[Mr. D]

To me Martin County is still the best team in the region, but that gap is not nearly as big as was perceived earlier in the season. Johnson Central and Pikeville are starting to get a rhythm and play much better basketball. JC just had their best week of the season winning at Lawrence, Martin at home, and Pike Central at home. That stretch is similar to the type of week you need to win a regional championship. But JC does not match up well with Paintsville. Like others I think Pikeville is the team that is sneaking around in the background but may very well win it in the end. I think my top five would be:

1) Martin
2) Paintsville
3) Johnson Central
4) Pikeville
5) Pike Central