Ashland remains on top of the 16th Region heading into the 2021-22 boys' high school basketball postseason. 

A look around the 16th Region as boys' high school basketball teams are set to compete in district tournaments follows.  

 

1. Ashland (21-5): The Tomcats added two more wins during the final week of the regular season, defeating West Carter and Bracken County. Determined Ashland outlasted 10th Region title contender Bracken County 83-76 in overtime. Ashland is slated to face Rose Hill Christian in the 64th District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

2. Bath County (25-3): The Wildcats claimed back-to-back wins during the final week of the regular season, defeating East Carter and Lewis County. Bath County head coach Bart Williams has been named the 16th Region Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year. Under Williams, these Wildcats have won the most games in a single season in school history. Following an exceptional regular season, Bath County is slated to meet Menifee County in the 61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

3. Boyd County (20-6): Dropping a pair of games during the final week of the regular season, Boyd County lost to Johnson Central and Huntington St. Joseph Prep before beating East Carter. Boyd County is set to meet Fairview in the 61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

4. Russell (17-7): The Red Devils split a pair of games during the final week of the regular season, defeating Fairview before falling to Rowan County. Leading the Red Devils, standout Brady Bell has been named the 16th Region Boys' Basketball Player of the Year. Russell is matched against Lewis County in the 63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

5. Fleming County (20-8): The Panthers reeled off three wins, defeating Rose Hill Christian, Harrison County and West Carter. After reaching 20 wins during the final week of the regular season, Fleming County is set to meet Rowan County in the 61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

6. Elliott County (16-8): The Lions notched a pair of wins during the final week of the regular season, defeating Rowan County and Menifee County. Carrying momentum over into the postseason, Elliott County is set to meet West Carter in the 62nd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

7. Rowan County (14-16): The Vikings knocked off Russell following a loss to Elliott County earlier in the week. A perennial 16th Region title contender, Rowan County is due to face Fleming County in the 61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

8. West Carter (11-15): The Comets suffered losses to East Carter, Ashland and Fleming County. West Carter is poised to face Elliott County in the 63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

9. Menifee County (17-13): The Wildcats split a pair of games during the final week of the regular season, topping Powell County before falling to Elliott County. Menifee County is set to meet Bath County in the 61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

10. East Carter (10-13): The Raiders suffered back-to-back losses to Bath County and Boyd County after knocking off rival West Carter. East Carter is scheduled to face Morgan County in the 62nd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

11. Greenup County (10-16): The Musketeers notched a win over Lewis County in between losses to Huntington St. Joseph Prep and Montgomery County. Greenup County is due to meet Raceland in the 63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

12. Raceland (11-15): The Rams split a pair of games, falling to Lawrence County before defeating Rose Hill Christian in a regular season finale. Raceland is scheduled to meet Greenup County in the 63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

13. Fairview (11-18): The Eagles defeated Phelps in between losses to Russell and Dawson-Bryant. Fairview is slated to meet Boyd County in the 64th District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

14. Lewis County (6-20): The Lions dropped games to Greenup County and Bath County. Lewis County is set to meet Russell in the 63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

15. Morgan County (2-21): The Cougars remained in the loss column, dropping games to Lee County and Buckhorn. Morgan County is matched up against East Carter in the 62nd District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

16. Rose Hill Christian (4-25): The Royals' slide continued during the final week of the regular season with losses to Fleming County, Covenant (W.Va.) and Raceland. Rose Hill Christian has the tough task ahead of meeting 16th Region frontrunner Ashland in the 64th District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

 

61st District Boys' Basketball Tournament 

at Menifee County

Monday, Feb. 21

Semifinals

Fleming County vs. Rowan County, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Semifinals

Bath County vs. Menifee County, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 24

Championship Game

Fleming County/Rowan County winner vs. 

Bath County/Menifee County winner, 7 p.m.

 

62nd District Boys' Basketball Tournament Schedule 

at East Carter 

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Semifinals

East Carter vs. Morgan County, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

Semifinals

West Carter vs. Elliott County, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25

Championship Game 

East Carter/Morgan County winner vs. 

West Carter/Elliott County winner, 6:30 p.m.

 

63rd District Boys' Basketball Tournament

at Russell

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Semifinals

Russell vs. Lewis County, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

Semifinals

Greenup County vs. Raceland, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25

Championship Game

Russell/Lewis County winner vs. 

Greenup County/Raceland winner, 7 p.m.

 

64th District Boys' Basketball Tournament 

at Ashland 

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Semifinals

Ashland vs. Rose Hill Christian, 6 p.m.

Boyd County vs. Fairview, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 24

Championship Game 

Ashland/Rose Hill Christian winner vs.

Boyd County/Fairview winner, 7 p.m.

What’s the odds Ashland doesn’t make it out of the region? 

1 to 5%

14 minutes ago, Tru2theblue said:

1 to 5%

Thought so, just saw that late season loss to Russell so was interested to hear what the guys down there thought. Looking forward to that first round state matchup.

5 minutes ago, GoBucks97 said:

Thought so, just saw that late season loss to Russell so was interested to hear what the guys down there thought. Looking forward to that first round state matchup.

Of the Tomcats 26 games this season they’ve only had a complete roster 14 times. Porter is back now and hopefully Villers will be back for the post season tournaments.