JCHS 12-9 4-2 (JCHS Holds Win Over Paintsville; Split With Sheldon Clark)

PHS 15-7 4-2 (PHS Holds Win Over SCHS; Lost To JCHS)

SCHS 9-11 4-2 (SCHS Split With Johnson Central; Lost To PHS)

LCHS 8-14 3-4

MCHS 6-12 0-5

 

 

Wow, one would think that this late in the regular season, district seedings would be a little more clear than they are right now in the 57th District. At this point, only one thing is for certain. Magoffin County will be the number five seed. However, their opponent in the play-in game remains a mystery. Right now, the possibility remains that three of the other four teams could finish the season in the 4th slot. The only team exempt from that possible dubious distinction is Sheldon Clark which has defeated Lawrence County, the team currently holding down the numer four position in the district, twice. Therefore, no matter what happens to the Cards the rest of the way they can finish no lower than 3rd and still have a shot to win the district.

 

Believe it or not, both Paintsville and Johnson Central could find themselves in the play-in game despite their early-district success. Johnson Central has, by far the easiest road to avoiding the play-in game while Paintsville may have the toughest.

 

Johnson Central

 

Two District Games Remaining

Magoffin County @ Johnson Central 2-10

Paintsville @ Johnson Central 2-17

 

The Golden Eagles should, I repeat, Should have little trouble with Magoffin County this Friday. However, Johnson Central has been sliding as of late. A win here eliminates the possibility of a tie with Lawrence County for the number 4 spot and a trip to the play-in game. Also, if Paintsville defeats Sheldon Clark it puts the district Championship on the line the following Friday as the Golden Eagles host Paintsville. Keep in mind that losses in the last two games and a Lawrence County road win over Magoffin County on 2-18 places these two teams in a tie at 4-4 in the district and a coin flip would determine which team is the number four seed. While unlikely, the possibility remains.

 

Paintsville

 

Two District Games Remaining

 

Paintsville @ Sheldon Clark 2-10

Paintsville @ Johnson Central 2-17

 

The Tigers have two tough district game remaining and to make things even tougher they are both on the road. The scenario of both a Johnson Central and Paintsville win on 2-10 has already been hashed out. But, should Sheldon Clark defeat the Tigers this Friday, they are then in the Drivers seat for at least a tie for the regular-season title and a possible coin flip for the number 1 seed. Just as is the case with Johnson Central, losses in the last two games for Paintsville and a Lawrence County road win over Magoffin County on 2-18 places these two teams in a tie at 4-4 in the district and a coin flip would determine which team is the number four seed.

 

Sheldon Clark

 

Two District Games Remaining

 

Paintsville @ Sheldon Clark 2-10

Sheldon Clark @ Paintsville 2-17

 

A lot of criticism has been give to Cardinals' Coach JR Hammonds this season. Now, whether that criticism had been deserved or not, the fact remains that he has his team in a position to win a district championship and their fate is in their own hands. If the Cards win out they are guaranteed of nothing less than a tie for the district title. Even if they lose their remaining games they are guaranteed a seed no lower than 3rd due to two wins over Lawrence County (something that no other team in the district has been able to accomplish).

 

While there are a lot of possibilities as to the possible scenarios that could play out for teams finishing second or third, that is really of no consequence since the 2 and 3 seeds play in their first district game anyway.

 

Let me go ahead and tell you that I am sorry. This post turned out to be a lot longer than I expected. So, with all of that said...we still don't know what is going to happen.

JCHS 12-9 4-2 (JCHS Holds Win Over Paintsville; Split With Sheldon Clark)

PHS 15-7 4-2 (PHS Holds Win Over SCHS; Lost To JCHS)

SCHS 9-11 4-2 (SCHS Split With Johnson Central; Lost To PHS)

LCHS 8-14 3-4

MCHS 6-12 0-5

 

 

Wow, one would think that this late in the regular season, district seedings would be a little more clear than they are right now in the 57th District. At this point, only one thing is for certain. Magoffin County will be the number five seed. However, their opponent in the play-in game remains a mystery. Right now, the possibility remains that three of the other four teams could finish the season in the 4th slot. The only team exempt from that possible dubious distinction is Sheldon Clark which has defeated Lawrence County, the team currently holding down the numer four position in the district, twice. Therefore, no matter what happens to the Cards the rest of the way they can finish no lower than 3rd and still have a shot to win the district.

