Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Preview 22-23

Zakiyah Johnson and Sacred Heart know their spot at #1

Top 25
1. Sacred Heart
2. Bowling Green
3. Clark Co.
4. Mercy
5. McCracken Co.
6. Cooper
7. Manual
8. Frederick Douglass
9. Mercer Co.
10. Pikeville
11. Meade Co.
12. Henderson Co.
13. Bullit Co. Central
14. Martin Co.
15. Lawrence Co.
16. Ryle
17. Greenwood
18. Butler
19. Bethlehelm
20. John Hardin
21. Perry Co. Central
22. Rowan Co.
23. Russell
24. Montgomery Co.
25. Southwestern

Meadow Tisdale who has signed with Northern Kentucky finds herself on the Pre-Season 1st Team.

All State 1st Team
Zakiyah Johnson, Sacred Heart
Leah Macy, Mercy
Meadow Tisdale, Bowling Green
Triniti Ralston, Sacred Heart
Ciara Byars, Clark Co.

All State 2nd Team
Haven Ford, Rowan Co.
Shaelyn Steele, Russell
Whitney Lind, Cooper
Timberlynn Yeast, Mercer Co.
Haley Dillman, Bullit Co. Central

All State 3rd Team
Briana Byars, Clark Co.
Taylor Guess, Crittenden Co.
Trinity Rowe, Pikeville
Kensley Feltner, Lawrence Co.
Peyton Bradley, Meade Co.

1st Region

McCracken Co. (31-2) - The Mustangs are ready to run behind Destiny Thomas, Claire Johnson, and Mikee Buchanan. Can Scott Sivills and this Western KY power bring home the KHSAA title?
Paducah Tilgham (12-14) - Don’t let the record fool you, the Tornadoes return Diamond Gray and bring in Stephani Gray with a renewed vision and focus for the program.
Christian Fellowship (17-10) - Remember the name Gracie Howard! She’s capable of carrying this team to heights not seen at the christian school. She won’t be asked to do it alone as Lillian Burnett’s 14+ppg are back as well.
Marshall Co. (21-6) - Expect a bit of a down season at Marshall but is it really a down season. They’re not just in one of the top positions to start the season but they still should win.
Calloway Co. (11-16) - This is a team that could take and is expected to take a step forward under former Tiger Maddie Waldrop. Led by freshman Saylor Lowe.
Carlisle Co. (21-7) - Kiera Whitaker is a difference maker, finding help around her will be Coach Wright’s top job this season.
Mayfield (9-14)
Fulton Co. (8-10) All eyes will be on now sophomore sensation Jamesha Brown who averaged near 20 ppg last season.
Graves Co. (24-7) - How Graves replaces Anna Whitaker and Nealey Jackson will be key in how their season goes. The Eagles could finish higher then this spot but there’s alot of uncertainty.
Murray (4-20) - As Alyssa Daughrity goes so will Murray. But a supporting cast around her will need to grow.
Fulton City (4-21)
Ballard Memorial (7-14)
Hickman Co. (8-16)
St. Mary
Community Christian (1-24)

Coach of the Year - Stephani Gray, Paducah Tilgham
Player of the Year - Destini Thomas, McCracken Co.

1st Region Team
Destiny Thomas, McCracken Co.
Claire Johnson, McCracken Co.
Gracie Howard, Christian Fellowship
Sayler Lowe, Calloway Co.
Diamond Gray, Paducah Tilgham

