1.Perry County Central (10-3):

No surprise that the Commodores are still #1 in the 14^th region this week. Perry Central played some tough competition over Christmas break going 2-2 in the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic. The Commodores went 2-2 with wins over Danville 55-50, Caverna 70-61 and losses to Lawrence County (the same team that the Dores’ will meet next Wednesday (January 6^th) in the WYMT. The Commodores also went toe-to-toe with tournament champion, Paul Dunbar but falling to the Bulldogs 53-43. This was Dunbar’s closest game in the entire tourney.

 

2.Cordia (6-6):

The Lions had a pretty good performance in the Traditional Bank Classic at Lexington Catholic, making it to the final four before being sent to the consolation bracket by Bryan Station 47-42. The Lions would defeat John Hardin before being bounced hard by Henry Clay.

 

Cordia will return home for a date with Madison Central on Friday, January 8^th.

 

3.Letcher County Central (9-3):

The Cougars had their 8 game wins streak snapped, losing 75-65 to Mountain Mission School VA in the Coal Field Clash at the Prior Center VA. The Cougars would only win 1 game in the tournament, beating John Burton VA 65-50.

 

Letcher County Central heads to the WYMT Classic where they will open up with 13^th region powerhouse, South Laurel.

 

 

4.Hazard (10-2):

After starting the season 3-2, the Bulldogs have turned on the throttle, winning 7 straight with wins including, Breathitt County (twice), Buckhorn and winning the Pikeville Invitational Tournament.

 

Hazard will host June Buchanan on January 9^th.

 

5.Breathitt County (9-5):

The Bobcats put up some good quality wins over the break, defeating Lynn Camp (10-2), Harlan (9-6) and Betsy Layne (5-6). Breathitt County was Harlan Independent’s only loss in the Pine Mountain Classic at Pineville High School. Breathitt County would return home tonight, hosting Hazard in a game that would go from tip-to-buzzer, right down to the wire before Hazard would pull out a thrilling 63-60 win over the Bobcats.

 

The Bobcats will return to action Tuesday when they host Riverside Christian.

 

 

6.Knott County Central (7-5):

The Patriots have hit a rough spot here lately, losing 4 straight and only winning 1 of their last 5 games, things don’t get any easier as they head into a loaded WYMT Classic and open up with Clay County.

 

7.June Buchanan (9-3):

The Crusaders had a good showing in the Hoodies Classic in Charlotte North Carolina last week/over Christmas break. The Crusaders defeated top 5 ranked (NC) Butler NC 63-59 as they picked up 3 wins. For some reason they didn’t play in the championship game. Not sure if Coach Justice decided not to play the championship game or not.

 

JBS will host Jenkins on Tuesday.

 

 

8.Buckhorn (6-8):

A preseason potential region contender, is struggling this season, going 6-8 (3-2 region) with both of those losses coming to district foes, Hazard and Perry Central. Buckhorn had dropped 3 straight (all Traditional Bank Holiday Classic @ LexCath) and have only won 2 of their last 5 games.

 

Buckhorn will play Harlan County in the opening round of the WYMT Classic next week.

 

 

9. Leslie County (4-7):

The Eagles have lost 4 straight and have lost 7 of their last 10 games. The Eagles do own a big win over Knott Central who is 4x 14^th Region Champ.

 

Leslie County will look to get things turned around Tuesday as they host Owsley County.

 

 

10.Wolfe County (8-5):

Streaks is Wolfe Count’s new name. They started the season on an 8 game win streak but have since lost 5 straight. Wolfe County will look to right the ship or “Wolves Den” Tuesday when they host Menifee County.

 

 

11.Powell County (5-6):

After starting the season off 2-3 the Pirates have now turned that around and won 3 of their last 5 games. Powell County will travel to Garrard County on Monday and host Owsley County on Friday.

 

 

12.Estill County (3-11):

The Engineers lost 8 straight before seeing their first win on the season, then won back to back games before going on a 3 game losing streak before defeating district foe, Owsley County 53-37 tonight in Booneville.

 

Estill County will travel to Garrard County on Tuesday before coming home and hosting Lee County on Friday. Engineers picked up a home game for January 30^th against Hazard.

 

 

13.Owsley County (3-9):

After starting the season off 0-7, the Owls have won 3 of their last 5 games.

 

 

14.Lee County (2-8):

The Bobcats picked up their 2^nd win on the season on Dec. 29^th defeating Menifee County 70-51 in the Red River Classic at Powell County.

 

 

15.Jackson City (2-12):

The Tigers picked up a big big win defeating Powell County in the last game of the Red River Classic.

 

 

16.Jenkins (1-11):

The Cavaliers took a beating in the Coal Field Clash losing all 3 of their games 70ish-30ish.

 

 

17.Riverside Christian (0-11):

The Rams are still looking for win #1

JBS video winning The Hoodies Classic..

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10205715018534567&id=1228474793

JBS video winning The Hoodies Classic..

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10205715018534567&id=1228474793

 

Didn't see this or know it. The schedule I had for the Hoodies Classic only had them playing just 3 games. Seen on twitter that some other team won (Butler NC over Norcross GA) I think. Did JBS get more than 3 games?