Week 9
School Record Last Week
- Bowling Green 12-2 1
Outlook: Bowling Green played only once in Week 8 – a 61-45 loss to Ballard at home. Isaiah Mason was the only Purple who scored in double figures; he had 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Per the KHSAA website, BG is scheduled to play five times in six days this week. However, a few of these games are sure to be rescheduled or canceled. For example, the Purples were scheduled to play Evangel Christian on Monday; however, the Eagles are playing in the quarterfinals of the All A State Tournament on Tuesday, so the game with the Purples will not happen until the Eagles’ All A run is over. Bowling Green is also scheduled to travel to Allen County-Scottsville on Tuesday before hosting Owensboro (Wednesday), North Oldham (Friday), and Paducah Tilghman (Saturday). Check throughout the week to see if which of these games will be played.
2. Clinton County 16-2 2
Outlook: Clinton County further strengthened its hold on the #2 spot in our weekly top ten after beating both Owensboro Catholic and Murray in the opening two rounds of the All A State Tournament. Both wins were equally impressive as both teams are expected to challenge for the region titles in their respective regions. Nick Delk led the Bulldogs in their opening round win with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Blake Melton scored 15 points and went 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Coach Todd Messer’s crew will next play the winner of Evangel Christian and Somerset in the semifinals of the event. The semifinals (Friday) and finals (Saturday) are scheduled to take place at Eastern Kentucky University.
3. Franklin-Simpson 9-2 6
Outlook: Franklin-Simpson propelled up the rankings after a perfect 3-0 week with two wins against top ten teams (Metcalfe County and Barren County). Dre Miller averaged 24 points in the three contests, including a 34-point outing in the win over Metcalfe County. The Wildcats will be favored in each of its three scheduled games this week, as they will host Logan County, Todd County Central, and Monroe County.
4. Allen County-Scottsville 12-4 4
Outlook: Allen County-Scottsville picked up two more wins against Warren East and McLean County in Week 8. In a 74-46 victory over Warren East, the Patriots had five players with at least nine points. Jax Cooper led the way with 19 points, while Mason Shirley chipped in 12. Coach Brad Bonds’ club is scheduled to play three times this week – a home date with Bowling Green on Tuesday, a Friday night road tilt with Metcalfe County, and a home game with Logan County on Saturday.
5. Warren Central 5-5 5
Outlook: The Dragons halted their four-game losing streak on Friday by blasting Warren East, 81-43. Jaiden Lawrence went 4-for-5 from the three-point line en route to scoring a game-high 18 points. Chappelle Whitney went 7-for-10 from the charity stripe to score 17 points as well. Warren Central is scheduled to host Christian County on Tuesday and LaRue County on Friday night.
6. Barren County 15-6 3
Outlook: Barren County slipped three spots after a 30-foot buzzer-beater by Taye Poynter to beat South Warren was the only thing keeping the Trojans from an 0-3 week. Coach Warren Cunningham’s club played three quality opponents in Week 8 hosting Franklin-Simpson and Elizabethtown (losing both) and beating the Spartans, 46-43. A big game with Clinton County is on the schedule for Thursday; however, it is unsure at this time whether the game will go on as the Bulldogs play in Richmond on Friday as part of the All A State Tournament.
7. South Warren 10-5 7
Outlook: South Warren picked up wins over Russellville and Butler County (both by 20+ points) but lost in heartbreaking fashion to Barren County on Friday night. Five different players scored in double figures across both wins over the Panthers and Bears. Malachi Reynolds has begun to come on as of late – the senior scored 11 points against Russellville and led the Spartans with 8 points against the Trojans, including two big buckets late in the fourth quarter. The Spartans are scheduled to host Daviess County on Monday before traveling to Logan County on Tuesday and Warren East on Wednesday.
8. Greenwood 10-9 8
Outlook: Greenwood sandwiched blowout wins over Christian County and Butler County with an 11-point loss at one of the 5th Region favorites, LaRue County. Cade Stinnett set a school record in the win over the Colonels with 41 points. Marc Grant surpassed Daymeon Fishback with 185 career three-pointers made in Week 8 as well. The Gators have four games scheduled for Week 9 – the Western Kentucky Trailblazers on Monday, an away game at Metcalfe County on Tuesday, a neutral game on Friday with Owensboro Catholic, and a home game with Ohio County on Saturday.
9. Metcalfe County 12-7 9
Outlook: Metcalfe County lost by 24 points to Franklin-Simpson before beating Campbellsville by 32 points to improve to 12-7 on the season. Senior Boston Devore came alive in the win over the Eagles to score 22 points and grab seven rebounds. The Hornets are scheduled to play three in-region games in Week 9, all at home. Coach Brandon Brockman’s club will host Greenwood Tuesday, Allen County-Scottsville on Friday, and Glasgow on Saturday.
10. Russell County 10-11 10
Outlook: Russell County was able to get in four games in Week 8 and went 2-2 with victories over Somerset Christian School and Cumberland County and losses to Garrard County and McCreary Central. Trace Stringer played well, giving coach William Carson another threat to score the basketball. The freshman scored in double figures against Garrard County and Somerset Christian. The Lakers are scheduled to host Monroe County on Tuesday, travel to Wayne County on Friday, and partake in the Raymond Reed Classic at South Laurel on Saturday with a game against Jackson County.
Next Team Up: Glasgow