2nd Region

Henderson Co. (24-5) - The queens of the 2nd Region take their throne once again at the top. Led by Jarie Thomas and Graci Risley, two 2nd Region 1st Team performers.
Crittenden Co. (23-8) - Take the guess work out of it. That’s exactly what Taylor Guess does for Crittenden Co. they know what they’re getting from their star night in and night out.
Hopkins Co. Central (18-11) - Philip Cotton has back Mercy Sutton, a first team All Region selection as well as Brooklyn Clark, and Emile Jones.
Union Co. (15-13) - Expectations are that the Bravettes take the next step, with Madison Morris and Amelia Mackey back and new HC Cory Coble.
Madisonville North Hopkins (25-6) - This is the sleeper of the region, and maybe one of the sleeper teams in the state. But we gotta see it materialize without Camryn LaGrange.
Trigg Co. (16-13) - Jan 3rd is gonna be circled on these girls calendars, as they get a shot at their old HC Cory Coble who is now at Union Co.
Webster Co. (19-12)
Christian Co. (12-19) - Remember when Christian Co. was dominating the region, those days may not be long off again with freshman Anaysia Bagwell and sophomore NeVaeh Day.
Hopkinsville (15-13)
Caldwell Co. (11-18)
Lyon Co. (16-15)
University Heights (4-21)
Dawson Springs (9-19)
Livingston Central (10-17)
Fort Campbell (1-19)

Coach of the Year - Cory Coble, Union Co.
Player of the Year - Taylor Guess, Crittenden Co.

2nd Region Team
Taylor Guess, Crittenden Co.
Jarie Thomas, Henderson Co.
Anaysia Bagwell, Christian Co.
Mercy Sutton, Hopkins Co. Central
Graci Risley, Henderson Co.

3rd Region

Meade Co. (29-7) - Peyton Bradley is one of the state’s best kept secrets, that no one really talks about. It’s time to turn up that volume.
Owensboro Catholic (26-10) Hailee Johnson is another young lady to watch, and one many colleges should put their antennas up to. She’ll get aid from Karmin Riley as they try to head to the Sweet 16 themselves.
Hancock Co. (10-19) - Everyone is back for the Lady Hornets, which should spell success in Lewisport. Bailey Poole is a lethal threat as well.
Daviess Co. (18-12) - Adylan Ayer and Lily Hoagland are set to lead coach Stephen Haile’s squad.
Owensboro (13-16) - A’Lyrica Hughes will be the best player on the floor most nights in this region. How the Lady Devils support her will be key to their success this season.
Muhlenburg Co. (10-17)
Apollo (15-17) - Jenna Dant, and Kennedy Lane gives Apollo a nice duo for the next two years. Dant on the inside and Lane outside.
Breckinridge Co. (26-7)
Ohio Co. (17-14)
Grayson Co. (3-22)
Whitesville Trinity (13-12)
McLean Co. (6-22)
Edmonson Co. (11-21)
Butler Co. (25-4)
Cloverport (5-19)

Coach of the Year - Kevin Husk, Hancock Co.
Player of the Year - Peyton Bradley, Meade Co.

3rd Region Team
Peyton Bradley, Meade Co.
A’Lyrica Hughes, Owensboro
Hailee Johnson, Owensboro Catholic
Bailey Poole, Hancock Co.
Adylan Ayer, Daviess Co.

4th Region

Bowling Green (29-8) - Look at the top or near the top of the 4th and you’ll always find Bowling Green. This season the Purples are led by a fierce trio Meadow Tisdale, Saniyah Shelton, and Tanaya Bailey.
Greenwood (17-13) - Leia Trinh has been doing her thing at Greenwood for a while now, and she hopes to finish it by a surprise trip to the Sweet 16.
Monroe Co. (17-12)
Allen Co. Scottsville (12-17) - Everyone returns to a Patriots squad except one player, for a team with a chip on their shoulder.
Russellville (9-16) - Get to know the name Lareesha Cawthorne, Cawthorne and A’Miyah Collier alongside new HC Orlando Hayden are ready to make their names known in Region 4.
Todd Co. Central (8-16)
Russell Co. (8-20) - We could see a much improved Lady Dogs thanks to the new addition of Aysha Sutton, Sutton paired with such returners as Maleah Preston and Hannah Yates could have them pushing .500 or better.
Metcalfe Co. (20-12) - Metcalfe returns it’s leading scorer and leading rebounder, but has just one senior on a team that looks to be young.
Clinton Co. (12-20)
Barren Co. (22-7)
Glasgow (12-15)
Logan Co. (21-12)
South Warren (11-20)
Franklin-Simpson (24-4) - This is a floor prediction, we understand. We don’t see where the scoring punch is going to come from. Alera Barbee was a HUGE part of this teams success last season and that can not be understated.
Cumberland Co. (14-14)
Warren East (6-20)
Warren Central (4-22)

