Central did lose some key skill players but still should be solid, especially on defense. Brent Hayes will be fully recovered and be a big boost to the defense. Watch out for OL Bo Weiss, could turn out to be the best offensive lineman out of the chattanooga area this season. Lorenzo Meadows is a playmaker, look for him to be a playmaker for the pounders. If the Pounders can develope a new QB and RB, they could be dangerous. I think that the region race will be close, but I dont think cleveland will win the region!