First of all, I agree with all the hype about Lewis and Rucker, both along with several others are very talented players. Hillwood however, will have to improve dramatically on the defensive side of the ball to keep up with the Burros. They may do it, but don't put them in first just yet.
Second, I see this year, as every year, as being very competitive for the top 4 playoff spots. Each of the past 5 years, a very good 5th place team has been at home during the playoffs. I think Hillsboro, Hillwood, Shelbyville, Columbia, and Overton are the top 5, but Tullahoma will improve dramatically from last year. I believe however they are now with Shelbyville as being one of the teams with the toughest region schedule.
Finally, all the teams in region 5-4A are capable of making the playoffs and it will make for an interesting year to see how it shakes out. I will once again keep up with all the action on midtnsports.com an coachT. Maybe soon there will be a spring practice update or early scouting report on there.