Coach of the Year - Greg Dunn, Allen Co. Scottsville
Player of the Year - Meadow Tisdale, Bowling Green

4th Region Team
Meadow Tisdale, Bowling Green
Leia Trinh, Greenwood
Lareesha Cawthorne, Russellville
Tanaya Bailey, Bowling Green
Kayla Grant, Greenwood

5th Region

Bethlehelm (23-8) - Can the smooth shooting Carlie Thurmond and Emma Filatreau return the Banshees back to the Sweet 16? They’ll start out as the regional favorite.
John Hardin (13-18) - This could be the year it all comes together for John Hardin, as they were already set to return Destini McAllister and Sharon Tidwell, but then Bethlehelm post presence Xavi Smalley transferred in making them more potent.
Elizabethtown (18-11) - Sarah Clark is a special player but she’ll be asked to carry much of the load for the Panthers. How Janiesse Armstrong progresses could be the tell-tale sign for this squad.
North Hardin (15-14) - Talk about a dynamo backcourt, the Lady Trojans have that with Paityn Isom and Dezirae Bryant.
Nelson Co. (21-12) - This region is loaded! Macy Runner has the opportunity for a special season.
Hart Co. (21-9) - Dea Bradley is the top player in the region, and she’ll prove it night in and out.
Bardstown (17-14)
Taylor Co. (18-13)
Adair Co. (5-21)
Caverna (9-20)
LaRue Co. (12-13)
Ft. Knox (3-22)
Green Co. (10-16)
Marion Co. (11-17)
Central Hardin (23-7)
Campbellsville (13-15)
Washington Co. (11-20)
Thomas Nelson (8-19)

Coach of the Year - Nicole Coleman, John Hardin
Player of the Year - Dea Bradley, Hart Co.

5th Region Team
Dea Bradley, Hart Co.
Carlie Thurmond, Bethlehelm
Destini McAlister, John Hardin
Xavi Smalley, John Hardin
Paityn Isom, North Hardin

Leah Macy knows there isn't very many young ladies that can hold her down.

6th Region

Mercy (23-9) - Leah Macy is touted as one of the nations best sophomores. We have her as the #5 post player in America in the 2025 class. She isn’t the only weapon at Mercy as she’s joined by Alyssa Murphy and Mary Smith.
Bullit Central (24-10) - Haley Dillman has been running the show for a while. We’d go as far to say she’s one of the most under-rated players nationally. But someone will scoop her up.
Butler (11-18) - The Bearettes have a star in the making in Ramiya White, as her star becomes brighter so will the target on the Bearettes back.
Moore (14-5) - This is the season Moore breaks that glass ceiling and gets to the regional tournament behind Aylana Taylor, and Seantavia Thomas.
Whitefield Academy (23-8) If you get the opportunity go and see how Amy Thompson operates and carves up her opposition.
Fairdale (8-19)
Pleasure Ridge Park (17-17)
Doss (5-16)
North Bullit (15-18)
Fern Creek (15-11)
Bullit East (33-5) - One thing is certain the Lady Chargers won’t be down for long.
Beth Haven (9-15)
Western (1-18)
Southern (3-21)
Valley (9-21)
Holy Cross (16-16)
Iroquois (10-22)
Jeffersontown (13-10)

Coach of the Year - DeMarcus Avery, Butler
Player of the Year - Leah Macy, Mercy

6th Region Team
Leah Macy, Mercy
Hailey Dillman, Bullit Central
Ramiya White, Butler
Aylana Taylor, Moore
Alyssa Murphy, Mercy

With the talent Sacred Heart Academy HC Donna Moir has at her disposal many more celebrations are in the works

