Week 2 we are starting to see more about what the 16th region has to offer. This week, we saw that, at this point, Ashland seems to be a well-oiled machine that is a level better than the others. However, it is still very early. At this point, there will be 4 or 5 schools that could be standing come tournament time to make a run for the title. Only time will tell.

 

 

1) Ashland (Season: 6-0 This week: 3-0)

It is VERY early in the week, but all Ashland did in week 2 was pull further away from anyone else in the region. Ashland looked very good this week with victories over Fairview and two West Virginia teams, Spring Valley and Capital. Capital is the number 7 team in the WV large division. They continue an up tempo with deadly shooting.

 

2) Boyd County (Season: 4-0 This week: 2-0)

Boyd County had a couple of good wins this week, over 15th region power Lawrence County and a very good 15th region team in Rowan County. Boyd has a little way to go to catch up to Ashland, at this point. Boyd looks to do just that after a game with West Carter and then a trip to Las Vegas

 

3) Rowan County (Season: 3-3 This week: 2-1)

After a tough first week, Rowan County did in week 2 what was expected of them. The Vikings had winds over Lewis and West Carter and a loss to Boyd County. Mason Moore really got going in the West Carter game with 2 points and 11 rebounds. Chase Alderman had been chipping in with the points as well.

 

4) Raceland (Season: 4-0 This week: 2-0)

Raceland remains unblemished through week 2. However, the schedule has not yet shown us what the Ramblers are capable of yet. Pence, Floyd, and Compton continue to be the three-headed monster for the Rams. We will be able to tell more on the Rams in Week 3 as the host district rival Russell and the Derby Classic this week.

 

5) Greenup County (Season: 3-1 This week: 2-0)

Greenup County is moving on up in the polls after week 2 makes us wonder how good the Musketeers can be. This week Greenup had a big district win over Lewis County and also a win against 6A Dixie Heights. A player to watch out for is region newcomer Rodrell Dryden. In the two games this week, Dryden averaged 20.5 points and 17.5 rebounds. Mixed with Brady Nelson’s success, Greenup County could have a very good year.

 

6) West Carter (Season: 2-2 This week: 0-2)

West Carter had a tough week 2. They had a 15-point loss to Rowan County and then an 18 point loss to Morgan County. Week 3 doesn’t get any easier as the Comets host Boyd County to start week 3. Tyson Webb paced the Comets in scoring this week, averaging 18 points a game.

 

7) Lewis County (Season: 3-3 This week: 1-2)

The Lions had a rough week this week going 1-2 for the week. They advanced in the EKC Tournament with a win over East Carter. Then losses to Rowan County and an important district loss to Greenup County.

 

8) Russell (Season: 0-3 This week: 0-1)

After an early exit from the EKC tournament last week, the Devils have had more practices than games. In their one game this week, the Devils lost in double overtime to WV large division #4 Cabell Midland. I think the end of the season; the devils will be in the mix. However, have to keep them high in the region ratings until they get rid of the goose egg in the win column.

 

9) East Carter (Season: 2-3 This week: 0-2)

The Raiders had losses in both of their games this week. They lost to Lewis County in the EKC tournament and to WV George Washington. GW is the large division #3 in WV. The Raiders will look for improvement this week with a revenge game against Lewis County and a trip to Fairview.

 

10) Morgan County (Season: 2-3 This week: 1-1)

The Cougars split their games this week with a little hot and cold. They lost to Bath County in the EKC, in a game most would have looked for the Cougars to win. They followed that up with an 18-point win against a favored West Carter team. Morgan certainly has the potential to play very well. Time will show us who the real Morgan County team is.

 

 

11) Fleming County (Season: 3-2 This week: 2-1)

Week 2 was a week that Fleming did what was expected. They beat the teams they should beat and struggled with the team they were thought to struggle with. McKee and Flannery took turns putting the points on the board for the Panthers this week

 

12) Fairview (Season: 2-3 This week: 2-0)

After a very good start for the Eagles in week 1, they opened week 2 hosting the #1 Tomcats. Following that loss, Fairview suffered a home loss to Fleming County. Manning and Smith led the Eagles in points this week.

 

13) Bath County (Season: 2-4 This week: 2-1)

Bath County also got a couple of notches in the win column this week with victories over Morgan County and Menifee County. They ended a busy week with a loss to Belfry.

 

14) Elliott County (Season: 1-3 This week: 1-1)

Elliott County got their first win this week with a victory over Nicholas County. They also suffered a loss at Raceland. Week 3 will be important as they have their first district game against Morgan County this week.

 

15) Rose Hill (Season: 2-3 This week: 1-2)

Rose Hill put another win in the books this week with a victory over Sciotoville. They followed it up with a loss to Portsmouth Notre Dame. Stephan Barker shined in their win with 36 points and 10 rebounds.

 

16) Menifee County (Season: 1-4 This week: 1-2)

Menifee dropped out of the winless club this week when they beat Powell County at home. Menifee also had loses to Fleming and Bath County this week. Ben Rose averaged 17 ppg this week to lead the way for Menifee County.

Nice review. Just a fyi, that should be Cumpton instead of Compton for Raceland.

Bump.

Big test for the Tomcats tonight. GRC has some size and length that could give the Tomcats problems.

The boy has stayed at my house several times, yet, I misspell his name.. ughhhhhh Thank you, won't make that mistake again lol