article 16th Region Week 6 Review

[zebraman]

Week 6 saw a definite flex of the muscles by Ashland. The Tomcats are now 17-0 and are approaching one of the best starts in their history. At this point, a legitimate question is can any 16th region team beat them. The answer is that any team can be beat any night. However, at this point it looks like it would require an off night for the tomcats and a great night for their opponent.

 

 

1) Ashland (Season: 17-0 This week: 3-0)

Week 6 was a great week for the Tomcats. They started off by getting a little revenge against the team that put them out of the Sweet 16 last year, Trinity. After that win, they came home for rivalry weekend, defeating Russell and Boyd County. Porter had a very good week with points and with assists. The team as a whole has an amazing court vision and excel in ball movement.

 

2) Boyd County (Season: 9-7 This week: 2-1)

Boyd County went 2-1 for the week. They recorded victories over Fleming County and Rose Hill. The Lions finished the week with a loss to Ashland. The Lions were paced by Blake Stewarts 19 points a game this week. Austin Gibbs took care of the rebounding averaging 9.6 rebounds a game this week.

 

3) Rowan County (Season: 12-6 This week: 2-1)

Rowan County spent the week competing in the 2A Championship. They went 2-1 for the week with wins over Mason County and Pendleton County. Their run for the 2A Championship ended with a loss to Bourbon County, which is 15-2 for the season. The Vikings have a quite formidable 1-2 punch with Moore and Alderman. Moore averaged 21 points and 11.6 rebounds for the week. Alderman was 15.6 points and 7 rebounds for the week.

 

4) Raceland (Season: 11-2 This week: 2-0)

Raceland continued doing what they have done all season, winning. The Rams were 2-0 for Week 6. They recorded a win over district foe Lewis County and a win in the All-A classic against rival Fairview. Kyle Broughton joined the usual attack of Pence/Floyd/Cumpton scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds in the Fairview game.

 

5) Greenup County (Season: 12-3 This week: 3-0)

Greenup County had a very good week, going 3-0 this week. Greenup started off with a visit to Russell in what was a fantastic game for fans to watch. With several 4th quarter lead changes, the Musketeers left with the key district win over Russell. Greenup then recorded wins over 2 Ohio schools. One of those games, against St Joseph Altercrest, the Musketeers put 109 points on the board, with points from 14 different players.

 

 

6) West Carter (Season: 8-6 This week: 3-0)

West Carter was certainly slow out of the gates, losing a few early games that were somewhat surprising. However, the Comets seem to have hit their stride. The Comets have won 5 in a row. They went 3-0 this week with a win over East Carter and then 2 wins in the All-A Classic. Currently, they are sitting in the Championship game awaiting the other semi-final winner. Webb and Leadingham continue to pace the Comets.

 

7) East Carter (Season: 7-6 This week: 1-1)

East Carter finished week 6 with a win and a loss. The Raiders were in district play with a win at Elliott County and a loss to cross-county rival, West Carter. Micah Adams led the Raiders in scoring this week with 16 points a game average.

 

8) Lewis County (Season: 5-10 This week: 1-1)

Lewis County went 1-1 during week 6. The Lions had a win over Elliott County and a loss to district rival Raceland. Week 7 will be a big week for the Lions with district games against Russell and Greenup County. A notable performance this week was O’Keefe’s game against Elliott County. O’Keefe went for 39 points and 13 rebounds. That is not a bad day at the office!

 

9) Russell (Season: 5-8 This week: 0-2)

Week 6 was a week that Russell will be happy to put behind them. They went 0-2 for the week with a big home loss to district rival Greenup County and an absolute beat down to a very good Ashland team. The Ashland game aside, Russell seem to be a “Close, but not quite” team as they have had troubles finishing. The team has the talent to be a sleeper team come tourney time but will have some adjustments to get there.

 

10) Fleming County (Season: 6-9 This week: 1-2)

Fleming county went 1-2 again this week. The Panthers had a win over Bracken County and losses to Boyd County and Augusta. The Panthers offense continue to come from Argo/McKee/Maher, depending on the night.

 

11) Morgan County (Season: 5-9 This week: 1-1)

Morgan County only had 1 game this week with an early exit from the 2A Championship Tournament. The Cougars had a 5-point loss to Magoffin County. They will use the rest and preparation time to get ready for a couple of key district games with East Carter and Elliott County coming to town soon.

 

12) Bath County (Season: 9-9 This week: 2-1)

Bath County went 2-1 this week. The Wildcats had a home win against Menifee County. They then suffered an All-A Semi-final defeat to West Carter. Jacob Patton had a good week this week with a double-double and leading the Wildcats in scoring for the week.

 

13) Elliott County (Season: 5-8 This week: 0-2)

Elliott County went 0-2 for the week. The Lions had losses to East Carter and Lewis County this week.

 

14) Menifee County (Season: 5-12 This week: 1-2)

Menifee County went 1-2 for the week. Menifee recorded a win over Fairview and had losses to Bath County and West Carter. Fugett averages 18 points a game this week.

 

15) Fairview (Season: 3-11 This week: 0-2)

Fairview went 0-2 for the week with losses to Menifee County and Raceland this week. Terrick Smith had a 27-point night against Raceland in the All-A.

 

16) Rose Hill (Season: 2-10 This week: 0-2)

Rose Hill was 0-2 for the week. The Royals lost to Boyd and Bath Counties. Kenny Wilburn had a nice night against Boyd County with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

[theguru]

Bump.