We'll have a new #1

Let's revisit the past three days in Kentucky high school softball...

Tuesday
--I sure didn't see #5 Grayson County stomping #1 Owensboro Catholic 5-1 in Leitchfield coming after the Cougars lost to Edmonson County, but the crazy good (and deep) 3rd region is full of surprises. Of course, the Lady Aces will remain the favorite in this region until they lose when it counts, and that hasn't happened in quite some time.

--And another big upset: Assumption laid their claim to challenge for the 7th region title with an impressive 3-2 win over #4 Ballard. How far the Bruins drop in the poll remains to be seen, but expect to see Assumption up there soon. More craziness in the 7th region: Christian Academy-Louisville upsets #19 Sacred Heart 2-1 in extra innings.

--Shelby County has a decent team, but #9 Anderson County is flat good folks. The Bearcats smothered their regional rival 15-0, leaving no doubt who the favorite in the 8th region is.

--#8 Mercy continued their fine early-season play with a win over #12 North Hardin, 4-1. The Trojans are struggling so far this season, losing six games already and four of those to Kentucky teams.

--#10 North Laurel looks to be getting back on the right track, as the Jaguars took down #17 Scott County 5-0.

Wednesday
--#9 Anderson County continues to win (3-1 over West Jessamine), and #4 Ballard reversed their fortunes from Tuesday (3-0 over Fern Creek).

--Lafayette, a winner over Lexington Catholic on Tuesday, came darn close to beating #11 Dunbar on Wednesday. The Generals fell 6-2 in extra innings, but seem to be serving notice that they will be a force in the 11th region.

--#13 Manual is quietly going about its business, as the Crimsons took down a tough Eastern squad 3-2.

Thursday
--#5 Grayson County picked off Catholic on Tuesday and came ever so close to defeating another powerhouse on Thursday. The Cougars dropped a 2-1, 10-inning game at #2 Greenwood, who should ascend to the #1 position. Even with the loss, such a stress establishes the Cougars as a state contender, if they qualify...something that's never happened.

--This is not the year for Male. The Bulldogs lost to #6 Mercy 3-1, dropping to an abysmal 3-7 on the season. Looks like a rebuilding year in the tough 7th region for this team.

--#1 Owensboro Catholic bounced back from the Grayson County loss with a 6-0 win over crosstown rival Owensboro.

--Shelby County, after getting blown to smithereens against Anderson County, fired back with a nice 7-3 victory over #19 Sacred Heart, whose two losses this week will doom their ranked status.

--#10 North Laurel sits several of their top players against #15 South Laurel and loses 7-0. New head coach, and former Christian County coach, Shane Weaver seems to be playing strategy here, saving his big guns for the regional final. It's been done before.