article BluegrassPreps.com 2nd Region Week 7 Review & Rankings

Due to the weather, there were not many games to really talk about in Region 2 this past week. Inclement weather wiped out all Friday and Saturday games, and the UHA/Christian County game was postponed until Jan 17 if the weather will hold in check. The two teams will pick up at halftime with UHA a 35-32 lead.

 

1. Christian County – Coach Kerry Stovall *BGP #20

2017-18 record: 10-5

Week’s Record:0-0

Last Weeks Rank: 1

 

Christian County officially played no games this past week. Their game against UHA was postponed until this Wednesday at 7pm. That is the only game scheduled for this week right now.

 

2. University Heights Academy – Coach Grant Shouse

2017-18 record: 11-4

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Weeks Rank: 2

 

The Blazers whipped up on Fort Campbell with a score of 82-49. The will continue their game against Christian County this Wednesday. They will then prepare for the All “A” Classic.

 

3. Madinsonville North Hopkins – Coach Matt Beshear

2017-18 record: 13-5

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Weeks Rank: 5

 

The Maroons won their only game this week, a blowout win at Caldwell County 83-57. Not much on the agenda till next week when they play Lyon County, Hopkins County Central, and Owensboro.

 

 

4. Hopkinsville – Coach Tim Haworth

2017-18 record: 6-10

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 3

 

Hopkinsville lost a close game to Warren Central, again without all their weapons. Johnson was out with the flu. However the Tigers got seemingly good news this week that Shorty Cager will officially return to the team after his suspension was reduced. Talent wise this makes the Tigers the best team in Region 2, but can they actually prove that on the court.

 

5. Henderson County – Coach Tyler Smithhart

2017-18 record: 7-7

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Weeks Rank: 6

 

Henderson County defeated Webster convincingly 75-55. This boost the Colonels up into the number 5 position in the region. Henderson will play Evansville North this week.

 

 

6. Webster County – Coach Jon Newton

2017-18 record: 12-6

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 4

 

In the only game that had any effect on the rankings, Webster lost at home to Henderson County by 20 points. Webster is becoming the Jekyll and Hyde team of Region 2. They are to play Hopkins County Central, McClean County, and Russellville this week.

 

7. Hopkins County Central – Coach Lee James

2017-18 record: 10-7

Week’s Record: 2-0

Last Weeks Rank: 7

 

The Storm was one of the few teams that were able to get in 2 games this week. They defeated Fort Campbell 86-60 and Frederick Fraize 75-24. This week they will play Webster County, Trigg County, and Calloway County.

 

8. Union County – Coach Shane Smith

2017-18 record: 7-9

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 8

 

Union lost at home to Livingston Central which would have allowed them to lose a spot in the rankings if LC didn’t then lose to Lyon County. They will play Hardin, IL, Christian Fellowship, and Evansville Day, IN this week.

 

9. Livingston Central – Coach Bill McNamara

2017-18 record: 11-8

Week’s Record: 1-1

Last Weeks Rank: 9

 

The Cardinals got a big win at Union County 65-52. Cameron Dean threw down 31 points including 5 three pointers in the win. It was a big win for LC. Then they turn around 2 days later and lose to a 2 win Lyon County by double digits. They will have another chance to prove they are more the former team than the latter as they rematch Lyon County at the All “A” Classic.

 

10. Caldwell County – Coach Daniel Kukahiko

2017-18 record: 7-8

Week’s Record: 0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 11

 

Caldwell County took a big loss against Madisonville in the only game they played this week. They will play Crittenden County in the All “A” Classic this week.

11. Dawson Springs – Coach Chad Burgett

2017-18 record: 3-10

Week’s Record:0-1

Last Weeks Rank: 10

 

The Panthers were only able to play one game this week against Crittenden County. They were unable to win this game at home, losing 73-70. They will play Ft Campbell and Frederick Fraize this week.

