11th Region: Week 4

Week 4 saw a new team take over the top of the rankings in the 11^th Region.  Madison Central, on the strength of their 72-61 win over Frederick Douglass in the King of the Bluegrass, is your new number one.  Although it would have been nice to see the two 11^th Region powers battle it out for the Championship, it was still good to get a bonus matchup between these two.  I have a feeling that we’ll get to see this game play out 2 more times before the season is over.   Lexington Catholic was also able to move up a spot as their strong start continues.  Bryan Station has faltered a bit,  they will need to find their footing quickly as Tates Creek, Scott County and Henry Clay seem to be coming on.  Several of the tournaments, classics or invitationals bleed over to Monday before getting back to regular matchups after the New Year.  Here is where we sit going into week 5.

 

1. Madison Central (10-1)

 

The Indians bounced back from their first loss of the year to defeat Frederick Douglass 72-61 in the 3^rd place game of the Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass.  The head to head win over the Broncos moves Madison Central into the top spot in the 11^th Region for now.  The teams meet again on January 23^rd at Madison Central.   In the win over Douglass the Indians were led in scoring by sophomore Grayson Burton who finished with 19 points.  Luke Asher and Jake Feldhaus added 17 points each, and Feldhaus pulled down 13 rebounds to finish with another double/double.  Feldhaus was named the Stan Hardin Most Outstanding Player Award, and Luke Asher made the All-Tournament team.   Madison Central closed out their week by hosting the Richmond Car and Truck Center Holiday Classic.  There they rolled to an easy 73-42 win over Mercer County on Saturday.  Luke Asher led the team in scoring with 20 points, while Feldhouse added 12.  On Sunday Central Central continued play in the Richmond Car and Truck Center Holiday Classic by defeating another 12^th region opponent. This time it was Wayne County 76-54. On Monday, they will play in the finals of their tournament against Hamilton (OH). The Indians will then be off until Saturday, when they will play North Oldham in the Tim Short Automotive Classic. 

 

2. Frederick Douglass (6-2)

 

The Broncos had a 1-1 week in week 4.  The dropped the aforementioned matchup with Madison Central to cede first place in the Region to the Indians, but bounced back with a 59-56 win over Don Bosco Prep (NJ) in the The Roundball Classic in North Chaleston, SC.  In the loss to Madison Central, Douglass was led in scoring by Tate Robinson who drilled 6 three pointers on his way to a 23 point night.  DeMarcus Surratt added 20 points, and was the only other Bronco to finish in double figures.  Surratt was named to the all tournament team.  Frederick Douglass has 2 games this week, both in The Roundball Classic.  On Monday they will take on Concord Academy out of North Carolina, followed by a Tuesday matchup with Prince Avenue Christian from Georgia.  They will then be off until January 6^th.

 

 

3. Lexington Catholic (8-3)

 

After travelling back from Hawaii, the Knights were off until Saturday, when they hosted the White, Greer, and Maggard Holiday Classic.   Catholic rolled to a 74-55 win over Paintsville in their first game in the classic.  Everett Stuart led the way for Catholic with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.  Max Meagher added 14 points, and Ashton Pflugner scored 2 points, but pulled down 10 rebounds.   In the second round on Sunday Catholic was able to get by Lyon County 68-65,  to move on to the semifinals where they will play North Oldham.  The winner of that game will play for the championship on Tuesday, while the loser will play in the 3^rd place game.  The Knights will then be off until January 6^th.

 

4. Bryan Station (5-4)

 

On Monday the Defenders completed play in the Republic Bank-Sayre School Coach Lankster Classic with a 68-50 win over host Sayre.  Station had a pair of players go over 20 points in the game.  Amari Owens led the team with 27 points, while Taeshawn Adams finished with 22 points and 7 rebounds.  Torrence Sanford joined them in double figures with 10.  On Saturday the Defenders took part in the White, Greer, and Maggard Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic.  The picked up a nice 53-40 win over 12^th Region contender West Jessamine in their first game.  On Sunday, however, the Defenders dropped a close one to North Laurel 55-52. Stats were not available for that one yet.  Bryan Station will complete play in the Classic on Monday and Tuesday in the consolation bracket. They will then be off until Friday when they will play Berea at home, followed by a game at Lafayette on Saturday. 

