12th Region Rankings for the week of 2/15/16

 

1) Mercer County (27-1) - Last week the Titans got back on track after their loss and dismantled their three opponents. They beat Lincoln County 82-64, Woodford County 66-41, and Cordia 66-47. In the win over Lincoln County, Dylan James was leading scorer with 20 points while shooting 57% from the field. This week the Titans finish out the regular season traveling to Southwestern setting up a battle between the top two teams in the region.

 

2) Southwestern (22-3) - The Warriors picked up three more wins last week beating Boyle County 55-47, Pulaski County 80-70, and Perry County Central 88-62. Peyton Gover had a big game against cross town rival Pulaski County scoring a game high 26 points in the victory. Danny Butt added 15 points in the win. This week Southwestern travels to Somerset then finishes the regular season hosting the #1 team in the region Mercer County.

 

3) West Jessamine (16-11) - The Colts move up to #3 in the region after last weeks performance. They beat Woodford County on the road 79-72 and won in a hostile environment at Wayne County 89-77. The Colts have now won 5 games in a row and seem to be peaking at the right time. This week they finish out the regular season going to Paul Laurence Dunbar and host Pulaski County.

 

4) Wayne County (15-10) - The Cardinals lost a pair of games last week losing to West Jessamine 77-89 and Madison Central 52-80. This week they hope to get back on the winning side as they host Boyle County, Somerset, and Lexington Catholic.

 

5) Pulaski County (16-10) - The Maroons split a pair of games last week losing to Southwestern 70-80 but beat Frankfort 72-53. This week Pulaski hosts North Laurel and travels to West Jessamine for the last game of the regular season.

 

6) Lincoln County (17-10) - Last week the Patriots lost to Mercer County 64-82 but beat Danville 64-43 and Apollo 58-55. In the final week of the regular season the Patriots travel to Lexington Catholic and host Casey County.

 

7) Boyle County (13-9) - The Rebels lost all three games last week losing to Southwestern 47-55, Garrard County 60-65, and Lexington Christian 56-74. This week they end the regular season playing on the road at Wayne County and hosting Lafayette.

 

8) Danville (13-13) - The Admirals lost both games they played last week losing to Model 51-75 and Lincoln County 43-64. This week they play Casey County, Nicholas County, and East Jessamine.

 

9) Rockcastle County (17-10) - Last week the Rockets only played one game beating Garrard County 82-59. This week they finish out the regular season on the road at Whitley County and South Laurel.

 

10) Casey County (10-17) - Last week the Rebels lost two more games losing to Taylor county 65-69 and Barbourville 71-95. This week they hope to get back to winning against a pair of 45th District teams as they host Danville and travel to Lincoln County.

 

11) Garrard County (13-13) - Last week the Golden Lions beat Boyle County 65-60 and lost to Rockcastle County 59-82. This week they play at Somerset and finish the regular season at home versus Burgin.

 

12) Somerset (11-13) - Last week the Jumpers only played one game and got a good win over Knox Central 75-67. This week they host cross town rival Southwestern, go to Garrard County, and finish the regular season at Wayne County.

 

13) East Jessamine (11-17) - Last week the Jaguars split a pair of games losing to George Rogers Clark 57-94 but beat McCreary Central 70-42. This week they host Thomas Nelson and travel to Danville.

 

14) McCreary Central (8-14) - The raiders lost their only game last week to East Jessamine 42-70. This week they finish out the regular season on the road at Oneida Baptist Institute and Whitley County.

 

15) Burgin (13-11) - Last week the Bulldogs got a good win over Brown 68-53. This week is a busy final week as they play Evangel Christian, Walden, Garrard County, and Eminence.

 

16) KY School f/t Deaf (11-15) - Last week the Colonels won three games over out of state teams in the KSD Homecoming Classic. This week they travel to Red Bird to finish out the regular season.

 

12th Region District Breakdown:

 

45th District

 

Lincoln County (5-1)

Boyle County (3-3)

Danville (2-4)

Garrard County (2-4)

KY School f/t/ Deaf (0-0)

 

46th District

 

Mercer County (5-0)

West Jessamine (2-2)

East Jessamine (0-4)

Burgin (0-1)

 

47th District

 

Rockcastle County (4-2)

Pulaski County (4-2)

Casey County (3-3)

Somerset (1-5)

 

48th District

 

Southwestern (3-1)

Wayne County (3-1)

McCreary Central (0-4)

I didn't realize Casey County was 10-17. I bet they are the best 10-17 team in the state. They are better than their record suggests.

That 47th District Tournament is going to be very interesting.

Casey has played one of the tougher schedules in the 12th this season, and they've lost several that shouldn't have even been close. That said, I'm looking for a big win tonight on senior night against Danville, and a big win against Lincoln on friday night. This is a talented and balanced team with 2-1000 point club members in the backcourt, capable bigs, and a statement to make come 47th district time.

That 47th District Tournament is going to be very interesting.

 

The 47th and 45th should be highly entertaining tournaments.

I didn't realize Casey County was 10-17. I bet they are the best 10-17 team in the state. They are better than their record suggests.

 

How do you play with Taylor but get blew out by Barbourville?

So Boyle goes 0-3 for the week, loses two 12th Region matchups, and doesn't drop in rankings?

 

What is the thinking there?

How do you play with Taylor but get blew out by Barbourville?

 

And thus the conundrum of Casey County basketball in 2015-16.

So Boyle goes 0-3 for the week, loses two 12th Region matchups, and doesn't drop in rankings?

 

What is the thinking there?

 

They are 4-1 against competition ranked below them. Why wouldn't they be 7th?

This is the first year I remember where any of the top 12 could easily be in the regional tournament

They are 4-1 against competition ranked below them. Why wouldn't they be 7th?

 

Point taken. However, I think if you lose to the 11th ranked team in the region, it should affect your standings

Point taken. However, I think if you lose to the 11th ranked team in the region, it should affect your standings

 

I kind of agree but at the same time Wayne County lost to Rockcastle County and didn't move much. I also don't think there is much separating the 3-11 teams so at worst Boyle County should be 8th IMO.

I kind of agree but at the same time Wayne County lost to Rockcastle County and didn't move much. I also don't think there is much separating the 3-11 teams so at worst Boyle County should be 8th IMO.

 

Agreed. Post season could be very interesting!

Agreed. Post season could be very interesting!

 

All I know is that craziness will ensue!!!!!