Bluegrasspreps.com 1st Region Week 8 Review and Rankings

Some interesting games this week with McCracken going to Tilghman and pulling one out.  Also, Calloway won away at Marshall.  Here are my rankings:

1. McCracken Co. (15-1) - W 72-55 vs Christian Co., W 62-36 vs Carlisle Co., W 43-38 at Tilghman, W 51-46 vs Henderson Co.

Tu at St. Mary, Fri at Graves Co., Sat at Bowling Green!

The combination of McCune, Brower, and Tilford was just too much for Tilghman.  And remember that one of their best players, Ian Hart, was out with injury.  I don't know the details of his injury, but it is my understanding that he will most likely return this season.  I was at the Tilghman game, and was impressed with the Mustangs' size - even their guards are big.  They play solid defense, and execute well in the half court.  I think the Saturday game at Bowling Green will be a big test for them - especially without Hart.

2. Murray (15-2) - W 80-53 vs CFS

Mon at Tilghman

I think that they should be a favorite at Tilghman on Monday, and then the All A State Tourney.  Mark your calendars for February 14th for their home game against McCracken.  That reminds me that I need to get a Valentine's gift for my wife.

3. Paducah Tilghman (11-6) - W 77-64 at Hopkins Co. Central, L 38-43 vs McCracken Co., L 46-61 Ohio Co.

Mon vs Murray, Tue vs Mayfield, Fri vs Marshall Co.

The positive thing is that Otis Dinning sure was rocking Friday night - one of the students was a DJ in the student section.  Tilghman led for most of the game, and it was tied at 37 all with one minute remaining.  McCracken executed in the half court down the stretch, and PT had some near misses.  This team basically plays a bunch of guards, and then Landon Fitzgerald in the middle.  A really tough week for PT this week, but all of the games are at home.  All 3 games will be challenges for the Big Blue.

4. Calloway Co. (12-7) - W 91-57 at CFS, W 64-61 at Marshall Co.

Mon at Univ Heights, Fri vs Christian Co., Sat vs Ohio Co.

I did not expect the win at Marshall.  This team started the season pretty slowly, and are now hitting their stride.  I've said this too many times, but which two teams will come out of the 4th District.  The 1 seed in that district is very important.

5. Graves Co. (8-8) - W 71-49 Vienna (IL), L 53-63 at Massac Co. (Superman Classic)

Mon vs Ballard Mem., Tues at Hickman Co., Fri vs McCracken Co.

This team has had some recent struggles, but anytime Drew Thompson is on the floor they have a chance to win the game.  Will be an interesting test for them Friday at home against the Mustangs.

6. Marshall Co. (13-7) - W 66-48 at Union Co., W vs Fulton City 63-28, L vs Calloway 61-64, W vs Mayfield 66-53

Tues vs CFS, Fri at Tilghman

Can the Marshalls ruin Tilghman's Homecoming Night?  I honestly think they have a shot if Cole Mills has a big night.

7. Mayfield (10-4) - W 57-48 vs Fulton Co., W 71-56 at CCA, L 53-66 at Marshall Co.

Tues at Tilghman, Fri vs Ballard Mem.

The Cardinals definitely should make the Regional Tourney coming out of the 3rd District.  They have a shot at pulling the upset Tuesday night.

8. Carlisle Co. (9-5) - L at McCracken Co. 36-62

Mon at Fulton Co., Fri at Fulton City, Sat vs Trigg Co.

Two district clashes for the Comets this week.  I predict two wins.  Hopefully, they are healthy now.

9. St. Mary (9-9) - W 75-41 vs Fulton City, W 50-47  vs Crittenden Co. 

Tu vs McCracken Co. ,Fri at CCA, Sat at Livingston Central

Congrats to Coach Denson on a new addition to his family.  Can the Vikings hang with the Mustangs on Tuesday?

10. Fulton Co. (6-7) - L 48-57 at Mayfield, W 74-55 vs Fulton City

Mon vs Carlisle Co., Fri at Hickman Co.

This looks like the other team that will come out of the 1st District.  I'm assuming that they will take care of business at Hickman on Friday.

11. Christian Fellowship (8-9)

12. Ballard Mem. (5-10)

13. CCA (7-10)

14. Hickman Co. (5-10)

15. Fulton City (2-12)