Ohio County moves to the top of the region this week as they leapfrog the undefeated Aces.  The Eagles have been the most impressive team through the first 3 weeks of the season, with their only loss coming to a top team in Lyon County.  The Aces are right there with Coach Tim Riley but style points cost them the top spot this week.  Keep your eye on Owensboro, who are starting to get in basketball shape.  If they can get their big guys eligible in the next few weeks, they will have the deepest roster in the region.

 

1.Ohio County Eagles (7-1) – UP 1

Wins – Greenwood & Muhlenberg Co

Ohio County has started the season 2-0 in district play which puts them in the drivers seat for the first round bye in the 10^th district tournament.  Elijah Decker continues to be tremendous with 31 against Greenwood and 21 against the Mustangs.  Parker Culbertson pitched in 19 and 20 in each contest this week.  Right now, Ohio County is looking like the class of the region.  The Eagles host their own holiday tournament this week.

2.Owensboro Catholic Aces (6-0) – DOWN 1

Wins – Whitesville Trinity & Daviess County

The Aces stayed unbeaten this week and advanced in a tough All-A first round matchup against the Trinity Raiders.  Junior big man, Jody Hopgood had nice games in each win this week.  If Hopgood can develop into a consistent paint presence for Coach Riley, it will give the Aces a dimension that many did not think they would have.  They play Webster County in the Madisonville Holiday Classic this week.

3.Owensboro Red Devils (6-2) - SAME

Wins – Evansville Central, Evansville Harrison and Apollo

The Devils are starting to find their grove with nice wins against strong Indiana competition.  They also moved to 2-0 in district play over Apollo.  Kenyatta Carbon is starting to get his basketball legs under him with 27ppg in his last 3.  Ethan Pendleton also has played well.  The Devils are still waiting for a few more players to get eligible before they will be at full strength.  The Devils will be at the Madisonville Holiday Classic this week. 

4.Mclean County Cougars (7-1) UP 1

Wins – Muhlenberg Co & Edmonson Co

Coach Lynam has his Cougars off to another fantastic start.  There are not many coaches who have maximized their talent as well as Coach Lynam in his years at Hancock and Mclean County.  He has been getting balanced efforts from Brodie Cline, Cruz Lee, Gunnar Revelett, Evan Ward and Jaxon Floyd.  The Cougars will host their own Holiday Classic this week.

5.Whitesville Trinity Raiders (4-2) – DOWN 1

Losses – Owensboro Catholic & Webster Co

The Raiders had a challenging week against 2 good teams in Owensboro Catholic and Webster County.  Senior Landon Huff continues to lead the way with 15 points per game.  They will look to get back to their winning ways with a tough Indiana schedule this week at the Owensboro Sportscenter.  They will play Evansville Day, Evansville Reitz and South Spencer this week.

6.Edmonson County Wildcats (6-2) – UP 1

Wins – Hart Co & Todd Central, Losses – Mclean Co

Coach Johnson has his Wildcats playing really well to start the season.  Braden Wall and Will Alexander are both in double figures through the first 8 games.  They will host their own holiday classic this week. 

7.Butler County Bears (4-4) – DOWN 1

Losses – Breck Co & Russell Co

The Bears continue to get huge efforts from Price and Rice but have been struggling in the win department, having lost 4 of their last 5.  Ty Price is at 32 ppg while Lawson Rice is putting up 22 points and 12 boards per contest.  The Bears travel to the Mclean Co Holiday classic this week.

8.Daviess County Panthers (2-5) – UP 3

Wins – Hancock Co, Losses – Owensboro Catholic

Daviess County has shown a ton of fight through their first 7 games.  Playing without 3-4 potential starters, Coach Hayden still has his group competing every time out.  Gage Phelps and Evan Hillard have both been tough early on.  Once the Panthers can get Jack Payne back, it should give this team a lift.  They’re at the Edmonson County Holiday Classic this week.

9.Hancock County Hornets (3-4) – DOWN 1

Wins – Cloverport & Breck Co, Losses – Daviess County & South Warren

The Hornets are off to an inconsistent start but have enough talent to break out at any time.  They have 4 players in double figures with Keown, Ogle, Powers and Dixon.  PG Evan Ferry is sitting at 8 assists per game as well.  They host their own holiday tournament this week.

 10.Breckinridge County Tigers (3-4) – SAME

Wins – Butler Co, Losses – Hancock Co

The Tigers saw their 3 game win streak come to an end with a district loss to Hancock County on Friday but upset Butler County back on Tuesday to even out their week.  Big man Hunter Barr is off to a great start averaging a double double with 15 points and 10 rebounds per game.  The Tigers head to the Ohio County Christmas tourney this week.

11.Grayson County Cougars (3-4) – UP 1

Wins – Adair County, Losses – Central Hardin

The Cougars split games this week while still struggling to score the ball consistently.  River Blanton is the only Cougar in double figures at 16 ppg.  They will head to the Ohio County Holiday Tournament this week.

12.Muhlenberg County Mustangs (1-6) – DOWN 3

Losses – Mclean Co and Ohio Co

The two time defending region champs are off to a real tough start.  The lack of varsity experience, combined with some guys out of the lineup and a very difficult schedule have made it tough on the Mustangs.  They are at the Montgomery County Holiday Classic this week.

13.Meade County Greenwave (2-4) – SAME

Wins – Bullitt Central, Losses – North Hardin

The Waves got their second win of the season to close their week.  Peyton Johnson hit 5 3 pointers to finish with 23 against Bullitt Central.  The Waves will head to Edmonson County this week for their Holiday Classic.

14.Apollo Eagles (0-6) - SAME

Losses – Owensboro & Campbellsville

It’s another tough year for the Eagles.  Looking at their schedule, it’s becoming harder and harder to find their first win.  They’ll head to the Western Hills Holiday Classic this week.

15.Cloverport Aces (1-7) – SAME

Losses – Hancock Co

Cloverport dropped another district game this week.  They will travel to the Mclean County Holiday Classic this week.

Bump.