Kentucky’s Second Region’s Best Bounce-Backs
With the so-called “Snowpocalypse” descending upon the Commonwealth and high school gyms thus likely to remain cold and dark for at least the next couple of days, Prep Hoops Kentucky decided to take a look by region at three teams…
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Continue ReadingWith the so-called “Snowpocalypse” descending upon the Commonwealth and high school gyms thus likely to remain cold and dark for at least the next couple of days, Prep Hoops Kentucky decided to take a look by region at three teams who have lit up their respective winters with hot first halves of the season to either help move past last year’s forgettable campaigns, or continue an ascent begun last season.
Note: these are not intended as rankings, merely recognition for squads who have made marked progress over the last calendar year.
Continuing our swing across the state with a glance at the Second Region:
1. Christian County — The 2011 state champions haven’t won a region tournament game since the following season and missed the last two region tourneys altogether, finishing 14-11 last year. Frankie Smith made the 349-mile-move from Sheldon Clark, near Kentucky’s eastern border with West Virginia, to coach the Colonels, who are 15-2. That includes a five-point defeat of First Region front-runner Paducah Tilghman and a 14-point win at University Heights, who ended Christian County’s season last year. Detorrion Ware (17.3 ppg), Tyrik Edwards (17.1 ppg), Jaylen Sebree (14.6 ppg) and Tiavey Mason (10.7 ppg) lead the Christian County offense.
2. Madisonville-North Hopkins — The Maroons went 11-16 last season, though they salvaged something from the campaign with a Seventh District title. Even better: they’re 12-6 this winter, with impressive wins against Webster County and Marshall County. Jaiveon Eaves (19.8 ppg) and Joseph Singleton (12.8 ppg, 9.4 rpg) average in double figures for Madisonville-North Hopkins.
3. Trigg County — The Wildcats won six straight games down the stretch last season, including victories in the district tournament championship game and region tournament quarterfinals, to reach the region semifinals. There they lost by just two points to finish with a 16-14 record. Trigg County then began this year with a 12-6 start, though it still lacks a marquee victory. Detaveon Day (16.3 ppg, 10.3 rpg), Demaria Nance (16.9 ppg) and Devron Triplet (10.0 ppg) come up big in the box score.
Honorable mention: Lyon County (10-17 last season, 8-9 this year), Union County (7-19 last season, 9-10 this year), University Heights (8-21 last season, 9-10 this year)
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