Despite losing to Russell in overtime, Ashland remains on top in the 16th Region.

Following its victory over Ashland, Russell suffered a loss later in the week. 

A look around the 16th Region follows. 

 

1. Ashland (19-5): The Tomcats suffered a four-point loss to Russell in overtime before notching a forfeit win over Paintsville. Ashland, which has battled through injuries, has regular season games remaining versus West Carter and Bracken County. The Tomcats are scheduled to host both West Carter and Bracken County during the final week of the regular season. 

 

2. Boyd County (19-4): Continuing to play well, Boyd County reeled off wins over West Carter, Elliott County and Morgan County last week. The Lions claimed a pair of wins over West Carter. Carrying momentum into the final week of the regular season, Boyd County has games scheduled against East Carter and Wolfe County prior to the postseason. 

 

3. Bath County (23-3): The Wildcats won three of four games during the second week in February, defeating Fleming County, Trinity Christian and Rowan County prior to suffering a setback to Russell. Bath County's schedule for the final week of the regular season features games versus East Carter and Lewis County. 

 

4. Russell (16-6): The Red Devils knocked off Ashland prior to suffering a loss to Elliott County during the second week in February. Russell claimed additional wins over Greenup County and Bath County in the same stretch. The Red Devils have regular season games remaining versus Fairview and Rowan County. 

 

5. Fleming County (17-9): The Panthers, following a loss to Bath County, bounced back to defeat Robertson County and Menifee County. Fleming County is slated to visit Rose Hill Christian, Harrison County and West Carter during the final week of the regular season. 

 

6. Elliott County (14-8): The Lions compiled a 2-2 record during the second week in February. Following back-to-back wins over East Carter and Russell, Elliott County suffered two straight losses to Boyd County and Greenup County. 

 

7. West Carter (11-12): The Comets notched a win over Morgan County in between a pair of losses to Boyd County. Entering the final week of the regular season one game below the .500 mark, West Carter has regular season games remaining versus East Carter, Ashland and Fleming County. 

 

8. Rowan County (13-15): The Vikings defeated East Carter and Fairview but dropped a district game to Bath County. Rowan County is scheduled to face Elliott County and Russell during the final week of the regular season. 

 

9. Menifee County (17-12): The Wildcats claimed a COVID cancelation win over Fleming County and also defeated Bluegrass United and Lee County. Fleming County dealt the Wildcats a loss in another district game. Menifee County is scheduled to meet Powell County and Elliott County during the final week of the regular season. 

 

10. East Carter (9-11): The Raiders won one of three games during the second week in February, losing to Elliott County and Rowan County prior to defeating Morgan County. Facing a tough three-game stretch, East Carter is slated to play West Carter, Bath County and Boyd County during the final week of the regular season. 

 

11. Greenup County (9-14): The Musketeers dropped games to Rock Hill (Ohio) and Russell before defeating Elliott County. Greenup County is scheduled to meet Huntington St. Joseph Prep, Lewis County and Montgomery County during the final week of the regular season. 

 

12. Raceland (10-14): The Rams claimed two wins over Lewis County from Feb. 8-11. Raceland is matched up against both Lawrence County and Rose Hill Christian during the final week of the regular season. 

 

13. Fairview (10-16): The Eagles claimed back-to-back wins over Rose Hill Christian and St. Patrick before falling to Rowan County. Fairview is set to close out the regular season with games versus Russell and Phelps. 

 

14. Lewis County (6-18): The Lions dropped back-to-back games to Raceland and lost another matchup versus Bishop Brossart. Lewis County has regular season games remaining against Greenup County and Bath County. 

 

15. Morgan County (2-19): The Cougars continued to side, dropping games to Prestonsburg, West Carter and East Carter. Morgan County is slated to meet Lee County, Nicholas County and Buckhorn during the final week of the regular season. 

 

16. Rose Hill Christian (4-22): The Royals split a pair of games, falling to Fairview before defeating Hannan (W.Va.). Rose Hill Christian is scheduled to face Covenant (W.Va.) and Raceland during the final week of the regular season. 

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