 

5. Tates Creek (8-3)

 

Tates Creek went 1-1 in week 4, with both contests coming in the Richmond Car and Truck Center Holiday Classic.  On Saturday the Commodores narrowly fell to Wayne County 66-63.  Tates Creek placed 4 players in double figures in the loss: Stephen Franklin led the team with 17, AJ Slaughter and Tom Haubenreich added 13 each, and DJ Searight finished with 11.  On Sunday the Commodores were able to put that loss behind them and pick up a win over Mercer County 66-45.  Stephen Franklin again was the high point man for Tates Creek with 20.  Tom Haubenreich joined him in double figures with 16 points, as did AJ Slaughter with 12. 

 

6. Scott County (6-2)

 

Scott County had one game this week, a 69-47 win over Hopkinsville in the 2025 Boys Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County.  In the win the Cardinals were led in scoring by Montae Washburn who tallied 20 points.  He was joined in double figures by a trio of teammates:  Tidiane Fay had 12 points on 4 threes, while Phillip Grimes and Jeremiah Stiefel both finished with 10 each.  Stiefel also grabbed 10 rebounds to finish with a double/double.  The Cards have 2 games on the schedule this week.  They host Paris on Tuesday, then travel to Nicholasville to play West Jessamine on Friday. 

 

7. Henry Clay (5-4)

 

The Blue Devils went 2-0 last week, as they charged to the finals of the Ashland Invitational Tournament.  On Saturday they blew out Cooper 65-42 to put them in the semifinals against host Ashland.  In the game with the Tomcats Henry Clay jumped out to a 19-10 lead before holding on to win 66-64 in a thriller.  Stats have not been posted for either game. The Devils will play Jeffersontown in the finals of the AIT on Monday.  They will then be off until Friday when they go on the road to take on Sayre.  

 

 

8. Madison Southern (7-4)

 

The Eagles went 0-2 last week, with both losses coming in the Richmond Car and Truck Center Holiday Classic.  After a hot start Madison Southern has now dropped 3 of their last 4.  On Saturday they lost a close one to Lincoln County 56-53.  Derek Helton led the way, going a perfect 3-3 from deep to finish with 20 points in the loss.  He also grabbed 9 boards to finish a rebound shy of a double/double.  Jordan Dunaway and Bryant Brock joined Helton in double figures with 11 and 10 points respectively.  The Eagles will complete play in the tournament on Monday when they will face off with Mercer County, before being off until Friday when they host Paris. 

 

9. Great Crossing (4-6)

 

Great Crossing had a 1-2 week.  On Tuesday they dropped a road contest to Cathedral (IN) in Indianapolis 80-74.   The Warhawks placed 4 players in double figures in the loss: Brady Orem and Travanti Cooper both posted 17 points, while Colt Delimpo scored 13 and Graham Swartz added 11.  Great Crossing then lost their opening game in the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic against a good Caverna squad 63-51.  Orem and Cooper again led the team in scoring with 15 and 13 points respectively.   Orem also snatched 11 boards to finish with a double/double.  Aslam Ismail joined them in double figures with 10 points.  The Warhawks were able to snap their 4 game losing streak in the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic on Sunday when they decimated a good West Jessamine squad 70-46.  Great Crossing will look to build on that effort on Monday when they will play Marshall County in the consolation bracket of the tournament.  They will then be off until January 6^th. 

 

10.  Sayre (4-6)

 

Sayre had a tough week as they lost all 3 of their games.  On Monday, they lost a 68-50 decision to Bryan Station in their own Republic Bank-Sayre School Coach Lankster Classic.  John Gaines led the team in scoring with 13 points, while 7^th grader Cash Johnson added 10. They then took part in the 2025 Jim Rose Central Bank Classic where they lost to Ryle 58-46, and North Hardin 60-51.  The Spartans will try to break a 4 game losing streak on Monday when they complete play in the Jim Rose against Bowling Green.  They also have a home game against Henry Clay on Friday, followed by a road game at Jackson County on Saturday. 