7th Region

Sacred Heart (36-3) - This team should be nationally ranked, and is led by nationally ranked ZaKiyah Johnson, and Triniti Ralston.
Manual (22-7) - Everyone else is playing for 2nd place and 2nd place is likely Manual’s until someone knocks them off. The Crimsons are led by Jakayla Thompson and Sydney Tolbert who can go with anyone.
Central (18-13) - Junior Destiny Jones is building some momentum, and the Lady Yellowjackets should have a powerful sting this season.
Portland Christian (19-8) - This could be a very memorable season for Coach Jason Ballard and his team led by Kaela Ballard and Ellie Heid who averaged 34 points together.
Christian Academy (22-10)
Ballard (10-20)
Assumption (20-12) - This is a team that could see a lot of upward movement. And maybe a year away from sitting at the top.
Male (21-6)
Eastern (17-11)
Collegiate (11-15)
Atherton (9-14)
Shawnee (12-15)
Highlands Latin (12-15)
Seneca (12-15)
St. Francis (2-15)
Presentation (8-17)
Brown (9-17)
Waggener (2-18)

Coach of the Year - Katherine Southerland, Ballard
Player of the Year - Zakiyah Johnson, Sacred Heart

7th Region Team
Zakiyah Johnson, Sacred Heart
Triniti Ralston, Sacred Heart
Samari Taylor, Ballard
Destiny Jones, Central
Sydney Tolbert, Manual

With everyone's eyes still on Anderson Co. now is not the time to sleep on Ella Morrison and South Oldham.

8th Region

South Oldham (21-8) - The Lady Dragons are led by the regions top player in Ella Morrison, and also have one of the top freshmen in Madison Young.
Anderson Co. (30-5) - The Lady Bearcats lost a lot, especially in Ms. Basketball Amiya Jenkins. But Clay Birdwhistell has a powerhouse going in Lawrenceburg. Next up to lead the charge is Lainey Johnson.
Grant Co. (11-17) - When you have a inside-outside duo like Emily Naranjo and Jada Cummins what much do you have to worry about.
Simon Kenton (17-13) - If you go watch the Pioneers one player is sure to catch your eye and that is Emilee Eggleston.
Gallatin Co. (13-18) - Does the upward climb continue for Gallatin? With Whitley Biddle and Chloe Brown back the opportunity presents itself.
Walton Verona (15-14) - It’s always great when you see one of your former athletes you covered in the past still in the game, Rianna Gayheart HC of Walton Verona was one of our interviews when we was formerly Sports Xpress, she has a player she’s hoping to mold in her image in Grace Brewer.
Shelby Co. (8-21) Jaci Woods looks to take her game to the next level, as well as her team.
Henry Co. (13-16)
Carroll Co. (11-18)
Oldham Co. (8-22)
Spencer Co. (21-12)
Owen Co. (25-10)
Woodford Co. (8-18)
North Oldham (12-19)
Collins (4-24)
Williamstown (13-16)
Trimble Co. (3-24)
Eminence (3-11)

Coach of the Year - Shawn West, Grant Co.
Player of the Year - Ella Morrison, South Oldham

8th Region Team
Ella Morrison, South Oldham
Lainey Johnson, Anderson Co.
Emily Naranjo, Grant Co.
Emilee Eggleston, Simon Kenton
Jaci Woods, Shelby Co.

Lehigh commit Whitney Lind leads a talented region of players that assures some battles many nights.

9th Region

Cooper (25-10) - Only one player is gone off of last seasons team, and Lehigh commit Whitney Lind is set to show why she’s the top player in the region.
Ryle (21-10) - Abby Holtman, Quinn Eubank, and Austin Johnson combine for 50 ppg last season and look to only make that number climb this season.
Conner (22-4) - The 33rd District is gonna have some good matchups and some college coaches should flood the gyms when the top 3 teams are on the court against each other. Anna Hamilton provides Conner with that star power.
Holy Cross (19-14) - Julia Hunt is a problem, and one we’re glad we get to watch and not solve.
Newport Central Catholic (22-11) - Catholic will go as Caroline Eaglin goes this season.
Dixie Heights (25-8) - This team has a high ceiling, but it depends on the growth of some of their youngsters. Sammy Berman and Reese Smith will lead the pack and Abby Thelen is one to watch for growth.
St. Henry (16-14)
Newport (18-9) - DeAyjah White is a nightly double-double machine.
Highlands (12-17) - The Bluebirds have something special brewing with Marissa Green. Keep your eyes on this talented young lady for years to come.
Notre Dame (23-4)
Ludlow (25-11)
Lloyd Memorial (15-14)
Holmes (10-18)
Beechwood (10-21)
Boone Co. (2-26)
Bellevue (16-12)
Dayton (8-19)
Villa Madonna (4-23)

