Ashland and Boyd County are set to meet in another 64th District boys' basketball matchup.

But several other 16th Region boys' basketball squads are poised to compete in district battles.

A look around the 16th Region follows. 

 

1. Ashland (14-4): The Tomcats remained in the win column, defeating Bardstown. Ashland is set to visit Boyd County for a 64th District boys' basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The Tomcats took the first district meeting between the two rivals. Then, following the district matchup versus Boyd County, Ashland is scheduled to host Covington Catholic on Saturday, Jan. 29. 

 

2. Boyd County (13-3): The Lions, following a 10-day layoff, beat Raceland. Boyd County's upcoming schedule includes games versus Ashland, perennial 15th Region title contender Johnson Central and East Ridge, another opponent from the neighboring region to the south. 

 

3. Bath County (17-1): The Wildcats remained in the win column, defeating Rowan County in a 61st District game. Bath County is due to face Nicholas County, Menifee County and Augusta over the next week. The Bath County-Augusta game will be played at Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana.

 

4. Fleming County (13-5): The Panthers dropped a game to visiting Simon Kenton in the Coach Lake Kelly Classic. Fleming County's schedule for the final week of January includes games versus Russell, Rowan County, Phelps and Bracken County. 

 

5. Russell (10-3): The Red Devils haven't played since Friday, Jan. 14. Russell is scheduled to face Fleming County and Lewis County (twice) during the week ahead. 

 

6. West Carter (8-7): The Comets recorded back-to-back wins over Rowan County and Elliott County before falling to Menifee County. After moving above the .500 mark, West Carter is scheduled to meet Raceland before facing Todd County Central in the opening round of the All "A" Classic boys' basketball state tournament. 

 

7. Elliott County (10-5): The Lions dropped games to East Carter and West Carter. Elliott County is set to face Lewis County and Morgan County in games on the road during the final week in January. 

 

8. Rowan County (7-14): The Vikings won one of three games, notching a win over Scott following back-to-back losses to West Carter and Bath County. Rowan County's upcoming schedule includes opponents Menifee County, Fleming County and Robertson County. 

 

9. Raceland (8-9): The Rams split a pair of games, falling to Boyd County before beating Morgan County. Raceland is scheduled to meet West Carter, Greenup County and Menifee County in the final week of January. 

 

10. Menifee County (12-9): The Wildcats posted three straight wins, defeating Powell County, Owsley County and West Carter. Menifee County is slated to meet Rowan County, Bath County and Raceland in the week ahead. 

 

11. Greenup County (6-10): The Musketeers dropped a game to Lewis County. Greenup County's opponents for the week ahead are Fairview, Raceland and Morgan County. 

 

12. East Carter (5-8): The Raiders reeled off their fourth straight win, defeating Elliott County 54-43. Much-improved East Carter is slated to face Lewis County, Fairview and West Carter in upcoming games. 

 

13. Fairview (5-13): The Eagles notched a win over Rose Hill Christian prior to dropping a game to Teays Valley Christian (W.Va.). Fairview's schedule for the final week in January includes games versus Greenup County, East Carter and Martin County. 

 

14. Lewis County (4-12): The Lions managed to defeat Greenup County 53-47. Lewis County, which recorded its fourth win in the 2021-22 season, has upcoming games scheduled versus East Carter, Elliott County and Russell.

 

15. Morgan County (2-13): The Cougars suffered a lopsided loss to Raceland. Morgan County's upcoming schedule includes games versus Magoffin County, Elliott County and Greenup County. 

 

16. Rose Hill Christian (1-18): The Royals continued to slide, dropping games to Fairview and 15th Region member Jenkins. Rose Hill Christian has upcoming games scheduled versus Sciotoville Community (Ohio), Covenant (W.Va.) and Covington Latin. 

Good write up.  Thank you.