BluegrassPreps.com 14th Region Week 6 Review

[All State Baseball]

We're halfway through the 2020/21 season and it's been a fun one, so with that being said, let's take a look back at week 6 in the 14th region.

 

1) Hazard (13-3):   Previous Rank: 2

This Week: 2/16 vs. Betsy Layne, 2/19 vs. Leslie County

Hottest team in the region. Currently on a 4 game win streak and have only 1 loss since January 9th when they fell to Martin County. 3 of Hazard's 4 wins have came by double digits with the 4th win coming by 7 over Wolfe County. Hazard is really hot at the right time. Can they keep this momentum or will they find a downfall?

2) Wolfe County (6-6):   Previous Rank: 3

This Week: 2/16 at Breathitt County, 2/19 at Sayre, 2/20 vs. Rowan County

The Wolves won their only game of the week this past week, defeating Bath County 74-65 on Valentine's Day in Owinsgsville. Prior to the win at Bath County, Wolfe County had dropped their previous two games after a 4 game win streak. Can this win at Bath County get them back on track or is it just a mirage?

3) Knott County Central (9-5):   Previous Rank: 1

This Week: 2/18 vs. Cordia, 2/20 vs. Perry County Central

The Patriots have fell on difficult times as of late. They split their two games last week, falling 72-57 to Martin County but defeating Pike County Central 79-51. The Patriots are now 3-4 in their last 7 games after winning 6 of their first 7 games.

4) Breathitt County (12-2):   Previous Rank: 4

This Week: 2/15 vs. Jackson City, 2/16  vs. Wolfe County, 2/19 at Johnson Central, 2/20 vs. Lee County

The Bobcats are roaring. With the two wins last week, the Bobcats have now won 7 straight. Can they keep this momentum going or will they start to slip?

5) Estill County (8-4):   Previous Rank: 6

This Week: 2/17 vs. Trinity Christian, 2/19 vs. Owsley County

The Engineers won their lone game of the week last week, defeating Bluegrass United (Lex KY Home School) 54-50 in overtime. Engineers have now won 2 in a row and 6 of their previous 8 games.

6) Letcher County Central (7-6):   Previous Rank: 7

This Week: 2/16 vs. Floyd Central, 2/18 at Jenkins, 2/19 vs. June Buchanan

The Cougars suffered yet another loss last week, falling to Hazard 73-54.  Letcher County Central has now lost 4 of their previous 6 games.

7) Leslie County (5-8):   Previous Rank: 8

This Week: 2/16 vs. Perry County Central, 2/19 at Hazard

The Eagles continue to struggle. They've lost 6 of their last 7 games. 5 of their 8 losses have came to region opponents.

8 ) Buckhorn (6-9):  Previous Rank: 8

This Week: 2/18 at Lee County

No games for the Wildcats last week. Had 3 scheduled this week but two of them are COVID-19 cancellations.

 

9 ) Perry County Central (3-8):   Previous Rank: 9

This Week: 2/16 at Leslie County, 2/19 vs. Pike County Central, 2/20 at Knott County Central

The Commodores split two games last week, cruising past Ligon COGO Home School 99-40 but falling 61-51 to Madison Southern. The Commodores have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Usually one of the top teams in the region, not so much this season.

10) Cordia (6-8):   Previous Rank: 10

This Week: 2/16 at Prestonsburg, 2/18 at Knott County Central, 2/20 vs. LIGON COGO Home School

Cordia won two out of three games last week, defeating Red Bird 60-22 and June Buchanan 75-45. The Lions fell to Pike County Central 99-86.

11) Owsley County (7-3):   Previous Rank: 12

This Week: 2/17 vs. Red Bird, 2/19 at Estill County

No games for the Owls last week. They've not played since the beginning of Feburary.

12) Lee County (7-11):   Previous Rank: 13

This Week: 2/15 at Powell County, 2/18 vs. Buckhorn, 2/20 at Breathitt County

The Bobcats lost their only game last week in a bad bad way, 73-32 home loss to Hazard. The Bobcats have showed improvements this year but no where near against the best of the best in the region.

13) June Buchanan (7-8):   Previous Rank: 13

This Week: 2/19 at Letcher County Central

The Crusaders split their two games last week, defeating Jenkins 67-49 but falling 75-45 to Cordia.

14) Powell County (1-12):   Previous Rank: 14

This Week: 2/15 vs. Lee County, 2/16 at Morgan County, 2/19 vs. Menifee County, 2/20 Floyd Central

The Pirates finally got their first win of the season last week, edging out Burgin 65-58 in overtime. Can this be the beginning of their turnaround season or will it be the only win they get this season?

15) Jackson City (1-5):   Previous Rank: 15

This Week: 2/15 at Breathitt County, 2/18 LIGON COGO Home School, 2/20 vs. Heritage Academy.

No games for the Tigers last week. They haven't played since the beginning of February.

16) Riverside Christian (0-11):   Previous Rank: 16

This Week: No Games

The Rams continue to struggle and as of now, only have one game left in the season. 2/27. All of their losses have been blowout losses.

[nikeman49]

KCC is the best team in Region 14 with Hazard a close 2nd. Breathitt Co has played their usual weak schedule and Wolfe Co doesn’t have the discipline to win the region.

[All State Baseball]

Right now. I think Hazard is the best team. They are on fire. Knott has been inconsistently lately. Wolfe had the two big wins over Knott and Breathitt but that's it. Breathitt is pretty good right now. IMO I think the region is how I ranked them. 

[nikeman49]

Both Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co are overrated in your rankings.

[The Professor]

The reason Owsley hasn’t played since the beginning of February is Covid.