Snow won out for much of the week but there were some district games played over the weekend.  Hopefully the thaw continues this week and we can get back to the hardwood, as there should be some interesting games to watch.  Daviess County heads to Apollo on Friday.  Grayson County has Lyon County on the schedule for Saturday.  Owensboro Catholic can solidify their district match-up against Apollo with a win over Owensboro on Friday.

 

1. Daviess County Panthers (19-3) – SAME - Wins (Owensboro Catholic 56-45)
                The Panthers didn’t have their best against Owensboro Catholic on Friday but still got the win.  Jonathan Moss led the way with 25.  They are set to host South Warren on Tuesday before a big district game at Apollo on Friday.  The Panthers close the week against Princeton, IN at the Sportscenter. 

 

2. Grayson County Cougars (15-4) – SAME -  No games this week
                The Cougars travel to Meade Tuesday before hosting Whitesville Trinity on Friday.  They will close the week against the All-A State Champions, at Lyon County on Saturday.

 

3. Ohio County Eagles (15-3) – SAME – No games this week

                The Eagles travel to Muhlenberg County on Tuesday.  They have already clinched the 1 seed, so the game does not have district implications.  They close the week traveling to Barren County on Friday.

 

4. Apollo Eagles (15-5) – SAME – Wins (Owensboro 70-50 & Glasgow 74-59)
                The Eagles bounced back from 2 losses last week with big wins over Owensboro and Glasgow.  Landon Henning led the team with 19 points and 13 boards in the win over Owensboro.  He duplicated those numbers on Saturday against Glasgow.  Tate Powers led the way against the Scotties with 21.  Cruz and Green also scored in double figures in the win. Apollo is scheduled to travel to Breck County on Tuesday before a big district game against Daviess County on Friday.

 

5. Muhlenberg County Mustangs (12-8) – SAME – No games this week 

                The Mustangs host Ohio County Tuesday before traveling to Breck on Friday.

 

6. Edmonson County Wildcats (10-5) – SAME – No games this week

                The Cats travel to Whitesville Trinity on Tuesday and host Butler County on Friday.  They will close the week against Mclean County at the Sportscenter on Saturday.

 

7. Owensboro Catholic Aces (11-8) – SAME - Losses (Daviess Co 56-45)
                The Aces played well before falling to Daviess County on Friday.  They have lost 5 straight against very good competition.  Jake Murphy scored 14 to lead the team on Friday.  Catholic hosts Greenwood on Tuesday and Owensboro on Friday. 

 

8. Mclean County Cougars (13-7)– SAME – No games this week

                The Cougars host Dawson Springs before playing Edmonson at the Sportscenter on Saturday.

 

9. Meade County Greenwave (13-7) – SAME - Wins (Breck Co 81-62)
                The Waves avenged an early season district loss to Breck on Sunday.  Ayden Medley led the team with 24.  The Waves host Grayson County on Tuesday before hosting 2 district games against Cloverport and Hancock on Thursday and Friday.

  

10. Whitesville Trinity Raiders (14-10) – SAME – Wins (Cloverport 90-20 & Butler Co 59-46)
                The Raiders have 2 big district games this week against Edmonson County on Tuesday and then at Grayson County on Friday. 

 

11. Owensboro Red Devils (2-14) – SAME – Losses (Apollo 70-50)
                The Devils fell to 0-5 in 9^th district play and are all but locked in to playing Daviess County in the first round.  They are set to host Bowling Green on Tuesday before traveling to Catholic on Friday. 

 

12. Breckinridge County Tigers (8-13) – SAME –Losses (Meade Co 81-62)
                The Fighting Tigers fell to Meade County on Sunday.  They have home games against Apollo and Muhlenberg this week. 

 

13. Hancock County Hornets (8-11) – SAME  – No games this week
                The Hornets host Butler County, Meade County and Cloverport this week. 

 

14. Butler County Bears (1-18) – SAME – No games this week
                The Bears travel to Hancock and Edmonson County this week.

 

15. Cloverport Aces (0-9) - SAME – No games this week

                The Aces travel to Meade on Thursday.  They have games against Heritage Hopkinsville and Francis Parker to close the week.

We’ve had some conversations in the first region threads about Paducah Tilghman’s struggles this season and it appears Owensboro has fallen on similar hard time. Owensboro historically has been one of the best programs in the state. From an outsider who’s not very familiar with the third region it’s really odd to see Owensboro at 2-14. What’s going on with the program? Coach Drake is still there, correct?

12 hours ago, westernky said:

We’ve had some conversations in the first region threads about Paducah Tilghman’s struggles this season and it appears Owensboro has fallen on similar hard time. Owensboro historically has been one of the best programs in the state. From an outsider who’s not very familiar with the third region it’s really odd to see Owensboro at 2-14. What’s going on with the program? Coach Drake is still there, correct?

I’m not sure there’s a simple answer for why the program is where it is right now. AAU mentality, NIL mentality, social media, helicopter parents, and several other things are very prevalent in high school sports. Some folks will say it’s Coach Drake being old school and set in his ways. And kids don’t want to play for him because of it. Personally I don’t think there’s a lot of basketball talent walking the halls right now. (I do think there’s enough talent in the hallways to not be 2-14 though.) But I don’t think the Red Devils would be district, or regional, contenders if they somehow got all the kids out of the hallways on Frederica Street right now. Especially taking into account the kids that transferred out of the program. Madisonville seems to be going through the same thing. 

On 2/2/2026 at 9:05 AM, westernky said:

We’ve had some conversations in the first region threads about Paducah Tilghman’s struggles this season and it appears Owensboro has fallen on similar hard time. Owensboro historically has been one of the best programs in the state. From an outsider who’s not very familiar with the third region it’s really odd to see Owensboro at 2-14. What’s going on with the program? Coach Drake is still there, correct?

I have nothing but respect for Coach Drake.  He is a Red Devil legend and has took that program to a state title.  I just think sometimes a program needs fresh energy breathed into it.  Reminds me of what just happened with Harbaugh and Tomlin (Cowher before him).  I will disagree that there is not much talent walking the halls.  There may not be enough to win the region this year BUT there is certainly enough to garner more than 3 wins.  Owensboro should NEVER be that down.  Especially when you look at the success of the middle school program.  Over the past 3-4 years(maybe even 5-6 years), the majority of that talent doesn't make it to the varsity level.  Up until the past few seasons it would be absurd for Owensboro to loose basketball talent to Daviess County, but that is where we are at.  It will be interesting to see how the program moves forward this offseason.

Apologies @Ordell, I think we actually agree on the talent aspect after re-reading your post.  Be tough to get to DC or Grayson this season.  However, it would be interesting if the middle school talent stayed together and Acton stayed in the program.  I think you would see Owensboro right there with anyone.