Week 9 Review and Rankings

We are approaching the end folks and the rankings aren’t changing much at this point in the year. The Top 6 teams in the rankings have a combined record of 10-1 this week with the lone loss coming to the Bracken County Polar Bears, who had a great showing in the All-A classic State tournament. We still have plenty of games to be played but at this point I feel as if it is becoming a bit easier to see which teams in the middle of the could make their way into the Regional Tournament! Let’s get into the rankings…

 

Rankings (Record, Change in Ranking)

1.      George Rogers Clark (19-1, -)

More blowout wins for Clark County this week, have to think they are getting a little bored with district opponents. Will they be able to pick up the intensity in their next tough matchup?

2.      Mason County (17-4, -)

Royals beat the Montgomery County Indians by 11 in what kind of has been a slow past two weeks for this Mason County team. They’ve only played two games in the last two weeks, they will look to ramp up the intensity with three comes next, one at home against Rival Fleming County.

3.      Bracken County (15-6, -)

 

Bracken competing with all they had in the All-A State Tournament. They won a tough game against Walton-Verona and dropped one to Harlan, both games went into overtime. Bracken has been a pleasant surprise this season. I am hoping they don’t draw Mason in the first round of districts this year. Both teams deserve to get into the regional tournament, or at least have an easier game to play for a regional bid.

4.      Harrison County (13-6, -)

Harrison County continues to prove they are the top team in the 38^th District and are going to be a tough out come tournament time. They win two regional games this week and will look to win three next week.

5.      Campbell County (11-10, -)

 

Two wins this week, one big win against Augusta and one close game against Scott. They are back on track and it’s coming just at the right time… or seems to be. They’ll have to keep it rolling for a couple of weeks, but their schedule is lightening up a bit and they just need to beat Calvary Christian next week to solidify themselves as the number one seed come district time.

 

6.      Calvary Christian (15-6, +1)

Calvary keeps winning. They haven’t had a tough schedule but the teams below them haven’t won much at all. I understand if you have them lower but so far they’ve been winning many of the games on their schedule. Big game against Campbell next week.

7.      Augusta (9-10, -1)

Augusta continues to trend downward. I am just not a big fan of the 33-point loss they took this week to Campbell. This team has Top 5 Potential when they are playing at their best, but at their worst they maybe closer to the 10 best team in the region.

 

8.      Bishop Brossart (7-13, -)

 

Brossart is trending down as well. They struggle to score, as they are averaging just over 50 points a game this season. I think their defense is solid but they really struggle to score. If you take away David Govan and the Mustangs don’t have another true inside presence on the offensive end of the ball.

 

9.      Scott (3-16, +1)

Scott is playing much better, but they still only have three wins on the year. They rest of their schedule isn’t easier either. 5 or 6 wins in their last 9 games would be a good ending to an otherwise tough season for the eagles.

10.   Montgomery County (6-13, -1)

Barely beating Paris worries me a bit, this is a young team I think they have an argument to be as high as number 7 in the rankings. They played close with Montgomery, they have plenty of young players with size and length. If they can slow down the pace of play, they can compete with almost any team in the region. But they can lose to almost anyone as well…

 

This is where I think there is some solid separation in teams from 7-10 and 11-13. Robertson could beat some of the teams above them, but they haven’t won any big games this year. I think I am comfortable drawing a line and saying there is a clear gap between the 10^th best and 11^th best team in the region. I wasn’t confident in this early in the year but now I feel like it is justified.

 

11.   Robertson County (9-9, -)

12.   Bourbon County (4-14, -)

13.   Pendleton County (3-18, -)

14.   Nicholas County (6-15, -)

15.   Paris (4-12, -)

16.   St. Patrick (2-17, -)

I was reading your post and I think I read that Mason & Brackens district don’t draw is that correct and I thought ever district seed’s now a day.   I just looked at Brackens schedule they also don’t play Mason.  

1 hour ago, Kentucky2020 said:

I was reading your post and I think I read that Mason & Brackens district don’t draw is that correct and I thought ever district seed’s now a day.   I just looked at Brackens schedule they also don’t play Mason.  

I am under the impression that they draw. I think that is why Mason and Bracken don't play each other during the regular season

1 minute ago, 10thRegionballislife said:

I am under the impression that they draw. I think that is why Mason and Bracken don't play each other during the regular season

That district draws. Big controversy every year! 

5 hours ago, Kentucky2020 said:

I was reading your post and I think I read that Mason & Brackens district don’t draw is that correct and I thought ever district seed’s now a day.   I just looked at Brackens schedule they also don’t play Mason.  

I believe there are four districts remaining that draw.

3 hours ago, ChickenWyngz said:

That district draws. Big controversy every year! 

Didn't Julian Tackett have to go down there a few years back for a meeting because there was so much arguing and threatening boycotts between the four schools? Maybe @mcpapa or @Randy Parker can help out on that one...

14 minutes ago, gchs_uk9 said:

Didn't Julian Tackett have to go down there a few years back for a meeting because there was so much arguing and threatening boycotts between the four schools? Maybe @mcpapa or @Randy Parker can help out on that one...

For reference. 

 

 

1 hour ago, gchs_uk9 said:

Didn't Julian Tackett have to go down there a few years back for a meeting because there was so much arguing and threatening boycotts between the four schools? Maybe @mcpapa or @Randy Parker can help out on that one...

They need to seed and play each other.  

23 minutes ago, Kentucky2020 said:

They need to seed and play each other.  

It's their choice so I'm not sure I would say need. However, unlike some other districts that draw, I'm not sure I understand why this district does. Obviously Mason County is the premier program, but Bracken County, Augusta, and St. Patrick have all had some success. I'd rather beat the other two and avoid the four-seed (and typically playing Mason County) instead of hoping your name doesn't get drawn out of the hat.

Game Day Change. Withrow from Cincy has been replaced by Thomas Nelson from Bardstown KY to now play at Scott tonight 1/31. 

Interesting game as TN runs 9-12 guys into games as Scott does not sub much at all and only plays 6-7 guys. Also TN has 4 guys in double digits average and scores near 70 pts a game. 2 Hr drive for TN might give Scott some advantage.  

57 minutes ago, Kentucky2020 said:

They need to seed and play each other.  

You don't technically have to play each other to seed.  But yes, it woul dbe nice for the 39th District to seed.  I am hoping #2 Mason and #3 Bracken do not play in the first round.

On 1/31/2022 at 12:46 PM, gchs_uk9 said:

It's their choice so I'm not sure I would say need. However, unlike some other districts that draw, I'm not sure I understand why this district does. Obviously Mason County is the premier program, but Bracken County, Augusta, and St. Patrick have all had some success. I'd rather beat the other two and avoid the four-seed (and typically playing Mason County) instead of hoping your name doesn't get drawn out of the hat.

My limited understanding is that Augusta and St. Patrick historically vote to draw.   And partially because  it doesn’t apply only to hoops.   

And it takes at least a 3-1 vote to change to seeding. 

 

 

From last week.  Chase won't be eligible to play basketball until next January.  He does plan on playing baseball for Bracken County this spring.  Chase's dad is the girls basketball coach at Bracken and his sister goes to Bracken County as well.  

6 hours ago, brooksville said:

 

From last week.  Chase won't be eligible to play basketball until next January.  He does plan on playing baseball for Bracken County this spring.  Chase's dad is the girls basketball coach at Bracken and his sister goes to Bracken County as well.  

Pretty sure there was an Archibald that played against Brossart last night???

Maybe I heard the wrong name??