article BluegrassPreps.com 1st Region Week 7 Review & Rankings

BluegrassPreps.com 1st Region Boys Basketball Review Week 7

Not a whole lot changed this past week as the weather did not cooperate and most teams only played 1 game. Things will be much of the same this week as even more snow fell in Western Kentucky. Hopefully the roads can get cleared and basketball will get underway again, especially the All “A” Classic where state contender Mayfield will open play!

 

1. Paducah Tilghman – Coach Roderick Thomas

BGP #13

2017-18 record:14-3

Weeks record: 5-1-¬

Last Week’s Rank: 1 --

Paducah Tilghman dominated Marshall County 74-52 with balanced scoring. The Tornado had 4 players score in double figures lead by Jerome Reed with 18. Tilghman is scheduled to play in the Superman Classic this week.

 

2. Mayfield – Coach Chris Guhy

2017-18 record: 13-4

Week’s Record: 3-0

Last Week’s Rank: 2

 

Mayfield was one of the few teams that got in 3 games this past week. They beat a very good John Hardin team 71-64. The Cardinals got a great game from Desean Jones who scored 26 points. The Guthries add 26 together. Statement game for Mayfield.

They also defeated Ballard Memorial and South Fulton, TN in easy wins.

The Cardinals will open play in the All “A” Classic which they will be heavily favored to win, however a big game with Paducah Tilghman looms next Tuesday.

 

 

3. Graves County – Coach Joshua Frick

2017-18 record: 12-5

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Week’s Rank: 3

Graves were unable to play a game this past week. They have the Superman Classic this week weather permitting, then a big game against Hopkinsville next Tuesday.

 

4. McCracken County – Coach Burlin Brower

2017-18 record: 11-5

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Week’s Rank: 4

McCracken was another team unable to play any games this week. They have Marshall County and McClean County on the schedule for this week.

 

 

5. Marshall County – Terry Birdsong

2017-18 record: 9-7

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Week’s Rank: 5

Marshall lost its only game they played this past week to Paducah Tilghman. The lost was expected, but not by the 22 point margin it ended up being. McCracken County game will be big if played on Saturday. They also host a team from Panama City Beach, Florida on Sunday.

 

 

6. Murray – Coach Dior Curtis

2017-18 record: 8-10

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Week’s Rank: 6

Murray played very well in a 9 point loss to University Heights. The Tigers hung in with one of the best teams from Region 2. They will not play again till next week against Calloway County.

 

 

7. Carlisle County – Coach Brian O’Neil

2017-18 record: 8-9

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Week’s Rank: 7

The Comets easily won their match against Dongola, IL 76-48. 12 different players scored for Carlisle County. Carlisle will begin the All “A” Classic this week.

 

8. Calloway County – Coach Brad Cleaver

2016-17 record: 7-10

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Week’s Rank: 7

Calloway won their only game this past week against Trigg County 49-43. Garrett Scott led the Lakers with 19 points and Aaron Dawson added 16. They will play a team from Florida and then Hopkins County Central this week.

 

 

9. Ballard Memorial – Coach Marla Cooper

2017-18 record: 7-6

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Week’s Rank: 9

Ballard lost their only game of the week to Mayfield. It wasn’t much of a game as they lost by 36 points. They hope for better results as they start the All “A” Classic this week.

 

10. Fulton County – Coach Jamie Madding

2017-18 record: 6-8

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Week’s Rank: 12

The Pilots played a close game and won this time against Hickman County 55-52. They were led by Camden Aldridge with 14 points. They will have a touch match with Carlisle County to open the All “A” Classic this Saturday.

 

11. Hickman County – Coach Jimmy Long

2017-18 record: 5-11

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Week’s Rank: 10

Hickman lost their only game to Fulton County in a very close ball game. They will play in the All “A” Classic starting Friday.

 

12. St. Mary – Coach Greg Overstreet

2017-18 record: 6-11

Week’s Record: 2-0

Last Week’s Rank: 11

St. Mary was one of the few teams that were able to play more than one game this week and they made the most of it defeating both Fulton City and Community Christian. The will start the All “A” Classic this week..

 

13. Christian Fellowship – Coach Tyler Ryan

2017-18 record: 4-8

Week’s Record: 1-1

Last Week’s Rank: 13

 

The Eagles have defeated rivals CCA 68-34 before falling to Egyptian, IL 70-60. They will play Union County and Heritage Academy this week.

 

 

14. Fulton City – Coach Jon Dillard

2017-18 record: 1-12

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Week’s Rank: 14

The Bulldogs woes continue as their losing streak is now at 12 games. They lost to St. Mary 53-43.

 

15. Community Christian Paducah – Coach Daniel Durrett / Rhet McMullen

2017-18 record: 0-12

Week’s Record: 0-3

Last Week’s Rank: 15

 

The losing streak continues and stands at 53 games dating back to Jan of 2016. They lost 2 more games this week and will open play against Hickman County in the All “A” Classic.

 

 

 

Player of the Week

Desean Jones, Mayfield – 26 points on 7-10 shooting from the field including 4 of 5 from 3. He also pulled down 6 rebounds in the big win against John Hardin.

 

1st Region ALL “A” CLASSIC Tournament.

 

Mayfield is the big, big favorite in this competition. In fact, Mayfield has to be one of the favorites to win the All “A” State Tournament. Anything but winning the whole things may feel like a let down. There are no Region 1 teams that should even give the Cardinals a close game. Here are the first round games:

 

St. Mary vs Ballard Memorial

Hickman County vs Community Christian

Carlisle County vs Fulton County

Edited January 16, 2018 by True blue (and gold)

Solid work Silo. Hopefully the weather is better and there's more to talk about next week.