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Big Games: Cooper vs. Newport (Jan. 30) Covington Catholic vs. Scott (Jan. 30) v Prediction 9th Region Tournament: 33rd District: Cooper (Winner), Boone County (Runner-Up) 34th District: Dixie Heights (Winner), St. Henry (Runner-Up) 35th District: Covington Catholic (Winner), Holy Cross (Runner-Up) 36th District: Newport Central Catholic (Winner), Newport (Runner-Up) 1.Covington Catholic (18-4) – Covington Catholic had a very successful week despite a shortened roster due to illness. The Colonels won two games and secured the top seed in the upcoming district tournament. The Colonels defeated Campbell County (55-53) and Holmes (80-42). Leading the Colonels for the 22 games is C.J. Fredrick (21.3 ppg), Aiden Ruthsatz (16.3 ppg) and Jake Walter (11.3 ppg). Games coming up: Highlands (Jan.29), Scott (Jan.30) and Beechwood (Feb. 2).
Previous ranking: 1 2. Cooper (16-5) – Cooper snapped a three-game losing streak by winning two big district games. The Jaguars beat both Conner (74-42) and Ryle (74-27). Cooper had lost to Boone County (65-63) and Covington Catholic (47-32) the previous week. Leading Cooper through 21 games are Adam Kunkel (19.9 ppg. 6.9 rpg), Chris McNeil (11.2 ppg) and Braydon Runion (8.6 ppg). Games coming up: Newport (Jan. 30) and Holmes (Feb.1).
Previous ranking: 2 3. Boone County (12-9) – Played in twice, beating Conner (47-45) but losing to Simon Kenton (75-69). Through 21 games Boone County is led by Raymond Rodgers (16.9 ppg), Ethan Haynes (18.0 ppg) and Ethan Robbins(13.2 ppg). Games coming up: Ryle (Feb.1) and Seneca (Feb. 3).
Previous Ranking: 3 4. Newport (17-5) -Played twice and beat Bellevue (73-53) and Holy Cross (83-67). Through 22 games Newport is led by MeKell Burries (22.7 ppg), Tahj Harding (15.9 ppg), Donnie Miller (10.9 ppg) and Makhi McGuire (9.7 ppg). Games coming up: Cooper (Jan.30), Breathitt County (Feb. 2).
Previous Ranking: 5 5. Beechwood (13-10) – After winning the All “A” Classic regional title for the first time. Beechwood had a disappointing week with losses to district rival Holmes (76-73) and to Knott County Central (51-33). Beechwood won their first round game in the All A Classic, beating Lynn Camp (72-39).Through 23 games Beechwood is led by Scotty Draud (21.5 ppg) and C.J. Brannen (11.1 ppg) and Ben Toebbe (10.2 ppg). Games coming up: Conner (Jan. 30) and Covington Catholic (Feb. 2). Previous Ranking: 4 6. Holy Cross (10-9) – Played once and lost to Newport (83-67). Through 19 games Holy Cross is led by Parker Zimerman (17.2 ppg), Nolan Schrand (15.4 ppg) and Jordan Niehaus (12.5 ppg). Games coming up: Lexington Christian (Jan. 30) and Conner (Feb.3).
Previous Ranking: 6 

 7. Newport Central Catholic (11-9) – Beat Highlands (81-66) but lost to Pendleton County (79-64).Through 20 games Newport Central Catholic is led by Brennan Hall (22.1 ppg), Brendan Luken (12.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg) and Branden Posey (9.5 ppg). Games coming up: Scott (Feb. 1) and Bishop Brossart (Feb.3)
Previous ranking: 7 8. Dixie Heights (12-10) – Had a successful week, beating Lloyd (75-51), Grant County (61-58) and Eastern (61-47). Through 22 games Dixie Heights is led by Tyler Schreck (13.9 ppg) and Jabari Karim (12.6 ppg). Games coming up: Holmes (Jan. 30) and Ludlow (Feb. 2). Previous Ranking: 8 3-0


 9. Highlands- (10-10) — Highlands defeated Bellevue (53-49) and lost to Newport Central Catholic (81-66). Through 20 games Highlands is led by Ben Sisson (14.0 ppg). Games coming Up: Covington Catholic (Jan. 29), Anderson, Ohio (Jan. 30) and Campbell County (Feb.3).
Previous Ranking: 9 1-1 10. Holmes (8-11) – Holmes split two district games, beating Beechwood (76-73), but losing to Covington Catholic (80-42). Through 19 games Holmes is led by Kerez Race (12.9 ppg), Jarrod Miller (9.1 ppg) and Donavin Saxon 8.4 ppg). Games coming up: Dixie Heights (Jan. 30) and Cooper (Feb.1).
Previous Ranking: 10 

