BluegrassPreps.com Region 1 Review and Rankings

Very early in the season, but I did make a few ranking changes:

1. McCracken County (3-0) - W vs CCA 93-44, W at Calloway 60-33, W Highlands 63-57

Friday vs Hopkinsville, Sat Ken-Tenn Classic

A couple of very impressive wins here that has solidified the Mustangs' spot as the First Region favorite.  The comeback win over Highlands showed a lot about this team.

2. Murray (1-0) - W Robertson Co. 82-53

Tues vs Muhlenberg Co., Thurs at Univ Heights, Sat Ken-Tenn Classic

A very interesting test for Murray on Tuesday against one of the favorites from Region 3 - Muhlenberg Co.   This will tell us where the Tigers are so far in this season.

3. Graves County (1-1) - L CAL 64-76, W Marion, IL 59-52

Tues vs Calloway, Friday at Marshall, Sat Ken-Tenn Classic

The loss against Christian Academy of Louisville is not a bad one since that is one of the stronger teams in the Louisville area.  Friday's game at Marshall will have a big impact on the rankings for next week.

4. Marshall County (3-0) - W Ballard Mem. 74-42, W Massac Co (IL) 76-41, W Owensboro 69-60

Tues vs Carlisle, Fri vs Graves, Sat vs Fulton City

I really didn't know how the Marshalls would do without Zion Harmon.  The early results are in, and they are doing just fine.  A couple very impressive wins - the big win over Massac was somewhat surprising, and Owensboro is a very good team too.

5. Paducah Tilghman (0-1) - L at Carlisle Co 79-84

Tues vs Hickman Co., Fri at Christian Co., Sat at Caldwell Co.  

I feel a little bad for dropping the Tornado in the rankings since they were definitely short-handed in their game against the Comets (congrats to the PT football team on their 2nd place finish in 3A tournament!).  However, they did allow a player to score 70 points on them.  But I look for the Tornado to climb back up the rankings once they get Cam Marshall and others to join the team after football.

6.  Carlisle County (2-0) - W vs St. Mary 49-46, W vs Tilghman 84-79

Tues at Marshall, Fri at Hickman, Sat at CCA

Garrett Hayden!!!  70 points!!!  I'm just gonna leave it at that.

7. Calloway County (1-2) - L McCracken Co. 33-60, W Trinity (Whitesville) 99-85, W Owensboro Cath 54-44

Tues at Graves, Fri vs CFS, Sat Ken-Tenn Classic

I really expected the game against the Mustangs to be a pretty close one, but it wasn't.  However, a very good bounce back win against Owensboro Catholic.  The season is very young, and I still expect to hear a lot from the Lakers this season.

8.  Mayfield (0-0) - 

Thurs Fort Campbell, Sat - Ken Tenn Classic

I've heard they look really good in practice.

9. Hickman County (2-0) - W Livingston Central 78-47, W at St. Mary 52-51

Tues at Tilghman, Fri vs Carlisle, Sat vs CFS

Two very nice wins for Hickman County.  I think they could be right there for the 1st District title.

10. Fulton County (2-1) - W CCA 67-64, W CFS 63-56, L Lake Co. (TN)

Mon vs S. Fulton (TN), Tues Halls (TN), Fri CCA

11. St. Mary (1-2)

12. CFS (2-1)

13. Ballard Memorial (1-2)

14. CCA (0-4)

15. Fulton City (2-1)