From The Sidelines: Bell, North early favorites to battle in region

From The Sidelines: Bell, North early favorites to battle in region

Just as predicted in this space a year ago, the North Laurel Jaguars and Bell County Bobcats spent the entire season as the 13th Region’s top two teams. Bell won a regular season matchup on Log Mountain, but North grabbed an early lead and held on for a win the 13th Region finals. It was the second straight regional title for the Jaguars and fourth in five years. Those same two teams appear to be the early favorites in 2027, but with three coach…