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He missed Belfry's season opener tonight at Boyd County

The first week of the 2021-22 season is in the books and we say some exciting games in the first week, We have no movement in our top 5 this week but we are primed for another week of exciting basketball in the 15th. East Ride, Belfry and Phelps take the hardwood for the first time this week so we will have seen everyone in action by the end of the week. Paintsville and Pikeville started the season off with big wins and Martin County had a big bounce back win from the Pikeville game against one of the top teams in the 16th. Week 2 will be another exciting one with some big matchup s happening this week. Rankings Paintsville (2-0) Wins Wolfe Co 72-47, Pike Central 68-43 LW #1 Pikeville (1-0) Wins Martin Co 74-60 LW #2 Martin County 1-1 Wins Russell 70-63 Losses Pikeville 74-60 LW#3 East Ridge (0-0) LW#4 Belfry (0-0) LW#5 Betsy Layne (1-0) Wins Shelby Valley 51-44 LW#6 Lawrence County (3-0) Wins Morgan Co 70-34, Bath Co 56-46, Raceland 81-64 LW#9 Floyd Central (2-0) Wins Elliott Co 73-56, Magoffin County 69-61 LW#9 Johnson Central (0-1) Losses Boyd Co 1-0 LW#7 Magoffin County (1-1) Wins Pike Central 78-73 Losses Floyd Central 68-61 LW#8 Pike Central (0-2) Losses Magoffin Co 78-73, Paintsville 68-43 LW# 11 Prestonsburg (0-2) Losses Lee Co 59-56, Knott Co Central 78-66 LW#12 Shelby Valley (0-1) Losses Betsy Layne 51-44 LW#13 Phelps (0-0)LW#14 Jenkins (0-3) Losses Buckhorn 79-74, Shawnee 77-34, Christian Educational Consortium 62-61 LW#25 Matchups to watch Martin County @ Betsy Layne 12-7, Paintsville vs Perry Central 12-8, Belfry @ Boyd County 12-10, Floyd Central @ Prestonsburg 12-10, Martin County @ Magoffin County 12-10 Belfry vs Montgomery County 12-11, Lawrence County vs East Carter 12-11.

Final from Inez last night.

Sheppard is the real deal, He could have dropped 50 if he wanted to. Only took 2 shots in the 3rd and was looking to pass the ball more.

With the start of a brand new basketball season right around the corner the 15th region sure looks to back a punch this season. In a super competitive region loaded with several D1 prospects here are the preseason rankings leading into what should be a very interesting 2021/22 basketball season. 1. Paintsville - The reigning 15th region champions return their top five in scoring. Led by senior Colby Fugate (21.0 PPG) and Senior Braxton Tharpe (12.6) the Tigers look to repeat in winning the 57th and the 15th. 2. Pikeville - Pikeville looking to have a bounce back season after a first round lost in the 59 to Shelby Valley, the Panthers are hoping to have Rylee Samons back from a knee injury to lead the way for the Panthers and are awaiting word on the eligibility of senior transfer Keian Worrix. If both are ready to go the Panthers will be a tough matchup in the season. 3. Martin County – Led by senior guard Brady Dingess (22.1 PPG) the cards are two years removed from winning the 15th region crown. Playing in one of the toughest districts in the state Martin County will be looking to make its way back into the region. 4. East Ridge - Coach Brody Justice is looking for a repeat season that saw his squad win the 59th district lead by Senior Isaac Woods (14.7 PPG) the Warriors are looking for another memorable season on the Reservation. 5. Belfry - Belfry has the usual faces of Sal Dean and Bol Kur returning this year, which is a very strong duo, what could make them a force is the new players that have transferred in and if everyone can gel on a short notice. 6. Betsy Layne – 7. Johnson Central 8. Magoffin County 9. Lawrence County 10. Floyd Central 11. Pike Central 12. Prestonsburg 13. Shelby valley 14. Phelps 15. Jenkins

The annual preseason event held at Martin County High School has a stacked lineup this year. All games are November 27th starting at 10:30 AM.

Might want to check yourself on that one.

Greenup Scheduled 3 games in one day after we had to cancel on them and they all feel through hours after, I'm just glad we are able to give our a kid to play actual games on the field and the KHSAA is being flexible with the scheduling to let that happen.

GRC will travel to the Rock this Friday for a game.

I think it's gonna be a great year after the first 3 days this week I feel really confident. We have 45 kids out so far and they looking impressive.

The Cards have had a great off season in the weight room.

They won't be able to do that, It's a repeat year so this years classes will not count and they will have to repeat all required classes the full year in order to graduate. I'm sure each district will have to come up with a set of rules to iron all of it out though.

Martin County 2021 Schedule Aug. 13 Phelps (Scrimmage) H Aug. 20 Leslie County A Aug. 27 Greenup County H Sept. 3 Fleming County H Sept. 10 Knott County Central A Sept. 17 Open Sept. 24 Bath County H (District) Oct. 1 East Ridge A (District) Oct. 8 Shelby Valley H (District) Oct. 15 West Carter A (District) Oct. 22 Prestonsburg H (District) Oct. 29 East Carter A

Heard Joe has took the job I'm just trying to get conformation.

The Games have been pushed till tomorrow due to weather.

The Second game of the tournament saw Harlan County edge out Knott County 74-70 in double OT.

This was the first time I watched Wolfe play but I left impressed, They are the total package with speed and size.

In the only game last night Wolfe County beat Buckhorn 75-43

The Wymt Classic gets underway at Perry County High tonight.

Brady Dingess leads to Cards with 23 points 10 assists and 5 rebounds in the rematch of last years 15th region championship game.

Cards avenge the All "A" loss to the Tigers and move to 1-0 in 57th district play. 57th Standings Johnson Central 2-0 Martin County 1-0 Magoffin County 0-1 Paintsville 0-2

Final from Inez as the cards move to 1-2 on the season.

The cards got in a hole early and just couldn't get out of it shooting 9/24 for the game. They will struggle early on trying to find their identity without Trey in the paint, they are still a super athletic team and should finish in the top 5 of the region.

Final Rowan County 69 Martin County 47

End of 3 Rowan County 50 Martin County 37