8th Region: Week 5

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There is a good chance there will be a ton of folks that will disagree with the rankings.  To be honest I redid them 8 times. But this is the order I settled on.  We are at point in the season where everyone has beaten everyone.  So head to head is important but I am ranking the teams by who is the hottest team as of today and also I am taking into account the "eye test".  I really think any of the top 7 could be in the top slot.  I am sure it will change a ton more before the season is over, which is awesome.  Spencer County beating Woodford by 15 points this past week has flipped the region upset down.  The region is wide open and there are seriously about 6 or 7 teams that could cut down the nets at Henry County in March.  This week could be interesting because I am sure there will be a ton of games canceled because of the snow.  

HERE WE GO!!!!

1.     South Oldham (12-3) - they are a team that has won 10 out of their last 11.  Even though they got beat by Collins and Simon a few weeks ago , I think they deserve the number #1 ranking.  They have 5 guys avg double figures in points with Miles avg 21.  The Dragons can flat out score. 

This week-  they only have one game this week at Shelby County but I am sure it will be moved to another date.

2.     North Oldham (9-6)- The Mustangs could easily be in the number 1 spot as well.  Their performance in the King of the Bluegrass proved they can beat anyone on any given night.  Their overall record is not as good as South so that is why I am putting them in the 2 spot.  North plays a Rick Pitino type defense that their head coach, Levitch, knows very well. They play a great matchup zone and trap out of it sometimes.  Very hard to get comfortable in.

This week- the Trinity game on Tuesday will definitely be moved but they also Friday at home vs Seneca.

3.     Spencer County (9-5) - The boys from Spencer shook up the region with a HUGE win over Woodford.  They have lost to Walton and South but they are a team that is playing some good basketball. They have won 6 out of their last 7.  They are well coached and they are pretty deep with a ton of kids that can help in some way on the court.  They might have one of the best home court advantages in the Region, their gym is a tough place to win.

This week- their Fern Creek game will be moved more than likely but they play at Shelby County on Thursday in a big District matchup.

4.     Woodford County (8-6)– Is it unfair to drop them to the 4^th spot?  Probably, but I wanted to reward Spencer for a huge 15pt win.   Woodford is dealing with an injury or two but they are still good enough to win it all and I think most would agree with that.  They have lost 6 games this season but they have also played the hardest schedule so far in the region. 

This Week-  they have a really cool opportunity to play in the Joe B Hall & Denny Crum Classic on Saturday vs a really good George Rogers Clark team that they have already beat once this year.

5.     Walton County (7-5)  The Bearcats could easily be considered in the conversation as one of the best teams in the region.  They have beaten North Oldham and Spencer County this year so if someone says they should be in the top 3 , I wouldn’t disagree.  I put them at the 5 spot for now because I have watched all of the top 6 teams in person and the eye test for me is the reason.  I just feel that they should be in the 5 spot.  There is still a ton of the season left to prove me wrong. 

This Week- todays game with Trimble is already canceled .  Their only other game this week is on Sunday vs Newport at Thomas More University.

6.     Simon Kenton-(8-4) The Pioneers beat a very weak Oldham County team on a last second three last week.  That was a very surprising score.  I hear that Jay Bilton, their leading scorer, didn’t play.  Not sure if he was sick, suspended or hurt.  But with their experience and talent they should have beaten Oldham by double digits. However, they are high school kiddos and every team has off nights.  They have won 6 in a row which is impressive.

This week: Williamstown on Tuesday (possibly could be moved), Fri vs Grant and Sat vs Collins.   

7.     Collins(9-5)-  probably the most disrespected team on the list.  I mean they beat the number 1 team and I have them at 7.  Again,  it goes back to the eye test.  I think they are an extremely well coached team but when I watch them, I just don’t think they are better than the 6 teams ahead of them.  But with that said, on any given night they could beat any of them.  Which makes this ranking system very hard.

This Week:  Like everyone else their Tuesday game vs Bardstown will probably be moved but this week they have 2 really big games.  Friday at District rival Anderson County and Sat vs Grant.

8.     Anderson County (9-5)- the Bearcats have won 6 out of their last 7.  They deserve to stay in the top 10 of the region.  Three kids avg in double figures makes them a tough team to prepare for night in and night out. 

This week- Tues at Bullitt Central (look for it to be canceled) and Friday hosting Collins.  Huge game for them.

9.     Grant County (6-3)  After winning 2 games in Florida, they come back to cold, snowy Kentucky. Grant is a team that could make some noise in 2025.  I was really looking forward to the matchup vs Oldham County tonight but that has been canceled.

This week: 2 aways games this weekend Henry County and Collins.

10.  Gallatin County(8-5)- Matthew Griffin wants to be in talks with a few more for Region player of the year.  The Senior is avg 21ppg but he is not their whole team.  They have 3 other guys in double figures which is why Gallatin County is in the top 10 in the region.  The Warsaw boys have their hopes on a District Title. 

This week-Their Alll A opener is canceled with no other game on the schedule.

11.  Owen County- (9-2)  Having 9 wins this early in the season is impressive for the boys from Owen.  They too have their eyes on the District Title and are working towards that goal.

This week-Their Alll A opener is canceled with no other game on the schedule.

12.  Oldham County – (2-10) Quiet possibly could be the worse start to the season for the Colonels in school history.  However, as bad as it is in Buckner, the boys almost beat a good Simon Kenton team and led late vs a really athletic Sayre team.  Its going to be interesting to see if they can compete with the other 2 Oldham schools.

This week- Grant county game is canceled.  Head to Trinity on Thursday and Madison Central on Saturday.

13.  Henry County(8-7)- Baylor Nolin is leading the region is scoring with 27ppg.  WOW!  He is putting up some points.  Will he get some votes for Region MVP? 

This week- hosting Grant County on Friday.

14.  Eminence (8-5)- The Warriors are enjoying a 6 game winning streak.  Can they keep it going in the All A tourney.  We shall see.

This week- they play Shelby County on Saturday.  Should be a good one.

15.  Shelby County(1-10)- the boys from Shelbyville have only 1 win this year but I still think they are going to get a few before the season is done.  This Saturday is a great opportunity to get into the winning circle vs Eminence.  Unfortunately, before that they play South Oldham and Spencer County.

16.  Carroll County (3-8)- The Panthers have tasted victory a few times this year and they want more of it. 

This week: Tues at Boone and Sat Williamstown

17.  Williamstown(2-9)- Owen Taylor is having a great season for the Demons.  The senior is averaging 18ppg.  He needs some help if they are going to get back in the winning circle.  Their ALL A matchup is canceled for tonight but look like they have a big game vs Carroll on Saturday.

18.  Trimble County(4-9)-  the Raiders have won 4 games this year so they might deserve to be higher but their competition has been a little low compared to others.  They got a big win vs Valley last week

This week-Their Alll A opener is canceled with no other game on the schedule.

 

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SK plays Huntington Prep Friday.