[JackRabbitSlim]

Here is how I see the regions playing out this season. What does everybody else think?

1st-Murray
2nd-University Heights
3rd-Apollo
4th-Warren Central
5th-Central Hardin
6th-DeSales
7th-Male (State Champion)
8th-Walton-Verona
9th-Holy Cross (Covington)
10th-Harrison County
11th-Lexington Catholic/Lafayette
12th-Somerset
13th-Middlesboro
14th-Letcher Central
15th-Pikeville
16th-Boyd

[Hit and Run]

Tates Creek in the 11th, Clay in the 13th, and Lawrence in the 15th.

[Stardust]

Here is how I see the regions playing out this season. What does everybody else think?

1st-Murray
2nd-University Heights
3rd-Apollo
4th-Warren Central
5th-Central Hardin
6th-DeSales
7th-Male (State Champion)
8th-Walton-Verona
9th-Holy Cross (Covington)
10th-Harrison County
11th-Lexington Catholic/Lafayette
12th-Somerset
13th-Middlesboro
14th-Letcher Central
15th-Pikeville
16th-Boyd

Curious to get your take

Why Walton Verona over Simon Kenton in the 8th?
Why Holy Cross over Beechwood in the 9th?
Why HC over GRC and Campbell County in the 10th?

[Benchwarmer]

Curious to get your take

Why Walton Verona over Simon Kenton in the 8th?
Why Holy Cross over Beechwood in the 9th?
Why HC over GRC and Campbell County in the 10th?

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Why Letcher Central over Knott Central in the 14th?

[wildcats fan]

why Middlesboro over Clay County

[fanatic11]

I'm interested too about your reasoning for Letcher Central when they lost almost their whole team to graduation.

[Hit and Run]

Middlesboro will be way down. Pratt, Ferguson, and Partin were there guns and they're gone. The 13th is between Clay, North, and Knox. I'll go out on a limb and say the winner of the 49th (Clay or North) wins the region.

[JackRabbitSlim]

I think Harrison is a no brainer. As far as Letcher goes, they did lose a lot but it's been a long time since a Coach Dean coached team has been in the region finals and I think this season will be the dark horse year. Middlesboro was just a stab in the dark because quite frankly im not that familiar with that region, but with Clay only losing a couple of kids your probably correct on that one? I honestly think Simon Kenton is overrated as well. That's just my opinioin though, feel free to list yours as you want?

[TheFireWizard]

Knox in the 13th, because their the Cleveland of the region and deserve a lil love.

[Hit and Run]

Knox in the 13th, because their the Cleveland of the region and deserve a lil love.

Their district kills them. They're in with all the scrubs which kills them at region because they automatically have to play a good loser (normally North, South, or Harlan Co/Bell). To win the region Knox Central has to beat 3 very good oppenents in 3 nights. That is VERY difficult to do. Look at the last 3 regional champs. Bell had Jackson, South had a weak Harlan Co. team, and Clay had Barbourville. They basically get byes into the semis and don't use any pitching.

[BGCat]

No Way Walton-Verona wins the 8th! I do believe they lost a player recently that would have made a difference.

[Stardust]

8th will be Simon Kenton
9th will be Beechwood
10th - Campbell County, Brossart, Harrison Co & GRC is a crapshoot

[TheFireWizard]

Their district kills them. They're in with all the scrubs which kills them at region because they automatically have to play a good loser (normally North, South, or Harlan Co/Bell). To win the region Knox Central has to beat 3 very good oppenents in 3 nights. That is VERY difficult to do. Look at the last 3 regional champs. Bell had Jackson, South had a weak Harlan Co. team, and Clay had Barbourville. They basically get byes into the semis and don't use any pitching.

I agree, the weak district does a lot more harm than good. If they put up strong performances against good teams all season, I think they can overcome it by not feeling the pressure they normally would.

[adopted purple]

I know i'm biased, but I think Bowling Green is very underated in region 4. They have a ton of pitching and will be in the hunt in the 4th.

[BGCat]

Possibly, but I think the 8th is wide open.

[Stardust]

Possibly, but I think the 8th is wide open.

Nope, 8th is going to Simon Kenton. They come in with the most experience as well as having home field for the Region.

[JackRabbitSlim]

Nope, 8th is going to Simon Kenton. They come in with the most experience as well as having home field for the Region.

I am sure they have a chance this season at winning the region, but they had a losing record last season as well as a first round exit in the regional tournament. That doesnt exactly sound like a team that is the front runner in the region? Unless you are a player and then I see no problem with the confidence! Either way, good luck to them.

