Girls Top 5

 

1. Clay County (16-5, 5-1)

What’s the scoop: Clay County keeps rolling along after putting an end to a rare two-game losing streak this past week.

 

Surprise, surprise: The Lady Tigers pulled out a 62-53 win at Jackson County last week. It wasn’t easy, but James Burchell’s squad continues to show they are the team to beat in the 13th Region.

 

What’s ahead: Clay County will travel to play Breathitt County Friday before their road match-up with Lexington Catholic Feb. 11.

 

2. South Laurel (16-7, 10-3)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Cardinals are playing well right now. South Laurel has put together an impressive seven-game win streak in the process.

 

Surprise, surprise: During the seven-game win streak, South Laurel had wins over Corbin, Jackson County, Whitley County and North Laurel.

Not too bad, huh?

 

What’s ahead: Konnie Snyder’s squad will travel to Knox Central Friday.

 

3. Whitley County (17-5, 10-2)

What’s the scoop: Larry Anderson’s squad keeps rolling along after blowing out Knox Central by 9 points Tuesday.

 

Surprise, surprise: Is there any other player playing as good as Holly Jones right now?

Jones knocked down seven 3-pointers against McCreary Central and followed that performance with five 3-pointers and 22 points against Knox Central.

Jones has proved she’s the best shooter in the 13th Region.

 

What’s ahead: The Lady Colonels will be back in action at home Monday against Jackson County. Whitley County won’t get much time to rest, though. Anderson’s squad will travel to Middlesboro Tuesday, while trying to get revenge against the Lady Yellow Jackets during the process.

Middlesboro won the first meeting between the teams, 53-43.

 

4. Middlesboro (21-2, 16-1)

What’s the scoop: Middlesboro continues to show that it is one of the best teams in the region.

 

Surprise, surprise: The Lady Yellow Jackets reached the quarterfinals of the All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament before losing to Paris, 33-28.

Middlesboro followed the loss with a 76-27 win over Bell County.

 

What’s ahead: The Lady Yellow Jackets will travel to Evarts Feb. 8 before hosting Whitley County Feb. 12.

 

5. Jackson County (15-6, 6-3)

What’s the scoop: Jackson County continues its up and down play.

 

Surprise, surprise: The Lady Generals dropped a 62-53 decision to Clay County, but knocked off Pulaski County Monday, 63-44.

 

What’s ahead: Franklin County will pay a visit to Jackson County Saturday and the Lady Generals will host Whitley County Feb. 11.

 

The Best of the Rest

 

No. 6 North Laurel (11-10, 3-5)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Jaguars look like they are turning things around.

 

No. 7 Corbin (102-10, 6-7)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Redhounds are winners of two straight.

 

No. 8 Harlan (13-9, 13-5)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Green Dragons are on a roll.

 

No. 9 Williamsburg (11-9, 8-8)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Yellow Jackets are struggling.

 

No. 10. Lynn Camp (10-7, 6-7)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Wildcats hold the No. 10 spot for the second consecutive week.

Richard Jones’ squad will get a test Friday at home against McCreary Central.

I agree with the top nine. I don't see how Lynn Camp gets ranked ahead of Cumberland and Cawood though.

Never have been impressed with Cawood. Cumberland, maybe. I haven't seen the Lady Skins play. But, you could be right.

I think Cumberland beat Lynn Camp by 15.