BluegrassPreps.com 16th Region Week 1 Review and Rankings

Reigning 16th Region champion Ashland won two of its first three games in the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season and remains on top. 

Boyd County, Raceland and Fleming County also notched two wins during the opening week of the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season. 

An updated look at the 16th Region boys' basketball teams follows. 

 

1. Ashland (2-1): The Tomcats opened the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season with back-to-back wins over Lewis County and North Gwinnett (Ga.) before suffering a loss to Ballard. Through Ashland's first two games, Ethan Sellars was averaging 26.5 points.

The Tomcats are scheduled to host Rose Hill Christian on Tuesday, Dec. 7. 

 

2. Boyd County (2-0): The Lions are 2-0 after defeating Montgomery County in a season opener and claiming a COVID cancelation win over perennial 15th Region title contender Johnson Central. Brad Newsome netted 22 points to lead Boyd County to a win in its season opener. 

The Lions are scheduled to visit Fairview on Tuesday, Dec. 7, prior to hosting the Boyd County Roundball Classic Friday, Dec. 10-Saturday, Dec. 11. 

 

3. Russell (0-1): The Red Devils dropped their season opener to Martin County and haven't played since. Brady Bell poured in a game-high 38 points for Russell in the season opener. Russell is scheduled to host Bath County in the EKC Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 7. 

 

4. Raceland (2-1): The Rams notched back-to-back wins over Dawson Bryant (Ohio) and Fairview before falling to Lawrence County. Through three games, Andrew Floyd is averaging 18 points for Raceland. The Rams have upcoming games scheduled versus Elliott County and Morgan County. 

 

5. Rowan County (1-1): The Vikings dropped a season opener to Mason County but bounced back to beat Lewis County in the EKC Tournament. Through two games, Chase Alderman is averaging a double-double of 24.5 points and 17 rebounds per game for the Vikings. Rowan County will continue to compete in the EKC Tournament this week. 

 

6. Bath County (1-1): After beating Bluegrass United in a season opener, Bath County dropped a game to Lawrence County. Through two games, Zachary Otis is averaging 22.5 points and seven rebounds per game for the Wildcats. 

 

7. Fleming County (2-1): Former 16th Region frontrunner Fleming County won two of its first three games in the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season, notching wins over Nicholas County and Fairview. The Panthers suffered a loss to Mason County in between the wins. Jayden Argo erupted for 30 points in Fleming County's win over Nicholas County in the season opener. 

 

8. Lewis County (0-3): The Lions dropped three games during the first week of the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season, falling to Ashland, Augusta and Rowan County. Through three games, Logan Liles is averaging 21 points for Lewis County. The Lions are scheduled to visit West Carter on Wednesday, Dec. 8. 

 

9. Elliott County (0-1): Perennial 16th Region All 'A' title contender Elliott County started strong in its season opener but faltered as much-improved Floyd Central battled back to win 73-56. Elliott County will be looking to bounce back at home in a matchup versus Raceland on Monday, Dec. 6. 

 

10. Fairview (1-2): Following a busy first week in the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season, Fairview is 1-2. The Eagles defeated Greenup County in a season opener before dropping back-to-back games to Raceland and Fleming County. Jaxon Manning is averaging 24.7 points per game for Fairview, which is scheduled to host Boyd County, Elliott County and Nicholas County in the second week of the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball season.

 

11. West Carter (0-0): The Comets are slated to host Lewis County for a season opener on Wednesday, Dec. 8. 

 

12. East Carter (0-0): The Raiders are scheduled to make a 2021-22 season debut against Rowan County in the EKC Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

14. Morgan County (1-2): Following back-to-back losses to Lawrence County and Powell County, Morgan County outlasted Rose Hill Christian 57-56. Cody Dagnan and Preston Hoskins scored 15 points apiece for the Cougars in the win over Rose Hill Christian. Morgan County is poised to face Magoffin County and Raceland in the second week of the 2021-22 season. 

 

15. Rose Hill Christian (0-2): The Royals opened up 0-2 following back-to-back losses to Teays Valley Christian (W.Va.) and Morgan County. Chase Pennington (14.5 ppg) and Christian Blevins (14.0 ppg) are combining to lead Rose Hill Christian. The Royals have upcoming games scheduled versus Ashland, Prestonsburg and Bath County.

 

16. Menifee County (0-3): After dropping its season opener to Owsley County, Menifee County suffered back-to-back COVID cancelation losses to Nicholas County and 16th Region rival Greenup County. The Wildcats are scheduled to host Pikeville and Fleming County in upcoming home games.