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[Region 1 Basketball]

District Standings:

1st District @ Carlisle County

 

Carlisle County 5-1

Fulton City 3-2

Fulton County 2-3

Hickman County 1-5

 

1/#4 : Carlisle County vs. Hickman County. The comets are the favorite but their only district lose was to the #4 seed Hickman County. The Comets won in December 70-68 and the Falcons returned the favor in January winning 56-54. The Comets are lead in scoring by three juniors, Ethan Weatherspoon, Paxton Crider, and Noah Norsworthy. They have several other capable scorers as they typically go 9 deep. The Falcons are lead in scoring by 8th grader Jordan Naranjo, and juniors Alec Spillman, and Zeke Prince all averaging around 9-10. The pace of this game will be a big key. The Comets like to play fast and the Falcons like to slow it down. This is the only #1 /#4 seed game in the region that will be competitive.

 

Pick: Comets in a close one

 

 

#2/#3 Fulton County and Fulton City split during the regular season. Both teams won on their opponent’s home court. The Bulldogs won in January 55-47 and the Pilots won 51-48 on February 13th. The Bulldogs had been playing better but finished the year on a 5 game losing streak. This game should be very competitive The Bulldogs are lead by Stephen Houston in scoring at12 a game and have an inside force in Michael Thomas. The key may be point guard Areon Ferrell. The Pilots are lead by jumping jack Steven Roberson at 15 a game. He has plenty of help in Major Davis, Andreous Smith, and Joe Holman.

 

 

Pick: Pilots win the rubber match

 

 

 

 

2nd District:

 

Paducah Tilghman 5-0

McCracken County 4-1

St. Mary 2-4

CCA 0-6

 

#1 /#4 Paducah Tilghamn vs. CCA this will not be a game. Paducah Tilghman will win by as many as they want. The last time it was 100-25. PT is playing well blowing out McCracken 71-44 in the last district game. PT should advance easily to the finals. The Tornadoes have several players that can put up big numbers. Devon Hart, 15 PPG, Sayveon McEwen, 13 PPG, Reed 9 PPG, and several others.

 

Prediction: Tornadoes in a running clock game.

 

 

#2/#3 McCracken County vs. St. Mary: The Mustangs won the season series but both games were close and St. Mary lead in both of them in the 2nd half. 55-43 and 55-47 were the finals of the two games. McCracken has had an up and down season after winning the regional in the inaugural season. They are lead in scoring by Caleb Stonecipher and Nathan Telfair who have both been suspended this year. The Mustangs are deep and that has helped as the season has progressed. The key to their play may be PG TJ Ingram. When he goes they go. The Vikings have balanced scoring but really no go to guy and that has hurt them down the stretch in games. They did beat Marshall County last week to get them a signature win. Will that be enough to get over the hump against McCracken?

 

 

Prediction: The Mustangs squeak out another one against the Vikings by 5.

 

 

 

 

3rd District

Graves County 4-0

Mayfield 1-3

Ballard Memorial 1-3

 

#1 seed Graves County goes automatically to the finals.

 

#2/#3 Mayfield and Ballard Memorial split their regular season district game. Each winning on their own homecourt. Ballard won the latest game. The Bombers have balance scoring and all 8 that play can put in the hole. Keagon Coper is their top scorer but Clay and Cody Newton both put in 9-10 a game. Dre Bledsoe, Tolar Terrell, Tyler Wray, and Lee Chandler are capable of big games. Mayfield has really struggled since the All A Tournament going 2-4. Scoring has been way down and the only player in double figures now is Marshall Bacon. Nick Felts one of the better 3 point shooters could be key. I look for Ballard to continue their surge and their depth will be too much for Mayfield.

 

Prediction: Ballard by 6.

 

 

 

 

4th District:

Calloway County 3-0

Murray 2-2

Marshall County 0-3

 

#2/#3 Murray vs. Marshall County. The best 2/3 game in the region. Murray has defeated Marshall County 2 times but this one could be a very good one. Murray won 53-35 and more recently 56-52. Murray is a very balanced team with multiple players that can score. James Boone is the one that gets them going. The PG is back in form after missing a month to injury. Preston English one of the best 3 point shooters in the region is a big time scorer as well. Zach Flener, Tayndyn Sheppard, Tre Hornbuckle are capable scorers as well. Duane Curtis’ improvement this year has been key to Murray’s success as well. Marshall is lead by the trio of Mason Wooten, Collin Travis, and DJ Pigg. The supporting cast of Marshall will have to come up big.

 

Prediction: Murray @ home by 4.