[bigdog]

A team is tested by playing quality competition down state. Granted, the 15th region isn't as strong as they have been in the past. Lawrence County, Pikeville, East Ridge, Shelby Valley, and Johnson Central are the stronger teams in the region, but they would struggle to compete down state. LC has already played in a few tournaments, and they have faired well, but they did not dominate anyone. SV has most of their team back from last year, and those girls can tell you what it is like to play Ryle, Estill County, Scott County, and Montgomery County. Jenkins have a nice team, but they still have some "growing up" to do before they can move into the top 25--they are very young! SV and Pikeville each posted wins over top 25 opponents in 05 and 06, and neither of those teams were voted into the top 25. Keep plugging along, and good things will happen...rankings are meaningless!