2nd Region: Week 9

Week in Review: 

Lyon County’s impressive back-to-back come-from-behind victories in the All-A Classic Final Four and State Championship finally give me something to write about this week besides the weather.  Lyon County found itself down 7 to Newport late in the 4th of the semifinal yesterday before a 12-0 run, and some timely 3-point shooting by Nolan Coffman lifted the Lions to victory.  After falling behind 14-3 to Caverna early in the championship game, the Lions used their trademark half-court trapping defense to spark a comeback and earn the title of All-A State Champions.  The Travis Perry-led Lyon County squads, KHSAA State Champions in 2024, were never able to get over the hump in the All-A.  However, the Nolan Coffman and Bray Kirk-led Lions gave head coach Ryan Perry that elusive  All-A state title.  Additionally, Lyon County becomes only the 4th school to win both a KHSAA and All-A Classic Championship  (University Heights, Lexington Catholic, Shelby Valley).  Congratulations to Lyon County

Team Rankings:

1. Lyon County (18-5) - The Lions will get to play their 3rd game in 36 hours as they host #2 Henderson County tonight.  

2. Henderson County (14-4) - Like the rest of the region, the Colonels have been off since January 23rd.  They will travel to Eddyville tonight for a primetime matchup between the region’s #1 and #2 teams. 

3. Webster County (15-6) - Webster County will travel to Henderson County tomorrow night for a district showdown. 

4. Hopkinsville (14-9) - The Tigers only have Paducah Tilghman on tap for this week. 

5. Union County (13-7) - The Braves will take on McLean County tonight before an important district showdown with Henderson County on Friday. 

6. Hopkins County Central (11-5) - The Storm takes on Dawson Springs, Webster County, and Greenwood this week.  The Webster County game is certainly one to watch as both these teams could be dangerous in the 2nd region tournament a month from now. 

7. Christian County (6-10) - The Colonels take on McCracken County and Caldwell County this week. 

8. University Heights (5-10) - The Blazers can make a statement this week if they can go 3-0 against Dawson Springs, Caldwell County, and Mayfield. 

9. Livingston Central (9-7) The Cardinals take on St. Mary tonight, as well as Ft. Campbell and Carlisle County later in the week. 

10. Caldwell County (9-9) The Tigers have a tough stretch ahead this week with four games in six days against Madisonville, UHA, Christian County, and Bowling Green, respectively.  

11. Madisonville North Hopkins (3-16)

12. Dawson Springs (5-12)

13. Ft. Campbell (6-11)

14. Trigg County (5-13

15. Crittenden County (1-21)

16. Heritage (1-18)