 11. Lloyd (8-12) – Played in three games, losing to Dixie Heights ( 75-51) and Gallatin County (72-44) but beating Ludlow (68-48). Through 20 games Lloyd is led by Jordan Fann (14.9 ppg) and Jamal Neal (14.6 ppg). Games coming up: St Henry (Feb. 2) and Eminence (Feb. 3).
Previous Ranking: 11 

 12. St. Henry (7-11) – Played twice, losing to Pendleton County (95-63) and Campbell County (83-55). After 16 games Wyatt Vieth leads the team in scoring (8.8 ppg). Games coming up: Villa Madonna ( Jan.30), Williamstown (Jan.31) and Lloyd Memorial ( Feb. 2).
Previous Ranking: 12 


 13. Conner (6-16) – Lost to Cooper (74-42) and Boone County (47-45).Through 22 games Conner is led by Tanner Craddock (10.5 ppg) and Jared Hicks (10.5 ppg). Games coming up: Beechwood (Jan. 30) and Holy Cross (Feb. 3).
Previous Ranking: 13 
 14. Ryle (6-14) – After having a strong beginning of the year, Ryle has lost 10 straight games. Ryle lost to Carroll County (64-62) and Cooper (74-27). No Stats available , Stats from Previous week. Through 20 games Ryle is led by Vince Rankin (17.6 ppg, 8.2 rpg) and Jacob Tarvin (7.5 ppg). Games coming up: Owen County (Jan. 30), Boone County (Feb.1) and Shelby County (Feb.3). 
Previous Ranking: 14



 15. Bellevue (9-12) – Played three games, beating Heritage Academy (63-22) and losing to both Newport (78-50) and Highlands (53-49). Through 21 games Bellevue is led by Brett Maehren (16.1 ppg. 7.9 rpg) and Tommy Ratterman (12.9 ppg). Games coming up: Calvary Christian (Jan.30) and Villa Madonna ( Feb.2). 
Previous Ranking:15 


 16. Villa Madonna (11-10) – Played in three games last week. Villa beat Silver Grove (68-43) and Ludlow (57-43), but lost to Trimble County (62-56). Through 21 games played Villa is led by Sean McIntyre (13.5 ppg) and Ben Zalla (12.2 ppg). Games coming up: Heritage Academy ( Jan.29), St Henry ( Jan.30) and Bellevue (Feb.2).
Previous Ranking: 16 

 17. Ludlow (4-16) – Lost to Villa Madonna (57-43) and Lloyd Memorial (68-48), but beat Dayton (56-45). * No Stats available , Stats from Previous week. Through 20 games Ludlow is led by Trey Donahue (13.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg) and Ian Vallandingham (8.6 ppg). Games coming up: Dixie Heights (Feb.2).
Previous Ranking: 17 

 18. Dayton (4-17) - Dayton lost twice last week, falling short to Ludlow (56-45) and Bishop Brossart ( 66-35). The Greendevils also beat Silver Grove (60-27). Games coming up this week: St. Patrick (Jan. 30) and Calvary Christian (Feb.2). * No Stats available , Stats from Previous week. Through 21 games Dayton is led by Michael Marksberry (10.0 ppg.) and Julian Jimenez (10.4 ppg.).
Previous Ranking: 18 

 19. Heritage Academy (1-13) – Losing streak is now at eight games. Last week Heritage lost to Bellevue (63-22) and Portland Christian (66-43). Through 14 games Heritage is led by Jacob Chalk (12.8 ppg.). Games coming up: Villa Madonna (Jan. 29), Silver Grove (Feb.2) and Covington Latin (Feb. 3)
Previous Ranking: 19

He didn’t have to play defense they were beating teams that bad. 11 running clocks. No respect for Northern Kentucky players or teams! 29 more offensive TD then him! I don’t think he had 29 tds on defense or special teams! Who cares if a team does or doesn’t kick to someone!

AJ Mayer: 3,114 yds passing, 40 touchdowns, 451 yds rushing, 14 TD's *Class 5A - undefeated state champion* *Six D-I offers* Mr. Kentucky winner: 1,857 total yards, 25 total TD's *Class 2A - undefeated state champion* *One D-I offer*

This is a perfect example why they don’t respect Northern Kentucky Football

Just saying stats don’t lie!

Clearly they don’t like Northern Kentucky players! The top two players should of win it!

Who votes on Mr. Football?

My point! Beechwood has two big games following this tourney. If they lose those two games, they will have to face the number 1 seed(Most likely Covington Catholic )in the first round.