Coach of the Year - Ralph Meyer III, Newport Central Catholic
Player of the Year - Whitney Lind, Cooper

9th Region Team
Whitney Lind, Cooper
Abby Holtman, Ryle
Anna Hamilton, Conner
Julia Hunt, Holy Cross
Marissa Green, Highlands

Ciara Byars and Clark Co. have their eyes set on bigger things this season then just a region title.

10th Region

Clark Co. (31-3) - What Robbie Graham has built in WINchester is truly special? Yes! The Lady Cardinals lose Briana Byars at seasons end, but lil sis Ciara will be back for the foreseeable future so this train isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Montgomery Co. (21-13) - Dustin High and crew are likely a year away from challenging for the region crown, led by Hayden Barrier and Allie Dillon.
Paris (17-11) - Can the Lady Hounds stay healthy and consistent? Sanaa Jackson and Jamie Cowan are a great duo.
Pendleton Co. (17-15) - Saniah Thomas is ready to take that next step in her game, and with her teammates in Falmouth.
Bracken Co. (14-11) - Find Nicole Archibald on the floor and don’t leave her, if she finds a gap you will pay. Last season Archibald scored nearly 17 ppg.
Scott (12-19) - 10 SENIORS! Now that’s experience. Plus Ava Coleman returns who Scott has missed the the last 2 seasons.
Augusta (8-17)
Nicholas Co. (15-13)
Bishop Brossart (20-11)
Mason Co. (18-10)
St. Patrick (17-12)
Campbell Co. (11-19)
Bourbon Co. (5-24)
Harrison Co. (15-12)
Robertson Co. (3-26)

Coach of the Year - Eric Pouncy, Scott
Player of the Year - Ciara Byars, Clark Co.

10th Region Team
Ciara Byars, Clark Co.
Briana Byars, Clark Co.
Haydon Barrier, Montgomery Co.
Saniah Thomas, Pendelton Co.
Sanaa Jackson, Paris

Madison Southern's Hadley French is a name to write down, and make sure you get in a gym to see over the net few years. SHE'S ONLY A FRESHMAN!

11th Region

Frederick Douglas (19-9) - The most deadly duo in the region resides off of Winchester Rd. in Ayanna Darlington and Nia Rhodes who colleges need to start turning their eyes toward.
Lexington Catholic (12-15) - Katherine Truitt has the classic Catholic guard play to her. Toughness, and the ability to score in multiple ways plus the Lady Knights never stay down to long.
Franklin Co. (28-8) - The Lady Flyers are loaded with talent, who leads this group after the graduation of some stalwarts is yet to be seen but all eyes are on Jazmin Chambers who was in the mix with those stalwarts.
Madison Southern (22-12) - As freshman Hadley French, one of the best in the state grows over the next few seasons, could we see the rise of the Eagles in the 11th Region?
Madison Central (12-13)
Henry Clay (18-13) - The Blue Devils welcome back Allison Stone and 2nd year coach Ashley Garrard who both splashed onto the regional landscape last season.
Sayre (11-16) - Put it on your schedule to watch Kaylee Dennis, Dennis isn’t the only tool Eric Kinder will have at his disposal as he also has Sophia Richardson to lean on.
Bryan Station (12-14)
Frankfort (14-13)
Scott Co. (7-17)
Lafayette (26-7)
Berea (24-8)
Tates Creek (10-18)
Lexington Christian (6-23)
Great Crossing (14-15)
Western Hills (8-20)
Model (21-9)
Dunbar (8-17)

Coach of the Year - Lee Tegt, Lexington Catholic
Player of the Year - Ayanna Darlington, Frederick Douglass

