Preseason Top Teams in Region 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regular season practice began last week across the Bluegrass state, and we are now about a month out from the start of the 2024-2025 season. This is the ideal time for preseason preview content. With that being said take a look at my preseason “Top Teams” in the 5th region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size">1. Bardstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record Last Season-(25-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The defending region runner up returns 4 starter from last season. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='688046' first='Kadence' last='Livers'] and the top freshman in the state [player_tooltip player_id='961289' first='Ella' last='Buckman'] will lead the attack of the most athletic team in the region</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size">2. Bethlehem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record Last Season-(27-9)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The defending champions lost 3 starters to graduation including the all-time leading scorer in school history. But when you have Notre Dame commit [player_tooltip player_id='254279' first='Leah' last='Macy'] anything is possible and Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1059182' first='Tessa' last='Miles'] will also be a key contributor. The Banshees have been dominant in recent years, and look to continue their reign over the 5th region! </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size">3. Taylor County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record Last Season-(23-10)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1050025' first='Kennedy' last='Deener'], <em>[player_tooltip player_id='254284' first='Grace' last='Bale'] and [player_tooltip player_id='902295' first='Kennedy' last='Jackson'] are all ready to lead the Lady Cardinals and make a huge run at the title. Taylor County has been knocking on the door for years, this could be the year they cut down the region nets!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size">4. Green County </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record Last Season-(19-12)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Green County could have the best backcourt duo in the region with [player_tooltip player_id='985797' first='Mia' last='Blaydes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='913668' first='Chloe' last='Fortner'] Do not sleep on the Lady Dragons, they are legit contenders and have the pieces to shock a lot of teams and make a major run this season!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size">5. Elizabethtown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record Last Season-(17-14)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The top two scorers on the team last season [player_tooltip player_id='961302' first='Maliah' last='Courtney'] and [player_tooltip player_id='376788' first='Miyah' last='Courtney'] can score in bunches, plus 3 seniors that will provide much needed leadership! They look like the favorites to win the 17th district and should build off of their success from last season!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->