15th Region: Week 6

15th Region Boys Basketball Week 6:

6th week in the 15th in the books, let's look at it!

1. Pikeville (11-1) - The Panthers continue to roll. They are now 11-1 after their 2 point win over Shelby Valley in the opening round of the All A. Carter Parsons hit a game winner to seal the win for the Panthers. This week they play Martin County tonight in the All A, Union VA on Thursday, then East Ridge on Friday. 

2. Johnson Central (11-2) - The Golden Eagles took care of business this week going 2-0. They crushed Floyd Central by 22, and then knocked off Lawrence County by 6 to win the 2A Section 8. This week they are looking at Betsy Lane on Tuesday, then Glasgow to open up the 2A. Their game with Paintsville that was originally scheduled for Friday will be rescheduled. 

3. Martin County (9-5) - The Cardinals went 2-0 on the week. They had two nice wins in the All A, first defeating Paintsville by 9, then knocking off Belfry by 3 in OT. This sets them up for a big time showdown with Pikeville tonight. They will finish the week with Magoffin County Thursday, then Huntington Expression Prep on Friday. 

4. Lawrence County (8-6) - The Bulldogs went 1-1 on the week with a 27 point win over Magoffin County in the 2A, but then dropped a game to Johnson Central by 6 in the 2A. Things are no easier as they play Shelby Valley tonight on the road, Belfry at home on Thursday, then Floyd Central at home on Friday. Three big games. 

5. Floyd Central (12-3) - The Jaguars went 2-1 on the week with a 4 point win over Lebanon VA, a 5 point win over Pike County Central, but then were blown out by 22 to Johnson Central. I would’ve liked to have seen them be more competitive. This week they play Lawrence County on the road Friday, then Perry County Central on the road Saturday. 

6. Paintsville (8-7) - The Tigers went 1-1 this week. They lost to Martin County by 9 to start the All A, then rebounded with a 14 point win over Phelps on the road. This week they’re looking at a game with Magoffin County Tuesday, and then Johnson Central on Friday. 

7. Shelby Valley (10-6) - The Wildcats went 0-1 this week, but had the most impressive loss of the week so I’m not going to drop them. They took Pikeville to the brink, and lost off of a buzzer beater by 2. They get another shot to knock down one of the teams in front of them with Lawrence County at home tonight, then they finish with East Ridge on Wednesday. 

8. Belfry (9-5) - The Pirates are having a great year and went 3-1 this week. Brent Perry is doing a great job bringing them back. They knocked off Betsy Lane, Scott County, Mingo Central, and had a narrow 3 point loss to Martin County in OT. They’re leaps and bounds better than where they were two years ago. This week they’ll play Phelps, Lawrence County, and Mingo Central. 

9. Pike County Central (8-5) - The Hawks went 1-1 on the week. They lost to Floyd Central by 5, but beat Wolfe County by 19. This week they are set to play Prestonsburg tonight, then Magoffin at home on Friday. 

10. Betsy Lane (4-8) - The Bobcats went 1-1 this week. They dropped a 21 point game to Belfry, but knocked off Lee County by 11. This week they play Johnson Central, and then Prestonsburg. 

11. Phelps (4-9) - The Hornets went 0-1 on the week. They lost to Paintsville by 14. This week they play Belfry. 

12. East Ridge (5-7) - The Warriors went 2-3 on the week. They lost to Belfry, Betsy Lane, and Pikeville. They beat Shroder OH and Buckhorn. This week they play Ridgeview VA, Shelby Valley, Mountain Mission School VA, and Pikeville. 

13. Magoffin County (2-11) - The Hornets went 0-2 on the week. They lost to Letcher County Central and Lawrence County. This week they play Paintsville, Martin County, and Pike County Central. 

14. Prestonsburg (1-11) - The Blackcats went 1-1 this week picking up their first win. They lost to East Carter, but beat Cordia. This week they play Pike County Central, and Betsy Lane.