 

11. Lexington Christian Academy (5-6)

 

The Eagles went 0-2 last week with both losses coming in their own 2025 Jim Rose Central Bank Classic, 74-51 to Russell  and 67-58 to Bowling Green.  After a great start to the season LCA has now lost 5 in a row.  They will look to break that streak on Monday when they complete their tournament against North Hardin.  After a break for New Years they will get back in action on Friday when they host East Jessamine before going to Boone County on Saturday. 

 

12. Paul Laurence Dunbar  (3-8)

 

The Bulldogs dropped their only game last week, a narrow 59-55 loss to Harlan in the finals of the Legacy Dribble Drive Challenge.  Cage Taylor was the leading scorer for PLD in the loss with 20 points.  He was joined in double figures by Cameron Hobson with 14.  The Bulldogs have 3 games this week, all in the 4 Banks Classic at Garrard County.  They will be matched up with Anderson County on Monday, Garrard County on Tuesday, and then close out 2025 with an 11^th Region opponent on Wednesday when they take on Frankfort. 

 

 

13. Lafayette (2-6)

 

The Generals had only a single game last week as they completed play in the Republic Bank Sayre School Coach Jim Lankster Classic with a 63-40 blowout loss to Wayne County.  Josh Pinkleton was the only player in double figures for the Generals.  He finished with 12 points.  Lafayette has 2 games this week.  On Monday they travel to Mason County, and then host Bryan Station on Saturday.

 

14. Model (4-5)

 

The Patriots won the only game that they played last week when they blew out Casey County on the road 77-44.  Riley Mollette was outstanding in the win as he finished 4-5 from three point range and finished with a team high 26 points and 18 rebounds.  Jayden Bingham hit 3 from deep and finished with 24 points of his own.  Lawson Perry hit 4 out of 6 triples to join them in double digits with 12.  As a team the Patriots went 12 out of 17 from downtown.  Model is now on an extended break as they don’t have a game until January 6^th.

 

15. Berea (4-5)

 

The Pirates split a pair of games in the Railroad Classic at Estill County in their only action last week.  They lost a close 59-56 decision in their opening game on Saturday before bouncing back with a 68-41 blowout of Iroquois on Sunday.  Stats have not been posted for those games.  This week they complete play in the Railroad Classic with a matchup with Bourbon County on Monday.  Later in the week they will travel to Bryan Station on Friday, before again playing Bourbon County, this time in the Tim Short Automotive Classic at George Rogers Clark. 

 

16. Franklin County (2-7)

 

The Flyers lost their only game last week when they went down in overtime to Franklin Simpson in the Capital City Classic.  The loss to Franklin-Simpson was the 4^th in a row for Franklin County.  No stats were available for that game.  They have a single game this week when they go on the road on Monday to take on Danville.

 

17.  Frankfort (2-5)

 

Frankfort was off last week.  This week they will take a 2-5 worksheet into the 4 Banks Classic at Garrard County where they will play Garrard County on Monday, Anderson County on Tuesday, and close their part of the event with Paul Laurence Dunbar on Wednesday.  They will then have New Year’s Day off before hitting the road to play Wolfe County on Friday.

 

18.  Western Hills (1-7)

 

The Wolverines also had last week off.  They will try to break a 7 game losing streak on Monday when they play Bullitt East in the 2025 East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament.  They will be matched up with either Greenup County or East Jessamine depending on the outcomes of Monday’s games.  After that tournament they will play host to Boone County on Friday.   Matt Dicken has been great in what has been a tough season so far for Western Hills.  The sophomore is averaging 23.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game through the first 8 contests of the season for the Wolverines. 

 

19.  Frankfort Christian (2-6)

 

The Royals lost their only game last week with a reported score, 68-56 to Bracken County.  A game with Robertson County is listed on the schedule for Saturday, but no score was posted.  This week shows 3 games on the schedule when they host Middlesboro on Monday, before going on the road for a rematch with Bracken County on Tuesday.  They will then close out the week at home with a game against Dayton.