1st Region Week 11 Review

Week Eleven Review:

Some clarity took place this week, and some thing became more murky. McCracken County will be the team to beat going into the region tournament. Marshall seemed like they had number two locked up, however Calloway tripped them up this week, and then Murray is still playing strong. Paducah Tilghman took a step back and did not look like a team that could compete against those top three, or even Calloway. Here are the week 11 rankings :

1. McCracken County – BGP #10

Season Record: 24-5

McCracken spent this week trying to put away any doubt they are the number one team in Region 1. They have had some close games lately and really made a statement this week. They defeated Calloway County by 19 points, St. Mary by 36 points, and Paducah Tilghman by 29 points. They have proven their case and have one more game to erase all doubt as they face off with Murray in their last regular season game.

2. Marshall County

Season Record: 18-10

Marshall had their 10 game winning streak snapped in a loss to Calloway County 72-71, even though Zion Harmon dropped 50 points in the game. However they did defeat both Murray and Christian County, which were also tough games for the Marshalls. They will play Mayfield this week before heading out the Las Vegas for a end of season tournament.

3. Murray

Season Record: 22-5

The Tigers have been playing great basketball this season but the game against Marshall County shows they are just shy of being considered in the top tier. They will have a chance again to prove themselves against McCracken County before heading to Carlisle County to end the season.

4. Paducah Tilghman

Season Record: 18-9

The Blue Tornado were easily victorious against both Community Christian and Meridian (IL), however they were soundly defeated in the most important game of the week at McCracken County. However they were without their best player Micheal Laster, who was out sick. Not sure if he would have made that much of a difference though. They can’t dwell too long on it as they will go to Calloway County and Hopkinsville to end the season.

5. Calloway County

Season Record: 16-11

The Lakers had a up and down week. They were handed a 19 point loss at home versus McCracken County, but they rebounded nicely with their biggest win of the season, as 72-71 win over Marshall County. This makes things interesting, as 3 of the top 5 teams are from the 4th district, and so 1 of them won’t make the region tournament.

6. Graves County

Season Record:11-17

The Eagles record doesn’t seem like it should be ranked 6th, but they have been playing much better basketball of late. They haven’t been able to win a game against the top teams, but they are in the games. They are also taking care of teams in the middle and bottom, including a big win at Mayfield this week. They end the year at Carlisle and at home versus Fulton County.

7. Mayfield

Season Record:16-8

Mayfield defeated Fulton County 82-63, but lost to an improved Graves County team 59-52. They will finish the season against Fulton County, Marshall County, and Hickman County.

8. Carlisle County

Season Record: 17-9

The Comets find themselves in the midst of a seven game winning streak, feasting on the lower tier teams in the region, this week was no exception easily defeating Livingston Central and Ballard Memorial. The last two games will be much more difficult and will threaten the streak. They will host both Graves County and Murray.

9. St. Mary

Season Record: 12-17

The Vikings is in a downward spiral, losing 10 in a row and 12 of 13. At one point this season, St. Mary was 11-5, and looking good. That has all changed since the All A Region Classic. They have only won one game since. They will play Lyon County to end the season, but they are playing great, and will be a tough game to win.

10. Fulton County

Season Record: 12-12

The Pilots lost to Mayfield, but won against their crosstown rivals Fulton City, avenging a 4 point loss earlier in the season. They will play Mayfield, Ballard Memorial, and Graves County to finish out the year.

11. Fulton City

Season Record: 10-12

Fulton City defeated Dresden (TN), but lost the rematch to Fulton County and to Graves County. They will play Community Christian and Christian Fellowship to end the year.

12. Hickman County

Season Record: 9-15

The Falcons won against Christian Fellowship and Lake County (TN), but lost to South Fulton (TN). They play Livingston Central and Mayfield to finish up.

13. Ballard Memorial

Season Record: 3-24

The Bombers have now lost 11 games after playing Graves, Carlisle, and Murray. They have upcoming games versus Trigg, Fulton County, and Calloway.

14. Community Christian

Season Record: 1-27

The Warriors do have one win this season, but haven’t been in very many games. They will try for win number two in their last two games against Fulton City and Fort Campbell.

Christian Fellowship*

Season Record: 16-10

The Eagles split their games this week, beating Beth Haven, but losing to Hickman County. They finish against two Illinois teams and Fulton City. They do not play in the Region 1 tournament, but in a private school state tournament.

*Does not compete in the Region 1 tournament.