Week Two Review:

 

Region One had a Number 1 vs Number 2 early in the season, and the game lived up to the hype with No. 2 McCracken County pulling out the win 63-59 in Marshall. The Mustangs take over the top spot moving Marshall to No. 2. Murray stays at number 3 and could move even higher if they continue to play as they have been. Here is week 2 rankings.

 

1. McCracken County

Season Record: 3-2

 

Two big region 1 wins for the Mustangs place them atop the rankings this week. A 65-60 win over Calloway County and a 63-59 win over Marshall County. They did lose to out of state Mt. Vernon (IL) in a close match. Two easy games for the McCracken before the King of the Bluegrass opening round versus LaRue County.

 

2. Marshall County

Season Record: 2-4

 

Things have not gone well for the Marshalls this week losing 3 of their last 4 games including an important game against McCracken County. Harmon continues to impress, but there has not been as much support as expected. Stokes has been the only other offensive threat for Marshall County. If they can’t get more players involved in the offense, then this season won’t go as planned. Lots of out of state opponents coming up including the City of Palms tournament.

 

3. Murray

Season Record: 4-1

 

The Tigers continued to prove they belong near the top of the region 1 ranking with wins over Graves County 57-37, and Calloway County 63-47. They did lose their first game of the season against Christian Brothers (TN) by 5 points. Big game against Marshall County on Tuesday.

 

 

4. Calloway County

Season Record: 3-2

 

The Lakers had a confusing week. They lost a very close game against McCracken County 65-60, but then were blown out by crosstown rival Murray 63-37. They also lost big to Carerville (IL) by 30 points. Graves County, University Heights, and Paducah Tilghman are up this week.

 

5. Carlisle County

Season Record: 3-3

 

The Comets dropped two of three this sweek, the first, a blowout to Marshall County, and the second, a 11 point loss to Lyon County. They were able to easily defeat Hickman County 66-53. Livingston Central, Fulton City, and Mayfield on schedule this week.

 

6. Paducah Tilghman

Season Record: 3-2

 

The Blue Tornado rebounded nicely from opening the season with two losses. They easily defeated St. Mary and Mayfield. Graves County gave them a very close game, but they were able to win by a single point. They will travel to Henderson County, before playing in the Paducah Tilghman Christmas Tournament.

 

7. St. Mary

Season Record: 5-1

 

The Vikings couldn’t keep their undefeated season, but they did win 2 of 3 this week. The Viking defeated Ballard Memorial and Livingston Central, but couldn’t figure out Paducah Tilghman, showing they still have some work to do to keep a place in the top 5 region 1 rankings. Mayfield and Graves County are up next.

 

 

8. Graves County

Season Record:1-4

 

The Eagles suffered two losses to region 1 teams ranked ahead of them. The first to Murray was a game the Eagles really didn’t compete well in, however they lost by 1 point to Paducah Tilghman 53-52. Calloway County, Ballard Memorial, and St. Mary this week.

 

 

9. Mayfield

Season Record:0-1

 

Mayfield opened the season with a bad loss at Paducah Tilghman 72-48. DeAngelo Brooks and Alonzo Daniel led the Cardinals with 17 and 16 respectively. They face McCracken County, Carlisle County, and Fort Campbell this week.

 

10. Fulton County

Season Record: 3-1

 

The Pilots easily defeated Community Christian 74-39 but lost to Cairo (IL) 81-79. They will play two teams from Tennessee, Cairo and Halls this week.

 

 

11. Fulton City

Season Record: 1-2

 

Fulton City lost a close game to Halls (TN) 55-50, and then lost more significantly to South Fulton (TN) 80-57. They play Carlisle County next.

 

12. Hickman County

Season Record: 1-2

 

The Falcons lost their only game this week to Carlisle County 66-53. They play Community Christian and Ballard Memorial next.

 

 

13. Ballard Memorial

Season Record: 1-5

 

The Bombers dropped two more games before snapping their 5 game losing streak to Community Christian 57-56. McCracken County is up next.

 

 

14. Community Christian

Season Record: 0-8

 

The Warriors had two very close losses this week. One to Fort Campbell by 4 and to Ballard Memorial by 1. Hickman County is their next chance for a win.

 

 

Player of the Week

 

Jackson Sivills, McCracken County

Senior Jackson Sivills led the Mustangs with 22 points against Calloway and 25 against Marshall County, both big wins

I was pretty impressed with the way Tilghman played without their best player in the St. Mary game and against Graves.

 

They led Graves by 18 at the half with a team that nearly no one in the stands recognizes. It's a whole committee approach with guys who normally may not get much playing time.

 

Not much was expected coming into this season with a new coach and massive loss of talent from the last couple seasons, but this team is kinda scrappy.

 

While I certainly don't expect them to compete for one of those top spots, I do think they will be better than many of us originally anticipated.

@silo11 Calloway beat Carterville.

Bump.