[hornet84]

So many things can happen between now and March. Remember we are dealing with high school kids. Some of the better players are just out of middle school. You never know how they are going to handle the pressure of being in a regional tournament. Some teams may get a bad draw and have to play two really strong teams back to back while another team may have an easier path to the finals. These are all factors in determining the champion. The best team doesn't always win. That said, You have to say that Shelby Valley and Paintsville are the two favorites but either one of those two may not make it out of the first round.