It was a pretty quiet week around the region this past week.  Grayson County hammered a good Owensboro Catholic team, showing just how big the gap is between the big 2 at the top.  Apollo had a big week with 3 big regional wins.  They will take their shot at the Cougars on Tuesday.  I have added scoring and rebounding leaders to this weeks run down.  You can find those below the rankings...

 

1. Daviess County Panthers (16-3) – SAME - Wins (Butler Co 82-32 & Owensboro 75-47)
                The Panthers rolled in region competition this past week.  Michael Acton led the team in scoring with 21 against Butler Co while Moss posted 21 against Owensboro.  DeAaron Watkins posted a double-double against the Devils with 20 points and 10 boards.  Daviess County hosts Meade County on Tuesday before traveling to Ohio County on Thursday.  They close the week at home against Hancock on Satruday.

 

2. Grayson County Cougars (13-4) – SAME -  Wins (Owensboro Catholic 93-58, Whitesville Trinity 82-34 & Ensworth, TN 78-69)
                The Cougars ran their winning streak to 10 games this week and in impressive fashion.  On Monday they hammered a good Owensboro Catholic team by 35.  Jagger Mardis led the way with 22.  Mardis had 17 to lead the way in a district win over Trinity on Friday.  He had 19 against Ensworth, TN to close a big week.  Grayson hosts Apollo on Tuesday and Edmonson County on Friday.

 

3. Ohio County Eagles (14-2) – UP 1 – Wins (Madisonville 88-44 & Mclean Co 43-37)
               The Eagles got back to their winning ways this week, and closed with a big district win over Mclean County.  This puts Ohio in a position to at least play Muhlenberg for a first round by in early February.  Ryan Durahm led the team with 18 against Madisonville.  Ohio travels to Logan County on Tuesday, hosts Daviess on Thursday and plays Central Hardin at Daviess on Saturday.

 

4. Apollo Eagles (13-3) – UP 1 – Wins (Owensboro 67-43, Muhlenberg Co 75-73 - 2 OT & Owensboro Catholic 57-54)
                It was a big week for the Eagles as they scored 2 district wins and got a hard fought double overtime win over Muhlenberg.  Landon Henning led the team in the district wins with 17 and 12 against Owensboro Catholic and 19 and 16 against Owensboro.  Tate Powers had 23 to lead the team in the double overtime win over Muhlenberg.  Carlos Cruz is also starting to emerge for Coach Tinsley.  Apollo has a tough road trip to Grayson County Tuesday before hosting University Heights on Saturday.

 

5. Muhlenberg County Mustangs (11-7) – UP 2 – Wins (Hancock Co 90-59 & Caldwell Co 75-71) & Losses (Apollo 75-73 - 2OT)
        The Mustangs came off their skid this week and have now won 3 of their last 4 games.  Gavin Groves continued his great start with 29 against Hancock and 18 against Apollo and Caldwell.  Kason Morris led the team with 19 in the win Saturday.  Muhlenberg travels to Graves County tonight before traveling to Mclean on Friday.  They will need a win Friday to keep pace with Ohio County in the district standings.

 

6. Owensboro Catholic Aces (11-6) – DOWN 3 - Losses (Grayson Co 93-58, Apollo 57-54 & Kirkwood, TN 60-49)
                It was a tough week for the Aces.  Jake Murphy led the team with 18 in a tough loss against Apollo.  It won’t get any easier, as the Aces drew Caverna for the first round of the All-A Tournament that starts on Thursday.

 

7.Meade County Greenwave (9-6) – SAME - Wins (Shelby Co 96-78 & Cloverport 96-32) & Losses (Corydon Central, IN 75-64)
                The Waves had won three straight before falling to Corydon Central on Saturday.  Hayden Shouse put up a monster double double with 31 points and 18 boards against Shelby County.  He added 24 and 10 against Cloverport and 17 and 10 against Corydon.  Ayden Medley also had 17 in the loss.  Meade travels to Daviess County on Tuesday before returning home for games against Henry County and Hancock County.

  

8. Edmonson County Wildcats (9-4) – SAME – Wins (Butler Co 84-58)
               The Wildcats have won back to back district games after the win over Butler on Friday.  Tyler Wilson leads the team in scoring with 15.4 points per game.  Edmonson travels to Breck County on Tuesday before Grayson on Friday.

 

9. Mclean County Cougars (12-7) – SAME - Wins (Crittenden Co 66-25) & Losses (Ohio Co 37-43)
                Mclean split games this past week, falling to 0-3 in district play and assuring themselves a play in game in the 10^th district tournament.  They bounced back with a win over Crittenden on Saturday.  The Cougars host Muhlenberg on Friday.

