[bball123]

Preseason favorite for the 16th region has to be Fairview. Returning Jackson and Collins along with Gunter and Stai with Terry and the point guard from Rose Hill as well. Fairview may have changed coaches but hasn't changed much in philosophy and game plan. They still have elder Cooksey on the bench as well as Coach Davis who has been with the program every year that elder Cooksey has coached since returning from Greenup County. There are 60 years of coaching experience between Davis and elder Cooksey. I think Derrick will be just fine in coaching the Eagles. Chemistry will be there. Fairview has a true point guard and an inside game that was lacking in past years. Be prepared for hard nosed defensive schemes with a lot of movement on the offensive side. East Carter is good but they lack consistency in the defensive department. Look for East Carter to have to try to speed up the tempo in hopes that their opponents will make more mistakes than what they have to create. Ashland will always be tough but may have size issues with Fairview. Elliot does have some good players returning but depth may be their downfall.