So is it a done deal?  I'm hearing some saying that the Mustangs are pretty much a lock to make a trip to Rupp, but should everyone just hold their horses (pun intended!).  Remember that the Marshals took the Mustangs to OT at Reed Conder and then were a buzzer beater away from going to OT at Strawberry Hills.  And then the Mustangs needed a buzzer beater of their own to survive 55-54 at Graves this week.  Have you all evaluated this new Tilghman team with their three new transfers?  Don't get me wrong - if you asked me to choose a team right now, I would most definitely take the Mustangs.  But back to my question - is it a done deal???

Key games this week:

Tues - Calloway at McCracken, Graves at Carlisle, Tilghman at UHA

Thurs - Graves at Marshall (PTown Dad's Game of the Week), Murray at Carlisle, St. Mary at Lyon Co., Tilghman at Ballard Mem.

Fri - Marshall at Lyon Co.

Here are my rankings:

1. McCracken Co. (24-3) - W 82-50 vs St. Mary, W 62-43 at Murray, W 55-54 at Graves Co., W 82-39 vs Hopkinsville

Seems like a good time to talk about Owen Grogan.  He made the buzzer beater layup to knock off Graves at the Eagles Nest.  This team is just so, so deep!  Grogan has good size and often takes the defensive assignment of guarding the best opposing player each night.  Nice kid and comes from a good family.  CCA has had a nice year, but this Mustangs team is in the Regional tournament.  The draw for them is the next most interesting thing.

2. Marshall Co. (18-7) - W 51-47 (OT) at Mayfield, W 77-51 vs Hopkins Co. Central, L 59-64 at Mt. Vernon

It's important to note that Matthew Langhi was resting a nagging injury in the Marshals narrow win at Mayfield.  He shook it off and scored 32 points in the win over Hopkins Central.  I feel like this team will win the 4th District even though the Tigers and Lakers have some pretty solid teams.  One other note - the Marshals are challenging themselves by travelling to Lyon County on Friday.  Interesting scheduling.

3. Graves Co. (14-10) - W 53-37 at Calloway Co., L 54-53 vs McCracken Co.

I know I've talked about Ty Cavette some this year, but I'm gonna do it again.  He scores 15 PPG for the Eagles this year as a 6-1 guard.  Do you want to know how many 3s he's made this year?  Zero.  He's 0 for 7.  But this dude is an athlete and good luck keeping him out of the lane.  Someone please help me out - I think he has a relative that played for Graves many years ago.  Can someone please give me a comment about that history.

4. Murray (18-5) - L 43-62 vs McCracken

Not a great showing by the Tigers against the Mustangs, but I do know that Harris Moore was out for that game.  He's such a key player for them.  His father was a key player for the Tilghman 1996 team that went to State - John Moore.  That was a really good Tilghman team!

5. Carlisle Co. (21-6) - W 72-53 at Fulton Co., W 81-35 at Fulton City, W 61-56 at Mayfield, W 81-55 vs Liv. Central

Well, I guess we'll finally get to settle the 4/5 debate as Murray heads to Carlisle on Thursday night.  This one's a toss-up in my eyes.  This is a very good Comets team - their Junior class is legit.

6. Tilghman (8-16) - L 55-64 at Marion (IL), W 79-62 vs St. Mary, W 77-67 vs Calloway Co, L 83-41 at Cenralia (IL)

The Tornado is still not at full strength, but they got 3 Illinois transfers eligible in time for this week's games.  All three are solid players, but the one who stands out most to me is sharp-shooter Max Russell.  Don't pay attention to this team's record because I promise you they are much better than that.  However, to get to CFSB they have to beat the Vikings for a 3rd time - not an easy feat!

7. St. Mary (14-13) - L 50-82 at McCracken Co., L 62-79 at Tilghman, W 58-51 vs Ballard Mem., W 61-57 vs Vienna (IL)

The win over Coach Burlin Brower has to feel good!  How impressive is the youth on this Vikings team!  I've already told you about Griffin Mayes who is most definitely one of the best Freshman in KY and is scoring 16 PPG.  Sophomore JaCobi Nichols averages 11 & 7 and he's a beast.  Lately, Freshman Jack Griffith has been lighting it up and is now averaging more than 11 PPG.  I didn't even mention Sophomore Puckett or 8th Grade shooter Micah I.  The future is quite bright for the Vikings, and now the question is can they surprise the Tornado and others this postseason.

8. Mayfield - (12-11) - L 47-51 vs Marshall Co., L 56-61 vs Carlisle Co.

The talent is most definitely there.  I feel like they will make it to the 1st Region tournament, but I'm just not totally sure.  Stay tuned.

