by the start of the season. But I agree with you that the 14th is probably the weakest of the 16 regions. However, that was mentioned quite a lot last year too and the Lady Owls lost a 2 point game to Bowling Green at the state tournament and it took some questionable officiating to keep them out of the second round, in my opinion.