Week One Review:

It has been a while since the best record in District 8 belonged to Fort Campbell. While they are still at the bottom of the rankings in that district, it shows how far that district has fallen. Right now it is all about Madisonville-North Hopkins and their possible run to a state title. At the present moment, there is not a team in the 2nd region that can hang with the Maroons. Webster County has gotten off to a great start and look pretty impressive in doing so. They have jumped up to the second position in the rankings. There are a plethora of mid-tier teams that will be changing positions all year until someone emerges from the parity. Here are the first week’s rankings in region 2:

 

1. Madisonville North Hopkins – BGP #7

Season record: 3-0

 

The Maroons had the toughest 3 game opener of arguably anyone in Kentucky facing off against the BGP #8, 9, and 14. They were able to defeat all three. Against #14 Bowling Green Kenny White poured in 25 and Ksuan Casey added 23 in defeating the Purples 69-61. White also led Madisonville with 22 point in the win against #8 Marshall County, where they trailed by 8 at halftime. Casey added 16 points in that game. Casey then led the Maroons to a 72-67 victory over McCracken County with 18 points, followed by Keshuan Stone with 15 and White with 13.

 

Madisonville looks very impressive so far this season and will be highly favored in its games against Christian County and rivals Hopkins County Central this week.

 

2. Webster County

Season Record: 3-0

 

Webster County has come out playing some very good basketball and has surprised a lot of people. They blasted Hopkins County Central 73-34 in their opener. They then turned around and defeated Christian County 56-50 in Hopkinsville, and finally turned away Caldwell County 61-49 where Tyler Camplin scored 20 points followed by Destin Allen with 16 and Hunter McNaughton with 15.

The Tigers have to play Dawson Springs and Livingston Central this week both winnable games. However they will have a tough match against Evansville Day on Dec 13. You can watch that game livestreamed here: Kentucky High School Basketball

 

3. Christian County

Season Record: 1-2

Christian County had a great season opener defeating the favored Henderson County Colonels 66-53. Qua Chambers led the team with 18 points and Stephen Bussell and Olajuwon White both added 12 points.

The Colonels weren’t quite as successful against their next two opponents dropping a tough loss at home to Webster County 56-50 before being embarrassed by John Hardin 76-29. The next few games will be tough going. Region 2’s top team Madisonville, then rival Hopkinsville, Simon Kenton, Owensboro, and Bowling Green. They may not get a win out of any of those if they play like they did against John Hardin.

 

 

4. Henderson County

Season Record: 2-1

 

The Colonels opened the season with a loss to the Christian County Colonels 66-53. Henderson trailed by as much as 17 in the second half but rallied to within 2 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t keep the momentum. Noah Curry led HC with 11 points.

They were able to rebound in the next two games defeating Trinity (Whitesville) 53-50 in a closer than expected game, and Fairdale 61-51. While these two wins are good, they do not show the expectations of Henderson County preseason. Expect much improvement as the season continues. Tough stretch coming up as they play Apollo, Warren Central, and Paducah Tilghman.

 

5. Hopkinsville

Season Record: 1-2

Hopkinsville led Kenwood, TN 42-32 just under halfway through the 3rd quarter, but ran out of gas and lost 69-58. Don Victor led the Tigers with 17 points. They rebounded with a tough overtime win against Caldwell County. Don Victor led Hopkinsville with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Arthur McKnight added 17 points.

The Tigers dropped their final game of the week to Muhlenberg County 54-61. Arthur McKnight led the team with 20 points and Don Victor added 18. Hoptown will play Northwest, TN, Christian County, and Barren County this week.

 

6. Union County

Season Record: 1-1

 

Union opened the season with a 90-68 loss to Owensboro. Not exactly the game plan, but the Red Devils held the region’s best scorer, Kale Gaither to only 13 points which is a big reason. Eli Wilkes led the team with 16.

Gaither and the Braves responded with a 2 point win over Hopkins County Central. Gaither led the team with 25 points while Kaleb Kanipe added 15 and Eli Wilkes 14. Union will play University Heights, Bracken County and Fleming County this week.

 

7. Lyon County

Season Record: 2-2

 

The Lyons had a busy first week of the season playing 4 games. They won their first two against Caldwell County and Livingston Central, but dropped their next two against Cobden, IL and then Murray. Travis Perry is leading the way so far this year averaging 22.5 ppg, Gunnar Bingham is adding 14.5 ppg, and Jackson Shoulders is close to a double/double getting 11.5 ppg and 9 rpg.

Lyon County will face off against Crittenden County and Carlisle County this week, both are games the Lyons can win.

8. Caldwell County

Season Record: 0-3

 

Not the way the Tigers wanted to begin the season. They had two games they could have won, a 59-57 loss to Lyon County, and an overtime loss to Hopkinsville. Webster County was the only game that got out of hand in a 12 point loss.

Caldwell will look to get on track with their first win this week against Crittenden County, Muhlenberg County, and Todd County Central.

 

9. University Heights

Season Record:0-3

 

Not the start University Heights Academy is accustomed to. Winless in their first three games against Murray, John Hardin, and Owensboro. However, they were not favored in any of those games and they played Murray and Owensboro down to the wire. John Hardin was just on a different level. KJ Crump has been leading the way in scoring for the Blazers so far. They will get some relief this week against Union County, Crittenden County and Fort Campbell. The Union game will be close, but they should win the other two.

 

10. Trigg County

Season Record: 1-1

The Wildcats started off the season with an impressive 61-43 win over Crittenden County. They followed that up with a competitive game against Davies County. They play Fort Campbell, Livingston Central, and Wolfe County this week.

 

 

11. Crittenden County

Season Record: 1-1

 

Crittenden easily defeated Ballard Memorial 71-45 with Eric Oleary leading the way with 20 points and Gabe Mott adding 16. They were not a efficient against Trigg County dropping that game 61-43. Mott led the Rockets with 19. Some region games this week will be a litmus test on where they really stand. Caldwell County, Lyon County, and University Heights all will be looking for much needed wins, so the Rockets better be ready to play.

 

12. Hopkins County Central

Season Record: 0-3

 

The Storm loss big to Todd County Central and Webster County, however they played a very competitive game against Union County. No player is averaging more than 9 ppg a game so far, that will have to change if they want to win. They play Muhlenberg County and Dawson Springs this week. That latter game they have a good chance of winning.

 

13. Fort Campbell

Season Record: 2-0

 

For the first time in quite sometime, the Falcons are 2-0 to start the season. They defeated Dawson Springs and Clarksville Christian. Cameron Pratt is leading the team averaging 20 ppg. They have some more winnable games this week against Livingston Central, Trigg County, Christian Fellowship, and Community Christian.

 

14. Dawson Springs

Season Record: 1-2

 

Panthers had a good win against Christian Fellowship sandwiched between two losses. One to BGP#8 Marshall County and the other a surprise to Fort Campbell by 2. They will play Webster County, Livingston Central, and Hopkins County Central this week.

15. Livingston Central

Season Record: 0-2

 

The Cardinals suffered losses in two games, neither of which they were competitive. Losses to Graves County and Lyon County. They will play Fort Campbell, Dawson Springs, and Trigg County this week.

 

 

Player of the Week

Kenny White, Madisonville-North Hopkins

White led the Maroons with 25 points in the win over BGP#14 Bowling Green. He also scored in double digits in games against Marshall County and McCracken County.

How long has it been that Region 2 is this weak as a whole, Madisonville is good enough to win state then the drop off is unbelievable.

Bump.