The 8th region is off and running.  And although I think it will be a three horse race there are definitely some schools that look like they are going to to try to get into the top tier.  The season belongs to Woodford, South, or Simon.  They are the most talented teams and have the most experience.  However, after the first week of the season Walton Verona and Spencer County might have some say in joining and making it a 5 horse race.  Only time will tell.  A lot of young inexperience teams in