Top 10

 

1.Boyd County (15-2) The Lions won two of three games last week with a loss to highly regarded Mason County, a blowout of West Carter, and a tough road win over Fleming County. Logen Thovsen, Reid Rowsey, and Tanner Evans have been great complimentary players to Conner Gauze and Bobby Anderson this season. The Lions tangle with Lewis County and arch rival Ashland this week.

 

1A.Rowan County (14-4) Justin Graham continues to light up the scoreboard for the Vikings. He poured in 33 in a game last week. The Vikings fell to 12th Region power Wayne County 87-73 on Saturday. Consistent post play will be the key for the Vikings down the stretch. An interesting game vs GRC is on tap Thursday.

 

3. Elliott County (12-4) The Lions continue to impress the region with consistent team play. A win over East Carter pretty much sewed up the #1 seed in the 62nd for the Lions. From the Griffith twins to Chase Porter to the twin towers Holbrook and Howell the Lions are solid. The All A region championship is their goal this week.

 

4. East Carter (8-9) The Raiders rebounded from a Tuesday loss to Elliott County with an impressive overtime win over Morgan County on Friday. Freshman Brady Bush gave the Raiders an unexpected boost in the win. This team will be a tough out due to coaching and the guard play of Connor Greene and Cameron Sparks.

 

5. Morgan County (11-4) The Cougars lost a thriller at East Carter but bounced back with wins over Bath County and Raceland to advance to the All A region finals. Jordan Perry and Holden Redparth continue to be one of the regions best scoring combinations.

 

6. Raceland (12-5) The Rams won two of three games the past week despite key injuries to Connor Messer and Jacob Blair. After barely squeaking by Russell in overtime, the Rams destroyed undermanned Rose Hill and then fell to Morgan County in the All A semis. Tyler Morris will have to pull the scoring load in a key district seed game Friday at Lewis County.

 

7. Lewis County (7-10) The Lions won a key district game at Russell on Tuesday but fell to Greenup County on the road Friday. Junior Trenton Walker is a stalwart for the Lions on both ends of the floor. The Lions travel to Boyd County Tuesday and then return to Vanceburg for a huge seed Friday against 3-0 Raceland.

 

8. Greenup County (6-13) The talented Musketeers continued their rollercoaster season with a big district win over Lewis County followed by a blowout loss at Paintsville. In between was a one-point loss to West Carter. A healthy Jair Jackson will make the Musketeers dangerous in the postseason. Sophomore Jharrell Jackson poured in 20 points in the win over Lewis County.

 

9. Fleming County (7-10)The Panthers almost pulled off a shocker at home vs Boyd County at home but fell 64-59. Wilder Williams has been a force in the paint and some younger Panthers are steadily improving as the season wears on. Two home games vs East Carter and Menifee County are on the slate this week.

 

10. West Carter (7-10) The Comets are on a two-game roll with a win over Greenup County and an impressive defeat of Fairview in the All A tourney. Big Ben Jordan notched 23 points in the win over Fairview. Improved guard play would make the Comets a dangerous team over the last month of the season. Back to back games vs Elliott County this week loom.

 

Games to Watch This Week

 

January 20

East Carter at Fleming County

Lewis County at Boyd County

Ashland at Rose Hill

West Carter vs Elliott County at Menifee County (All A semifinal)

 

January 22

Rowan County at GRC

All A Finals at Menifee County Morgan County vs West/Elliott winner

 

January 23rd

Raceland at Lewis County

Boyd County at Ashland

West Carter at Elliott County

 

January 24

Spring Valley at Ashland

Fleming County at Paris

Greenup County at Sheldon Clark

Nice job GB32

Nice job GB32

 

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