Since we are all stuck at home I thought I would rank the top 10 and see what everyone thought. There is a clear number 1 but 2-10 there would be a lot of different of opinions.  Here is who I got:

1. Simon Kenton- they are heads and shoulders about anyone else in the region and it’s not even close. They are a top 5 team in the state. The Pioneers are led by Brynli Pernall and Haylie Webb who are avg 17ppg and 14ppg. But they have girls behind them that can flat out ball too.  Excited to see how far their post season run will be.
2. Woodford County- I have the Yellowjackets in the 2 spot. They have only played 2 region games so it’s hard to compare with other teams but I know they are a really good athletic team. They have some upcoming games vs Anderson County , Walton Verona, Spencer County and Owen County so that will give us a better idea of how good they really are.  Hallee Gordon is having a great year avg 19ppg. 
3. South Oldham - the Dragons are 4-1 and their only loss was vs Simon Kenton . They have had impressive wins over Gallatin, Spencer, and Anderson who are all really good teams.  South has a two headed monsters that are dominating this year in Madison Young and Brynn Brickley. Madison is a D1 athlete and Brynn can shoot from anywhere on the court. Madison is avg 19ppg and Brynn is avg 18ppg. 
4. Spencer County - they have 2 region losses to South Oldham and Gallatin County. I put them at 4th based because of the way they are playing now.  They just beat a historically dominated Anderson County team. The Bearcats are very well coached. They do not score alot of points each game but they find a way to win. Lily Hughes and the Keefe girls lead the way. 
5. Anderson County - Very weird having Anderson County at the 5 spot. This is a young group that will be really good eventually.  They have already lost 3 region games which never happens to this team but losses to South , Simon and Spencer has shown they are not a typically Anderson team. It will be interesting to see how much they improve in the next month and to see if they can get to the region. I would love to know the last time they didn’t make it to the regional tournament. It has probably been over 20 years. Emily Jarrod is avg 17ppg and Ellie Shouse is avg 14ppg.
6. Owen County- I am putting the girls from Owenton over Gallatin and Walton because of their recent showing in the All A.  The coaching job that Coach Wesselman has done this season is unbelievable after losing some key players off last years team. Kylee Steffen is leading the team in scoring with 11ppg.
7. Walton Verona- the Bearcats are in a middle of a losing streak so that is why I have them at the 7th spot. I think by the end of the season they could get as high as third but losses to Owen, Anderson and Simon puts them lower than they probably deserve. They are a really good team that I would not be surprised if they make it all the way to the championship game of the region. 
8. Grant County - The Lady Braves are 4-1 in the region with their only loss to powerhouse Simon Kenton. They will be battling it out with Walton to see who gets to go to regions. They have some big games coming up vs Owen and Walton.  Olivia Ginn is a baller who is avg just under 20ppg. 
9. Gallatin County- the Wildcats are a really good team . They have beaten the number 4 team in Spencer County but have also loss 5 other games in the region. They are a solid basketball team that will compete for a District Championship. Audrina Doolin and Lucy McVey are both averaging in double figures.
10. (Tied) Trimble County- even though the Lady Raiders has a losing record they have had some big wins this season. Beating Oldham, North Oldham and Gallatin County shows they deserve to be in the top 10.  They are a scrappy bunch that plays hard so on any given night they could beat a lot of people. Kendra Mahoney is having a great season avg 16ppg. Ainslie Stark is avg 11ppg

        (Tied) Eminence- the Warriors are tied for 10th with Trimble. They recently beat them but I thought they both deserved to be in the top 10. The Warriors have won a lot of games and have lost some really close games vs good teams this season.  Victoria Spiegl is one of the best scorers in the region avg 20ppg. She is a baller.  It will be fun to see who advances to the region because it’s a pretty even district. 

 

Next 3 out:

North Oldham, Collins, Oldham County 

My top-10-

1) Simon Kenton- HUGE drop off after them- wouldn’t be shocked they running clock their way to the Sweet 16

2) South Oldham- played an extremely difficult schedule, well tested, well coached, 2 of the better players in the region.

3) Woodford- Gordon is tough and good enough to win the district

4) Spencer County- Well coached and finds a way to be in/compete every single game. Defensively they are tough! You score against them, keep the basketball.

5) Anderson County- wouldn’t be shocked they make me eat this- but I think Spencer and Woodford are just better (this year)

6) Walton-Verona- rough patch for them but they’ll figure it out- too many talented players not too.

7) Grant County- Led by their stud PG, she is enough to keep them in most games. Will be a tough out.

8- Owen County- well coached and great win over Walton- don’t think Walton will ever shoot that bad again though. Still favorites in the 31st until someone beats them.

9) Gallatin County- The team that could beat Owen County- well coached and can shoot it. If they’re on, they can absolutely beat Owen County.

10) North Oldham- I’ll give them some flowers and put them at 10. Certainly the biggest surprised/most improved year over year.

best of the rest..

11) Trimble- wins over Oldham last week, North early in the season, and Gallatin.

12) Emenince- 2 good players, good record but don’t play many good teams outside their district.

13) Oldham County- disappointing loss to North- zero region wins

14) Henry County- Better than last year and improving. Always find a way to make games closer than maybe the talent says it should be.

15) Carroll County- Lost everything from last year. 

16) Shelby County- lost a lot from last year and trying to figure it out with a lot of Middles Schoolers. Give them some time.

Pretty similar....... I just know that all of Region 8 is praying that Region 9 takes Simon Kenton lol. Everyone will be playing for second place for a while.