There weren’t many surprises in the first week of Second Region basketball, except maybe for some of the margins of victory.

 

Hopkinsville and Christian County put up impressive numbers in their opening wins, while Trigg County, Madisonville, and University Heights were perfect in the first week as well.

 

Second Region Rankings

 

1. Hopkinsville (2-1) – The Tigers lost to one of the top teams in Alabama at the Marshall County Hoopfest. Despite a poor shooting day, the Tigers only lost by six. They are still a smidge ahead of Christian County.

 

2. Christian County (2-0) – You could really call Hopkinsville 1A and Christian County 1B. Tyrik Edwards is putting up numbers worthy of region player of the year, but Tiavey Mason has hit 16 of his first 22 shots this year and is averaging 18 points a game.

 

3. Madisonville (1-1) – The Maroons rebounded from an early loss to unbeaten Daviess County with an easy win over McLean County. Jaiveon Eaves is averaging 19.5 points through two games.

 

4. Trigg County (2-0) – The Wildcats have used their pressure defense effectively in their first two wins, forcing 47 turnovers in two wins. Senior guard Demaria Nance leads a balanced attack with 16.5 points per game.

 

5. Webster County (2-0) – The Trojans have picked up this season where they left off last year in their run to the region finals. Jon Stubblefield (21.5 ppg., 5.5 reb.) and Cayden Edmonson (14.5 ppg., 11 reb) have been tough early.

 

6. University Heights (2-0) – The loss of three transfers was supposed to mean a down season, but freshman Dekeyvan Tandy has burst onto the scene with 58 points in their first two wins.

 

7. Henderson County (0-2) – The Colonels had a nice rally fall short against Warren Central. They will get better as the season progresses

 

8. Union County (1-0) – One win against an out-of-state opponent. Not sure what that means.

 

9. Caldwell County (1-1) – The Tigers were obliterated by Christian County. It could be another long season.

 

10. Lyon County (2-1) – Not sure how they lost to Caldwell County but will get better.

 

11. Hopkins County Central (0-2) – Defense has been AWOL in Morton’s Gap through the first week of the season (76 PA)

 

12. Crittenden County (0-2) – Have wet the bed against pressure defenses. Guard play will need to improve quickly.

 

13. Dawson Springs (1-2) – Everyone back was supposed to mean a possible .500 season. Lack of depth has been evident in their two losses

 

14. Livingston Central (1-2) – Bill McNamara’s Cardinals are still a year away from being a contender for .500

 

15. Fort Campbell (0-3) – Graduation losses are more apparent than first thought

 

Three Games to Watch

 

Tuesday (12/8) – Christian County at Madisonville – This is a true measuring stick game for both teams.

 

Friday (12/11) – Crittenden County at Lyon County – It doesn’t look like much on paper but both teams need this one to keep pace with Trigg County in the Fifth District

 

Saturday (12/12) – Bowling Green at Hopkinsville – Another good early-season test for the Tigers, who beat the Purples 80-66 two years ago in their last matchup

Good Job Scribe.