[jammin' jamey]

Prestonsburg should do real well. Returning three starters in Hughes, Hall, and Stephens. I think they are the best in the district, but it will be interesting to see if they can play with Shelby Valley, Pikeville, and Paintsville.

I agree. I think Prestonsburg will be improved, but they will need to find some rebounding inside and a little more consistency from the point guard position.

Allen Central returns some key role players from last year's team. They have to have someone step-up and score as they lost their two top scorers last year in Ryan Collins and Josh Martin. They will also have rebounding issues because after Martin and Tyler Slone, no one rebounded for them.

South Floyd is young and rebuilding, but the future looks bright at Hi Hat if they can stick it out and improve.

Betsy Layne will be the wildcard though. New coach, different outlook, most returning talent. Can they build some chemistry and come together?

Shelby Valley, Pikeville and Paintsville are without a doubt the top contenders in the region, but as we have all seen, anybody is beatable on any given night in high school sports and that's what makes it so awesome to watch and follow.