11th Region Team
Ayanna Darlington, Frederick Douglass
Kaylee Dennis, Sayre
Katherine Truitt, Lexington Catholic
Hadley French, Madison Southern
Nia Rhodes, Frederick Douglass

2nd Team All State member and Buffalo signee Timberlynn Yeast will lead Mercer Co. in a talented region

12th Region

Mercer Co. (24-8)
Southwestern (27-8)
Danville (27-5)
Pulaski Co. (21-10)
Danville Christian (18-9)
Somerset (19-11)
West Jessamine (21-10)
East Jessamine (13-16)
Boyle Co. (11-16)
Rockcastle Co. (11-17)
Casey Co. (13-16)
McCreary Central (3-26)
Burgin (8-21)
Lincoln Co. (12-20)
Garrard Co. (14-13)
Wayne Co. (11-19)

Coach of the Year - Steve Bridenbaugh, East Jessamine
Player of the Year - Timberlynn Yeast, Mercer Co.

12th Region Team
Timberlynn Yeast, Mercer Co.
Love Mays, Danville
Desiree Tandy, Danville
Grace Mbugua, Danville Christian
Sydney Martin, Pulaski Co.

13th Region

Jackson Co. (22-10) - No team in the region is deeper than Jackson Co. who welcomes back 6’2 Abby Gilbert, 6’4 Kennady Ward, Kylee Shannon, and Madison Curry who all combined for 46 points a game.
Corbin (25-7) - Kallie Housley will shoulder the load for the Red Hounds, but she’ll get help from Darcie Anderson.
Bell Co. (24-8) - If not for the transfer of Nadine Johnson to Pineville, Bell could’ve been in Corbin’s slot here. The Lady Cats still have enough fire power to compete for a regional title with Gracie Jo Wilder.
Knox Central (20-9) - Halle Collins could very well be the next big thing out of the mountains. Getting some help around this high scoring star is Knox #1 priority.
North Laurel (24-6) - They’re playing basketball down at North Laurel, with the favorite for Mr. Basketball their girls team isn’t to shabby either, and will shoot their shot at the region crown behind Emily Sizemore, 6’4 center Chloe McKnight, and Brook Nichelson.
Pineville (8-19) - You can only use youth as an excuse for so long, this squad is growing up. Plus they added Bell Co. transfer Nadine Johnson to go with Abi Jackson, and Ava Arnett.
South Laurel (24-9) - If you have the last name Collins and reside in the 13th Region, go on and certify yourself as a bucket. That is definitely what Clara Collins is.
Harlan Co. (20-12)
Harlan (9-18)
Whitley Co. (14-14)
Williamsburg (8-20)
Lynn Camp (5-23)
Barbourville (10-15)
Clay Co. (11-15)
Middlesboro (10-18)
Oneida Baptist (1-26)
Red Bird (8-19)

Coach of the Year - Elgie Green, Pineville
Player of the Year - Halle Collins, Knox Central

13th Region Team
Halle Collins, Knox Central
Kallie Housley, Corbin
Gracie Jo Wilder, Bell Co.
Clara Collins, South Laurel
Nadine Johnson, Pineville

14th Region

Perry Co. Central (19-14) - Emalee Neace will lead the deepest team in the region, but she’s far from the only star shining in this lineup with Kylee Gayheart, Lexie Mullins, and Kyra McAlarnis.
Leslie Co. (20-13) - Courtney Hoskins will threaten Neace’s preseason POY award, and will score in bunches for the Lady Eagles.
Owsley Co. (20-11) - Can Carly Smith lead Owsley back to the region title game? She definitely has the spice to do so.
Letcher Co. Central (26-10) - Many expect a big jump for Lady Cougars standout Keira Couch in her junior season.
Hazard (3-28) - Get your eyes off the record! This isn’t last years Lady Bulldogs, with the addition of Abby Maggard the bark and bite may be back in Hazard.
Wolfe Co. (14-14)
Estill Co. (13-17) - This is a team, we’ll have our eye on as they have a lot of balance and could see some upward trajectory throughout the season.
June Buchanan (8-22)
Powell Co. (10-20)
Breathitt Co. (14-11)
Lee Co. (9-17)
Buckhorn (13-18)
Knott Co. Central (19-11) - The Lady Pats lost three players to the portal, and only welcome back one starter they’ll be young and take their lumps so get em’ while they’re down.
Cordia (1-19)

