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6. Clark Co:

Clark County's hopes of making to the 2009 KHSAA Sweet 16 came to an end, when they lost to Mason County 43-51 in the Region 10 championship game. Now they must look to the future and the future looks bright for the Cardinals. They return a lot of talent, including big man Vinny Zollo.

Point guard Robbie Stenzel returns to anchor the back court. The 6-foot-3, junior-to-be averaged 16 points and five assists per game last season. Stenzel is a great offensive player. He shoots the three extremely well and he can finish around the rim.

Stenzel is also a great ball handler. He ranked seventh on his team in turnovers, which isn't bad considering he has the ball in his hands most of the time. Colleges from all across the country are showing interest in Stenzel, including Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Mississippi and Virginia Commonwealth.

Clark County coach Scott Humphrey got a early Christmas present last summer when Zollo decided to transfer to Clark County from Greenfield (OH). Zollo decided to make the move after giving a verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky. He is the only underclassman still committed to UK, after Billy Gillispie was let go and John Calipari was hired.

Clark County might have one of the states best front courts next season, led by Zollo. The 6-foot-8, 215 pound forward junior-to-be averaged 14 points per game last season. Zollo has improved tremendously since last summer and should continue to improve.

Joining Zollo in the front court will be Cory Rogers and Travis Purvis. Both players stand 6-foot-4 and both will be juniors next season.

Clark County loses two seniors, Robert Hatton and Ryan Williams, to graduation but with Stenzel and Zollo returning, and a good supporting case around them, Clark County will enter the 2009-2010 season as the favorite to win the Region 10 championship.