[JackRabbitSlim]

I know i'm biased, but I think Bowling Green is very underated in region 4. They have a ton of pitching and will be in the hunt in the 4th.

I understand the biased but they may very well be underrated? I think the only thing that would be a red flag is 11 of their 13 losses came from their own region. So you have that many teams going into a game with them with overwhelming confidence. Like you said though pitching plays a huge role, and it could mean the difference?

[BGCat]

Really just cant see that happening!

[Navajo4life]

Is the 8th Regional Tournament at Simon Kenton this year?

[Defender12]

i dont understand how you pick letcher in the 14th when you have knott and powell who are the favorite especially with powell being in the championship having two seniors a dh and 3rd baseman, 2 juniors who were 1st and out field and then 6 sophmores all starting. they only lost 2 people and return better and more talented than they was last year. im just curious with your reasoning. that and powell did beat letcher in region and lost in the season after having a slug fest wth knott county in the scorching heat.

[JackRabbitSlim]

It will be a huge shot in the dark if Letcher wins the 14th, but that is my pick. I don't think a lot of people expected Powell to go that far last year? Just like you said though it was last year, and I believe Letcher has the better coach. I'm not saying their the favorite I'm just saying they are my pick.

[baseball.nuts]

The 16th is always a quiet region. But you have boyd and ashland on top? Greenup lost alot but i have faith in Logan.

[horst muhlmann]

Here is how I see the regions playing out this season. What does everybody else think?

1st-Murray
2nd-University Heights
3rd-Apollo
4th-Warren Central
5th-Central Hardin
6th-DeSales
7th-Male (State Champion)
8th-Walton-Verona
9th-Holy Cross (Covington)
10th-Harrison County
11th-Lexington Catholic/Lafayette
12th-Somerset
13th-Middlesboro
14th-Letcher Central
15th-Pikeville
16th-Boyd

I heard that Louisville St. X has 3 signed Division I starting pitchers. I'd have to think they'll give Male a run for their money...

[horst muhlmann]

Here is how I see the regions playing out this season. What does everybody else think?

1st-Murray
2nd-University Heights
3rd-Apollo
4th-Warren Central
5th-Central Hardin
6th-DeSales
7th-Male (State Champion)
8th-Walton-Verona
9th-Holy Cross (Covington)
10th-Harrison County
11th-Lexington Catholic/Lafayette
12th-Somerset
13th-Middlesboro
14th-Letcher Central
15th-Pikeville
16th-Boyd

No Way Walton-Verona wins the 8th! I do believe they lost a player recently that would have made a difference.

I think his name is Vance Sullivan. He's pitching for Newport Catholic this spring.

[SeKyCatFan]

Their district kills them. They're in with all the scrubs which kills them at region because they automatically have to play a good loser (normally North, South, or Harlan Co/Bell). To win the region Knox Central has to beat 3 very good oppenents in 3 nights. That is VERY difficult to do. Look at the last 3 regional champs. Bell had Jackson, South had a weak Harlan Co. team, and Clay had Barbourville. They basically get byes into the semis and don't use any pitching.

With all due respect. I know that was a young Harlan County team along with last years, but you do know that Harlan County beat South that year right? And if memory serves correctly was the only team in the 13th to do so. I get your point though on how Knox is at a disadvantage always having to play a solid loser.

[Hit and Run]

With all due respect. I know that was a young Harlan County team along with last years, but you do know that Harlan County beat South that year right? And if memory serves correctly was the only team in the 13th to do so. I get your point though on how Knox is at a disadvantage always having to play a solid loser.

They did beat them earlier in the year, but I think that was sandwiched between 4 district games for South, and if I remember correctly Bowling or Woody weren't playing games besides district games at that time of the season. Don't hold me to that, but I think that's correct. Still yet, behind Jackson and Knox, who played each other in the first round, HC was the weakest team in the tournament.

[the dark wizard]

They did beat them earlier in the year, but I think that was sandwiched between 4 district games for South, and if I remember correctly Bowling or Woody weren't playing games besides district games at that time of the season. Don't hold me to that, but I think that's correct. Still yet, behind Jackson and Knox, who played each other in the first round, HC was the weakest team in the tournament.

I would say Barbourville was the weakest team in that tournament.

[jackson18]

I heard the 16th region tourney was being held at Lewis County this year. It's been years since I've been to Lewis County but I'm thinking they must have new field. Can anyone confirm that?

[Hit and Run]

I would say Barbourville was the weakest team in that tournament.

Good call. I forgot about the city school for a second. lol. Bell got them in the first round and made it to the finals.