I am not bashing the All A classic at all.

I know there is two teams in Beechwood district that hope they go far.

For example Beechwood will play 5 games in 7 days. This late in the season! They have a chance to play 8 or so games in 10 days.

I understand that all the small schools play it in! What does a team get out of beating a team by 25+?

What does a team get out of playing in the All A classic? Is it worth playing in?

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What happens now with District seeding?

25-13 CCH Time-out

Beechwood earned it. They had already beat NewCath, then beat Newport on the Cats home. After the top three, it's a tough call. The people I consult with for the ratings all agreed Beechwood earned No. 4 on the court.

Big Games: CovCath at Campbell County (Jan. 23) Beechwood vs. Lynn Camp at All “A” Classic state tournament (Jan. 25) NewCath vs. Highlands (Jan. 23) Prediction 9th Region Tournament : 33rd District: Cooper (Winner), Boone County (Runner-Up) 34th District: Dixie Heights (Winner), St. Henry (Runner-Up) 35th District: Covington Catholic (Winner), Beechwood (Runner-Up) 36th District: Newport Central Catholic (Winner), Newport (Runner-Up) 1. Covington Catholic (16-4) – Covington Catholic had a very successful week, defeating three 9th Region teams. The Colonels defeated Ryle (77-25), Boone County (89-67) and Cooper (47-32). Leading the Colonels for the 20 games is C.J. Fredrick (21.5 ppg), Aiden Ruthsatz (16.1 ppg) and Jake Walter (11.8 ppg). Games coming up: Campbell County ( Jan.23) and Holmes (Jan.26). Previous ranking: 2 2. Cooper (14-5) – Cooper endured a disappointing week, losing twice. The Jaguars have now lost three straight games. Cooper lost to Boone County (65-63) and Covington Catholic (47-32) last week. Leading Cooper through 19 games are Adam Kunkel (20.6 ppg. 6.9 rpg), Chris McNeil (10.7 ppg) and Braydon Runion (9.0 ppg). Games coming up: Conner ( Jan.23) and Ryle ( Jan.26). Previous ranking: 1 3. Boone County (11-8) – Played in twice, beating Cooper (65-63) but losing to Covington Catholic (89-67). Through 19 games Boone County is led by Raymond Rodgers (16.8 ppg), Ethan Haynes (16.5 ppg) and Ethan Robbins(13.8 ppg). Games coming up: Simon Kenton (Jan.23) and Conner (Jan. 26). Previous Ranking: 4 4. Beechwood (12-8) – Had a busy and successful week, winning the All “A” Classic for the first time. Beechwood beat Heritage Academy (87-23), St. Henry (68-49) and Newport (54-53). Through 20 games Beechwood is led by Scotty Draud (21.8 ppg) and C.J. Brannen (10.4 ppg) and Ben Toebbe (9.2 ppg). Games coming up: All “A” Classic, Holmes (Jan.23), Lynn Camp (Jan. 25) and Grant County (Jan.27). Previous Ranking: 8 5. Newport (15-5) – Played four times during the All “A” Classic. The Wildcats had wins against Bellevue (73-53), Villa Madonna (84-61) and Holy Cross ( 84-66). The Wildcats lost in the championship game to Beechwood (54-53) on a last-second shot. Through 20 games Newport is led by MeKell Burries(22.9 ppg), Tahj Harding (15.4 ppg), Donnie Miller ( 11.1 ppg) and Makhi McGuire(9.7 ppg). Previous Ranking: 3 6. Holy Cross (10-8) – The Indians defeated Newport Central Catholic (63-55) and Lloyd (54-40), but lost to Newport (84-66). Through 18 games Holy Cross is led by Parker Zimerman (17.2 ppg), Nolan Schrand (15.4 ppg.) and Jordan Niehaus (12.5 ppg). Games coming up: Lexington Christian (Jan.30) and Conner( Feb.3). Previous Ranking: 6 7. Newport Central Catholic (10-8) – Played in the All “A” Classic and lost in first round to Holy Cross (63-55). The ‘Breds bounced back and beat St. Patrick (93-50) and Homes (56-46). Through 18 games Newport Central Catholic is led by Brennan Hall (23.7 ppg), Brendan Luken (12.