article 8th Region Rankings 1/19/15

[8th Region Warrior]

A lot of big games in the 8th region last week, as district seed games are underway or wrapping up. Teams are jousting for position and finding out who there district match ups will be in about 5 weeks. Some teams are putting their best foot forward and showing why they have been a regional favorite all season. In the 8th region there are (3) really strong teams, and after that anything can happen, should make for an awesome regional tourney.

Here are this weeks Rankings:

 

1. Owen County-Big week for the Rebels as they captured the All A crown and head down to Frankfort eyeing the big prize. Winning the All A can be a distraction for the Rebels and may cause them to lose focus, I have a hard time thinking Coach Duvall or Carson will allow that. A little biased here but can the 8th have a Mr. Basketball after such a long drought? I think so!! Wins over over Gallatin County and Walton to win the All A.

 

2. South Oldham- All the Dragon's have done is lose (1) game so far, with in region wins against Collins and Simon Kenton, the Dragons show why they can win the 8th region. They share the ball as good as any team I have watched and they can flat shoot the ball. Typical Steve Simpson team.

 

3. Oldham County-The Colonels sit at #3 and with convincing wins over Spencer and North Oldham the Colonels look to be back on track. The Colonels are gearing up for another regional tournament run and have a big week ahead of them.

 

4. North Oldham-After watching the Mustangs, I slide them in at #4, they lost at Oldham this week, got a win over Eminence, but they seem to be a dark horse in this regional tournament talk. We will know more about them this week, with Shelby and Anderson coming up.

 

5. Collins-The Titans lost 2 games this week to South Oldham and Shelby County, but are playing without all region performer Clarkson, who looks like a collarbone injury is keeping him out. The Friday night game with Shelby was a good game for both teams as they look to turn the corner for February.

 

6. Simon Kenton-Hard to figure this team out, seem to be lacking an identity right now, with 5 weeks or so to go they better start figuring it out. I look for Coach Steiner to get them lined out, tough Double OT lost to Cooper shows us what they are capable of, and a loss to South Oldham by 20 plus makes you scratch your head. I still have faith as they are the best team in that district, but that district always seems to surprise come tournament time.

 

7. Shelby County- The Rockets are starting to figure things out, wins at Thomas Nelson and Collins will get them going into late January with an upswing. They are adjusting to playing younger kids and football players that made a late run. Coach Couch has them on the right track.

 

8. Anderson County-The Bearcats are looking for consistency and when you have a young team that is part of what you get. They defeated Shawnee, and gave the #1 team in the state all they could handle in the Mercer County Titans. Had a double digit lead at one point and tied going into the 4th, but Mercer prevailed. When the Bearcats are doing what Coach Drury wants they are a dangerous team.

 

9. Walton Verona-Good win for the young Bearcats, they made the All A final, and are glad that Carson graduates at Owen as they should be the favorite next year. Wins over Trimble and Williamstown got them to the final. Walton will have to make their schedule a little more tougher as they look for that signature win this season.

 

10. Henry County-Young and inconsistent, sometimes they look like a dark horse to upset someone in the regional tournament and then at other times a team that can not get out of the district. Jameson had a big game against Johsnon Central, 26 points 12 rebounds, unfortunately Blair had 43 for JC. The Wildcats lost to Johnson Central and beat Bullitt Central.

 

11. Spencer County- The Bears are improving, they are up and down like the rest of the inexperienced teams this year. Lost to Oldham and North Bullitt, two very good teams.

 

12. Williamstown-Win against Eminence and lost to rival Walton Verona in the All A, they have won the games they are supposed too, they are looking for that statement win

 

13. Grant County- Win against Pendleton who has a good team, lost to Barren County in the Hall of Fame Classic, the Braves are notorious for sneaking in and winning the district, don't be surprised if they don't again

 

14. Gallatin- As of late the Wildcats are showing improvement, a win against Carroll and loss to Owen in the All A this past week, but the Wildcats are going to be a tough out on someone come district tourney time.

 

15. Carroll County- You never know with the Panthers what they are going to do, lots of teams having that same issue in the 8th. Only game they played this week was a loss to Gallatin after beating them the game before.

 

16. Eminence-Only game played this week was a loss to Williamstown, they get the nod over Trimble because of the head to head win earlier in the year.

 

17. Trimble Co- It has been a long year for the Raiders, fans need to have patience with Coach May, he is a good hire, it will take patience and time.

[SnottieDrippen]

A lot of big games in the 8th region last week, as district seed games are underway or wrapping up. Teams are jousting for position and finding out who there district match ups will be in about 5 weeks. Some teams are putting their best foot forward and showing why they have been a regional favorite all season. In the 8th region there are (3) really strong teams, and after that anything can happen, should make for an awesome regional tourney.

