East Kentucky Expo

 

March 2nd:

Pike County Central vs South Floyd - 6:30

Johnson Central vs Shelby Valley - 8:15

 

March 3rd:

Pikeville vs Sheldon Clark - 6:30

Betsy Lane vs Belfry - 8:15

Who is the favorite to come out of this region?

Who is the favorite to come out of this region?

 

The region is maybe the most balanced in the state. All the teams are so weak that they are about even. Most would give the favorite label to Johnson Central or Betsy Layne, but any of these teams could get hot for a night and find a spot at Rupp.

Johnson Central is rated #1 by Cantrall. Betsy Layne won the All "A" Classic. Those two are definitely the favorites, but they aren't locks by any means.

This so called weakest region in the state has produced the last 3 All A state champs, and 1 KHSAA state championship from last year.

This so called weakest region in the state has produced the last 3 All A state champs, and 1 KHSAA state championship from last year.

 

It also has 0 teams ranked in the top 25. This year the 15th is weak. No shame in it. Shelby Valley was a great team last year, but that was last year. And lets face it the All A Classic Championship is not a huge acomplishment. The same team that won the All A Classic State Title did not even place in the Republic Bank Classic at Lexington Catholic and was waxed by 32 against Lex Cath. No shame in being a weak region every so often. Most regions have down years. This year is the 15th's year to be down.

This year the 15th is down but they do have the leading scorer in the state. Hobo McCoy is averaging more than 40 points a game and shooting over 50% from the field. He plays for Pike County Central. They may not make a run at the state title but he is a very fun player to watch.

 

Johnson Central, Betsy Layne and Pikeville High are the top 3 teams in the region. (2 of the 3 are single A schools).