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Before we get back to the day-to-day update mode, let's take this week to review what each region has seen so far, in a general sense...

1st Region
This was supposed to be Paducah Tilghman's year in the 1st, but the Blue Tornado has struggled out of the gates with an 8-5 record, and an even more troubling 4-4 record in region play. Graves County has taken the lead here with an 8-0 regional record. Marshall County should also be considered in this race, as the Marshals have a 5-1 region mark with two district wins so far. Heath, Calloway County and St. Mary are three other squads to watch over the last month-and-a-half of the season.

2nd Region
Western Kentucky's toughest region remains wide open into the middle of January. Only Henderson County remains unbeaten in region play at this point, but Hopkinsville and Madisonville-North Hopkins both have better overall records than the Colonels. Speaking of the Colonels, Christian County may very well best all of them, but they've only played two regional games to this point, including a home loss to Henderson County. Watch for Caldwell County as a sleeper as the year rolls along.

3rd Region
The Owensboro-anchored region doesn't have the strength that it has had in the past. In fact, Grayson County and Muhlenberg North carry the best records in the region, with the Cougars of Grayson County winning their first nine region games, but they will be tested tonight against arguably the regional favorite, Apollo. Owensboro also bears watching in the 3rd, and Hancock County might also pull some upsets. As for Owensboro Catholic? 3-11 and dead last in the region.

4th Region
What else is new? Warren Central continues to hold serve in the 4th region, as the Dragons kept their regional standing last Friday with a big win over Greenwood. But the Gators, along with Allen County-Scottsville, have the potential to make the Dragons nervous. Bowling Green and Franklin-Simpson have both shown signs of contending with the big guns in the region, but Russellville and Barren County, both traditional powers in the 4th, seem to be experiencing down years. But in the end, the title will run through Central, again.