Inside 14th Region (1/26/15)

The 2014/15 basketball season is coming to an end fast as we have right around a month until we hit the district tournaments, where some teams will advance to regional tournament while other’s season will come to an end. Here’s the recap from the action across the 14^th region.

Knott County Central keeps their winning streak against Kentucky teams alive

Knott County Central continued to show just how dominate they are with 2 more impressive wins. The Patriots defeated Powell County 80-49 and district foe, June Buchanan 85-36 to improve their winning streak to 9 straight games.

The Patriots will look to continue their success this week when they travel to Letcher County Central on Tuesday, travel to Breathitt County on Friday and return home on Saturday to host Belfry.

Perry County Central extends their win streak to 4 games

The Commodores extended their winning streak to 4 straight games last week with wins over Clay County, Letcher County Central and Leslie County. Braxton Beverly continues to show just how good he is. Braxton has his PPG average up to 26 PPG.

The Commodores will look to keep rolling this week when they host Wolfe County on Tuesday night and Lawrence County on Saturday in the KY Prep Showcase at Jackson City.

Buckhorn defeats Leslie County for third time this season

For the third time this season, the Buckhorn Wildcats have defeated the Leslie County Eagles, this time it was a 70-69 victory for the Wildcats. Connor Hoskins lead the Wildcats with 27 in the win.

However, Leslie County isn’t the only team the Wildcats have defeated. Buckhorn demolished Jackson City 63-30 in the championship game of the 14^th Region All “A” Classic.

The Wildcats will advance to participate in the State Wide Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic this week. They will open up with University Heights on Thursday at 8:30 AM

Cordia picks up a game with Louisville Ballard

Coach Rhodes and his Cordia Lions picked up a game with one of the state’s top teams in Louisville Ballard. Ballard made the trip to Lotts Creek on Saturday for a dandy of a game. Ballard would pick up the win but not before a late win that pushed a 5 point game up on out of reach as Ballard would win

Cordia will face off against Clay County on February 6^th

Estill County defeats Powell County to remain undefeated in district play

After defeating Russell on January 16^th the Engineers had a week off to prepare for district foe, Powell County, a team that gave Estill their best shot in the first quarter and half during the first game over in Stanton. Powell County would quickly go up 2-0 but once Estill took the 3-2 lead that would be all she wrote. Estill County led by as many as 25 as they were clicking on all cylinders.

Estill County will look to continue their winning streak (6 games) this week when they travel to Richmond Model tonight, Lewis County tomorrow night and Owsley County on Friday night.

14^th Region Rankings (1/26/15):

1. Knott County Central (18-1)

2. Perry County Central (16-6)

3. Cordia (8-2)

4. Buckhorn (13-6)

5. Letcher County Central (11-7)

6. Estill County (11-7)

7. Hazard (10-11)

8. June Buchanan (9-8)

9. Powell County (9-11)

10. Jackson City (9-13)