article BluegrassPreps.com 2nd Region Week 8 Review & Rankings

Due to the weather, there were not many games this past week. Inclement weather wiped out most of the regular games, however the 2nd Region All "A" Classic was able to play out with University Heights taking the championship as expected.

 

1. Christian County – Coach Kerry Stovall

2017-18 record: 10-5

Week’s Record:0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 1

 

Christian County officially played no games this past week. Their game against UHA was postponed. They will play Castle, IN and then have a big game against Hopkinsville on Friday.

 

2. University Heights Academy – Coach Grant Shouse

2017-18 record: 13-4

Week’s Record: 2-0

Last Weeks Rank: 2

 

The Blazers care of business in the All “A” Classic tournament for Region 2. They easily defeated Dawson Springs 75-39, and won the championship against Livingston Central 78-62. They will play Lexington Christian in the first round of the State All A Classic. This is their 4th straight All A Classic Region 2 Championship.

 

3. Madinsonville North Hopkins – Coach Matt Beshear

2017-18 record: 13-5

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 5

 

Madisonville officially played no games this past week. They will play Lyon Co, Owensboro, and Hopkins Central this week.

 

 

4. Hopkinsville – Coach Tim Haworth

2017-18 record: 6-10

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 3

 

Hopkinsville officially played no games this past week. So Shorty Cager’s debut will be Monday against Ohio County, and then they will play Graves County Tuesday. Two important games to get some chemistry before playing at Christian County on Friday.

 

5. Henderson County – Coach Tyler Smithhart

2017-18 record: 7-7

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 5

 

Henderson County officially played no games this past week. They will play Union County, Davies County, Webster County, and then Ohio County. Busy week for the Colonels. Should help them get back into a routine after missing so much time.

 

 

 

6. Webster County – Coach Jon Newton

2017-18 record: 12-6

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 6

 

The Trojans officially played no games this past week. They will play 2 away games at Todd County Central and Henderson County. Maybe they can get back on track after a very up and down season.

 

 

7. Hopkins County Central – Coach Lee James

2017-18 record: 10-7

Week’s Record: 2-0

Last Weeks Rank: 7

 

The Storm officially played no games this past week. They will host Dawson Springs before traveling to Madisonville. Can they pull the upset against the Maroons? Find out Thursday.

 

8. Union County – Coach Shane Smith

2017-18 record: 7-10

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 8

 

Union lost at Evansville, In 53-48 in their first game in almost 2 weeks. They will play at Henderson County, Trigg County, and Livingston Central, and host Crittenden County. Will be and important week and busy week for the Union. They can prove a lot with 3 or 4 wins this week.

 

9. Livingston Central – Coach Bill McNamara

2017-18 record: 13-9

Week’s Record: 2-1

Last Weeks Rank: 9

 

The Cardinals avenged their loss to Lyon County 59-41 leaving no doubt they are the better team. They then went and beat Caldwell County in the first round of the Region 2 All A Classic before falling in a closer than expected game to University Heights. Livingston Central is showing they are continuing to improve and could cause a few problems come regions.

They will play St. Mary and Union County this week.

 

10. Caldwell County – Coach Daniel Kukahiko

2017-18 record: 8-9

Week’s Record: 1-1

Last Weeks Rank: 10

 

Caldwell County defeated Crittenden County in the 1st round of the 2nd region All “A” Classic this week. They lost in the second round to Livingston Central. They will play Trigg County and Lyon County this week. They need to win both of those games.

 

11. Trigg County – Coach Payton Croft

2017-18 record: 9-6

Week’s Record: 0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 13

 

Trigg County officially played no games this past week. They have won 3 of their last 4 and hope to continue that success this week as they host Caldwell County and Union County.

 

 

12. Dawson Springs – Coach Chad Burgett

2017-18 record: 4-11

Week’s Record:1-1

Last Weeks Rank: 11

 

The Panthers were able to defeat Ft. Campbell in the first round of the All “A” Classic, but then were soundly defeated by eventual tournament winner University Heights. They will play Hopkins Central, Community Christian and Lyon County this week.

 

13. Fort Campbell – Coach Stacey Harrell

2017-18 record: 2-11

Week’s Record: 0-3

Last Weeks Rank: 12

 

The Falcons continue to struggle since returning to play after a 3.5 week layoff. They lost 3 more games this week to Dawson Springs, and then 2 teams from Illinois. They will play Crittenden County in their only game this week. However because of the Government Shutdown, the Falcons will not be able to play until it is remedied.

 

 

 

14. Lyon County – Coach Jeff Embrey

2017-18 record: 3-11

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 14

 

Lyon had their 2 game winning streak snapped by Livingston Central at the All “A” Classic. They will play Madisonville, Caldwell County, and Dawson Springs this week.

 

 

15. Crittenden County – Coach Denis Hodge

2017-18 record: 4-11

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 15

 

The Rockets lost to Caldwell County in the All “A” Classic in their only game this week. They will play Union County and Fort Campbell this week.

 

 

 

 

 

Player of the Week

 

KyKy Tandy, University Heights, scored 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in a win versus Livingston Central in the All “A” Classic Region 2 Championship.

 

ALL “A” CLASSIC Tournament Champion: University Heights