Fourth Region Preview

Preseason Rankings...
1. Warren Central
2. Greenwood
3. Allen County-Scottsville
4. Bowling Green
5. Russellville
6. Franklin-Simpson
7. Metcalfe County
8. Clinton County
9. Barren County
10. Warren East
11. Monroe County
12. Glasgow
13. Logan County
14. Russell County
15. Todd County Central
16. Cumberland County

Three Things To Watch...
--Well first, will anyone beat Warren Central in March? Last year, Bowling Green and Glasgow (?) upset the Dragons in January, and 4th region fans outside of Dragon Nation saw the light at the end of the tunnel. But as they have the last five seasons, Warren Central won when they needed to, and the Dragons returned to Rupp. It would seem that they would be on their way back again, as Jeremy Anderson and Nick Britt lead a senior class that hasn't not seen Rupp Arena.

--Seniority will be the order of this region this year, as seemingly every top player is in his last go around this season. Warren Central, Russellville and Allen County-Scottsville are led by dynamic senior duos; Franklin-Simpson, Greenwood and Bowling Green have great senior leadership as well. Perhaps the team that can mix young talent with the senior leadership will be favored going into the postseason.

--While most of the premier teams have great experience back, the notable exception is Barren County, which stands to lose some ground on the regional leaders this season. For three years, the Trojans fought the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots tooth and nail in the 15th district, but ACS should put considerable distance between themselves and Barren County this season. However, don't be surprised if coach Steve Riley has the Trojans making noise in March.

Five Early Games I'd See...
--December 1st: Warren Central @ Christian County
--December 2nd: Greenwood @ John Hardin
--December 5th: Allen County-Scottsville @ Barren County
--December 8th: Metcalfe County @ Clinton County
--December 12th: Bowling Green @ Allen County-Scottsville

Last Year...
Regional Champion: Warren Central
Regional Runner-Up: Metcalfe County
Regional Semifinalists: Greenwood, Barren County