 

10. Whitesville Trinity Raiders (12-10) – SAME – Wins (Warren East 83-69 & Foundation Christian 77-64), Losses (Grayson Co 82-34)
                The Raiders opened the week with a pair of wins.  Ian Roby led the team with 23 and Harrison Barnett had 21 in the win over Warren East.  Thomas Payne led the Raiders with 22 against Foundation Christian.  Trinity travels to Cloverport on Tuesday, Evansville Day on Wednesday, Butler County Friday and Crittenden County on Saturday.

 

11. Breckinridge County Tigers (7-11) – SAME – Wins (S Warren 59-57) & Losses (Owensboro 56-55)
                The Fighting Tigers bounced back from a tough 1 point loss at Owensboro with their most impressive win of the season over South Warren.  Jake Flood led the way with 22.  They host Edmonson County on Tuesday before traveling to Cloverport on Friday.  They close the week against Warren East at Daviess County on Saturday.

 

12. Hancock County Hornets (8-9) – SAME – Wins (Tell City, IN 75-62) & Losses (Muhlenberg Co 90-59)
                The Hornets ended their losing skid with a win over Tell City on Tuesday.  Keegan Wilson led the way with 25 while Seth Hunt scored 19.  The Hornets host Owensboro on Tuesday before a pair of tough road games against Meade County and Daviess County on Friday and Saturday.

 

13. Owensboro Red Devils (1-11) – SAME – Wins (Breck Co 56-55) & Losses (Daviess Co 75-47)
                The Devils scored their first win of the season over Breck on Tuesday.  Demarcus Ganaway Jr had 17 while Trey Stoudemire had 10.  Owensboro travels to Hancock on Tuesday before hosting Bosse, IN on Friday.

 

14. Butler County Bears (1-16) – SAME – Losses (Muhlenberg 72-40, Daviess Co 82-32 & Edmonson Co 84-58)
                The Bears tough season continued this past week, dropping all 3 games by more than 20 points.  They host the Bluegrass Blazers on Tuesday before Trinity on Friday.

 

15. Cloverport Aces (0-7) - SAME – Losses (Cannelton, IN 58-52 & Meade  Co 96-32)
               The Aces dropped both games this past week.  They host Trinity and Breck this week.

 

SCORING LEADERS

1.Hayden Shouse – Meade Co – 24.2

2.Jonathan Moss – Daviess Co – 23.9

3.Jack Logsdon – Grayson Co – 21.5

4.Ryan Durham – Ohio Co – 20.8

5.Ayden Medley – Meade Co – 19.5

6.Gavin Groves – Muhlenberg Co – 17.9

7.Curtis Murphy – Butler Co – 17.1

8.DeAaron Watkins – Daviess Co – 16.2

9.Layden Bozarth – Mclean Co – 16

9.Keegan Wilson – Hancock Co – 16

 

REBOUNDING LEADERS

1.Landon Henning – Apollo – 13.9

2.Hayden Shouse – Meade Co – 9.4

3.DeAaron Watkins – Daviess Co – 9.1

4.Ivan Sparks – Muhlenberg Co – 7.2

4.Jaelin Groves – Mclean Co – 7.2

Question: How much will it hurt DC by losing Coach Payne? So sad, what DCPS did not only to Coach Payne but to the team as well.  

You might have to explain why its sad what was done to Coach Payne. He admitted he broke the rules. 

14 hours ago, Big East Zebra said:

Question: How much will it hurt DC by losing Coach Payne? So sad, what DCPS did not only to Coach Payne but to the team as well.  

2 hours ago, 83wildcatFB said:

You might have to explain why its sad what was done to Coach Payne. He admitted he broke the rules. 

He admitted he was wrong, wouldn't accept the consequences, and resigned instead.

sports.yahoo.com/articles/dcs-assistant-boys-coach-resigns

15 hours ago, 83wildcatFB said:

You might have to explain why its sad what was done to Coach Payne. He admitted he broke the rules. 

The KHSAA issued no penalty, but DCPS did, if the KHSAA had no issue why should the school system worry with it?

Sounds like Coach Payne took one for the team.

10 hours ago, Big East Zebra said:

The KHSAA issued no penalty, but DCPS did, if the KHSAA had no issue why should the school system worry with it?

He admitted it was a violation of the rules. 

11 hours ago, Big East Zebra said:

The KHSAA issued no penalty, but DCPS did, if the KHSAA had no issue why should the school system worry with it?

KHSAA may have not issued one because the school did. 

10 hours ago, 83wildcatFB said:

He admitted it was a violation of the rules. 

Yes he did, but again KHSAA was not issuing any penalty. So why did DCPS feel the need to issue such a unfair suspension of the rest of the season? I have a thought, but nothing to base if off of. 

9 hours ago, sweet16 said:

KHSAA may have not issued one because the school did. 

The school did not issue the suspension, DCPS did not DCHS. In addition, it was issued after the KHSAA was not going to issue any penalty. 

I think Payne and his supporters trying to play the victim here is really disappointing.