The season is only 2 weeks old but it feels like its in full swing after some of the results this week! An exciting week which featured one team really showing they are the team to beat early in the season. Some head scratching results as well. Lets check out what happened!

 

TEAM RANKINGS

1. Lexington Catholic (5-0) - The Knights continue to play at a super high level early in the season. This week Lexington Catholic picked up 2 wins over preseason top 5 11th Region teams. First, they traveled to Scott County and knocked off the Cardinals 62-49 and then ended the week with a blowout win over 43rd District rival Paul Laurence Dunbar by 18 points in a game in which they led by as many as 32!! Quite a statement week for the Knights. Ben Johnson has been the best player in the Region so far and its not really that close. The Knights are a legit top 10 team in the state right now!

 

2. Frederick Douglass (5-0) -The Broncos continued their winning ways this week picking up 3 victories over Woodford County, Lafayette, and Boyle County. In only their 3rd year of existence the Broncos are really showing how far they have come in a short time. DeShawn Jackson is leading a balanced attack for Douglass right now and the Broncos are showing great teamwork and an unselfish attitude along the way. This week FDHS hosts Madison Southern before heading to Rowan County to play 16th Region teams Russell and West Carter.

 

3. Scott County (3-2) -The Cardinals are starting to find their way under Coach Tim Glenn. Early in the week they dropped a tough one to Lexington Catholic but bounced back with wins over LCA and Jeffersonville, Indiana in the Kentucky/Indiana Challenge Cup. Jeffersonville is a top ranked team in their class in Indiana this season. Terrin Hamilton continues to have an outstanding season averaging 23.4 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game. This week the Cardinals head to Woodford County and host crosstown "rival" Great Crossing.

 

4. Henry Clay (2-3) -The Blue Devils are off to a rough start this season. Part of that is due to their schedule though. This week Henry Clay dropped 2 close games on the road to Eastern and Bourbon County. This week the Blue Devils host the Henry Clay Holiday Invitational but have not released the schedule or matchups on KHSAA. The Blue Devils really need to get it going in the right direction and show why many had them ranked as the top team in the 11th in the preseason.

 

5. Paul Laurence Dunbar (2-3) - The Bulldogs are in a similar position as Henry Clay, being off to a rough start. This week the Bulldogs did pick up a district win on the road over Lafayette but fell hard to end the week at Lexington Catholic. This week the Bulldogs head to Lexington Christian for another 43rd District matchup and then end the week at Woodford County's Mack Calvert Classic where they matchup with a top 10 team in the state John Hardin.

 

6. Tates Creek (3-2) - The Commodores picked up 2 wins this week over Lexington Christian and Bryan Station. Coach Gay and his staff have really improved the Centre Parkway crew over the last few years and are starting to reap the benefits. This week will be a BIG test for Creek as they hit the road to Lafayette, Lexington Catholic, and a really good Beechwood team. We will see what this group is made of this week. A great chance to move up in the rankings!

 

7. Madison Central (2-3) - The Indians had a rough week dropping two home games to George Rogers Clark and Somerset. Both quality teams but nonetheless losses. This week the Indians head to Bryan Station then begin play in the Mike Reitz Classic at Harrison County with an opening round game against Highlands.

 

8. Lafayette (1-4) - The Generals picked up their first win of the season this past week over LCA but also dropped a home game to PLD. Lafayette is struggling to find a second scorer behind big man Ray Surratt. This week the Generals host Tates Creek then play in the Henry Clay Invitational.

 

9. Lexington Christian Academy (3-3) - The Eagles dropped all 3 games they played this week to Scott County, Lafayette, and Tates Creek. All 3 games were close games and finished under 10 points. The Eagles are still finding their way under new coach Ted Hall but they are a scrappy bunch that plays hard and when they get hot can shoot anyone out of the gym. This week the Eagles host PLD, Boyle County, and then head to Rowan County to play South Laurel.

 

10. Bryan Station (2-5) - The Defenders have yet to play a home game this season but were able to pick up a neutral court win over a good Woodford County team this weekend. Earlier in the week they dropped two close games to Henry Clay and Tates Creek. Two tough games on the schedule this week as Bryan Station hosts Madison Central and then heads to Cooper. Another chance for Station to move up in the rankings.

 

11. Franklin County (3-2) - The Flyers early season ups and downs continued this week. Early in the week FC destroyed Frankfort Christian Academy before dropping a road game to East Jessamine. The Flyers have been without some kids that play a lot due to illness and injury but look to get back to 100% this week. A big game to start the week with new district foe Great Crossing then host Trimble County on the weekend.

 

12. Great Crossing (2-3) - The Warhawks picked up their first 2 wins in school history this week beating East Jessamine on the road and then destroying Cambridge City Lincoln, Indiana in the KY/IN Challenge Cup. A HUGE week for GC this week as they host Franklin County for their first 41st District game and then head across town for their first ever Scott County/Great Crossing matchup.

 

13. Madison Southern (3-2) - The Eagles picked up 2 wins this week over Barbourville and Woodford County. This week Madison Southern heads to Frederick Douglass and faces off with Dixie Heights at Rowan County.

 

14. Western Hills (3-3) - The Wolverines picked up two impressive wins this week over Frankfort and Rockcastle County. Coach Cody has this Western Hills team really playing hard and they are starting to show signs of vast improvement. This week only 1 game as they head to Frankfort Christian Academy for a district game.

 

15. Frankfort (3-3) - The Panthers had a rough week going 1-2 with a win over Burgin but 2 blowout losses to Danville and Western Hills. The Panthers have a busy week on the road as they head to Barbourville and Nicholas County then head to Florida for the Fleming Island Classic.

 

16. Berea (5-1) - The Pirates are off to a great start this season already winning 5 games. This past week Berea picked up a big win over Dayton and dropped a close one to Pineville. Jaylen Dorsey has been a bug surprise thus far averaging nearly 21 points per game. This week Berea heads to Whitley County then hosts the Berea All A Holiday Invitational where they open up play with Evangel Christian.

 

17. Sayre (2-3) - The Spartans started off the week with a nice win over Western Hills then dropped one to Louisville Holy Cross. The sooner Point Guard Will Hairston gets back for the Spartans the better they will be. He is a game changer. This week Sayre heads to the Berea All A Holiday Invitational.

 

18. Model (1-4) - The Patriots finished 1-1 this week with a win over Bluegrass United Homeschool and a loss to Nelson County. This week Model heads to Mercer County and East Jessamine and then begins play in the Berea All A Holiday Invitational.

 

19. Frankfort Christian Academy (0-4) -The Royals dropped 3 games in a big way last week to Franklin County, Walden, and Heritage Academy. This week Frankfort Christian hosts Western Hills and heads to Nicholas County.

Bump.

Definitely going to be some big time moves in these rankings after the early week results!