[eaglehoops]

Well Luther,

Allen Cental has a great, young coach and they can shoot the lights out from behind the arc, however, they can't compete with the talent of my top 5. They have the heart, but not the experience nor the strenght to play with the big dogs just yet. I do feel however they will make the regional tournament.

South Floyd has been a hot topic this preseason. They are young and have had success with their younger players at the elementary school level. They also don't have near the talent level of Magoffin Co, JCHS, or Pike Central though. I don't see them winning many games this year, I predict about a 10 win campaign for the girls in Floyd Co.

Now for Pikeville. They return a few but not enough to win the region. They could be a scary team come district tourney time, however, this year, nor the next 3 for that matter will be there year.

Sheldon Clark- just don't have the fire power to compete for a title, in my opinion they will not win 10 games.

Prestonsburg- Very talented, but not a good coach. This guy is the laughing stock of the 15th region. Not one team WANTS to play prestonsburg. Not because they are afraid but because he acts like a jerk toward other players and opposing coaches. They can shoot, but I feel without leadership from the top of the program this will be another dissapointing season in P'burg.

East Ridge- Lost a lot of players from a decent team last season. I don't think they will rebound well this season. They may make a push for the regional tourney though, and could suprise some teams.

Betsy Layne- Still young and inexperienced. Won't make the regional tournament in my opinion.

Phelps- Plenty of young talent. This teams reminds me of JCHS two years ago. Lots of talent but a few years away from being a team to be reckoned with.

Belfry- New coach, same success. Lost a great group of senions, however, Shae Deskins is the real deal. This girl could start for ANY team in the state. She will be the one everyone is trying to stop, if they can't Belfry will be good, if they can stop her... who will step up? I think their new coach will try to answer a lot of those questions in the early part of the season and Belfry will once again be a regional contender.

Lawrence Countyy- Last but not least is the bulldogs. These girls gave Magoffin Co. a run for their money all three times last season. However, JC absolutley demolished them three times. They will have a new coach, which I see as a positive. But, they aren't contending for a district title yet, let along a regional.

That's all my previews for the 15th region. Just my opinion, not any scientific hypothesis, just some country boy trapped in a hollar who loves high school sports. There's nothing like basketball in KY. Let me know what y'all think about these predictions. Don't hold back, I'm a big boy, I can take criticisim! :thumpsup: