10^th Region WEEK 2 Rankings

 

Another fun week in the 10^th Region that brought us plenty of action. Mason County gave a not so warm welcome to the Augusta Panthers as they blew them out with a 31-point win. Clark County showed why they are considered a State Contender with a big win at Madison Central. Harrison County had a big week as they won three games. Campbell County was finally able to crack the win column as they went 2-1 this week against very solid opponents. Let’s get into the week 2 rankings around the 10^th.

 

 

FYI…I will not be counting Covid Wins or losses from now on.

 

               Team (record, change in ranking)

1.      George Rogers Clark (4-0, -)

 

This week for Clark County was headlined by a big win at Madison Central, as Jerone Morton was held out for foul trouble, the Cardinals put the ball in Tanner Walton’s hands, and he showed why is one of the best players in the Region. GRC was down by 14 in the first quarter but was able to fight and claw back for a big win against a team that many consider to be state contenders. The Cardinals are now the last undefeated team in the Region.

 

2.      Mason County (4-1, -)

 

Mason County put on a clinic to open the week when they faced Bourbon County and Augusta at home. They were able to put up 96 against bourbon and 87 against Augusta in two big wins for the Royals. The week ended on a not so good note with a 56–65-point loss to Pikeville. A quality loss for the Royals as they hung in there with the Highly touted 15^th region opponent who many expect to compete for the 15^th Regional title this year. Mason hung with Pikeville for most of the game, I think the size of Pikeville had a factor as they held Terrell Henry to his lowest points per game this season with

 

3.      Campbell County (2-3, -)

 

Campbell started the week off with a 12-point loss to a very good Dixie Heights team. They were able to rebound from three straight losses on the season with two solid wins against Newport and Newport Central Catholic.

 

4.      Harrison County (3-2, +2)

 

Harrison County bounced back from a rough 0-2 start to the season with 3 wins in a row. Kaydon Custard has been leading the way so far for the Thorobreds with just under 17 points a game this season and pretty much does a little bit of everything for Harrison County.

5.      Augusta (5-2, -1)

6.      Scott (0-5, -1)

7.      Bracken County (2-2, +1)

8.      Bishop Brossart (2-3, +3)

9.      Calvary Christian (4-1, -2)

10.   Montgomery County (0-4, -1)

11.   Bourbon County (1-4, -1)

12.   Robertson County (2-2, -)

13.   Paris (1-6, +2)

14.   Pendleton County (1-6, -1)

15.   Nicholas County (0-3, -1)

16.   St. Patrick (0-6, -)

 

Weekly Commentary

So far, a think this region has a clear favorite in GRC, but I think the Gap between Mason and the rest of the region is bigger than the gap between GRC and Mason County. Right now Campbell County and Harrison County are on the third tier of their own. I think Campbell County will get a lot better as the year goes on and close the current gap between them and Mason County. Augusta, Scott, and Bracken are right next to each other on that fourth tier, and I heavily considered placing bracken above Scott in the rankings this week. Bracken just really hasn’t had a big quality win yet and Scott has faced probably the toughest schedule in the 10^th so far this season. Right now, I see Bracken as sort of a high ceiling but low floor team, I could see them competing with Mason on a good night and, I could see them getting beat by a team like Montgomery or Robertson on an off night. The 5^th Tier includes the 8^th -12^th ranked teams and really you could them in any order. Calvary will be tough to read pretty much all season as we really won’t see them tested much throughout the year. The last tier includes the bottom 4 teams, I could see maybe Pendleton and Paris making the leap into that next tier, but I want them to show me first.

 

Top Games & Predictions this Week

December 13^th

               #3 Campbell County vs Highlands, Campbell by 4

               #5 Augusta vs #7 Bracken County, Bracken by 8

               I might be totally off on this one like I said Bracken can be a boom or bust team. I am Picking them to have a good game and pull off the upset at Augusta. Augusta might beat them by 15 but I am picking the Dynamic backcourt to have a day in this matchup and come out with the win.

 

December 14^th

               #1 GRC vs #4 Harrison County, GRC by 18

               #13 Paris vs #15 Nicholas County, Paris by 10

Battle of some of the bottom feeders in the region but this will give both teams a chance to show who may deserve to be in conversation with the big cluster of teams within the 8^th – 12^th ranking in the region.

December 16^th

               #3 Campbell County vs Conner, Campbell by 12

December 17^th

#2 Mason vs #6 Scott high, Mason by 18

               #4 Harrison County vs Henry Clay, Henry Clay by 15

December 18^th

               #1 GRC vs Lake Highland Prep, FL,

No clue but should be a high-level game to kick off the King of the bluegrass for GRC. Hopefully they represent the 10^th well in a tournament for some of the Top teams in & outside of the state.

               #3 Campbell County vs Bishop Brossart, Campbell by 15

               #4 Harrison County vs #11 Bourbon County, Harrison County by 20

 

I am looking forward to tonight's match up out at Campbell County.  I knew it was going to be a good one but with your "CC by 4" comment it seems like it will be even closer than I thought.....

I am hoping you are wrong and the Birds bring their "A" game, seems like a lot of their games so far they have had 1 thing go wrong or another.  I realize its early and losing Luke and Sam is taking some time for this team to get totally in sync but I am feeling like at the end of the season they will have 1 team to beat, and we all know who that is.....

Need 4 full quarters......

GO BIRDS!!!

22 hours ago, FrankNicodemus said:

I am looking forward to tonight's match up out at Campbell County.  I knew it was going to be a good one but with your "CC by 4" comment it seems like it will be even closer than I thought.....

I am hoping you are wrong and the Birds bring their "A" game, seems like a lot of their games so far they have had 1 thing go wrong or another.  I realize its early and losing Luke and Sam is taking some time for this team to get totally in sync but I am feeling like at the end of the season they will have 1 team to beat, and we all know who that is.....

Need 4 full quarters......

GO BIRDS!!!

I thought it would be a close one. Looks like highlands got the win. Close game though.

@10thRegionballislife I guess Conner pulls off the upset with a W over CC 70-62 on Thursday.  
This was a back and forth game through 3 quarters played at high level before Conner pulled away in the 4th! Foul trouble was a issue for both teams, guessing 45-50 fouls called, might be low!  

CC was led by standout Ayden Hamilton with 26, just 2 shy from 1000! 
 

 

 

On 12/17/2021 at 5:38 PM, UCME said:

@10thRegionballislife I guess Conner pulls off the upset with a W over CC 70-62 on Thursday.  
This was a back and forth game through 3 quarters played at high level before Conner pulled away in the 4th! Foul trouble was a issue for both teams, guessing 45-50 fouls called, might be low!  

CC was led by standout Ayden Hamilton with 26, just 2 shy from 1000! 
 

 

 

Wow! Always hate when there’s so many fouls called. Good showing for Conner nonetheless. 9th region seems to have an array of high level teams this season. 

I wouldn’t say Conner beating Campbell County is an upset.  Conner has beat Scott, St. Henry, and Simom Kenton so far.  6-1.