Coach of the Year - Jeremy Howard, Hazard
Player of the Year Emalee Neace, Perry Co. Central

14th Region Team
Emalee Neace, Perry Co. Central
Keira Couch, Letcher Co. Central
Courtney Hoskins, Leslie Co.
Carly Smith, Owsley Co.
Abby Maggard, Hazard

Trinity Rowe is a star and Pikeville is a team you better not sleep on

15th Region

Pikeville (31-3) - Is there any slowing down the Lady Panthers? It certainly doesn’t look like it anytime soon as they return the junior trio of Trinity Rowe, Kyera Thornsbury, and Rylee Theiss.
Martin Co. (23-7) - Laken Williams is a smooth operator, with some toughness, and Katie Marcum provides the grit on the inside with 16 ppg and 9 rpg.
Lawrence Co. (27-8) - Mark your calendars Jan 24th (Pikeville) and and February 7th (@ Martin Co.) that’s when Kensley Feltner and Co. match-up with the top two teams in the region.
Paintsville (19-13) - This region is very young in that a lot of it’s stars will be back next season including Emilea Preece. Another young lady to watch for is Kylie Kinner who’s been showing out since 7th grade on the varsity level.
Floyd Co. Central (20-10) - Kennedy Harvel and Besty Layne transfer Maddi Meade form a high schoring duo to pair with Jada Johnson who will be a great third option.
Pike Co. Central (12-18)
Prestonsburg (21-9)
Magoffin Co. (7-24)
Jenkins (9-22)
Phelps (12-17)
Johnson Central (6-20)
Belfry (16-15)
Shelby Valley (22-10)
Betsy Layne (8-21)
East Ridge (4-25)

Coach of the Year - Bobby Spears, Pike Co. Central
Player of the Year - Trinity Rowe, Pikeville

15th Region Team
Trinity Rowe, Pikeville
Kensley Feltner, Lawrence Co.
Laken Williams, Martin Co.
Kyera Thornsbury, Pikeville
Kennedy Harvell, Floyd Co. Central

Shaelyn Steele of Russell always rises above her competition, however is this the year Russell rises above the rest of the region?

16th Region

Rowan Co. (24-9) - Haven Ford is a dynamic ball handler, and has great ability at getting to the rim. Matt Stokes will get to pair her with Kennedy Chandler.
Russell (26-6) - Shaelyn Steele has some Tyler Herro to her game. She’s a bucket! Many colleges have already began to take notice.
Boyd Co. (21-12) - Will the crown still fit? The defenders of the 16th Region throne will be led by Audrey Biggs who has begin to open eyes.
Morgan Co. (23-10) - If you need a bucket, who are you gonna call Jenna Hampton!!!! That name will be echoing throughout gyms in the state this season.
Bath Co. (15-12) - There’s something in the water in Owingsville, on the boys side they have a high volume scorer in Zack Otis and on the girls side they have Ashtyn Barrett who averaged nearly 18 ppg last season.
Ashland (22-6)
Greenup Co. (18-10)
Lewis Co. (17-10)
Raceland (14-21)
Fairview (10-19)
Elliott Co. (9-14)
Menifee Co. (21-15)
Fleming Co. (10-19)
West Carter (22-10) - Anyone remember back in the day when it seemed West Carter was always near the top lets get back to that.
East Carter (3-24) - (See West Carter)
Rose Hill (4-17)

Coach of the Year - Marty Thomas, Raceland
Player of the Year - Haven Ford, Rowan Co.

16th Region Team
Haven Ford, Rowan Co.
Shaelyn Steele, Russell
Ashtyn Barrett, Bath Co.
Jenna Hampton, Morgan Co.
Audrey Biggs, Boyd Co.