Let’s get things started off with the seventh region this offseason. 

Most certainly expect some changes, but here’s just a little two sense at the moment. 

Coaching Changes: Eastern (Jeff Morrow from Iroquois), Christian Academy-Louisville (TBD), KCD (TBD). 

Potential 2025-26 Contenders: 

St. Xavier - the reigning regional champs graduate just two impact players from last year in Chance Dillingham and Will Hanke. Dillingham led the team in 3 pointers while Hanke was the Tigers’ main presence inside and especially on the boards. Tigers will need to fill those big holes left by the exit of those two pieces. Leading scorer Jeremiah Jackson is back and may be the best athlete on the team again. Jackson and Chief Cameron both had over 300 points in 24-25. Young guns Brandon Days and Josh Lindsey, who were sophomore and freshman last year, are names to watch for certain with the Tigers. 

Trinity - Shamrocks were the runner-up this past season and had a very up and down year. Big man Junius Edmonds is the biggest loss amongst a five-man senior class. Guards Lance Chandler, Avery Frasher, and Josiah Lawson are also gone and we’re all in the rotation last year. Star Jayden Johnson will be a senior - was the leading scorer. Garrison Gilvin came on strong as a sophomore, scoring 315 points and taking over in some instances. Also keep your eyes on big man Thomas Hornek as well as guard Xavier Cosby. Could have big senior seasons. 

Male - Cole Edelen returns for his senior season after a junior campaign where he missed time to a foot injury. He’s arguably the best shooter in the region. Jordan Mitchell has a TON of upside after a strong freshman season. Must replace C Keyshawn Jordan, as well as PF Jason Gasaway.

Manual - the Crimson have been strong but will need to replace each of their top three scorers from last season. That includes their backcourt duo of Coleman and Decker. Noah Smith is also gone. Manual had a fairly large sophomore class. Which, if any, of those guys step up? 

Ballard - The Bruins were improved this past season, winning 20 games. Ballard especially improved as the season went along. Gave X one heck of a test in the LIT. How does year three of the Willis era go for the Bruins? 

Eastern - Morrow has been successful before at multiple stops with Iroquois being his last. How does his first year at Eastern go? Can the Eagles seriously contend with the big dogs?

Brandon Dayes for St. X is giving up basketball to focus on Pro soccer. He played a game for Louisville City this year. 

4 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Brandon Dayes for St. X is giving up basketball to focus on Pro soccer. He played a game for Louisville City this year. 

Completely forgot about that. So mark that down as another loss for X.

 

Bump.

I watched Eastern play two games against Shelby County and Spencer County and I am telling you right now this team will be tough to beat this season.

Jayden Johnson transferring from Trinity to Wasatch Academy (Utah). 

Johnson was a top-three scorer for the Shamrocks each of the past three seasons. Having just recently played in the KY/IN Jr All-Star Game, the highly-recruited SG averaged 14 points per game this past season.

A MAJOR loss for Trinity.

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15 hours ago, St. Matthews Boy said:

Jayden Johnson transferring from Trinity to Wasatch Academy (Utah). 

Johnson was a top-three scorer for the Shamrocks each of the past three seasons. Having just recently played in the KY/IN Jr All-Star Game, the highly-recruited SG averaged 14 points per game this past season.

A MAJOR loss for Trinity.

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Agree it’s a loss but T will be just fine. They have plenty of depth throughout the program.

JJ is truly a talent. He’s had some monster games and some that leave you shaking your head. Best of luck to the young man.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Strong addition for the Rocks. That 2012 7th Region semifinal game between Trinity-Ballard was fabulous. Rocks trailed most of game but had a big 4th quarter close to win by 3. Both teams had loaded rosters: Trinity had N Diudonne, C Foster, T Saxton (Head Coach Saxton little brother), J Quick, D Hicks, etc. Ballard had R Baker, K Martin, Q Snider, A Murray, L Holland, etc. Trinity went on to hammer St. X by 21 in the championship game before going to Rupp Arena and winning state. 

On 7/30/2025 at 3:03 PM, MBKT said:

On 7/30/2025 at 12:06 PM, Tigerpride94 said:

Strong addition for the Rocks. That 2012 7th Region semifinal game between Trinity-Ballard was fabulous. Rocks trailed most of game but had a big 4th quarter close to win by 3. Both teams had loaded rosters: Trinity had N Diudonne, C Foster, T Saxton (Head Coach Saxton little brother), J Quick, D Hicks, etc. Ballard had R Baker, K Martin, Q Snider, A Murray, L Holland, etc. Trinity went on to hammer St. X by 21 in the championship game before going to Rupp Arena and winning state. 

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The job just got a LOT harder for everyone in the 7th and State.

St X nabs Jordan Jackson

Also hearing rumblings of a HUGE jump to prep school for one of the better players in the 7th!!!

Things are happening in the east end of Louisville.

On 7/31/2025 at 4:42 PM, Falcon Pride said:

Also hearing rumblings of a HUGE jump to prep school for one of the better players in the 7th!!!

Things are happening in the east end of Louisville.

And…….?