BluegrassPreps.com 5th Region Week 11 Review and Rankings

Heading into the last week of the season, things aren’t really much clearer in the 5^th Region than they were when the season first began. There are about 7 or 8 teams if the regional draw is favorable, who could potentially win the region.

1.       John Hardin 18-8 (LW:2)

John goes 2-1 on the week and reclaims the number one spot in the rankings. They lost by 8 to Evangel early in the week but bounced back to defeat Bardstown, and then a much closer game against Caverna than I’m sure was expected.

2.       Campbellsville- 19-8 (LW:3)

Campbellsville moves up one spot the to the number 2 spot this week after going 3-0 and extending their winning streak to 7 games. Their wins this week over Nelson, Mercer and Warren East were won by an average of 14 points a game. The Eagles haven’t lost since their loss to Harlan in the first round of the All-A State Tournament.

3.       Larue County- 19-6 (LW:1)

Larue had a tough week and the Hawks dropped 2 out of 3 this week. They had a 40-point win against Caverna that locks up the number 1 seed in the 18^th district for them, but that win was sandwiched in between 2 double digit losses to Elizabethtown and Taylor Co.

4.       Taylor County 15-10 (LW:5)

The Cardinals will be the number one seed in the 20^th district. They go 2-1 on the week after a 6-point loss to Garrard County, they rebounded well with a win against Bardstown & then a 13 point when against Marion County.

5.       Bardstown 13-10 (LW:4)

Bardstown drops one spot this week after going 1-2 this week. While the win-loss record isn’t the most impressive, Bardstown has more than likely played the strongest schedule of any 5^th Region team this season which should serve them well heading into the postseason. Playing teams like George Rogers Clark this late in the season can only help them as they prepare for the 19^th district and 5^th Region tournaments.

6.       Thomas Nelson 15-10 (LW:6)

Thomas Nelson holds at number 6, mainly due to Campbellsville and Taylor having good weeks and previously being above them in the rankings. Thomas Nelson went 3-0 with 2 wins against Cloverport & Fort Knox but also a big win against Washington County that locks up the #2 seed in the 19^th district. Thomas Nelson is shooting the ball like crazy right now and if they continue this shooting into the postseason, they will be a tough out for whoever they draw.

7.        Central Hardin 15-8 (LW: 9)

The Bruins move up 2 spots this week and had 2 big wins against Meade & Green County. While Meade County is undermanned this season, the 29-point win against Green could have been much worse and felt like it was even more lopsided. Brett Decker set the single-game scoring record for the boys with 41 points against Green. The Bruins are peaking at just the right time.

8.       Elizabethtown 13-9 (LW:8)

The Panthers went 1-1 last week, playing at the time the #1 & 2 team in the region in John Hardin & Larue. The Panthers fell to John Hardin but then beat Larue by 9 in a game that they absolutely dominated.

9.       Adair County 15-10 (LW: 7)

Adair County drops 2 out of 3 games this week but they win the one game they needed, which was against Marion County. The win against Marion keeps them out of the #4 seed. The Indians have got to get solid play from Loy & Janes from here on out if they are going to be able to make a run in the postseason.

10.   North Hardin 9-14 (LW: 12)

The Trojans win 2 out of 3 and seem this week snapping a 4-game skid. The Trojans beat Marion & Adair County after losing by 19 to Spencer County.

11.   Green County 12-11 (LW: 10)

The Dragons drop out of the top 10 for the first time in several weeks. The Dragons had a 3-game winning streak snapped, losing to district rival Hart County and then lost 2 more to Cumberland County and an absolute beatdown by Central Hardin. The Dragons right the ship with a win against Nelson to end the week.

12.   Caverna 11-14 (LW:11)

Caverna drops one spot in the rankings this week. They went 1-2 on the week that included a 40-point drubbing from Larue County, but then they played John Hardin to within 12 points the next night. Caverna is young and if they are thinking about anything past the district tournament, guys are going to have to grow up quickly.

13.   Bethlehem 10-13 (LW: 14)

Bethlehem goes 1-1 this week, with their most notable game being a win against Washington County. That win will place them as the #3 seed in the district and keep them out of the 4/5 play-in game.

14.   Washington County 9-14 (LW:13)

The Commanders haven’t won since January 21^st. They were 9-7 then and looking like a real threat to Bardstown’s 19^th district dominance. Jakobie Hughes got hurt and they have since lost 7 in a row. Hughes returned last week but he’s not back to 100% (or at least doesn’t appear to be.) Washington County dropped 2 district games last week and will now be in the 4/5 play-in game for the 19^th district tournament.

15.   Hart County 7-16 (LW16)

Hart goes 2-0 last week and defeats district opponent Green County. The significance of that win means that they will be the 3 seed in their district, they’ll face Green County again and they avoid having to play Larue County. Hart’s chances at making the region just got significantly better.

16.   Nelson County 6-20 (LW: 15)

The Cards go 1-3 on the week, winning over Whitefield Academy, but losing to region foes Campbellsville & Green County.

17.   Marion County 3-21 (LW: 17)

I can’t imagine that there is a team that has had a more disappointing season than the Marion County Knights. Touted as a possible region contender at the beginning of the season, this season has been nothing short of abysmal. The Knights go 0-3 on the week, losing to North Hardin, Adair & Taylor County. They start this week off against border rival Washington County.

18.   Fort Knox 0-19 (LW: 18)

More of the same for Fort Knox. It’s been a long season for Kip Rambo. You have to go back to Feb. 21^st of 2020 for the last win by Fort Knox. (They didn’t play in the 2020/21 season. ) The Golden Eagles are now on a 21-game losing streak. They have 3 winnable games this week against Cloverport, Highland Latin, and Whitefield Academy. Logan County and Red Bird are the only other 2 teams in the state without a win.