9. Christian Fellowship (17-9) - W 59-57 vs Ballard Mem., W 69-40 at Hickman Co., W 94-65 at Fulton City, L 59-62 at McClean Co.

An outstanding record and what a great season for the CFS!  But alas, it will end next week at Reed Conder.  Can they petition the KHSAA to put them in the 3rd District for just this one year?  That would be interesting!

10.  Calloway Co. (8-17) - L 37-53 vs Graves Co., W 51-46 at Hickman Co., L 67-77 at Tilghman 

You can call me crazy if you want (I've been called much worse).  But I think there's a good chance that the Lakers make it to the CFSB Center.  The Tiger fans aren't going to like what I said here.  The thing is - Luke Armstrong is really hard to stop.  These losses that they have had lately have all been close losses.  Watch out for this Laker team!

11. Ballard Memorial (7-20) - If this Bomber team would ever figure out how to close out a game, they would be pretty dangerous.

12. Community Christian Acad. (14-14) - Some really nice wins as of late!  Can they knock off the Mustangs in district play???  No.

13. Hickman Co. (10-14) - one of these 13/14 teams will make the regional tourney.  Who you got?

14. Fulton Co. (6-13) - Very fond of the Pilots' colors.  Baby blue with some gold.

15. Fulton City (3-20) - Another rebuilding year comes to an end.

Let me know your thoughts please.  I really enjoy your input!  I'll also give you Mr. York's Power Five on Wednesday. 

Great work! Appreciate you. 

Randon Cavette was Ty's dad I believe. He graduated around 2005 and was on the Graves team that lost to Jtown in the Semifinals the year Jtown won it all.  If my memory serves me correctly. Very good player!

16 hours ago, Mr. Neutral said:

Randon Cavette was Ty's dad I believe. He graduated around 2005 and was on the Graves team that lost to Jtown in the Semifinals the year Jtown won it all.  If my memory serves me correctly. Very good player!

You are correct. 

Great job again this week! McCracken is the favorite for sure but there are several teams who could upset them in the post season. In the two games so far I think Marshall did a fantastic job slowing down Myles Woodfork, which is no easy task. Also you’re right about PT, they are significantly better than their record would indicate. Max Russell has been a great addition for the Tornado. You mentioned the young players for St. Mary and they will definitely be a force to recon with over the next few years but McCracken and Tilghman also have some fantastic young players. The 2nd District will be very fun to watch over the next few years. 

On 2/15/2026 at 11:37 PM, PTown Dad said:

14. Fulton Co. (6-13) - Very fond of the Pilots' colors.  Baby blue with some gold.

Went to a football game there years ago. Great colors, neat place. That part of the state looks much different from where I live but it was a wonderful trip.

Listened to Mr. Region One’s podcast today.  It’s on Twitter if you ever want to catch it.  We had a mild upset yesterday with Carlisle getting a close home win over Graves.  
Accordingly, here were Mr. York’s Power 5:  1-McCracken, 2-Marshall, 3-Carlisle, 4-Murray, 5-Graves.

Tough to argue with that.  And don’t forget we’ve got 3 vs 4 on Thursday night!

19 hours ago, PTown Dad said:

Listened to Mr. Region One’s podcast today.  It’s on Twitter if you ever want to catch it.  We had a mild upset yesterday with Carlisle getting a close home win over Graves.  
Accordingly, here were Mr. York’s Power 5:  1-McCracken, 2-Marshall, 3-Carlisle, 4-Murray, 5-Graves.

Tough to argue with that.  And don’t forget we’ve got 3 vs 4 on Thursday night!

#1 has beat the next 4 including 2 and 5 two times (6-0)

#2 has beat 3, 4, and 5 and lost twice to 1 and once to 4 and plays 5 again tonight (3-3)

#3 has beat 5 and lost to 1 and 2 and plays 4 tonight (1-2)

#4 has beat 2 and lost to 1, 2, and 5, (1-3)

#5 has beat 4 and lost twice to 1, once to 2 and 3 and plays 2 again tonight (1-4)

 

 

McCracken County: defeated Marshall and Graves two times each, Murray once and Carlisle once. (6-0)

Marshall County: defeated Graves twice, Carlisle once, split with Murray, lost to McCracken twice (4-3)

Carlisle County: lost to Marshall and McCracken, defeated Graves and Murray (2-2)

Murray: split with Marshall, lost to Graves, McCracken, and Carlisle (1-4)

Graves County: lost to McCracken and Marshall twice and to Carlisle, defeated Murray (1-5)