 

12. Fort Campbell – Coach Stacey Harrell

2017-18 record: 2-8

Week’s Record: 0-2

Last Weeks Rank: 12

 

The Falcons haven’t won any game since returning to play after a 3.5 week layoff. They lost this week to Hopkins County Central and University Heights. They will play Dawson Springs up next.

 

 

13. Trigg County – Coach Payton Croft

2017-18 record: 9-6

Week’s Record: 1-1

Last Weeks Rank: 13

 

Trigg County lost a clost game to Calloway County 49-43 before winning a close game against Crittenden Couty 51-50. Both games were at home. Trigg will play Hopkins County Central before play CCA and Fulton County.

 

 

14. Crittenden County – Coach Denis Hodge

2017-18 record: 4-10

Week’s Record: 1-1

Last Weeks Rank: 15

 

The Rockets had a better week defeating Dawson Springs but then losing a very close game to Trigg County. They will play Caldwell County in the All “A” Classic.

 

15. Lyon County – Coach Jeff Embrey

2017-18 record: 3-10

Week’s Record: 1-0

Last Weeks Rank: 14

 

Lyon is on a 2 game winning streak after defeating Livingston Central 48-39. They will rematch Livingston at the All “A” Classic.

 

 

 

 

Player of the Week

 

Cameron Dean, Livingston Central, scored 31 points, 5 threes, and pulled down 8 rebounds in a win versus Union County.

 

ALL “A” CLASSIC Tournament Preview (at Crittenden County)

 

Lyon County vs Livingston Central 1/16

Livingston should be the easy favorite in this game, but after losing to Lyon County this past week, they may not get past the first round. It was probably a bad game for LC, but Lyon will come to play again so Cameron Dean and Seth Hosick should both come ready to play.

 

Caldwell County vs Crittenden County 1/16

Caldwell is the favorite in this game, however, Crittenden has been playing better basketball lately. Derrin Boyd (22 ppg) will lead the Tigers when they play in the first round.

 

BYE – University Heights

The Blazers are the huge favorite to win the Region 2 All “A” Classic tournament. In fact it would be one of the biggest upsets in the state if they do not reach the state tournament. UHA have the chance to win the whole thing if they play their best basketball.

 

SemiFinals – Friday, Jan 19

Finals – Saturday, Jan 20

If Lyon County is 2-0 against Crittenden and just got a revenge victory over Livingston why are they still ranked behind both of them?

Because of other wins. Lyon still only has 3 wins. Probably could put them over Crit, but not LC

Crittenden County only has 4 wins, I just don't see how Crittenden can be considered better than Lyon and I'll admit at this point Livingston has to be ahead of Lyon. However depending on how things go at the All 'A', then That could change also. All in all good job Silo.

Good stuff Silo.

 

I doubt they play UHA vs. Christian County Tomorrow night. I bet it gets moved to Thursday and the all a gets moved to Saturday/Monday.

I have to agree with you on your assessment. I like to break it down in levels.

Level 1- UHA and County.

Level 2- Hoptown, Madisonville, and Henderson.

Level 3- Webster, Hopkins Central, and Caldwell.

Level 4 - Livingston, Union, and Trigg

Level 5 The rest.

 

Each team can defeat a team one level above them. Which means any team can lose to someone a level below them. It would be hard to see someone knocking off a team 2 levels above them. Actually, I really don't see anyone taking down the top 2, Hoptown may break into that group by district time. This week off probably has thrown everyone off and Hoptown may benefit from that. Next year Madisonville may be able to pull it off. I think they have the talent but it will still take a special effort to do so.

Good stuff stepscalled. This week is another illustration of why heights has an advantage. A. I heard they practiced today while literally no other schools in the region were able to. County and hoptown aren’t allowed to practice if school is out. And B. Heights will be back in school tomorrow so they get to get back into their routine. I bet we don’t go back to school this week so that will leave us and others with no practice for an entire week. That kills a kid like trice who needs practice and games to get back into a rhythm and to get in shape.

UHA vs. County round one has been pushed back again (was rescheduled for last night). No word on when the second half will get played.