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg) and Branden Posey (8.1 ppg). Games coming up: Pendleton County (Jan. 25). Previous ranking: 5 8. Dixie Heights (9-10) – The rollercoaster season continues for the Colonels. Dixie beat Conner (59-58) and Highlands (49-47), but lost to Scott (71-68). Through 19 games Dixie Heights is led by Tyler Schreck (13.9 ppg) and Jabari Karim (12.6 ppg). Games coming up: Lloyd (Jan. 23), Grant (Jan. 25) and Eastern (Jan.27). Previous Ranking: 9 9. Highlands- (9-9) — Highlands defeated Dayton (75-29) and lost to Dixie (49-47). Through 18 games Highlands is led by Ben Sisson (10.0 ppg). Games coming Up: Newport Central Catholic (Jan. 23) and Bellevue (Jan. 26). Previous Ranking: 7 10. Holmes (7-10) – Beat Bishop Brossart (63-51) and Bellevue (49-33), but lost to Newport Central Catholic (56-46). *Stats not available from Previous week: Through 17 games Holmes is led by Kerez Race (15.5 ppg), Jarrod Miller (11.7 ppg) and Donavin Saxon (13.0 ppg). Games coming up: Beechwood (Jan. 23) and Covington Catholic (Jan. 26). Previous Ranking: 10 11. Lloyd (7-10) – Lost to Holy Cross ( 54-40). Through 17 games Lloyd is led by Jordan Fann (14.1 ppg) and Jamal Neal (14.7 ppg). Games coming up: Dixie Heights (Jan. 23), Ludlow (Jan. 26) and Gallatian County (Jan. 27). Previous Ranking: 11 12. St. Henry (7-9) – St. Henry beat Dayton (76-41) and Ludlow (86-37), but lost to Beechwood (68-49). After 16 games Wyatt Vieth leads the team in scoring (8.6 ppg). Games coming up: Pendleton County (Jan. 23) and Campbell County (Jan.26). Previous Ranking: 12 13. Conner (6-14) – Played in two games, beating Ryle (57-46) and losing to Dixie Heights (59-58).Through 20 games Conner is led by Tanner Craddock (10.9 ppg) and Jared Hicks (10.9 ppg). Games coming up: Cooper (Jan. 23) and Boone County ( Jan.26). Previous Ranking: 14 14. Ryle (6-12) – After having a strong beginning of the year, Ryle has lost eight straight. Ryle lost to Conner (57-46) and Covington Catholic (77-25).Through 18 games Ryle is led by Vince Rankin (17.6 ppg, 8.2 rpg) and Jacob Tarvin (7.3 ppg). Games coming up: Carroll County ( Jan.24) and Cooper (Jan.26). Previous Ranking: 13 15. Bellevue (8-10) – Played twice and lost to Newport (73-53) and Holmes (49-33). Through 18 games Bellevue is led by: Brett Maehren (16.6 ppg. 7.6 rpg) and Tommy Ratterman (12.8 ppg). Games coming up: Bellevue (Jan.22), Newport ( Jan.24) and Highlands ( Jan.26). Previous Ranking:15 16. Villa Madonna (9-9) – Lost to Newport ( 84-51) and Sayre (68-42). Through 18 games played Villa is led by Sean McIntyre (13.4 ppg) and Ben Zalla (12.2 ppg). Games coming up: Silver Grove (Jan.23), Ludlow (Jan.25) and Trimble County( Jan.26) Previous Ranking: 16 17. Ludlow (3-14) – Lost to St. Henry (86-37) and Calvary Christian (73-52). Through 17 games Ludlow is led by Trey Donahue (13.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg) and Ian Vallandingham(8.6 ppg). Games coming up: Dayton (Jan.22),Villa Madonna( Jan.25) and Lloyd Memorial ( Jan.26) Previous Ranking:17 18. Dayton (3-15) - Dayton lost three times last week, to St. Henry (76-41), Highlands (75-29) and Bracken County( 65-51). Games coming up this week: Ludlow(Jan.22), Bishop Brossart(Jan.24) and Silver Grove( Jan.26). *Through 18 games Dayton is led by Michael Marksberry (10.0 ppg.) and Julian Jimenez (10.4 ppg.). Previous Ranking: 18 19. Heritage Academy (1-11) – Losing streak is at six games. Last week Heritage lost to Christian Fellowship (68-49), Calvary Christian (71-25) and Beechwood (87-23). Games coming up: Bellevue (Jan.22). Previous Ranking: 19

Sorry forgot to quote, kid from Beechwood

Yeah averaging 21 ppg and shooting over 40%. Plus his team has a winning record!

Yes I have been to both high school and Aau games! 3 maybe 4 from Cov Cath 2 maybe 3 from Cooper 1 from NCC 2 from Newport 1 from Beechwood 3 from Boone I say he is between 14-25 in the region

I am just saying he is not a Top 10 player in the 9th region!

I can name 15 players that’s better than him

There is no way he is in the top 15 in the region!

Of course he can put up those numbers playing on one of the worse teams in the region.