There isn’t much movement in YourSportsEdge.com’s Second Region girls’ basketball rankings this week. Christian County and Webster County both took care of business to remain 1-2 atop the rankings. Henderson County’s 57-40 win over Hopkinsville moves them back ahead of the Lady Tigers into the number three spot.
1 Christian County (10-2) – The Lady Colonels won both of their games last week handily, although their road win at Todd County Central saw them use a 19-0 second half run to take control. They will have a pair of measuring stick games this week at the Murray Bank Lady Tiger Classic against First Region favorite Murray and Lincoln County, one of four teams mentioned as a favorite in the 12th Region.
2 Webster County (10-3) – The Lady Trojans won the Owensboro Invitational Tournament, coming from behind to nip Owensboro Catholic by one point in the semifinals and beating No. 3 Henderson County 59-46. The Lady Trojans are playing in Riverdale, TN this week.
3 Henderson County (5-6) – Henderson Coach Jeff Haile picked up his 700th win at the Owensboro Invitational Tournament. The Lady Colonels went 3-1, losing to No. 2 Webster County 59-46 in the championship game. They also showed they aren’t ready to hand over the keys to the region just yet, beating last week’s No. 3 team Hopkinsville 57-40. Henderson is off until Jan. 6.
4 Hopkinsville (9-3) – The Lady Tigers went 2-1 at the OIT with wins over Third Region teams Daviess County and Owensboro. However, they shot just 25-percent from the field in a 57-40 loss to Henderson County, causing the Lady Colonels to jump ahead of them in the rankings. Hopkinsville will play in the FNB Holiday Bash at South Warren this week.
5 Caldwell County (6-3) – The Lady Tigers lost to McCracken County 64-39 in their only game this week, which snapped a six-game winning streak. Caldwell will play three games in two days at the West Kentucky Hoops Classic in Princeton.
6 Livingston Central (8-7) – The Lady Cardinals went 1-2 against some good competition at the Lady Marshal Holiday Classic. There aren’t many teams in the region who have played a tougher schedule than the Lady Cardinals. Livingston is off until Jan. 2.
7 Hopkins County Central (7-5) – The Lady Storm are riding a three-game winning streak after wins over Franklin-Simpson, Ohio County, and Hancock County (they are a combined 10-25) at the PBI Classic at Ohio County. Hopkins Central hosts their annual United Mine Workers of America Classic this week.
8 Madisonville (2-6) – The Lady Maroons lost their only game last week – a 61-52 home loss to Whitesville Trinity. Madisonville heads to the South Central Bank Halton Classic this week at Allen County-Scottsville.
9 Crittenden County (5-4) – The Lady Rockets beat Mayfield 55-50 in their lone contest last week. Crittenden County heads to Martin, Tennessee this week for three games in the Lions Club Classic.
10 Lyon County (5-2) – The Lady Lyons have not played since Dec. 15 but return to action with three games this week at the Community Christian Lady Warrior Shootout.
11 Union County (2-7) – The Bravettes are in Benton, Illinois this week looking to improve on their 2-7 record.
12 University Heights (3-6) – The Lady Blazers salvaged a seventh place finish at the Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic. They will host Todd County Central Saturday.
13 Trigg County (3-6) – Trigg County’s has not played since Dec. 16 but return to action with three games at the Community Christian Lady Warrior Classic this week.
14 Dawson Springs (3-9) – The Lady Panthers lost two of three at the Murray Bank Hardwood Classic, beating 3-8 Fulton City for their only win in the event. Dawson Springs returns to action Jan. 4 at No. 5 Caldwell County.
15 Fort Campbell (0-9) – The Lady Falcons haven’t played since Dec. 18. They return after the Christmas break with three straight Eighth District games.
