The Lady Redhounds return maybe the deepest team in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kallie Housley, Darcie Anderson, Bailey Stewart, Raegan Walker, and Kylie Clem make Corbin a dangerous team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. North Laurel (24-6)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lady Jaguars didn\u2019t have the finish they wanted last season, but don\u2019t be surprised to see them and Corbin battle things out in March once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n North Laurel graduated Hailee Valentine, the program\u2019s career leading scorer, but returns senior Emily Sizemore, who will more than likely break Valentine\u2019s scoring record this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brooke Nicholson, Bella Sizemore, Jaelyn Black and Chloe McKnight will also expect to contribute along with Gracie McKnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Bell County (24-8)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The loss of Nadine Johnson will hurt but the Lady Bobcats possess one of the best players in the region in Gracie Jo Wilder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joining Wilder will be Mataya Ausmus and Lauren McGeorge. Ausmus could be a key factor in Bell\u2019s success this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Jackson County (22-10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lady Generals are a team to keep an eye on. Many of us believe Jackson County can make a run at North Laurel this season with 6-4 senior center Kenady Ward returning along with sophomore Abby Gilbert, and juniors Madison Curry and Kylee Shannon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. South Laurel (24-9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lady Cardinals aren\u2019t used to being ranked this low but this could totally change by season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seven eighth graders on this year\u2019s roster along with a freshman, a three sophomores, a junior, and a senior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With that said, South Laurel is stacked with young talent which includes Emily Cox, Skeeter Mabe, and Shelbie Mills. Each will be huge pluses for the Lady Cardinals after Clara Collins\u2019 injury she suffered during the summer will keep her from playing this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Knox Central (20-9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lady Panthers graduated a ton of talent from last year\u2019s team but will be led by sophomore Halle Collins, who is considered one of the best players in the region. Also returning are seniors Reagan Jones, and Emily Mills. Junior Timberly Frederick will also provide Knox Central with some very good shooting from long-range distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Harlan County (20-12)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lady Black Bears are another team to keep an eye on with all five starters returning which includes junior Ella Karst, and senior Jaylin Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seniors Taylor Lunsford, Hailey Austin, and Taytum Griffin also return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Harlan (9-18)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Count on the Lady Green Dragons to be much-improved this season with Aymanni Wynn and Kylie Noe returning. Wynn and Now could be the best duo in the region. Also returning for Harlan are Emma Owens, Peighton Jones, and Leah Davis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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