[eagerbeaver]

Name some of the top softball players for this upcoming year.

1.Jamie Baldridge- East Ridge
2. Tabita Case-Shelby Valley
3. Katlin Ratliff-East Ridge
4. Ashley Hall- Shelby Valley
5. Mira Looney-East Ridge
6. Alesha Stanley- Shelby Valley

I believe you meant Caitlyn Case (SS), Gina Hall©, and Ashleigh Stanley(P,OF). You could have easily named Kayla Cantrell and Esther Fleming to the list. As for Pikeville, Kylie Schmidt is one of the best athletes in the region. And they do return a number of fundamental players with a lot of experience from last year. Softball in the 15th has travelled miles...SV defeated DuPont Manuel and Laure County last season and competed with Henderson Co. and South Laurel in the state tournament, while Pikeville advanced to the Final 4 in the All-A state tournament. ER's little leaguers are growning up, and they can play. Johnson Central, Lawrence, and Magoffin will be tough in the 57th. Prestonsburg and Allen Central appear to be the early favorites in the 58th. SV, ER, and Pikeville should be a toss up...but remember SV knows how to win the big games. The 60th has dropped off somewhat, but Belfry should continue to control the District. The 2007 15th Regional Champion will probably call the 57th or 59th District home. Enjoy the winter...but dream of spring...