[More Cowbell]

One interesting point...

Paintsville will likely have to beat both Pikeville and Shelby Valley (barring any upsets) to advance to state, since the two 59th teams will be on opposite ends of the bracket. One of those two teams, however, will only have to beat one of the other three top contenders in order to win region. So the regional draw may have a big effect on who wins the tourney.

The draw can really put you behind the 8-ball. Think of last year, when Belfry drew Paintsville in the first round, played Valley in the second, and would've had to play Pikeville if they had advanced to the final.