Top Ten

 

1. Rowan County The Vikings captured the EKC Tournament championship with a wins over West Carter, Morgan County, and East Carter. Ryne Callahan turned in a MVP type performance in the tourney. The Vikings added a win over 115th region power Johnson Central on Saturday at the Boyd County Classic. The three headed perimeter monster of Callahan, Justin Graham, and Larry Whelan continue to be formidable. Justin Moore was a big key in the win Saturday. Interesting note the last 5 EKC tourney champs have gone on to play in Rupp.

 

2. Boyd County The reins has been loosened on point guard Bobby Anderson. The junior guard poured in 30 points in a win over Elliott County. The Lions added a big win over Wheelersburg (OH) on Saturday to remain the region's only unbeaten team.

 

3. Elliott County The Lions posted a win over Menifee County but fell to #2 Boyd County on Friday. Chase Porter continues to impress with double digit scoring efforts.

 

4. Morgan County Jordan Perry has the Cougars creeping into the region's elite teams. He may well be the 16th's best player. The addition of transfer Holden Redparth has given the Cougars another viable scoring option.

 

5. East Carter The Raiders made an impressive run in the EKC before falling to #1 Rowan County in the finals. Connor Greene went off for 37 points in a win over Lewis County and his running mate Cameron Sparks is proving to be one of the best sophomores in the region. A rematch with Lewis County looms on Tuesday.

 

6. Lewis County The Lions had an up and down week falling to East Carter by 16 but bouncing back with huge seed win over Greenup County 58-50 on Friday. Junior Jake Parker, coming off an ankle injury, had a huge game vs the Musketeers with 21 points.

 

7. Greenup County Two tough losses for the Musketeers last week. The Lions of Lewis County pinned a 58-50 loss on the boys from Lloyd on Friday and Jackson County came into The Greenhouse and won 65-60 on Saturday. Diaper Dandy Gage Hughes is scoring well for the Musketeers.

 

8. Raceland The Rams are continuing to round into basketball shape. They won two of three last week. A tough win over Ironton St Joe was followed by a loss to high fling Lawrence County. The Rams won on a buzzer beater over Phelps on Saturday on a buzzer beater by Jacob Blair. Rodney Vance and Connor Messer are playing well in their to the Ram squad.

 

9. Fairview The Eagles have won three in a row. They notched wins over Rose Hill, South Floyd, and Russell. Antwan Washington continues to be the straw that stirs the drink for the boys from Westwood.

 

10, Fleming County The Panthers make their debut into the Top 10 this week. They notched a win over West Carter 54-40 in Flemingsburg. Wilder Williams is carrying the load for the young squad.

 

GAMES TO WATCH

 

December 16th

East Carter at Lewis County

Greenup County at Ashland

 

December 18th

Raceland at Russell

 

December 19th

Lewis County at Rowan

 

December 20-22 Raceland Derby Classic

Boyd County, East Carter, Raceland, and Russell in the field

Top Ten

 

1. Rowan County The Vikings captured the EKC Tournament championship with a wins over West Carter, Morgan County, and East Carter. Ryne Callahan turned in a MVP type performance in the tourney. The Vikings added a win over 115th region power Johnson Central on Saturday at the Boyd County Classic. The three headed perimeter monster of Callahan, Justin Graham, and Larry Whelan continue to be formidable. Justin Moore was a big key in the win Saturday. Interesting note the last 5 EKC tourney champs have gone on to play in Rupp.

 

2. Boyd County The reins has been loosened on point guard Bobby Anderson. The junior guard poured in 30 points in a win over Elliott County. The Lions added a big win over Wheelersburg (OH) on Saturday to remain the region's only unbeaten team.

 

3. Elliott County The Lions posted a win over Menifee County but fell to #2 Boyd County on Friday. Chase Porter continues to impress with double digit scoring efforts.

 

4. Morgan County Jordan Perry has the Cougars creeping into the region's elite teams. He may well be the 16th's best player. The addition of transfer Holden Redparth has given the Cougars another viable scoring option.

 

5. East Carter The Raiders made an impressive run in the EKC before falling to #1 Rowan County in the finals. Connor Greene went off for 37 points in a win over Lewis County and his running mate Cameron Sparks is proving to be one of the best sophomores in the region. A rematch with Lewis County looms on Tuesday.

 

6. Lewis County The Lions had an up and down week falling to East Carter by 16 but bouncing back with huge seed win over Greenup County 58-50 on Friday. Junior Jake Parker, coming off an ankle injury, had a huge game vs the Musketeers with 21 points.

 

7. Greenup County Two tough losses for the Musketeers last week. The Lions of Lewis County pinned a 58-50 loss on the boys from Lloyd on Friday and Jackson County came into The Greenhouse and won 65-60 on Saturday. Diaper Dandy Gage Hughes is scoring well for the Musketeers.

 

8. Raceland The Rams are continuing to round into basketball shape. They won two of three last week. A tough win over Ironton St Joe was followed by a loss to high fling Lawrence County. The Rams won on a buzzer beater over Phelps on Saturday on a buzzer beater by Jacob Blair. Rodney Vance and Connor Messer are playing well in their to the Ram squad.

 

9. Fairview The Eagles have won three in a row. They notched wins over Rose Hill, South Floyd, and Russell. Antwan Washington continues to be the straw that stirs the drink for the boys from Westwood.

 

10, Fleming County The Panthers make their debut into the Top 10 this week. They notched a win over West Carter 54-40 in Flemingsburg. Wilder Williams is carrying the load for the young squad.

 

GAMES TO WATCH

 

December 16th

East Carter at Lewis County

Greenup County at Ashland

 

December 18th

Raceland at Russell

 

December 19th

Lewis County at Rowan

 

December 20-22 Raceland Derby Classic

Boyd County, East Carter, Raceland, and Russell in the field

 

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Good run-down! Several teams playing better than expected. Just a reminder...it is Brandon Moore for the Vikings, not Justin.

Interesting note the last 5 EKC tourney champs have gone on to play in Rupp.

 

Great factoid!

Sorry on the Moore kid. Duly noted.

I'm interested to see if Lewis bounces back and plays a better game against East tonight.