1. Hazard (7-6): The Bulldogs took it on the chin last week. They started off the week with a win in Florida but then lost two straight to end the Florida tournament at Fernandia Beach. The Bulldogs returned home for a short time before heading to Winchester to take on George Rogers Clark, one of the top teams in the state, in the Tim Short Automotive Classic. It was a trip the Bulldogs hope to forget as they were crushed by the Cardinals 78-43.

Upcoming Games: 14th Region All "A" Classic.

2) Knott County Central (9-3) : After the loss to Knoxville Halls last Saturday, the Patriots bounced back and picked up two straight road wins, defeating Cocoa FL 51-38 and Morristown West Hamblen TN 58-51.

Upcoming Games: Monday vs. Wolfe County (14th Region All "A" Classic).

3) Powell County (5-4): The Pirates picked up three big wins this past week, defeating St. Joseph Catholic WV 83-80, Wolfe County 104-63 and Bath County 91-33.

Upcoming Games: Monday at Estill County (2A Tournament), Friday vs. Estill County.

4) Perry County Central (5-6): Perry County Central participated in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic, where they went 1-2. They lost to Fulton (Knoxville) TN 77-53 then defeated West Hall GA 77-50 before falling to Lumpkin County GA 72-64. The Commodores returned home to host Cordia. The Commodores wouldn't have any issues out of the Lions as they would cruise past the Lions 59-19.

Upcoming Games: Monday at Estill County (2A tournament), Friday vs. Estill County.

5) Letcher County Central (8-4): The Cougars picked up two out of three wins last week, defeating both Bayside Academy AL 70-44 and Breathitt county 63-45. The Cougars fell to Highlands 76-54.

Upcoming Games: Monday vs. Magoffin County, Thursday vs. Acts VA, Saturday at Southwestern.

6) Breathitt County (7-5): The Bobcats went 1-1 this past week, defeating Iroquois 70-53. They would fall to region foe, Letcher County Central 63-45.

Upcoming Games: 14th Region All "A" Classic.

7) Wolfe County (7-4): The Wolves went 1-1 last week, getting blistered, absolutely blistered by Powell County 104-63. The Wolves would bounce back and defeat Frankfort in an absolute thriller, 55-54.

Upcoming Games: Monday at Knott County Central (14th Region All "A" Classic).

8 ) Leslie County (4-6):The Eagles dropped two games last week, Franklin-Simpson 63-43 and Hopkins County Central 74-66. Eagles losing streak has reached 3 straight.

Upcoming Games: Monday vs. Buckhorn (14th Region All "A" Classic).

9) Estill County (5-6): The Engineers went 1-1 last week, falling to Clay County 71-34 in the final game of the Railroad Classic. The Engineers would bounce back and pick up a big district win, defeating Owsley County 59-52.

Upcoming Games: Monday vs. Powell County (2A Tournament), Friday at Powell County.

10) Owsley County (5-5): Owsley lost a hard fought district game to Estill County, falling to the Engineers 59-52.

Upcoming Games: Monday vs. Cordia (14th Region All "A" Classic).

11). Buckhorn (6-6).

12. Lee County (4-8).

13. Jackson City (3-7).

14. Jenkins (7-4).

15. June Buchanan (2-10).

16. Cordia (0-12).

 

Estill County Head Coach, Brian Hall, with the win over Owsley County on Friday January 2nd, got his 300th career win. 123 of those wins have came as head coach of Estill County Engineers.

I think the way they are playing right now, and they are definitely on a roll, the Powell County Pirates may be playing the best basketball in the 14th. I think when all the dust is settled in regional post season tournament play that Powell could very well be making their 3rd trip to the state tournament. 

Bump.

Hazard definitely not the best team in the 14th region.

I would lean Powell Co. with the firepower they possess. 

1 hour ago, LethalPG said:

I would lean Powell Co. with the firepower they possess. 

Knott County Central beat Powell on Powell's home court earlier this season. 

9 hours ago, All State Baseball said:

Knott County Central beat Powell on Powell's home court earlier this season. 

KCC certainly has the coach and pedigree, but I will say this Powell team has been playing different ball since the Christmas tournaments.  Sometimes it takes a little time for talent to gel.

Teams change throughout the season, have to watch as the season progresses.