3rd Region Week 7 Review and Rankings

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At this point in the season, Tim Riley's Owensboro Catholic Aces have done enough to earn a state ranking.  They have nice, high profile wins over Bowling Green, Evansville Memorial and now Owensboro.  The Owensboro win was the most exciting regular season game the region has seen in quite some time.  Ohio County will get their shot at the Aces in a high profile game on Tuesday.  As we move past the mid-season point, sign me up for as many games as we can get between these 3 teams.

 

1.Owensboro Catholic Aces (16-1) – SAME

Wins – Evansville Memorial, Owensboro & Cane Ridge, TN

The Aces proved they are a top 25 team in the state of Kentucky with another impressive stretch of wins last week.  On Tuesday they beat a very good Evansville Memorial team by 16.  They followed that up on Friday with an overtime district win over Owensboro in an instant classic.  The Aces were down by double digits through most of the second half but battled back to tie the game late.  Tutt Carrico battled thru back spasms to lead the Aces throughout.  Brian Griffith had been limited to 7 points mid-way through the 4^th quarter but finished with 21.  Luke Beickman scored all 14 in the 2^nd half and overtime and Waryn Ebelhar had his best game of the year to finish with 12.  The Aces kept the momentum Saturday, knocking off Cane Ridge, TN by 24.  Brian Griffith finished with 21 to lead all scorers.  Catholic hosts Ohio County in another highly anticipated regional matchup on Tuesday before traveling to Apollo on Friday.

2.Ohio County Eagles (15-4) – SAME

Wins – John Hardin & Muhlenberg County

The Eagles kept running off wins last week, moving to 3-0 in the 10^th district.  They blew out John Hardin on Tuesday and followed that up by beating Muhlenberg by 17 on Friday.  Elijah Decker led the way with 16 vs the Mustangs.  Ohio has a big week, as they travel to Owensboro Catholic on Tuesday and Mclean on Friday.  A win over Mclean would give them the #1 seed in the district and punch their ticket to the 3^rd Region Tournament.

3.Owensboro Red Devils (10-6) – SAME

Losses – Owensboro Catholic

The Devils dropped their 3^rd straight game on Friday to Owensboro Catholic.  It was the 2^nd heartbreaker in a row for the Devils.  They looked to be hitting on all cylinders through 3 quarters and even led by 19 during parts of the 2^nd half.  Turnovers allowed the Aces to get back into the game and missed free throws ended up helping the Aces win it.  The Devils look to get back on track this week against Union County and Evansville Bosse, IN this week.

4.Mclean County Cougars (13-5) - SAME

Wins – Grayson County

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4.Mclean County Cougars (13-5) - SAME

Wins – Grayson County

The Cougars scored a 63-49 win over Grayson County in their lone game this week.  Gunnar Revelett led the way with 17 while Cruz Lee finished with 15.  The Cougars host Edmonson County Tuesday and look to stay alive in the race for the 1 seed in the district as they host Ohio County on Friday.

5.Whitesville Trinity Raiders (9-6) – SAME

Wins –Edmonson County & Crittenden County, Losses – Evansville Christian

Trinity fought their way out of a rough stretch with back to back wins to close out their week.  Landon Smith had 20 vs Crittenden while Landon Huff and Nolan Mills led the way in the district win over Edmonson County with 13.  They have 4 big road games this week as they travel to Hancock tonight, Cloverport tomorrow, Grayson on Friday and Hopkins Central Saturday.

6.Butler County Bears (11-6) – SAME

Wins – Grayson County, Losses - Greenwood

Ty Price continues to be the talk of Western Kentucky high school basketball as he scored 35 in a losing effort to Greenwood and put up 40 in a district win over Grayson County.  Price took another unofficial visit to Auburn over the weekend.  He has had recent visits with Oklahoma, Indiana and Louisville as well.  Price is averaging 29.8 points per game on the season.  The Bears host Green County Tuesday and travel to Edmonson Friday.

