[Joe Friday]

Thought it would be interesting to go back and look at the pre-season predictions on this eve of the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament. Allen Central barely penetrated the top five and in some predictions were at #6 or lower. They were not even expected to finish in the District Tournament, let alone win it. It is understandable why these predictions were made because Allen Central lost 8 seniors. However, now it is believed that should Allen Central lose, it would be a huge upset. Based on the predictions, Allen Central is the underdog in this tournament and Allen Central should not even be playing in the Region, let alone the championship match. Now the predictions are 'whoever has the most desire will win.' The AC girls have a lot of desire or they would not be in the championship match against all odds and predictions. Betsy Layne has a great team and played the match of their lives against Belfry and deserved to win. They were predicted to be right up there with Belfry and they are. Everyone should agree, the toughest district in the 15th Region is definitely the 54th when it comes to volleyball. This is history in the making and either way, Floyd County will have a representative at the State Tournament. Best of luck to both teams - both teams are winners.