1. John Hardin (5-0): Frontrunner John Hardin continued to excel in the second week of the 2019-20 boys' high school basketball season, defeating Fort Knox and former 3rd Region force Owensboro Catholic. Through five games, Alex Matthews is averaging a double-double of 22.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. John Hardin rolled past Owensboro Catholic 81-50 in the River City Roundup at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Saturday, Dec. 14.

 

2. Bardstown (4-2): After opening the 2019-20 season 1-2, Bardstown reeled off three straight weeks in the second week of the season, beating Washington County, Trinity (Louisville) and North Bullitt. JaRel Montgomery is averaging a team-high 18.7 points per game while teammate JJ Traynor is delivering a double-double (17.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg) for the Tigers.

 

3. Marion County (3-1): The Knights notched back-to-back wins in Week 2, knocking off Central Hardin and Adair County. Through four games, Marion County standout Jamison Epps is averaging 19.8 points and 17.8 rebounds per game.

 

4. Elizabethtown (3-0): The Panthers posted two more wins in the second week of the season, beating Nelson County and Central Hardin. Four different players are averaging 10-plus points per game for Elizabethtown thus far.

 

5. LaRue County (5-0): The Hawks continued to soar in the second week of the season, defeating Caverna and Hart County. Through five games, Mark Goode is averaging a team-high 28.2 points per game for offensive-heavy LaRue County.

 

6. Campbellsville (3-0): In an early-season 20th District boys' basketball battle, Campbellsville outlasted rival Taylor County 79-76 on Friday, Dec. 13. The win allowed Campbellsville to move to 3-0. Malachi Corley is averaging 21.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Anthony Epps-coached Eagles.

 

7. North Hardin (3-3): The Trojans showed much improvement in Week 2, reeling off wins over Warren East Fort Knox and Taylor County. North Hardin dominated in a matchup versus Taylor County on Saturday, Dec. 14, pulling away to win 80-52.

 

8. Taylor County (3-3): The Cardinals suffered back-to-back losses in Week 2, falling to rival Campbellsvile and North Hardin. Taylor County is on a two-game losing skid after putting together a three-game winning streak.

 

9. Central Hardin (1-4): The Bruins faced a tough road in Week 2, dropping games to Marion County and Elizabethtown. Following Central Hardin's challenging five-game stretch, Gavin George is averaging double figures in scoring for the Bruins.

 

10. Adair County (2-5): The Indians slid in Week 2, dropping games to Allen County-Scottsville Marion County and Whitefield Academy. Lucas Pooler and Connor Loy are combining to average 25.4 points per game for Adair County early in the 2019-20 season.

 

11. Nelson County (4-3): Faring better in the second week of the 2019-20 season, Nelson County won three of four games. The Cardinals notched wins over Grayson County, Bethlehem and Model while dropping a game to Elizabethtown.

 

12. Bethlehem (2-3): Week 2 ended in a split for the Eagles. Bethlehem beat Thomas Nelson before falling to Nelson County. Through five games, Lain Peake (15.6 ppg) and Kruse Harned (14.6 ppg) are pacing Bethlehem.

 

13. Thomas Nelson (2-4): The Generals lost two of three games in the second week of the season, falling to Bethlehem and Southwestern. In between the two losses, Thomas Nelson topped Washington County. Andrew Hogan and Torrian Keene rank as the Generals' top two scorers.

 

14. Washington County (1-5): The Commanders are on a five-game losing skid following losses to Bardstown and Thomas Nelson in the second week of the season. Washington County is sliding after knocking off Adair County in a season opener.

 

15. Hart County (2-2): The Raiders are still at the .500 mark after defeating Green County then falling to LaRue County. Jordan Burden (18.8 ppg) and Trevor Blair (18.0 ppg) are combining to lead the Raiders.

 

16. Caverna (2-2): Remaining even in Week 2, Caverna split a pair of games. The Colonels beat Green County after losing to LaRue County

 

17. Green County (0-4): The Dragons dropped games to Hart County and Caverna in Week 2. Currently, Gunner Bush is leading Green County in scoring (14.2 ppg) and rebounding (9.2 ppg).

 

18. Fort Knox (0-5): Remaining in the loss column, Fort Knox dropped back-to-back games to John Hardin and North Hardin during Week 2. Following a loss to North Hardin, Fort Knox fell to 0-5.

Bump.