7.Edmonson County Wildcats (10-7) – SAME

Wins – Metcalfe County & Apollo, Losses – Whitesville Trinity

The Wildcats have now won 4 of their last 5 games.  Xander Bass led the Cats over Metcalfe with 18 while Braxton Highbaugh continued his great season with a 17 point, 13 rebound double double.  They did drop a district game to Trinity on Friday but bounced back with a blowout win over Apollo on Saturday.  They are at Mclean Tuesday and host Butler Friday.

8.Hancock County Hornets (8-7) – DOWN 1

Wins – Tell City, IN, Losses – Muhlenberg County

The Hornets ended their 3 game skid with a win over Tell City on Tuesday.  6 Hornets reached double figures in the win.  Right now, Hancock just need to find more consistent depth to give this team some energy late in games.  They host Trinity tonight and Meade on Friday.

9.Daviess County Panthers (6-9) – UP 1

Wins – Breck County & Apollo

The Panthers got a couple of hard fought wins this week.  Tuesday they knocked off Breck County by 12.  Houston Oberst led the way with 18.  Friday, they survived an upset bid from Apollo, winning 54-53.  Gage Phelps finished with 19.  The Panthers have games against Meade, Henderson and Warren East this week.

10.Breckinridge County Tigers (6-10) – DOWN 1

Losses – Daviess County & Bethlehem

The Tigers could not sustain the momentum built last week as they dropped games to Daviess County and Bethlehem.  They will look to get back on track as they host Apollo and Central Hardin this week.

11.Grayson County Cougars (6-12) – SAME

Losses – Butler County & Mclean County

The Cougars were blown out in 2 games this week, including a 72-57 district loss at Butler County Friday.  River Blanton scored his 1000^th career point as a bright spot.  They host Whitesville Trinity in their lone game this week.

12.Muhlenberg County Mustangs (4-13) – SAME

Wins – Hancock County, Losses – Ohio County

Kanyon Johnson led the Stangs to a regional win over Hancock County on Tuesday, scoring 19.  Kadin Ray has been a double double machine all year, as he added 13 points and 11 boards.  They dropped a district game to Ohio County Friday.  Muhlenberg will travel to Bowling Green Tuesday before hosting Mayfield on Friday.

13.Meade County Greenwave (4-10) – SAME

Wins – Shelby County, Losses – North Oldham

The Waves opened their week with a nice 65-61 overtime win against Shelby County on Tuesday.  Cade Scott led the way with 15 while Peyton Johnson added 13.  The Waves host Daviess County Tuesday and travel to Hancock for a district contest on Friday.

14.Apollo Eagles (3-13) - SAME

Wins – Hopkins Central, Losses – Daviess County and Edmonson County

Zjhan Tutt continues to be the bright spot for the Eagles, as he led them to a nice win over Hopkins Central on Monday.  He finished with 25.  The Eagles showed a lot of fight against Daviess County before coming up 1 point short on Friday.  Apollo has Breck County and Owensboro Catholic this week.

15.Cloverport Aces (3-14) – SAME

Wins – Cannelton, IN

The Aces scored a win over Cannelton in their lone game this past week.  Thaddeus Hall had a monster game with 22 points and 15 boards.  Cole Weatherholt added 19.  They have Trinity and Dawson Springs this week.

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3rd Region Mid- Season Scoring Leaders

 

1. Ty Price – Butler County – 29.8 ppg

2. Kenyatta Carbon – Owensboro – 22.8 ppg

3. Brian Griffith – Owensboro Catholic – 22.5 ppg

4. Lawson Rice – Butler County – 19 ppg

5. Gage Phelps – Daviess County – 18.5 ppg

6. Elijah Decker – Ohio County – 16.9 ppg

7. Jaxon Floyd – Mclean County – 15.9 ppg

8. Kaleb Keown – Hancock County – 15.4 ppg

9. Hunter Barr – Breck County – 15.3 ppg

10. Jack Logsdon – Grayson County – 15.2 ppg