This might have been one of the more difficult weeks for rankings in the 10^th. I had to break my own rule after the Mustangs shocking victory, I couldn’t catapult them all the way over the Camels just yet. But there is lots of turnover in the top, middle and bottom of this region. One thing’s for sure— it will all shake out in Maysville in March.

 

1.) George Rogers Clark ?||  (8-3)  A trip to Myrtle Beach meant more wins than sun and sand for Coach Cook and the boys in Winchester. They won games against teams from Pennsylvania and Connecticut, but lost to one from Wisconsin. They also handled a tough Hazard team at home. Paris, Ashland Blazer and Frederick Douglass make this week a strong one for the Redbirds.  

 

2.) Montgomery County (? 1) ?|| (7-4) A 2-1 finish at their Holiday Tourney in Virginia has the Indians rising 1 spot in the world famous Pi BGP Ranks. Bryan Station visits Mt Sterling Thursday and then Princeton (OH) comes calling Saturday.

 

3.) Campbell County ( ⬇️ 1) ?|| (9-3) The loss in the championship of the Planet Fitness Holiday Tournament started the week off poorly, but the L to a cross county rival in a seeding game made it just about the worst start to 2026 imaginable for the Camels. Coach Sowder’s Camels play Cincinnati Trailblazers, Augusta, and then a big battle with Covington Holy Cross. 2 bounce back wins and then a battle this week should settle things down for the Claryville Camels. 

 

4.) Scott ? || (7-3) The Swauger tournament in Bellevue is not a memory the Eagles will cherish. Tough losses against Evangel and Newport had the Eagles struggling, but they took out ALL of their frustrations on the Wildcats in Pendleton County on Friday. Calvary, Dixie and Lloyd on the docket this week for the boys in Taylor Mill. 

 

5.) Nicholas County.  ?|| (11-4)  Every time I get down on the BlueJackets, they hear me, and respond. After I was prepared to drop them in the rankings they pull out W’s 4 times this week. Sayre Thursday, and then Calvary in the All A Saturday. 

 

6.)  Bishop Brossart (? 3 ) ?|| (4-7) Am I overreacting to the Mustangs win over Campbell County? Most likely. But, Franzen’s frenzied frenetic defense flummoxed the Camels, and credit where credit is due. They definitely have the momentum this week, as they see Pendleton County, Highlands, and Augusta.

 

7.) Bourbon County ( ⬇️ 1) ?|| (7-6)  Barrels o’ fun were had in Bourbon County this week. 2 wins in the Railroad Classic, followed by a tough loss to Berea. This week is a light one for the Colonels with only one game. But it’s Sean Woods coming to town with his Cardinals of Scott County. 

 

8.) Pendleton County ( ⬇️ 1) ?|| (6-7)  Please, no one tell the pre-teens I teach what PC’s record is right now. Memes and jokes aside, they’re probably happy with where they stand. The Scott loss was rough, but the Wildcats are poised to keep up the positive momentum happening at Pendleton Memorial.

 

9.) Calvary Christian (? 3 ) ?|| (7-4) The Cougars caught fire this week and while it may be hype, I am rewarding them accordingly. 4 straight wins is 4 straight wins and I like the way they’re playing heading into Scott, St Henry and Nicholas County this week. They may come back to earth, but momentum is a fickle dame.

 

10.) Harrison County (? 1 ). ?|| (3-9)  Harrison’s ascension in the ranks has less to do with them, and more to do with the fall of others. You can’t really compare scores, but losing to Rowan Co by only 5 is noteworthy, when fellow 10^th region foe Mason loses by 20. The 2A sectional kicks off this week, we’ll see how the ‘Breds match up. 

 

11.) Mason County. ( ⬇️ 1) ?|| (2-9) Kirk’s Royals are scuffling. Their precipitous drop in the Pi rankings is probably noted in the Ledger Independent at this point. They’re flailing, and may continue to fall. Comically, KHSAA has all 3 of their next games being played at the football field. Where I’m not sure the hardwood would survive the cold.

 

12.)   Bracken County (? 1 ) ?‍❄️|| (6-5) 2 losses and a win isn’t usually a formula for climbing the rankings, but, they’re still holding strong on the Glacier. I foresee 3 wins this week for the Polar Bears, but amongst lesser talent.

 

13.)  Paris ? ( ⬇️ 2) || (1-7) Times are tough around the Eiffel Tower. The Hounds have only one win, and this week sees GRC and West Jessamine before the All A.

 

14.) Augusta ?|| (3-7)  Starting off 2026 with a win has to be good for momentum for the Panthers, but they take on the Camels Thursday and then a red hot Mustang team Saturday in the All A. 

 

15.) St Pat ?||  (2-6) The Saints took an L in their last appearance in 2025, but have Protestants (Heritage) Catholics (Villa Madonna) and Polar Bears (Bracken Co) on their schedule this week. 

 

16.) Robertson County  ?|| (1-11) They won the battle of evil over Williamstown, something positive for them to build on! Bracken, Pendleton and Bracken again this week. Keeping things local for the boys in black. 

The All A is going to be absolutely wild. Nicholas is probably still the safest pick but there is a world where they get upset by Calvary.

39 minutes ago, se7ens said:

The All A is going to be absolutely wild. Nicholas is probably still the safest pick but there is a world where they get upset by Calvary.

They have not played up to expectations at all this year, a Calvary upset is not out of the realm of possiblity I'd say.

Pendleton makes a trip to the Cy-Dome tonight to take on Brossart, then a district seeding game at Robertson County on Thursday.  They'll close the week with a visit from Heritage Academy.  Tonight will by far be the biggest test of the 3...but Thursday is much more important. 

Bump.