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Who makes the 16th Region Tournament for the 1st time in a very long time?

Dave Thomas from Pikeville won a 15th region title as head boys basketball coach (99), head baseball coach (91, 92, 93), and head softball coach (2017). Not all in the same year but pretty impressive.

Was looking at the KHSAA Scoreboard and Bath had 31 totals wins 2012-2016. They've had 28 the last 2 years and still have 4 games left in the regular season.

Nice win for the Wildcats in their last home game of the season

Final from Frenchburg via @theroadtorupp

I understand many people think the region is weak but some teams have some very good wins over out of region opponents. Ashland beat Perry Central and only lost to GRC by 6. Boyd Co has a win over Dunbar and Mason County. Bath County knocked off Johnson Central and Robertson County. Rowan Co has wins over North Laurel, Montgomery Co, and Bourbon Co. Elliott Co has beaten Taylor Co and Franklin Co. I know not all of these were wins over outstanding teams but I believe the 16th has held their own and stayed competitive outside of their region.

Bath is big with Austin Reed (6'7"), Jake Porter (6'6"), Chandler Otis (6'2") and Jacob Patton (6'5").

What is everyone's thoughts on Bath County vs. Raceland? Predictions!!!

Girls game at 6. Boys after.

I think I beat you to it.

Final from Rose Hill. Bath County vs Raceland Monday night at Rose Hill to go to EKU.

Final from Owingsville. Saturday's 16th Region All A Classic Semifinals are set at Rose Hill: Raceland Morgan County 3pm Bath County West Carter 7pm

Due to weather forecast, tomorrow's Fairview at Bath County All A Classic games have been moved up to 1pm (boys) and 2:45pm (girls).

Correction. Make that the Pikeville Invitational Tournament. 67 years.

Looks like to me the longest running invitational tournament in Kentucky has a new leader. AIT- 63 years

Per BathCoHoops twitter: Saturday’s All A game vs Fairview is postponed until Monday. We will have more info as Monday approaches.

Bath County at Fleming County (Boys) has been cancelled. Rescheduled for Jan. 23rd at 6pm as part of a boy/girl doubleheader. Fleming girls will play Rowan in the second game.

Final from Flemingsburg.

I think the 61st is exactly the same. (Rowan, Bath, Menifee, Fleming)

Menifee County dropped to 3-2 in 61st district and has come back down to Earth after they started 3-0. Rowan isn't a pretty team but they found a way to get the win. If the Vikings are the #3 team in the 16th Region (according to Cantrell) then this is by far the weakest region in the state. Not even a debate.

Final from Owingsville. Bath County improves to 9-6 and 3-1 in 61st district. Menifee drops to 5-8 and 3-1 in 61st district.

15th Region All A January 16th- Play in Round: Betsy Layne vs. Phelps 6:30 PM Paintsville vs. East Ridge 8:00 PM Quarterfinals Pikeville vs. Sheldon Clark January 17th-6:30 PM BL/Phelps vs. Prestonsburg January 18th-6:30 PM Jenkins vs. Paintsville/East Ridge January 18th-8:00 PM Shelby Valley vs. Piarist January 17th-8:00 PM Semi Finals-January 19th at 6:30 and 8 PM Finals January 20th at 7:30.

16th Region All A Classic Bracket

They finished 5th.