 

Believe it or not, both Paintsville and Johnson Central could find themselves in the play-in game despite their early-district success. Johnson Central has, by far the easiest road to avoiding the play-in game while Paintsville may have the toughest.

 

Johnson Central

 

Two District Games Remaining

Magoffin County @ Johnson Central 2-10

Paintsville @ Johnson Central 2-17

 

The Golden Eagles should, I repeat, Should have little trouble with Magoffin County this Friday. However, Johnson Central has been sliding as of late. A win here eliminates the possibility of a tie with Lawrence County for the number 4 spot and a trip to the play-in game. Also, if Paintsville defeats Sheldon Clark it puts the district Championship on the line the following Friday as the Golden Eagles host Paintsville. Keep in mind that losses in the last two games and a Lawrence County road win over Magoffin County on 2-18 places these two teams in a tie at 4-4 in the district and a coin flip would determine which team is the number four seed. While unlikely, the possibility remains.

 

Paintsville

 

Two District Games Remaining

 

Paintsville @ Sheldon Clark 2-10

Paintsville @ Johnson Central 2-17

 

The Tigers have two tough district game remaining and to make things even tougher they are both on the road. The scenario of both a Johnson Central and Paintsville win on 2-10 has already been hashed out. But, should Sheldon Clark defeat the Tigers this Friday, they are then in the Drivers seat for at least a tie for the regular-season title and a possible coin flip for the number 1 seed. Just as is the case with Johnson Central, losses in the last two games for Paintsville and a Lawrence County road win over Magoffin County on 2-18 places these two teams in a tie at 4-4 in the district and a coin flip would determine which team is the number four seed.

 

Sheldon Clark

 

Two District Games Remaining

 

Paintsville @ Sheldon Clark 2-10

Sheldon Clark @ Paintsville 2-17

 

A lot of criticism has been give to Cardinals' Coach JR Hammonds this season. Now, whether that criticism had been deserved or not, the fact remains that he has his team in a position to win a district championship and their fate is in their own hands. If the Cards win out they are guaranteed of nothing less than a tie for the district title. Even if they lose their remaining games they are guaranteed a seed no lower than 3rd due to two wins over Lawrence County (something that no other team in the district has been able to accomplish).

 

While there are a lot of possibilities as to the possible scenarios that could play out for teams finishing second or third, that is really of no consequence since the 2 and 3 seeds play in their first district game anyway.

 

Let me go ahead and tell you that I am sorry. This post turned out to be a lot longer than I expected. So, with all of that said...we still don't know what is going to happen.

Good stuff In The Loop!! The biggest thing that jump out at me is if Sheldon Clark wins out and JC wins out they will flip to see who plays Paintsville. If sheldon clark wins out and JC loses, Paintsville and JC meet in the first game. Interesting stuff!!!!

Good stuff In The Loop!! The biggest thing that jump out at me is if Sheldon Clark wins out and JC wins out they will flip to see who plays Paintsville. If sheldon clark wins out and JC loses, Paintsville and JC meet in the first game. Interesting stuff!!!!

 

Fun isn't it!!!

Good stuff In The Loop!! The biggest thing that jump out at me is if Sheldon Clark wins out and JC wins out they will flip to see who plays Paintsville. If sheldon clark wins out and JC loses, Paintsville and JC meet in the first game. Interesting stuff!!!!

 

Actually, if both JC and Sheldon Clark win out...that means Paintsville lost their final two games. If Lawrence County defeats Magoffin County in their final game, there will be two coin flips. The first will determin which team is the four seed between Paintsville and Lawrence County and will face Magoffin County in the play-in game and the second will decide which team is the number one seed...JCHS or SCHS. So, if that scenario plays out it will be like drawing the tournament instead of seeding it.

UNBELIEVABLE!!! March Madness in it's early stages!!!

Lets all not forget how Magoffin County beat Johnson Central when the Eagles already had the win down on paper. IMO anything can happen on any given night. GO HORNETS

I believe Johnson Central already defeated Magoffin County once this season and unless I am mistaken that is the only time they have played. So, unless I missed a game Magoffin County has not beaten the Golden Eagles this year. But we also already addressed that possibility.