It is the only school besides Male that was here last year, and the Panthers whipsawed their way through the tough 4th Region Tournament. In the lower bracket, several teams North Hardin, Lafayette, Fairdale and Madisonville look capable of giving Male a tussle. Madisonville looks especially strong. It has size and experience, and a star player in Michael Haney. Male is one of six schools in the field that has won state championships.
South Laurel has partial claim to a championship.
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