Here are this weeks Rankings:

 

1. Owen County-Big week for the Rebels as they captured the All A crown and head down to Frankfort eyeing the big prize. Winning the All A can be a distraction for the Rebels and may cause them to lose focus, I have a hard time thinking Coach Duvall or Carson will allow that. A little biased here but can the 8th have a Mr. Basketball after such a long drought? I think so!! Wins over over Gallatin County and Walton to win the All A.

 

2. South Oldham- All the Dragon's have done is lose (1) game so far, with in region wins against Collins and Simon Kenton, the Dragons show why they can win the 8th region. They share the ball as good as any team I have watched and they can flat shoot the ball. Typical Steve Simpson team.

 

3. Oldham County-The Colonels sit at #3 and with convincing wins over Spencer and North Oldham the Colonels look to be back on track. The Colonels are gearing up for another regional tournament run and have a big week ahead of them.

 

4. North Oldham-After watching the Mustangs, I slide them in at #4, they lost at Oldham this week, got a win over Eminence, but they seem to be a dark horse in this regional tournament talk. We will know more about them this week, with Shelby and Anderson coming up.

 

5. Collins-The Titans lost 2 games this week to South Oldham and Shelby County, but are playing without all region performer Clarkson, who looks like a collarbone injury is keeping him out. The Friday night game with Shelby was a good game for both teams as they look to turn the corner for February.

 

6. Simon Kenton-Hard to figure this team out, seem to be lacking an identity right now, with 5 weeks or so to go they better start figuring it out. I look for Coach Steiner to get them lined out, tough Double OT lost to Cooper shows us what they are capable of, and a loss to South Oldham by 20 plus makes you scratch your head. I still have faith as they are the best team in that district, but that district always seems to surprise come tournament time.

 

7. Shelby County- The Rockets are starting to figure things out, wins at Thomas Nelson and Collins will get them going into late January with an upswing. They are adjusting to playing younger kids and football players that made a late run. Coach Couch has them on the right track.

 

8. Anderson County-The Bearcats are looking for consistency and when you have a young team that is part of what you get. They defeated Shawnee, and gave the #1 team in the state all they could handle in the Mercer County Titans. Had a double digit lead at one point and tied going into the 4th, but Mercer prevailed. When the Bearcats are doing what Coach Drury wants they are a dangerous team.

 

9. Walton Verona-Good win for the young Bearcats, they made the All A final, and are glad that Carson graduates at Owen as they should be the favorite next year. Wins over Trimble and Williamstown got them to the final. Walton will have to make their schedule a little more tougher as they look for that signature win this season.

 

10. Henry County-Young and inconsistent, sometimes they look like a dark horse to upset someone in the regional tournament and then at other times a team that can not get out of the district. Jameson had a big game against Johsnon Central, 26 points 12 rebounds, unfortunately Blair had 43 for JC. The Wildcats lost to Johnson Central and beat Bullitt Central.

 

11. Spencer County- The Bears are improving, they are up and down like the rest of the inexperienced teams this year. Lost to Oldham and North Bullitt, two very good teams.

 

12. Williamstown-Win against Eminence and lost to rival Walton Verona in the All A, they have won the games they are supposed too, they are looking for that statement win

 

13. Grant County- Win against Pendleton who has a good team, lost to Barren County in the Hall of Fame Classic, the Braves are notorious for sneaking in and winning the district, don't be surprised if they don't again

 

14. Gallatin- As of late the Wildcats are showing improvement, a win against Carroll and loss to Owen in the All A this past week, but the Wildcats are going to be a tough out on someone come district tourney time.

 

15. Carroll County- You never know with the Panthers what they are going to do, lots of teams having that same issue in the 8th. Only game they played this week was a loss to Gallatin after beating them the game before.

 

16. Eminence-Only game played this week was a loss to Williamstown, they get the nod over Trimble because of the head to head win earlier in the year.

 

17. Trimble Co- It has been a long year for the Raiders, fans need to have patience with Coach May, he is a good hire, it will take patience and time.

 

Gallatin went toe to toe with Owen for about three and a half quarters before Mr. Basketball rocked the rim a couple times and deflated the Wildcats faithful. They are a much better team than their record suggests.

[Yo Mama]

Toe to toe for 3 and a half quarters is a bit of a stretch. The Rebels went into the 4th quarter up 15. They outscored Gallatin 45-26 in the second half.

[SnottieDrippen]

Maybe I misremembered then. Just seemed like a close game until GC stalled on the offensive end. Regardless, I stand behind my second statement.